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The 3DS2DS refers to a line of handheld game consoles developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It encompasses the Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL, the Nintendo 2DS, and the New Nintendo 3DS, along with its larger variant, the New Nintendo 3DS XL. These consoles are part of the seventh generation of video game consoles and were successors to the Nintendo DS family.

The flagship Nintendo 3DS, released in 2011, was notable for its autostereoscopic 3D display, allowing for a glasses-free 3D effect on the top screen. It featured a clamshell design with two screens, a directional pad, a circle pad for analog control, and motion controls. The 3DS XL, released later, offered a larger screen size.

The Nintendo 2DS, introduced in 2013, was a cost-reduced version that removed the autostereoscopic 3D capability and adopted a slate-like, non-folding form factor. It was primarily aimed at younger players and those seeking a more affordable entry into the 3DS ecosystem.

The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, launched in 2014, were mid-generation upgrades. They introduced enhanced processing power, a second analog stick (the C-stick), additional shoulder buttons (ZL and ZR), and improved stereoscopic 3D performance with face-tracking technology. These models also offered NFC compatibility for amiibo figures.

All consoles in the 3DS2DS family were backward compatible with Nintendo DS software, allowing access to a vast library of games. The system supported online multiplayer through Wi-Fi and featured the Nintendo eShop for digital game purchases and downloads. The 3DS2DS family concluded its production run in the early 2020s.