Hey Shade, there are two important things you need to consider before buying whichever system. Just two. I'll ask those in a bit, but first an anecdote: I've had all three 3DS variants. 3DS, XL and currently 2DS. Understand that I got a 3DS for free about a year ago and sold it within a week simply because it didn't suit me; I found the screens had a gross warping effect whether in 3D mode or not and it was too big to comfortably fit in my pocket. I wouldn't say I found it uncomfortable to hold, but having to adjust the angle of the top screen was irritating. The 3D effects were a complete novelty and I didn't feel like they added to anything to the gameplay in the few games I fiddled around with. It felt like the prototype for something better.
The 3DS XL is simply too expensive. If it cost as much as a standard 3DS it would be ideal, and I'd be telling you to go go go, buy one now. But I bought one (used) and traded it in later that day because I really shouldn't have blown my money on a 200$ gameboy.
So I got 110$ back and a refurbished 2DS. Now here are those questions.
A) Are you going to be taking this thing with you wherever you go?
B) Does 3D mean anything to you? Anything at all?
If you answered no to any of these challenging questions, get a 2DS. It's more comparable to a PSP or Gameboy Advance than that inane clamshell design of the 3DS/XL, you hold it differently but it's a quick adjustment. Just be sure not to sit on it, that exposed screen is child-proof sturdy but not 'support a human' sturdy.
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