What is the difference between a 2DS and a 3DS? Nintendo 2DS vs 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS line of portable gaming systems has evolved since the first model was released in 2011. Most versions of the 2DS and the 3DS play the same games. However, these gaming systems differ in cost and hardware specifications. We reviewed both to help you decide which is best for you.
All 2DS and 3DS systems support the full library of 3DS and original Nintendo DS games. However, there are a few titles that are exclusively available for the New 3DS and New 2DS models. The XL versions of the 2DS and 3DS have larger screens, but these models play the same games.
The screens of the 2DS and 3DS are approximately the same size: 3.53 inches (top screen, diagonally) and 3.02 inches (bottom screen, diagonally). The 3DS XL and New 2DS XL screens measure 4.88 inches (top) and 4.18 inches (bottom).