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[AwakenedCloud]

Is this real life?

 

[Copenap]

Don't know € price but it's £110 here in the UK.

Since the og 3ds is 160€ I would then guess it's gonna be 130€. Could work out for Ninty.

 

[Toxi]

This is the ugliest thing since the Nintendo 64 controller.

But 130 dollars... Hmm...

 

[SoraanTribal]

lol, is this for real? Like seriously? Looks terrible and you can't even close it? wtf

 

[Xater]

..........the white and red one........is kinda cool looking...

I think it looks even worse.

 

[Second Circle Pad]

 

[jts]

Since when has a iPad or iPhone been aimed at kids as a cheap portable gaming device.

The design is stupid. Plain stupid.

My little brother has an iPod touch.

The design is as stupid as a Vita or a PSP.

Or a Game Boy Advance.

Or a Game Boy Micro.

Game Boy Color.

Game Boy.

Game Gear.

I could go on...

 

[Javier]

I'm not against the concept of the 2DS (basically a cheaper-to-produce 3DS), but why would they eliminate the clamshell format? They took out all the portability out of the system, and looks ugly and uncomfortable as fuck.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

lol yup

It took me all of 5 minutes to watch the IGN video to get who this system is for.

I won't say it's a good idea but people here actually thinks this is an upgrade for them.

 

[Zomba13]

Ok. I can't stop laughing at this. Seriously. This is a joke right?
Why does it look like that? How am I supposed to have that in my pocket and get mad street passes? It it meant for pure home use? Why does it still have 2 outer cameras if it can't display 3D?

Just... Why?

 

[fabprems]

Can't stop laughing at the reactions ITT, reminds me of the "Wii" name announcement

This is clearly a cheap model for kids, and the "2DS" name will reassure parents who feared for their kids eyes with the 3D. It's the cheaper model of the 3DS family, so it will be ideal for a low budget familiy, or as a 2nd or 3rd 3DS in the house.

With all the Nintendo bashing the last years, we don't give enough credit to them, they know what they're doing (and they love to experiment too !)

It makes a lot more sense to me than the Dsi ever made !

 

[Majine]

You know what this means? Clamshell Wii U!

 

[Chittagong]

The thing that I really can't fathom is how it can be as thick as a 3DS XL closed, what on earth is in there?

Also, they put in 3D cameras but skimped on hinge?

 

[FinalStageBoss]

Wish it was a little cheaper since it's so disgusting looking

 

[wsippel]

Not just a form factor like 3DS XL minus the 3D? Why, did that make too much sense? Nintendo has lost their minds.

An XL without 3D would make even less sense. It would be about five bucks cheaper to manufacture, so what´s the point? Want an XL without 3D? Get a regular XL and turn 3D off.

 

[Forceatowulf]

wtf

Nintendo can't get me more varied color options for their existing handhelds (3DSXL), but they have enough time and money to bring in new hardware?!

*sigh*

 

[kinggroin]

SEE!
I honestly didn't know my 3DS XL played them.

Though I can see this playing out:
"Mom, I want a new DS game!"
"Ok, son, let's go into GameStop"
"Sir, where are your 2DS games? I just see DS and 3DS?"

"It works with games from both ma'am"


crysis averted

 

[A Sentient Keyboard]

I just hope that, should this device be a success (through the sheer firepower of cheap pokemon), developers don't decide to put less effort in 3D as a result.

 

[Red Chocobo]

The XL owners getting all defensive lol

I'm buying the shit out of this. I'll finally be able to play for longer than 30 minutes without cramp.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I like the fact that it's not longer 3D but can take 3D photos using it's two outside cameras. Genius.

Because AR still needs two lenses and the camera software is likely the same.

An extra camera costs pennies, a 3D screen doesn't.

 

[MattyGrovesOrMe]

Don't think it is for me, but a great entry point for kids.

 

[acidagfc]

Wait, WAT?

 

[Colonel Mustard]

You need to bring console warrior stuff here, don't you?

This has nothing to do with console warrior shit. This is in response to the petulant wailing about this being a thing.

 

[imBask]

You know, I'm just as confused as everyone in this thread, but I bet you these will sell like hotcakes at $130.

And the more I look at it the more it intrigues me. I definitely want to hold/play one. This sorta reminds me of when they first announced the DS in 2004. My first thought was, "WTF is this shit?"

I really don't know about that, it's pretty much a 3DS Lite. The 3DS fanbase is mostly in japan and everyone and they're mother already own either a 3DS or a 3DS XL

 

[Opus Angelorum]

 

[LordBaztion]

back to the drawing board: make it clam shape, add a second stick and I's sold.

 

[Interceptor]

Everytime i look at this i have to open and close my 3DS to feel better.

 

[Winterfang]

It's so ugly I want to cry.

But it's only 130 bucks and comes out with Pokemon... I might get it. Vita am cry.

 

[MYE]

Late april fools joke?

Iwata needs to go. They're selling the Wii U at a loss and now they're releasing a 3DS...without its primary feature?

You know you can just turn it... um, I don't know... OFF

It doesn't even fold.

Cheaper to produce and sell at a lower price for kids?
This isn't rocket science

 

[jts]

No, thing looks like an ergonomic nightmare . . . again.

Cool, then the hands on will prove it's not... again.

 

[Graphics Horse]

...What? Are the triggers still on the very top even though the rest of the controls are in the middle? My sense of scale is thrown off from the complete insanity of everything here, but using the DPad and the L button at the same time seems impossible for a child's hands.

The base of the triggers is right where it is on the normal 3DS. As long as the triggers respond well to pressure from the sides, it should work just fine.

 

[purpletentacle]

Is this real life?

/thread

 

[pixlexic]

It's tiny people. The images make it look a lot bigger than it really is.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Just don't understand why it doesn't fold in. Goes against all the aspects of targeting it towards kids/portability. Instead it's just like a huge slate. Dumb.

Blame Ipads.

 

[Not Spaceghost]

Wait this is like an Onion article right?

There is a joke here and I'm missing it right?

Also they should have probably put in a second analog in this since the CPP obviously won't fit. GODDAMN IT'S FUCKING HIDEOUS

 

[Xater]

Also they should have had this ready as a Pokemon bundle. Imagine the sales....

 

[TimeEffect]

Look, it's $130, plays premium rated 3DS games, and has no 3D functionality for parents to worry about.

Looks like it will sell.

 

[TheRealTalker]

after thinking for a bit... as much as I hate the design...

its a smart move... cheaper, more kid friendly, affordable, durable, and releasing at the same time as X and Y... this is a good strategy... odd but good
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I still don't like the idea of the name though

 

[magnetic]

Looks like an early 80s LCD toy.

I... kinda wanna try it. This looks like a REALLY bad fan mockup, but also like strangely retro-futuristic.

 

[deddonpachi]

day 1!

Spoiler

srsly

 

[bennyc12]

That still looks incredibly uncomfortable to hold.

The packaging should seriously have hands holding the system. It looks infinitely less awkward seeing someone play it.

 

[Veitsev]

Okay, but we are us. So what are we supposed to do?

Buy a 3DS or 3DS XL

 

[Metal B]

Instead of Nintendo 3DS and 3DS we now have to name the handheld Nintendo #DS

 

[Tempy]

So when's the 2DS XL?

 

[Second Circle Pad]

Just don't understand why it doesn't fold in.

Because Nintendo. They ALWAYS do something wrong.

"Guys let's do cheapter 3DS without 3D. PERFECT IDEA"
"OK"
"Wait, we didn't fucked anything up!"
"Let's just make it not fold!"
"BRILLIANT"

 

[Marche90]

The idea is good, as it is the price point.

But no clamshell design, or a good design for that matter? *groan*
Who designed this? The team that did the Wii mini?

 

[Foxix Von]

I've never been happier to have sold off both my 3DSs. It's now readily apparent to me that Nintendo has no goddamn clue as to what the fuck they're doing anymore.

 

[Tuck]

What the fuck...

Are they out of their minds? Whats the point?!

 

[alfredofroylan]

What the fuck Nintendo? You aim a device at children but make it too big to fit into their pockets.

Like a tablet?

 

[RM8]

It pisses me off that game cases will probably have ugly "COMPATIBLE WITH 2DS" stickers or something.