It looks like there's a new member in the Nintendo 3DS's family...

Nintendo recently just announced a brand new model for the Nintendo 3DS, only this time it was made out to be another cheaper option for those looking for a 3DS handheld console, as this model changed some aspects that the other 3DS models included, such as the obvious change that this model does not include the 3DS capability that the other models have.



Other changes made to this model that are also worth mentioning such as the inclusion of a mono speaker rather than a stereo one that the other model had but you can have stereo if you use your headphones and that this model has a different design that makes it non-foldable like its other models, also meaning that the sleep mode will be changed by using a switch and not by closing it but it also doesn't have the power saving mode feature.

However, it does include some nice features such as the battery life since its almost as durable as the 3DS XL model and that it will also come with a 4GB SD card (rather than 2GB in the 3DS model) and that it also comes with its own power adapter (unlike the 3DS XL model).

But other than those changes, it pretty much has all of the features that the other models include, such as the Motion sensor and Gyro sensor features, both Streetpass and Spotpass support, Wi-Fi enabled and it's still compatible with Nintendo DS games, not to mention that the screen sizes are based on the original 3DS model's screen size (Upper screen: 3.53 inches, Lower screen: 3.02 inches).

American bundle:


European bundle:


The Nintendo 2DS launches Oct. 12, same day Pokémon X and Pokémon Y also releases, in North America with the black and blue model and the black and red model at a suggested retail price of $129.99, it will also be released in the same day in Europe with a black and blue model and a white and red model, but it will not be released in Japan.

It seems that this looks ideal for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative for the 3DS, and it might also be ideal for parents looking to get something for their kids while not being worried about the 3D effect on the screen while having it launch alongside with both Pokemon games this year might have a huge benefit to be sold decently, but what do you think of this model ? did it pushed you to purchase it if you don't own a 3DS yet ?

Source: GoNintendo (Source 1, Source 2, Source 3, Source 4)