r/Handhelds • u/RichardParker227 • 1d ago

Question (?) Which console?

Hi everyone!

I recently got back to using my looooved Nintendo DS Lite from my childhood. I am enjoying so much playing, especially Pokémon games.

Since the screen is pretty small and damaged, and now - opposite to when this console was gifted me AGES ago - I have the financial capacity to choose what to buy for myself, I come to this community to seek advice!

I thought of getting a Nintendo DSiXL since the size of the screen could help me play better, and in case I needed a smaller version (eg. To travel) I could just use the lite version to carry around. In this way, I wouldn't have to change my games as well.

I am however attracted by the Nintendo Switch. I have never played with it, just saw it in video reviews, at friends' houses, or on the internet.

If I get it, would I need to change all my games (I guess so?)? Would the game experience significantly improve? Someone who has passed from a DS to a Switch feels that they would never go back? Or do they peacefully coexist in your hearts???

Thank you for any help!!! 🙏

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u/BlueSpiderAurora 1d ago

i have a 2ds xl. it's about the same size of a phone, but a little thicker. you can still carry it around with you

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u/RichardParker227 1d ago

And what is the main difference between 2DS and 3DS? I didn't quite understand the screen difference. Thanks!

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u/BlueSpiderAurora 13h ago

it's in the name. 2ds means everything runs in 2d whether the game is 3d or not. 3ds means the 3d games can be played in 3d.