Even with Switch, Nintendo is still focused on the 3DS — for now
With the launch of Switch — a device that combines a home console with a portable tablet — you might think that Nintendo would be moving on from the 3DS line of handhelds. But that doesn’t appear to be the case. Just last night, Nintendo announced the New 2DS XL, a $149.99 device that sits between the budget-focused 2DS and the more robust New 3DS XL. And according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the company will continue to focus on the platform for the foreseeable future. “We believe this is a key addition to the line,” he says of the 2DS XL, calling the handheld line “a very important platform. It’s something that we’re going to continue to drive this year [and] next year.”
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