A 'Hylian Shield Edition' Legend Of Zelda 2DS XL Is Coming Exclusively To GameStop In The US

Just...whyyyyyy I don't wanna buy another 3ds family system... UGH I might get this.

Neat!

How about some special editions for Nintendo Switch sometime Nintendo says everyone.

You know when Nintendo is clearing his stock of 2ds when they are releasing a nicely painted version of its old system.

I don't own a 2DS/3DS,but this looks nice. I'm gonna try to get this one.

That's actually kinda tempting. A combination of the look, price and game pre-install included. I've been looking at them at TRU for $111 (30% off bankruptcy price, about 7 or 8 left in stock) waiting to see if they get any lower but I really like the look of this one. Though for the price I should probably stick with TRU.

Edit: Well TRU is out of stock so this one is looking better now.

This case is a pretty great design, and Link Between Worlds is such a great entry into the Zelda series. I can't image there's many Zelda fans who haven't taken the plunge into the 3DS family of systems yet, but I'm sure there's plenty who are looking to upgrade from their busted up launch 3DS.

That looks awesome! How much are the new 2ds xl systems typically selling for nowadays? Not that I will take the plunge since I already have a new 3ds xl that works just fine, but this is tempting.

Looks good, except for the lack of 3D.

Damn, this is really nice. I’m not usually one for themed systems but this is really cool. Seriously tempted to trade in my original 2DS for this new model. I hardly play it anymore since the Switch came out but return every now & again for some traditional Zelda, Pokémon, and VC games. Damn you Nintendo! Lol

WHOA!

Why, why must you do this to us Nintendo? I don’t need a 2DS at all, but that shield design is so great! They always find a way to tempt you, don’t they?!

I'm really annoyed that the 2DS XL consoles, especially the special edition ones, look so much nicer than 3DS XL systems. Even the form factor is a lot more appealling (which looks like two iPhone 4s stuck together).

Lack of 3D is a complete deal breaker though. It's quite remarkable that even after more than seven years, there still isn't anything quite like the 3DS on the market.

That’s actually pretty cool. Too bad it’s so late in the life cycle.

@silly_g totally agree, I actually really like the 3d effect. Link Between Worlds looks great in 3d.

No. I mustn't.

Be strong Yosheel.

Gross. It looks cool but I hate the New 2DS. Bad speakers, worse screens. If this was a regular sized New 3DS, I'd be all over it.

Pretty cheesy if you ask me. Makes it look more like a toy than a video game console.

Excellent price, excellent game if you haven’t bought a 3DS already!

man that looks good but I can't bring myself to buy another 2ds/3ds system again.

Nnnniiiiiiiiicccccceeeeeeee

I literally just bought a 2DS XL a week ago and Link Between Worlds... Man... I mean I still saved money because I got my 2DS on sale but I would have loved that Hylian Shield edition.. Oh well

@Folkloner yeah I don't get this,I mean breath of the wild isn't on the 3ds. Only a couple games left for that system, and the 3d part is dead as even superstar saga is not in 3d.

If I had some disposable income, I would snatch this up. No hesitation.

@Shy_Guy Its the best why to play Ocarina of Time.

Diddly dang! Lookin' nice! I already have a new 3DS XL, but if mine ever breaks, it wouldn't hurt to replace it with this one. 😃

Am I the only one who preferred the original 2DS design? I always found it to be very appealing for how unique it was, sort of a throwback to the original Game Boy design. These 2DS XL special edition consoles look kinda cool but they also look kinda kiddish and don't really offer me anything over my New 3DS XL.

@hakjie11 They're not taking inventory, scrapping the boxes and such, and stripping old cases from them in order to put a new casing on just to move old inventory. These are freshly manufactured systems.

I think this looks amazing and will in all likelihood pick this up! My one and only gripe about some of these system is that it is designed in such a way to show it off when the system is closed. The original Link Between Worlds 3DS XL actually made the system with the design being shown off while the machine is opened. Either way, beautiful system!

I already have at least 4 different 3ds models, but I really want this

😍😍😍

that looks really neat, and i dont like the fact that it does lol

Who said games sell systems.
Systems sell systems.

With all the editions I thought the 3ds would of sold more than 100 million by now. Most owners must of bought at least 6

I never had the urge to get a 3DS / 2DS, my psvita was enough. And now the switch is my handheld. But wow this one looks awesome im tempted to get it. As a European probably not gonne happen though.

She's beautiful!

I'm just going to design and 3D print a version of that as a cover plate for my N3DS... It will be terrible

It's a shame it's not a 3DS XL but that 2ds xl looks tempting I might buy it to have a backup console before the 3ds family systems disappear completely I haven't seen any 3ds xl for a while

And thus the 3DS/2DS lived for another 10 years

I've been loving how Nintendo has upped their game with the New 2DS XL special edition designs, granted, I'm still perfectly fine with my New 3DS XL.

So beautiful but i pass. I wish it wasn't exclusive to Gamestop, as someone who lives in south america this will be pricey and hard to find.

It's a shame, i could get it to keep as a spare unit in case my N3DSXL dies.

That looks nice, but I don't need another 3DS. I still wish I could get some cheap face plates for my N3DS, but Nintendo thinks they can get away with selling two pieces of plastic for $20 or more. I don't think so Nintendo, I'm not buying.

The 2DS XL just looks cheap with the hinge on the outside like that. This design would look nice on a 3DS XL.

Looks like a toddler toy no thanks

Nice but ever since I got my switch I have not touched my 3ds or Wii U very much.

@Expa0 video game consoles are toys...

Where is the front side ?
I just saw the back side.
I wonder what color of the buttons...

@GKO900 I may be wrong, but in North America at least the Samus Edition was the final New 3DS XL model they made. So glad I got it because I think it is the best one.

The collector in my died a little when I saw this! It's just so attractive I don't know if I can resist. July is gonna be an expensive month! A lot of games, amiibo and now systems.

I think I liked the green vanilla 2DS they had last Christmas preloaded with Ocarina a little better, but this is still pretty.

Nintendo of Canada announced it for EB Games too. So this might come to Europe

Blah, CrapStop....

gamestop exclusive-pass

not available for store pick up, $20 shipping. I love zelda, but I don't feel compelled to buy this.

Like the design, but not the fact it's a 2DS.

I'm one of those weirdos who likes the 3D effect...

@BravelyDavid yeah I got that one too a beauty and I'm using the monster hunter generation edition but I still want one more just in case something happens to my mhg console I always dropped that thing it's like it's curse or something

Yay. Another variant.

Sorry, Nintendo, there's nothing wrong with the 3DS XL I've had for years.

@Atariboy I am not implying that they re-used old systems or that this practice is not normal. But it would be easy and cheap for them to slap a pretty cover onto a the basic parts to push sales and clear stock. Nintendo has been doing this for years with colors and limited editions. We will probably see the same practices for the Switch near its end of the cycle.

Damn! That's the nicest design I've seen yet. Too bad I'm done with 2DS/3DS systems.

Pretty nice!

Got to sell out the rest of the 3DS stock somehow. Good ol' incentives.

I wish nintendo just made a new 3ds XL PRO with the option for different faceplates (and a real second analog pad) instead of just making people buy tons of new consoles on different shells.

Gamestop BOO

this rocks my dock