This is good for younger kids who tend to break the hinges on the regular DS.

Birthday gift for my son, love that it doesn't have hinges

I got this for my youngest son after breaking TWO 3DS hinges

Perhaps parents are afraid their children will break the hinges of the 3DS

I've had 2 DSi's in the past that came apart due to loose hinges

The 2DS is a solid slate, lacking the hinges that allow the 3DS (and the other systems I own) to fold up like a clam

Comfortable to hold in a way that reminded me of the old Gameboy Colour, robust with no hinges to shatter, capable of playing my DS library, at a reasonable price AND, best of all, I could play without pain and vomiting

Same as as a regular DS/3DS fully opened but without the annoying hinges that can break so easily

I couldn't stand the normal 3ds plus the hinges always break

My kids were loving my 3DS, but they have broken the hinge on two other DSes in their time (which still work mind you--testament to Nintendo's hardware)

I recommend it to everyone who has ever lost a DS to broken hinges !

Great for kids who keep destroying hinges on the normal DS based flip open Gameboys

Perhaps parents are afraid their children will break the hinges of the 3DS

it feels all around more stable since it doesn't have hinges that break every 6 months.

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Excellent e conditions love it

When you include the compatibility with original DS games, as well as Nintendo’s impressive E-shop offerings, I suspect that almost anyone could find something to enjoy