DS Lite? Yes. DSi XL? For sure. 2DS XL, 3DS and its New and XL variants? You bet. But not a single 2DS aftermarket shell. Single backplates are sold here and there but not the whole assembly.

What gives? Is the 2DS really that niche compared to its siblings?

  • @actionjbone
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    43 months ago

    Yes, it sold in much smaller quantities than a lot of those other devices.

    Also, the 2DS shells were designed to be more durable. So it’s pretty common for the screen or electronics to die, but the shell to be perfectly serviceable for reuse.

    • Firestorm DruidOP
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      33 months ago

      Makes sense. Kind of a bummer. I really would have expected AliExpress and similar websites to carry them for sure. Would have loved to get myself a clear shell similar to the anniversary Pokemon editions

      • @actionjbone
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        23 months ago

        If it’s any consolation, most of those other aftermarket shells are pretty low quality.