--- product_id: 48180202 title: "Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS)" brand: "nintendo" price: "£244.21" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Nintendo" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48180202-nintendo-handheld-console-white-red-with-pre-installed-tomodachi-life store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dual ultra-bright screens Extended battery life Responsive joystick & stylus Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) **Brand:** nintendo **Price:** £244.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level up your commute & chill with Nintendo’s sleek, versatile 2DS — where nostalgia meets next-gen fun! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) by nintendo - **How much does it cost?** £244.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48180202-nintendo-handheld-console-white-red-with-pre-installed-tomodachi-life) ## Best For - nintendo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nintendo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enhanced Control Precision:** Navigate with a highly responsive joystick and upgraded touch screen stylus for pinpoint accuracy. - • **Seamless Dual-Screen Gameplay:** Experience crisp, punchy visuals on two ultra-bright displays designed for immersive gaming sessions. - • **Versatile Game Library Access:** Play both classic DS and modern 3DS titles in vibrant 2D, unlocking thousands of games at your fingertips. - • **Built-in Tomodachi Life & More:** Jump right in with a pre-installed fan-favorite game and enjoy Nintendo’s iconic franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon. - • **Customizable Parental Controls:** Keep gaming safe and age-appropriate with easy-to-set restrictions on content and wireless connectivity. ## Overview The Nintendo 2DS White/Red handheld console offers a robust slate design with dual ultra-bright screens and powerful dual processors for crisp 2D visuals. Pre-installed with Tomodachi Life, it supports an extensive library of DS and 3DS games without 3D effects, ensuring eye comfort and versatility. Enhanced controls include a responsive joystick and upgraded stylus, while customizable parental controls provide safe gaming for younger users. Included accessories are an AC adapter and a 4GB memory card, making it a complete, value-packed gaming solution for both new and veteran players. ## Description Product Description Pre-installed with Tomodachi Life. AC Adapter included in the box Box Contains 1 x 2DS console with Tomodachi Pre-installed 1 x AC Adapter Review: A great little games console, well thought out and so versatile - This was a gift for my son, he previously had a standard DS which we have all been using for years but lately it had stopped recognising more and more game cards until it finally expired so a new one was very much in demand. We looked first at the 3DS but when we used a friends one we found it gave eye strain and headaches for even moderate use. My son therefore plumped for the 2DS and i have been delighted with what we received. The pictures online from various sources of the 2DS don't do it credit., this isn't clunky or a tablet like slab, it's remarkably well thought out. The shape is easy to hold and weight is well distributed. You can hold it for long periods with no discomfort. The button layout and weight will be familiar to anyone that's used a DS before and the usual volume and speaker quality gives you the now familiar Nintendo soundtrack nicely with a headphone jack for those who want to use it while travelling or in busy areas. The joystick is surprisingly responsive having been taken directly from the 3DS and both screens are really clear. If anything i think the sensitivity of the touch screen has had a massive upgrade since the earlier DS models, its can now pick out much more accurately small objects with the new stylus which is parked in the back of the case as usual. Battery life has proved to be really good too, much better than the old one although that could just be due to the old unit having been charged many times. The real bonus and selling point came in the form of not only getting a built in game for my £75 purchase price, but also the ability the console has to accept old DS games as well as 3DS titles played in the 2D mode (on the 3DS there is a slider to adjust eh 3D effect, it's like playing the game with the slider in the lowest position) which makes the available library of games very impressive. Since the DS games are not expensive it goes towards getting great value, especially for my little lad. Its such a good buy and so versatile i might even buy one for myself for my train commute! Review: Best console ever, bargain! - Probably the best console iv bought in my lifetime. The game library is insane you can play DS and 3DS games (without cinema style 3d). Theres a lack of shooters on 3DS but worth buying Goldeneye, Call of Duty black ops, Metroid Prime Hunters and GTA Chinatown wars on DS. Bought it for Resident evil resurrections 3ds which is amazing. Also has remakes of Zelda N64 games and others plus usual suspects; mario, mario kart, monster hunter, pokemon, street fighter etc. Also has a decent sega library - sonicx5, altered beast, shinobi (remake). Plus an ok playstation one with worms open warfare 2 (ds), resident evil resurrections (3ds), tekken (3ds). It comes with a memory card/stick (4gb) and charger, plus a decent mario game built in. The 3DS XL has one analog stick extra but you dont get a charger or memory card. Only difference with games is no cinema style 3d on the 3ds games. Screen resolution is the same on both devices so 2ds picture is better too and 3ds is distorted. I was on the fence between 2ds and 3ds xl. This is miles better, every game has several options for control - motion, touch screen or control pad so you really can just choose the best for you. Recommended like nothing else before! ## Features - Comes with a pre-installed copy of Tomodachi Life. In Tomodachi Life, populate your very own island with the Mii characters of family, friends or anyone else you can think of. Scandal. Surprise. Shocker. Share your experiences of your personal soap opera directly on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr via the Nintendo 3DS Image Share service - Anyone can enjoy Nintendo 2DS safely by using the Parental Controls feature. You can easily restrict content by the game's rating, and also regulate the use of wireless connectivity, such as the internet - With two ultra-bright screens that show off crisp, punchy visuals, the powerful dual processing units allow Nintendo 2DS to bring gaming to life. And for added gaming precision when using the touch-screen controls, the sleek stylus will help you get the best from this brilliant handheld console - Robust slate design and sharp 2D visuals make Nintendo 2DS ideal for first-time gamers Enjoy Nintendo's most exciting franchises, including Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Pokemon - Keep your kids safe with the customisable Parental Controls ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B016BOLFI4 | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | 3,123 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 3 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Consoles 1,282 in PlayStation Legacy Systems | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,172) | | Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2204946 | | Package Dimensions | 17.8 x 14.8 x 3.1 cm; 290 g | | Rated | Ages 7 & Over | | Release date | 6 Mar. 2015 | ## Images ![Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BgFKciPfL.jpg) ![Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m7sBcujFL.jpg) ![Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N+UrdpvxL.jpg) ![Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91BHIpaMihL.jpg) ![Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qSDYjANlL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can all ds games used in the 2ds?** A: Yes all games work on this console .... Making it ideal for 2 & 3D cartridges. My sons had these for Christmas as an upgrade from the Dsi .... We did not bother with the 3d machine previously, but as most of the new release games only come in 3ds format this solved everything. The game included in this pack is a digital download & not a separate game . So you can only use the game on this machine. I purchased silicone protector covers & the Nintendo zip up cases. I recommend them both to look after the 2ds. The silicone skins/ covers do not impede play & help make the console easier to grip. Hope you have fun. **Q: Can you get rid of the game that's pre-installed** A: Yes uninstall under settings. If you want the game back just reinstall in the eshop free **Q: I have bought the game but am unable to play the "pre installed" Mariokart or even find it! Is there a way to find the game or contact the seller?** A: Hi Tim, When you turn your DS on there are lots of square icons on the home screen, scroll through them using left and right and the icon for MarioKart should be there, try looking from the beginning to the end of all the icons. **Q: Can you use without WiFi?** A: Yes, you do not even have to download games. You can buy game cartridges and play without wifi. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great little games console, well thought out and so versatile *by B***H on 2 January 2017* This was a gift for my son, he previously had a standard DS which we have all been using for years but lately it had stopped recognising more and more game cards until it finally expired so a new one was very much in demand. We looked first at the 3DS but when we used a friends one we found it gave eye strain and headaches for even moderate use. My son therefore plumped for the 2DS and i have been delighted with what we received. The pictures online from various sources of the 2DS don't do it credit., this isn't clunky or a tablet like slab, it's remarkably well thought out. The shape is easy to hold and weight is well distributed. You can hold it for long periods with no discomfort. The button layout and weight will be familiar to anyone that's used a DS before and the usual volume and speaker quality gives you the now familiar Nintendo soundtrack nicely with a headphone jack for those who want to use it while travelling or in busy areas. The joystick is surprisingly responsive having been taken directly from the 3DS and both screens are really clear. If anything i think the sensitivity of the touch screen has had a massive upgrade since the earlier DS models, its can now pick out much more accurately small objects with the new stylus which is parked in the back of the case as usual. Battery life has proved to be really good too, much better than the old one although that could just be due to the old unit having been charged many times. The real bonus and selling point came in the form of not only getting a built in game for my £75 purchase price, but also the ability the console has to accept old DS games as well as 3DS titles played in the 2D mode (on the 3DS there is a slider to adjust eh 3D effect, it's like playing the game with the slider in the lowest position) which makes the available library of games very impressive. Since the DS games are not expensive it goes towards getting great value, especially for my little lad. Its such a good buy and so versatile i might even buy one for myself for my train commute! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best console ever, bargain! *by O***5 on 11 April 2017* Probably the best console iv bought in my lifetime. The game library is insane you can play DS and 3DS games (without cinema style 3d). Theres a lack of shooters on 3DS but worth buying Goldeneye, Call of Duty black ops, Metroid Prime Hunters and GTA Chinatown wars on DS. Bought it for Resident evil resurrections 3ds which is amazing. Also has remakes of Zelda N64 games and others plus usual suspects; mario, mario kart, monster hunter, pokemon, street fighter etc. Also has a decent sega library - sonicx5, altered beast, shinobi (remake). Plus an ok playstation one with worms open warfare 2 (ds), resident evil resurrections (3ds), tekken (3ds). It comes with a memory card/stick (4gb) and charger, plus a decent mario game built in. The 3DS XL has one analog stick extra but you dont get a charger or memory card. Only difference with games is no cinema style 3d on the 3ds games. Screen resolution is the same on both devices so 2ds picture is better too and 3ds is distorted. I was on the fence between 2ds and 3ds xl. This is miles better, every game has several options for control - motion, touch screen or control pad so you really can just choose the best for you. Recommended like nothing else before! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great budget console for children *by A***D on 8 March 2017* Great little console which was easy to set up - and lock down for younger children. It is easy to remove internet access through parental locks. Coming packaged with Mario Kart 7 is a great deal as it is a really good fun game for kids (and adults). The console is well built and while it isn't up to the spec of the 3DS XL, for the price you pay it is great value. I haven't missed having the 3D at all. I would definitely recommend this. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48180202-nintendo-handheld-console-white-red-with-pre-installed-tomodachi-life](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48180202-nintendo-handheld-console-white-red-with-pre-installed-tomodachi-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*