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Nintendo 2DS

Nintendo · Handheld 2013 Oem 7

Nintendo 2DS is a flat gaming handheld launched in 2013. Powered by ARM11 (2-core, 268 MHz), 128 MB RAM and DMP PICA200 GPU. Features a 3.53" TN LCD (dual screens, no 3D) display (400 x 240 top, 320 x 240 bottom). 1300 mAh battery and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. Runs Nintendo 3DS System Software. Budget-friendly flat (non-clamshell) 3DS variant without stereoscopic 3D. Plays all 3DS and DS games.

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Nintendo 2DS is a flat gaming handheld launched in 2013. Powered by ARM11 (2-core, 268 MHz), 128 MB RAM and DMP PICA200 GPU. Features a 3.53" TN LCD (dual screens, no 3D) display (400 x 240 top, 320 x 240 bottom). 1300 mAh battery and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. Runs Nintendo 3DS System Software. Budget-friendly flat (non-clamshell) 3DS variant without stereoscopic 3D. Plays all 3DS and DS games.

The Nintendo 2DS is the flat, budget-friendly member of the 3DS family, launched in 2013. It drops stereoscopic 3D but keeps full compatibility with the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS libraries. A dual-core ARM11 processor at 268 MHz, 128 MB of RAM and the Digital Media Professionals PICA200 GPU run all of these games natively.

Beyond its original games, the console makes a capable emulation platform: Game Boy Advance and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive run at full speed, and most Super Nintendo games are playable, except those relying on the FX chip. Game Boy, Game Boy Color and NES are covered as well, while homebrew opens the door to trying PlayStation and Nintendo 64.

The dual TN screen setup pairs a 3.53-inch primary display at 400 x 240 in a 5:3 aspect ratio with a 320 x 240 secondary touchscreen in 4:3. Pixel density is about 132 ppi, and both screens sit behind a plastic lens.

Controls include an analog slidepad placed up top, a cross D-pad below it, four face buttons and L and R shoulder buttons, plus Home, Power, a sleep switch and a volume slider. The unit measures 144 x 127 x 20.3 mm and weighs 260 g. Audio comes from a single front-facing mono speaker, with a 3.5mm headphone jack; there is no rumble.

The 1300 mAh battery charges through a proprietary port, and low charge is signalled by the red power LED. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, an IR transceiver and an NFC reader, while sensors include an accelerometer, a gyro sensor, a front camera, dual rear cameras and a microphone. Storage is SD-based, with 1 GB included.

The operating system is proprietary, but the community has fully opened the platform through boot9strap and Luma3DS, enabling homebrew, emulators and deep customisation. Installing custom firmware voids the warranty.

Ideal for: players who want the entire 3DS and DS library at a lower cost, retro emulation fans targeting systems up to SNES, and anyone who prefers a flat design without 3D.
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Manufacturer
CPU
SoC
CPU CTR B
Model
CTR B
Architecture
ARM11
Cores
2
Frequency
268 MHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
GPU Frequency
268 MHz
Capacity
128 MB
Size
3.5
Technology
Primary: TN, Secondary: TN, Touchscreen
Resolution
Primary: 400 x 240, Secondary: 320 x 240
Pixel Density (PPI)
132.15
Aspect Ratio
Primary: 5:3, Secondary: 4:3
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
1300 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single slidepad
Stick Placement
Upper
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, Sleep switch, Volume slider
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
IR transceiver, NFC reader
Wi-Fi
WiFi 3
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
1 GB
Card Support
SD
Operating System
Proprietary
Custom OS Support
boot9strap + Luma3DS
Dimensions
144 mm x 127 mm x 20.3 mm
Weight
260 g
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Modifications void warranty

Disassembling this device or installing custom firmware will cancel the manufacturer warranty. Only authorized service personnel should open the unit.

Nintendo · 8 platforms

GB GB
GBC GBC
NES NES
GBA GBA
SNE SNES
NDS NDS
N64 N64
3DS 3DS

Sega · 1 platform

MD MD

Sony · 1 platform

PS1 PS1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • plays all 3DS and DS games natively
  • full-speed GBA and Genesis emulation
  • custom firmware via boot9strap + Luma3DS
  • secondary touchscreen
  • NFC reader and gyro sensor
  • 3.5mm headphone jack

Cons

  • no stereoscopic 3D
  • low-resolution TN screens
  • single mono speaker
  • proprietary charge port
  • no rumble
  • SNES FX chip games not playable

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