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Amazing News – Nintendo 2DS Price Drop

May 12, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Amazing News – Nintendo 2DS Price Drop

The entry point to and games and franchises has never been more affordable. On May 20, Nintendo will lower the price of its kid-friendly portable Nintendo 2DS system to a suggested retail price of $79.99, a remarkable savings from the previous suggested retail price of $99.99. Some systems even come pre-installed with the universally popular racing game, making the new value price even more appealing for parents who are looking for an entry-level gaming system for their young gamers.

Nintendo 2DS launched in October 2013 and is part of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The system comes with fun built-in entertainment options and applications to take photos and videos, plus wireless access to Nintendo eShop for those with Internet access. The unique design is built to make it easy for smaller hands to hold. The system includes two screens (including a touch screen) and plays Nintendo 3DS games, plus nearly all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games in 2D. For details about Nintendo 2DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/2ds.

“Nintendo 2DS is the best value available for a portable dedicated gaming system and is great for gaming on the go,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The system has a library full of high-quality games for purchase, some in our Nintendo Selects category for less than $20 each, featuring Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi and Zelda.”

Kids can soon check out the new game in the Kirby series, , which launches June 10, as well as two new kid-friendly games coming later this year: Style Savvy: Fashion Forward and .

Style Savvy: Fashion Forward, the third game in the Style Savvy series, gives players a sense of accomplishment by putting them in charge of one of five exciting professions. Players can immerse themselves in a world of fashion by owning a boutique, designing clothes, styling hair, applying makeup or becoming a model. When players make themselves look good, customers who visit their boutiques might start adopting the player’s style. The game includes over 19,000 different articles of clothing, items and accessories to choose from. Players can also learn real-world fashion tips from the Fashion 101 guide. To access Nintendo character-themed clothing and accessories in the game, players can tap select amiibo figures to a , or system using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory to trigger an event. Once the event is completed, players can get the special items. The amiibo and Reader/Writer accessory are sold separately. The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL systems feature a built-in NFC reader for amiibo. Style Savvy: Fashion Forward launches Aug. 19.

, the follow up to the popular franchise, lets players enjoy a variety of new adventures in six Disney-themed worlds, such as exploring the world of DisneyFrozen, dancing with Disney princesses or soaring through special Magical Dream events. Players will encounter and interact with well-known characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Ariel, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. The game launches Oct. 14.

In the meantime, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has a library of great exclusive games for every type of player, including , , and . Some of Nintendo’s other big hits in the Nintendo Selects category are also available for a suggested retail price of only $19.99 each. The Nintendo Selects line includes great games like , , and .

Remember that the Nintendo 3DS family of systems features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

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Game Review – Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS

April 16, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

My daughter and I have been having a blast playing the new Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS and you will too!

In the game all of your favorite Mario & Sonic characters are ready to join the fun in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Olympic Games in 2016. Then you can take the rivalry on the road with this portable collection of supercharged events like Soccer, Table Tennis, or test your skills in a challenging game of Golf.

Features of Mario & Sonic At The Rio 2016 Olympic Games :

Take on fun and exciting events set throughout host city Rio de Janeiro.
Join Mario & Sonic and your favorite characters to take on new challenging events like Soccer and Beach Volleyball.
Soccer is a popular sport in Brazil where the Rio 2016 Olympic Games are set.
Golf returns to the Olympic Games for the first time in 112 years; enjoy the event exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS™ version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Below is a video of our thoughts on the game itself!

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The Nintendo 2DS Brings Handheld Gaming Back!

September 10, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

My family loves gaming and especially being able to take video games with us on the road. I had tried out the Nintendo 3DS in the past, but recently had been sent a gaming system to try with my family as well.

I took the Nintendo 2DS for a test drive over the past few weeks and from the first moment that you see this, it looks different than other gaming devices. It is distinctive and stands out, but also made me think of older style gaming devices too (think back to the Original or – where they also had unique designs). That being said, this is not the same as either of those. Instead, you get a square design with some great color options ( or ). These have been the two main colors, and while there have been a few other special releases, these are the tried and true ones!

You might first think that because this is called a Nintendo 2DS that the 3DS is superior. This is very subjective. To be clear the Nintendo 2DS does play all of the DS and 3DS games in 2D.

One of the best things about the Nintendo 2DS is their price. The Nintendo 2DS has a new price that was just unveiled. The new price is affordable at only $99 (it was $129). Also, for the $99 you also get with the system too! This is a great value, and for the same price you would spend on a momre expensive console you could add on a few games for this and be set for a while too.

The Nintendo 2Ds does have a smaller screen than the , but I came to find that it was just as enjoyable for me to play the the Nintendo 2DS as it was on the 3DS and both my daughters did not seem to mind either. The screen was actually the same size as the original 3DS.

In playing the Nintendo 2DS I found that the device offered great graphics and the system was very responsive to me as a player. The battery life was good but not stellar compared to some other devices that I have tried in the past. I have found that it will last about 4-5 hours before I need to recharge (based on usage) and it takes about 3 hours to be back up to full charge again.

In the end as a consumer you really have to consider what you want and what you need and purchase accordingly. I will say personally, for the price, I love the Nintendo 2DS, and think you will too!

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The Nintendo 2DS Brings You Great Gaming

October 15, 2013 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

About the System

Designed for your family

Launching on Oct. 12 at a suggested retail price of $129.99, the Nintendo 2DS is designed specifically for anyone looking for an entry point into the exciting world of Nintendo hand-held video games. The system maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS, like the touch screen and traditional gaming buttons – all in a compact and comfortable package.

Available in both red and blue, the durable system is a great stocking stuffer for young kids who are ready for a complete gaming experience. The system also launches on the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the next installments in the kid-favorite Pokémon series.

In addition to young audiences, Nintendo 2DS is the perfect entry point for anyone that is interested in experiencing the latest and greatest Nintendo 3DS games 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. And that’s not even including the fact that Nintendo 2DS is able to play the entire library of more than 2,000 Nintendo DS games.