When the first real information hit, everyone thought the Big N had lost their marbles. The 2DS, which was for all intents and purposes the whipping boy of the internet, was far from a success, and when the novelty of having a handheld game system shaped like a door wedge wore off it was almost never mentioned, save for Youtube personalities living with a two or three video a week release schedule, and during sales updates with an ever decreasing MSRP.
So, what happened when Nintendo announced they would release an "XL" version of the 2DS? Disbelief for one, at least from this writer, but soon replaced by curiosity. Could Nintendo actually take something that is almost universally regarded as a kid's toy and a bit of a failure and make it respectable?
