Nintendo 2DS vs Nintendo 3DS XL Comparison

Compare Nintendo 2DS vs Nintendo 3DS XL side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2013 / 10
2012 / 08
Price Range
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System

Soc
Cpu
ARM11,ARM9
ARM11,ARM9
Cpu Cores
Dual Core (ARM11)Single Core (ARM9)
Dual Core (ARM11)Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
268 MHz (ARM11)134 MHz (ARM9)
268 MHz (ARM11)134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Gpu
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
268 MHz
Ram
128 MB FCRAM
128 MB FCRAM

Display

Screen Size
Top: 3.53 inchBottom: 3.02 inch
Top: 4.88 inchBottom: 4.18 inch
Screen Type
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
Top: 400 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
Top: 800 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3Bottom: 4:3
Top: 5:3Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
CrossLower placement
CrossLower placement
Analogs
Single sliderUpper placement
Single sliderUpper placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R(ZL, ZR with add-on)
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, Sleep switch, Volume slider
Home, Power, 3D depth slider, Volume slider, Wireless switch
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone

Hardware

Battery
1300 mAh
1750 mAh
Storage
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
144 mm x 127 mm x 20.3 mm
156 mm x 93 mm x 22 mm
Weight
260 grams
336 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
❌
❌
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Single MonoFront facing
Dual StereoFront facing

Features

Rumble
❌
❌
Volume Control
Slider
Slider
Brightness Control
Menu
Menu
Power Control
Button
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
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