Deciding on whether to buy a product like NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life or perhaps NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life vs NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit

NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life specs

NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life
NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit specs

NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit
Type: Nintendo 2DS XL

Type: Switch

Colour: White & lavender

Colour: Neon red & blue

CONSOLE

CONSOLE

Hard drive capacity: 4 GB

Hard drive capacity: 32 GB

Connectivity: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Connectivity: – HDMI x 1
– USB Type-C x 1
– USB 3.0 x 1
– USB 2.0 x 2

Built-in WiFi: Yes

Built-in WiFi: Yes

Backwards-compatibility: Backwards compatible with DS and 3DS games

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

Features: NFC built into lower screen

Features: Expandable storage via SD card

GAMES

CONTROLLERS

Games included: Tomodachi Life (pre-installed)

Controller type: Joy-Con x 2

Minimum age: 6+

Controller features: Wireless controllers

GENERAL

GENERAL

Box contents: – Nintendo 2DS XL system
– Nintendo 2DS XL stylus
– Tomodachi Life (pre-installed)
– microSDHC memory card (4 GB)
– AR cards x 6
– Operations manual
– AC adapter

Box contents: – Nintendo Switch Neon Red & Blue
– Nintendo eShop Credit – £30 – Download
– Joy-Con controllers x 2
– Joy-Con wrist straps
– Joy-Con grip
– Switch dock
– HDMI cable
– AC adapter

Dimensions: 84 x 98 x 177 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 102 x 239 x 13.9 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 420 g

Weight: 297 g

Manufacturers guarantee: 1 year

Price: £134

Price: £279

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life or NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 451 products in the same category as NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life, which is the Gaming consoles category. Of these 451 products the average price was £158.93, the most expensive was £999 and the cheapest was just £4.97. We then looked at the price of the 451 in the same as the NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit, which of course the average was £158.93, top price was £999 and cheapest £4.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Nintendo and Nintendo, the average was £110.20 for Nintendo, £110.20 for Nintendo. The max for each was £999/£999 and minimum was £2.97/£2.97

Price analysis of NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life

Price analysis of NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit

  • NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life
  • 4.8″ & 4.1″ screens
  • Built-in WiFi
  • SD memory card slot
  • Top features: – Dual screens offer in-game control – Backwards compatibility with all your old 3DS games – NFC function lets you enjoy amiibo compatible games – Tomodachi Life pre-installed for hours of fun Dual screens Get gaming with the Nintendo 2DS XL. With its two screens and easy to use controls, portable gaming with the 2DS XL is as much of a rounded, immersive experience as gaming on your home console. Leave all your competitors for dust in Mario Kart (sold separately) on your main screen, and see how far behind they are on your second screen. Backwards compatibility Dig out all your DS games to enjoy all over again on your 2DS XL. They may not be able to play in 3D but the beautiful screens have no problem displaying every DS and 3DS game, while load times are quicker than ever. Although there are plenty of great games to get stuck into for your brand new console, backwards compatibility means you won’t have to start your game collection from scratch. NFC function Your Nintendo 2DS XL has NFC that allows you to get loads of exciting in game content. When you buy a compatible amiibo figurine (sold separately) of your favourite Nintendo character, tapping the figurine to your 2DS XL’s hinge will unlock all kinds of bonuses including new characters, outfits and even exclusive levels. Check what games your amiibos are compatible with and get unlocking! Tomodachi LifeTomodachi Life is included with this console. Create your very own island full of the Mii characters of your friends and family, and keep up to date thanks to the Mii News, which provides you with all the latest news and gossip from your island.You can even share what’s going on on your island with friends and followers on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook thanks to Nintendo’s 3DS Image Share service.
  • Product codes: 45496504809
  • NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit
  • HD 720p
  • 32 GB hard drive
  • Built-in WiFi
  • Undock for portable gaming
  • Dual analogue sticks
  • The Nintendo Switch Neon with eShop Credit is a limited edition bundle, which comes with a download code for ¬£30 to spend at the Nintendo eShop. You can discover a world of games to download and play straight away. To redeem, visit the Nintendo eShop on your Switch.______________________________________Hybrid console lets you play games wherever you are The Nintendo Switch is designed to go wherever you do. With the ability to transform between a home console and a portable system, the Switch lets you play your favourite games for longer.Connect the HDMI cable to your TV to enjoy a traditional console gaming experience, or prop up the stand attached to the back of the device to play games on its built-in screen. When the time comes to leave the house, you can carry on gaming by attaching the twin Joy-Con controllers to the console and using the 6.2″ screen.Joy-Con controllers let you share the fun with a second playerWith two wireless Joy-Con controllers, the Switch makes it easy to share a gaming experience with a friend. Featuring standard buttons and a directional joystick, each controller also has motion sensing and high-definition tactile feedback.32 GB internal memory can be easily expandedThe Nintendo Switch comes with 32 GB of internal memory for all of your gaming needs. This can easily be expanded, using microSDHC or microSDXC cards to add storage space to suit your needs.
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What’s better NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life or NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit?

There are obviously a number of differences between NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life and NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £134 cost of NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life is closer to the expectation you had than the £279 pricep point of NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life and NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NINTENDO Switch Neon with eShop Credit scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Gaming consoles as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NINTENDO 2DS XL & Tomodachi Life



Rating:
9.40 out of
10