An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Inspired by the upcoming release of "Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl" later this year, I purchased a refurbished Nintendo 2DS for $50 ...

The low-cost handheld misses an important dimension: the future The low-cost handheld misses an important dimension: the future is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every ...

Announcement of a Nintendo 2DS handheld console is causing a collective “eh” among fans of the pioneering gaming company. The new console hopes to entice the entry-level gamer (i.e. kids) with a large ...

When covering video games, sometimes judging with your hands is more important than with your eyes or ears. It's hard not to review the Nintendo 2DS -- launching Oct. 12 for $130 -- without seeming a ...

Nintendo's announcement of a new handheld system dubbed the Nintendo 2DS, a revision of its Nintendo 3DS but without the stereoscopic 3D display feature, was met with bewilderment this morning. Based ...

Nintendo announced the 2DS today, a new entry-level handheld system. The 2DS will be available in North America for $129.99 on October 12th (the same day as Pokemon X and Y) and features a slate-like ...

The Nintendo 2DS is a new handheld in the DS family due out on October 12 for $130, in red and blue. As its name suggests, the 2DS plays all 3DS and DS games, but in 2D. It's a solid piece of hardware ...

Nintendo made a surprise announcement last night, introducing a brand new piece of hardware. The Nintendo 2DS XL will be making its debut on July 28 for $149.99, featuring screens 82% larger than what ...

Nintendo's budget-friendly new handheld, the Nintendo 2DS, made its publicly playable debut on the first day of PAX Prime. We took Nintendo's portable curiosity for a spin and found that, despite its ...

While Nintendo struggles to capture the attention of video game players in the home console business, its handheld gaming system has taken off. A well-timed price cut combined with an impressive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. While I am happy to see a new 2DS XL announced, especially with ...

A brand new version of Nintendo's DS handheld console launches next month, with its new 2DS XL that offers players a cheaper alternative to the company's range-topping 3DS XL. Nintendo 2DS XL: First ...