Nintendo has released a strong array of special edition consoles over the years, more than a few of them styled after . Among Nintendo's top franchises, boasts some of the strongest iconography, with emblems like the gold Hyrule Crest making for striking possibilities. Various home consoles and handhelds alike feature a wide array of designs that draw inspiration from both at large and from individual games across the series.
Nintendo's first couple of forays into -themed systems came in the form of Game & Watch handhelds, but the series didn't make its mark on the plastic of Nintendo's flagship systems until the Game Boy Advance SP. Releases have ebbed and flowed since then, seeing a peak with the 3DS and its younger 2DS sibling. The Switch has so far seen only the release of joycons themed after with no themed tablet or dock yet appearing on the market. Should Nintendo decide at any point to change this, the company's rich pedigree of past systems should provide adequate inspiration.
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The original 2DS marks an awkward entry in Nintendo's handheld devices, removing the 3DS's hinge and titular dimensional capabilities in favor of a chunky slab of a system. These changes make it a good fit for younger children, but the product tends to lack a certain appeal outside that age range. After a long lineage of pocketable handhelds, the shape of the 2DS makes it a hard sell.
The sole variant for this system does little to elevate its appeal, servicing its theme with only a basic color swap. Although the green body, brown borders, and yellow buttons admirably emulate the color scheme of Link's iconic green tunic, the lack of any custom patterning makes this
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