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New Nintendo 2DS XL Animal Crossing Edition

Animal Crossing-themed exterior.

By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide

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Which console is this?

Hardware family: New Nintendo 2DS XL
Documented market: Europe documented; other packages require comparison
Evidence: Original manufacturer announcement

Original package and a used seller’s offer

European package: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo pre-installed, 4GB microSD and AC adapter.

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Model details and evidence

European package dated by Nintendo

This bundle contains New Leaf, not New Horizons or Happy Home Designer. Nintendo lists a specific European availability date; that date alone does not establish the launch of every Japanese or North American package.

Documented availability: 20 July 2018
Included game: Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, preinstalled
Memory: 4GB microSD card
Power accessory: Nintendo 3DS AC adapter

Supporting documentation

Japanese release and power accessory

The Japanese package is named Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori amiibo+ Pack. Its Japanese release date was 19 July 2018. Nintendo lists the Japanese AC adapter as separately sold. Do not assume that a European accessory list applies to an imported Japanese package.

Supporting documentation

GTA editions to check for this hardware

This hardware record does not yet have a verified GTA compatibility entry. Check the GTA release-platform catalogue before buying it for a particular game. Do not assume support through emulation, streaming or backwards compatibility.

Buying this edition

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Related hardware and evidence

Read the manufacturer’s edition documentation. Historical preorder and launch-price statements in that source are not current offers.