Grab a Nintendo 2DS XL with three games for only £129.99 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Grab a Nintendo 2DS XL with three games for only £129.99 Including Sonic, Zelda, Harvest Moon and Monster Hunter. Deals by Sara Elsam Contributor Updated on 29 May 2020 25 comments What with hybrid super-console the Nintendo Switch knocking about, and tablets becoming ever more powerful, the portable charms of the Nintendo 2DS seem a little antiquated. That said, this little console still has plenty to offer. It's perfect if you're seeking a starter games machine for your kids or younger siblings - one that won't cause too big a dent in your funds should things go wrong. (On a random note, I've also met lots of elderly folks who love the 2DS!) It's also ideal as a cheaper commuting console for yourself, as it features a vast and splendid back catalogue of games, including the likes of Luigi's Mansion 2 and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Nintendo 2DS XL - in orange and white So what are the advantages of a Nintendo 2DS XL? Firstly, it's much cheaper then the Nintendo Switch, which costs around £270 right now - with zero games attached. Secondly, as mentioned, it's ideal for kids, boasting a vast catalogue of child-friendly titles and a relatively hardy yet light clamshell design. Much like the Game Boy back in the day, the Nintendo 2DS XL is an excellent first game system. Lastly, there are all those delicious games we mentioned earlier, with more still being released from time to time. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Retailing normally for around £140 with no games, the Nintendo 2DS XL has dropped to £129.99 over at the official Nintendo Store, in an orange and white design, complete with a not-too-shabby choice of three games. Some of the featured games are also quite pricey individually - making this one heck of a deal. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask In terms of recognisable titles, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam Bros and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal are all included as options. You can also nab the lovely Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, the fantastic Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, hidden tactics gem Code Name: S.T.E.A.M, JRPG Bravely Second: End Layer (ideal for anime fans) and the DS classic, Dr Kawahima's Devilish Brain Training. Bravely Second: End Layer If you'd like to bolster that collection, be sure to check out the official Nintendo 2DS games store or the "eclectic" games library at GAME - where there's plenty a bargain to be found. For folks with the budget and brawn to stick with the Nintendo Switch, do be sure to check out the best Nintendo Switch MicroSD and accessory deals out there right now. Happy gaming folks, and have a lovely week! More Deals Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Jelly Deals Samsung's premium PRO 980 1TB SSD is under £80 during Prime's Early Access sale A great PC or PS5 upgrade. 1 Jelly Deals Amazon Prime Early Access Sale 2022: best gaming deals Find the best gaming deals from the second Prime Day 2022 from PS5 controllers to Nintendo Switch bundles. Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store