If you don't play the 3DS XL, are honestly really even a Pokemon fan? Why would you force yourself to play the game on an inferior handheld (the 2DS) that will blatantly give you a worse experience? Sounds like you're just setting yourself up to become more of a hater than a real fan. A true dedicated Nintendo Fan would use the 3DS XL, why would you not use the best product that Nintendo has to offer?