As someone who hasn't played since pokemon diamond and plans

Not that much. The game will teach everything you need to know. If you want, buy your 2DS and play X/Y or ORAS now, but not because you need to, but just for fun.

>>26714603
I don't understand the appeal of the 2ds: it's not really portable, being stuck open like it is.

How to you a 2ds

>>26714809

I never play my 3DS outside the house. Portability is great for many, less important for others.

>>26714603
>and plans on buying a 2ds for moon , what do I need to know ?
Dont buy 2DS; that model is outdated. You will want 3DS XL, or a New Nintendo 3DS XL.

>>26714822
>>26714822
Yeah, fair enough. I always truck mine to work, rack up that x4 o-power regen multiplier before lunch.

>>26714809
It's cheaper

>>26715051
Mine's old enough that it offset the cost difference in years of service.