Nintendo 2DS White & Red Mario Edition: A Rare Collector Find at GAMERIFT
Every now and then a piece of Nintendo hardware lands in our hands that genuinely belongs in a display cabinet rather than a drawer. The Nintendo 2DS White & Red New Super Mario Bros. 2 Special Edition is one of those pieces. It is a console most South African collectors have only seen in photos, and we currently have one available.
Why This 2DS Is Special
When Nintendo launched the 2DS in 2013, the goal was a tougher, cheaper entry point into the 3DS library for younger players. The standard colours sold well, but Nintendo also released a handful of limited bundles aimed at collectors and gift buyers. The White & Red Mario edition is one of the most recognisable of those, with the bold red shell paired against the crisp white face and Mario branding on the box.
What makes this particular bundle stand out is that it ships with New Super Mario Bros. 2 pre-installed on the system. No cartridge to lose, no separate download code that may have already expired. Power it on, and one of the best handheld Mario platformers is right there on the home screen.
A Quick Refresher on the Hardware
The 2DS plays the entire 3DS and DS software library in 2D. It uses a single flat slate design rather than the clamshell of the 3DS, which actually makes it more durable for daily handling. Key things worth knowing:
- Plays all region-matched 3DS and DS cartridges
- SD card slot for downloaded titles and saves
- Stereo speakers with a headphone jack
- Stylus and touchscreen for DS-era games like the original Pokemon Black, White, HeartGold and SoulSilver
- Wi-Fi for local multiplayer and StreetPass features (where servers remain available)
For Pokemon collectors in particular, the 2DS is one of the most practical pieces of hardware to own. It is the easiest legitimate way to play the original DS Pokemon titles plus the entire 3DS Pokemon line, from X and Y through to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Why Special Edition Consoles Hold Their Value
Limited Nintendo hardware tends to behave a lot like sealed trading card product. Production runs are short, boxes get destroyed, and within a few years complete-in-box examples become genuinely scarce. The Mario themed 2DS bundles were never produced in huge numbers for our region, and finding one locally without paying international shipping and import duty is rare.
Whether the plan is to display it sealed in a collection alongside graded cards and sealed Pokemon product, or to actually use it as a dedicated retro Pokemon machine, this is the kind of item that does not come around often.
Available now at GAMERIFT. The Nintendo 2DS White & Red New Super Mario Bros. 2 Special Edition is in stock and ready to ship nationwide. Check the product page for current pricing and availability: View the listing here.
How to Order
Ordering from GAMERIFT is straightforward:
- Open the product page linked above
- Add the console to your cart and check out
- Choose your preferred courier option at checkout
- We pack carefully and ship nationwide across South Africa
If you have a question about condition, contents or compatibility before you buy, get in touch through the contact form on the site and we will reply with photos or detail.
About GAMERIFT
GAMERIFT is a South African online store covering gaming, retro consoles, collectibles, ACEBOTT robotics kits, Arduino-compatible boards, Raspberry Pi and educational tech. We were featured as an ACEBOTT product sponsor in NAG Magazine. Every pre-owned item we list is tested and described accurately, so you know exactly what is arriving at your door.
