The Nintendo 2DS retains many of the same hardware features as the Nintendo 3DS including the same Nintendo 3DS gameplay controls, backwards compatibility with the vast existing library of Nintendo DS games, as well as wireless connectivity features such as access to Nintendo eShop, plus StreetPass and SpotPass functionality.
Next generation of handheld consoles
While there are many choices available, Nintendo has been making family-friendly games for over 30 years, and offers characters and experiences not found anywhere else. Parents can rely on Nintendo’s pedigree of innovation, as seen with its groundbreaking Nintendo DS consoles. This next generation family of handheld consoles are more powerful, keeping children engaged with better graphics and deeper immersive worlds to explore.
Added features
The Nintendo 2DS is backwards compatible, so you can still play your existing games—plus the hottest new releases. All the systems in the Nintendo 3DS family play exclusive titles you can’t find anywhere else, from Mario to Zelda, Animal Crossing to Pokémon and many many more. You can even download many of these titles–plus digital-only games–directly to your system from Nintendo eShop.
Backwards compatible
If you already own a system in the Nintendo DS series, Nintendo 2DS invites you to a world of new experiences but doesn't ask you to forget about your existing favourites. Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
New Super Mario Bros 2 Product Details
Our favourite plumbers bounce back into action in New Super Mario Bros 2 for Nintendo 3DS
Princess Peach has been kidnapped once more by Bowser, but this time Mario has another objective as the Mushroom Kingdom is practically bursting with more gold coins than ever. Each level is dotted with gold as coins rain down from overhead pipes, trails of coins are left behind special gold enemies and gold pipes transport Mario into coin-filled caverns. It's up to you to collect as many coins as possible throughout your adventure.
- Mario and Luigi can both join the fun! Two players who each own the game will have the option to play the entire game in two-player multiplayer mode using local wireless.
- Completing a level is only part of the fun! The game records all the coins you collect, and with every level filled with golden opportunities, from gold rings that turn enemies into valuable gold versions to a Gold Flower that gives Mario the ability to turn almost anything in his path into coins.
- Coin Rush Mode lets you collect as many coins as possible across three levels and challenge your friends to beat your score via StreetPass.
- The return of Raccoon Mario gives Mario the ability to fly and access hidden areas.