Nintendo's latest handheld gadget, the 2DS, is now on sale.
The device went on sale this weekend in red or blue for $129.99, and its launch coincided with the release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the next installments in the Pokémon series.
The 2DS is basically a version of the 3DS without the 3D. Nintendo described it as an "accessible entry point into the exciting world of Nintendo hand-held video games," with the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS, like touch-screen controls, StreetPass, online multiplayer functionality, and the ability to download games.
The 2DS plays the entire library of packaged and downloadable games for Nintendo 3DS, but in 2D rather than 3D. That includes the upcoming Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour, both of which launch on Nov. 22.
"The Nintendo 2DS system expands the Nintendo 3DS family," Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, said in a statement. "At such an attractive price, and with such a huge library of games, it's a great gift, no matter who you're shopping for this holiday season."
Nintendo first announced the 2DS in August, alongside a $50 Wii U price cut that went into effect on Sept. 20.
The system comes with the 2DS, a stylus, SDHC card, 3DS AC adapater, and AR cards. Red or blue carrying cases (right) are also on sale for $12.99 each.
For more, check out a hands on with the 2DS from our sister site, Geek.com, as well as Why the Nintendo 2DS Makes Sense: It's Not For Gamers.