Nintendo 2DS - Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D

The 2DS in 2018 might be the best value in handheld gaming ever. For ~$80, you get a solid device that plays an enormous library of 3DS and DS games. And this is a Zelda edition. This green Zelda Ocarina of Time (Link) edition is a Black Friday 2017 special edition (see Nintendo's 11/1/2017 press release). Nintendo doesn't show this model on their website anywhere anymore, so if you want one, you should buy it now before it becomes a collectors item and price goes up.I own a New 3DSXL and now this 2DS Link edition. While I love the New 3DSXL, there is something about this 2DS that just feels so right. Nintendo originally marketed the 2DS towards younger kids to alleviate concerns parents had over the 3D functionality of the 3DS - but there seems to be a big adult following of this device. It's not just for little kids. The 2DS is in my opinion a much more comfortable handheld for extended gaming - the 3DS feels a bit cramped. The analog stick feels identical to my New 3DSXL, while the 2DS's d-pad and ABXY buttons don't have as crisp a feel when pressing, but they are still good. Probably some cost savings there.I was concerned about the smaller screen size, coming from a 3DSXL. But honestly, I haven't found the 2DS's screens to be a problem, in fact they actually look a bit crisper. The 3DSXL, 2DSXL, and the 2DS all share the same upper screen resolution of 400x240pixels. So on the 2DS having a smaller screen size, the smaller pixels actually make a game look more crisp, while the 3DSXL looks a bit stretched out or blurry. Don'te get me wrong that it's not awesome to have the large 3DSXL screen size, but you won't be disappointed in the 2DS screens. Both the upper and lower are bright and have good viewing angles.While the 2DS has a weaker processor than the NEw 3DSXL and 2DSXL, you won't notice it at all during gameplay. Only performance gap seems to be application loading. So starting a game or opening the eShop takes a tad longer.My New 3DSXL has amazing sound from it's stereo speakers, so I was concerned that this 2DS with a mono speaker would sound terrible. It doesn't. You don't get the surround sound of the more expensive DS's, but the single speaker sounds great and is plenty loud. And if you want stereo sound, just plug in headphones - which are stereo signal.This 2DS Link edition looks great, is very unique, and will likely be a collectible. While the 3DS family is entering it's final years, you can't go wrong with this. You'll have the ability to play a huge back-catalog of games for years to come. The eShop is very healthy with great indie titles, and Nintendo is adding content each month.FYI - my photos show my 2DS in a hardshell case I went with, recommend it. Alloet New Transparent Plastic Hard Protective Case Shell Skin for Nintendo 2DS with FilmGet this and go play and have fun.Pros:-Price-Solid construction-VERY comfortable to hold for extended periodsCons:-The screens are sort-of small if you're used to a 3DSXL or 2DSXL (or gaming on a tablet or phone)-Single speaker (it sounds great, just not as nice as the awesome 3DS stereo surround)-The d-pad (up/down/left/right) and the ABXY buttons are not as 'clicky' as a 3DSXL. They work fine, just don't have as satisfying feel.

I'm pretty late to the 3DS party, so by the time I bought it, it cost me $129 raw in 2020. This Link edition 2DS appeals to me more since other standard 2DS looks pretty bland to me with their front all black monotonous colour. Prices of these old model 2DS start to soar as time went by. The price of the sea green edition had me gasp when I browse for brand new one.Upon unboxing the Link edition 2DS, the usual AR cards and booklet can be found inside together with a charger. It is nice that a charger is included although I can't use it since my country use 240v instead of 120v. New 3DS doesn't come with one so it's a nice touch. Also, this unit come preloaded with the Zelda Ocarina of Time game, so it is a bonus.I do have new 3DS XL so here is the differences compared to 2DS:1) Screen - Obviously the screen on 2DS is smaller and the 3D effect is absent from this handhled. Although smaller, it is still quite viewable. The TN panel used in 2DS has pretty good viewing angle, so it is not too washed out if swayed from the normal viewing angle. Also, smaller screen with same resolution means it looks more crisp.2) Buttons - 2DS has less button compared to the new model, with the lack of zL, zR and c-stick. Not many games use those button though. Compared to new 3DS Xl, the buttons on 2DS feels mushy while 3DS one feels more clicky. Personally, I feel that the mushy d-pad is more suitable for action games like fighting games, so this is not a bad choice. Regarding the shoulder button, it is to be pressed from the side instead of top since the top is the pivot point for the button. For the home button, it feels weird and a bit hard to push but manageable as it feels... how do I describe this... kinda rubbery clicky perhaps?3) SD slot - 2DS uses SD card while those newer models use micro SD. Even though it comes with a 4GB SD card, if I plan to use bigger micro SD, I have to use the SD adapter.All in all, I use the 3DS to game in 3D mode. I don't use intense 3D as it induces headache so I leave the 3D slider at half. As for other games that don't support 3D or have very limited/bad 3D, this is where the 2DS comes into play. Since there is no hinge on 2DS, shifting the play time to 2DS whenever possible means the 3DS can be preserved for a longer time. I don't buy the XL version of 2DS since for a bit more money, I can get the 3DS with 3D effect. If I don't want 3D, I might as well get the older 2DS since there is no hinge to break, which translate to a more durable handheld. Overall, a satisfied purchase!

It's a great little console (but it's definitely designed for smaller hands). BUT I'm a little disappointed at how many eshop games are only available for the new 3ds. Lots of old Super NES stuff that I'd have liked to download for this that I won't be able to play because I didn't choose a more expensive version (especially A Link to the Past). But for a handheld with the preinstalled software it's a great deal. Hopefully they decide to let the 2ds in on more of the virtual console games so I can put all the Legend of Zelda titles on it like I had intended.

Arrived earlier than expected and with the handheld in perfect condition and everything inside

As a Zelda fan, I'm loving the green and brown color scheme on this Nintendo 2DS.I ordered mine used, which means it came with a factory reset. Thus, there was no Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D download pre-installed. And frankly, that's OK: 1) because I already have a physical copy of the game, 2) because I was planning to perform a system transfer from my old 3DS from the start, and 3) because I generally don't download my games onto my game systems digitally since they take up a lot of memory that way.The used system arrived on time and with everything the seller mentioned in the description. There were no performance issues whatsoever, and the system transfer from my old 3DS was a breeze.I, like probably a lot of Nintendo gamers here recently, ordered this 2DS due to the Nintendo 3DS eShop shutting down next month. Also, my old 3DS has definitely seen better days. So, I wanted a system that was more relatively new.I am most definitely fully satisfied with this purchase.