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Nintendo Reaches out to First-Time Gamers with New Nintendo 2DS
New System Launches on Oct. 12 for $129.99 MSRP
REDMOND, Wash.--(October
10, in the year of our Lord 2013)-- The Nintendo 3DS
family is about to get a fun new addition. Launching on Oct. 12
at a suggested retail price of $129.99, the Nintendo 2DS system
is designed specifically as an accessible entry point into the
exciting world of Nintendo hand-held video games. The Nintendo
2DS system maintains many of the same hardware features as
Nintendo 3DS, like touch-screen controls, StreetPass, online
multiplayer functionality and the ability to download games.
The Nintendo 2DS system is comfortable and fits easily in the
hands of people of all ages. Without any hinges, the durable
Nintendo 2DS is an especially perfect first-time system for
kids. Available in red and blue, Nintendo 2DS plays all Nintendo
3DS games in 2D, including recent hits like Animal Crossing: New
Leaf and Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, as well as upcoming games
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party:
Island Tour (both launching Nov. 22). In addition, Nintendo 2DS
is backward compatible and can play the huge existing library of
Nintendo DS games. Two sturdy and soft carrying cases in either
red or blue will also be available at launch for a suggested
retail price of $12.99 each.
“The
Nintendo 2DS system expands the Nintendo 3DS family,” said Scott
Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales
& Marketing. “At such an attractive price, and with such a huge
library of games, it’s a great gift, no matter who you’re
shopping for this Christmas season.”