Pokemon-themed 2DS bundles

European retailers Game Maniaand Toys XL have listed a brand new Pokemon-themed 2DS bundle that includes the latest installment(s) in the Pokemon franchise. As it is appearing that these bundles will be hitting Europe in the near future, this would be a wonderful opportunity if youre looking for a cost-effective way to play Pokemon X or Y. Game Mania currently has a listing price of 149. If you are in Europe and havent picked up a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS or played Pokemon X/Y, would you consider picking up this bundle?

Nintendo 2DS

Nintendo announced the 2DS, a new entry-level handheld system. The 2DS will be available in North America for $129.99 on October 12th (the same day as Pokemon X and Y) and features a slate-like design rather than the clamshell seen on DS and 3DS models. The 2DS will be available in UK/Europe (estimated £109.99) and Australia/NZ (AUD$149.95/NZD$179.95) on October 12th also.

The 2DS is fully compatible with all 3DS and DS games but does not include the ability to display games in 3D. It still features all the functionality of 3DS (WiFi, local multiplayer, etc.) and can be put to sleep using a slider that replicates closing the clamshell on a standard 3DS. WiFi can still be turned off, though it’s done via controls in the software rather than with a physical switch.