Nintendo surprised everyone today by announcing a sixth version of its 2DS/3DS handheld. Following the 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, and New 3DS XL, we have the brand new 2DS XL set to arrive on July 28 in the US for $149.99. However, Nintendo is already planning a special edition of the handheld for its home territory of Japan.
In fact, Japan is being spoiled for choice. Where as in the US the color choices will be limited to just one: black/turquoise, Japan also gets a white/orange option. But that's not the end of the choices. Kotaku made us aware that Nintendo announced it would be offering a special edition of the 2DS XL to help celebrate the launch of Dragon Quest XI, which arrives on July 29.
It will cost roughly $200, so about the same as a New 3DS XL, but in return you'll get a Metallic Slime 2DS XL. There will be a limited supply of these special editions featuring a custom case including a raised shiny mirror metal slime on the exterior alongside Dragon Quest symbols printed across the black plastic casing. There's also custom detail below the D-Pad, and a Takenagi Metal Theme that will only be made available for this version of the 2DS XL.
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Dragon Quest is extremely popular in Japan. Dragon Quest XI is being released on 2DS/3DS, Switch, and PS4, and Sony is also planning to offer some special editions including a PS4 Slim and an unusual PS4 controller. It would be surprising if this Metallic Slime 2DS XL did not sell out on launch day.
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, it seems unlikely we'll get the same special edition handheld in the US or Europe. However, Nintendo is clearly still happy to produce limited edition versions of its hardware to support the more important game launches, so we'll likely see some special 2DS XL handhelds appearing. You also have to wonder how long it will be before we get a special edition Switch.
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