The firmware is surely tuned for this big screen. It's not a PC. You can't mix and match hardware like that.
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Nintendo Announces Nintendo 2DS
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The firmware is surely tuned for this big screen. It's not a PC. You can't mix and match hardware like that.
Fuck that. I want my 2DS Circle Pad Pro.
Out of Working Order
Member
Ugly indeed. Isn't this going to confuse people?
Opus Angelorum
Member
Uncle0wnage
Member
So many posters will be eating crow when this thing launches. I'm collecting all the salt needed to season it from this thread. It shall be delicious!
I think this is one of those times that the GAF consensus is totally wrong. Nintendo is going to make so much money off this thing, especially at that price, and especially launching alongside Pokemon. I'm not gonna buy it, but I'd bet a lot on it being sold out this holiday season.
I honestly didn't expect a reference to that.
Coldnoodle
Member
Different form factor.
Nintendo marketed the gamepad hard with the Wii U and totally forgot to make the console itself stand out.
The 3DS looked like a souped up DS.
This looks like a piece of toast.
I've seen 3-year-olds handle iPads, I don't think they'll have a problem. I wouldn't be surprised if the phenomena of kids playing iPads inspired this design.
There is something moving in the black plastic between the two screens.
GAF never changes. Quite a few overreactions here just like with the Circle Pad Pro for the 3DS or the CCP XL for the 3DS XL.
Everyone screamed "oh my god, oh my god, it looks so bad" and then some time later "hey, that's actually more comfortable to hold".
Same here. I bet all of that stops as soon as someone actually gets their hands on it.
So far, it definitely looks better to hold than the OG 3DS, which just was too small for big hands and not good for lengthly gaming sessions.
Everyone screamed "oh my god, oh my god, it looks so bad" and then some time later "hey, that's actually more comfortable to hold".
Same here. I bet all of that stops as soon as someone actually gets their hands on it.
So far, it definitely looks better to hold than the OG 3DS, which just was too small for big hands and not good for lengthly gaming sessions.
eyeball_kid
Member
A product made for kids, but an ergonomic design that is suited more for adults. Great job Iwata.
So if they knew people don't really use the 3D capabilities, why not release a better handheld. Dual sticks, better screen, remove the useless cameras, the battery life should increase etc.
Nintendo research and development is seriously going downhill. Microsoft spends $100 million making its great controller even better, Nintendo can't spend the time making its controls/buttons any different from the DS Lite.
Nintendo research and development is seriously going downhill. Microsoft spends $100 million making its great controller even better, Nintendo can't spend the time making its controls/buttons any different from the DS Lite.
megarockexe
Member
AT first glance, it does look like an extended N64 cartridge with the rounder tops and long center.
My sentiments exactly.
My 5 year old cousin asked my aunt for a 3DS for Christmas two weeks ago. She looked up the 3DS and didn't really like the design saying that the hinges made it look "like he could snap it in half". Her fears were pretty justified because he did snap one of her older flip phones in half last year. She really wasn't keen on getting him the 3DS.
I just showed this to her. She likes this design much better for her kid. Then she asked me the price. When I told her it was $130 she was sold and said she would get him this version for sure.
Guys, I think Nintendo might actually be onto something here.
I just showed this to her. She likes this design much better for her kid. Then she asked me the price. When I told her it was $130 she was sold and said she would get him this version for sure.
Guys, I think Nintendo might actually be onto something here.
lordchompy
Member
Looks very unergonomic and uncomfortable to hold in your hands.
It's releasing alongside Pokemon. Parents pick this up so their kids play Pokemon. A flat design encourages screen peeping. Other kids look on and wonder what the big deal is. Badabing Badaboom. Pokemon global sensation yet again.
Femmeworth
Banned
My god. It's like Nintendo thought, "How do we make the 3DS even more uncomfortable to hold?" At least the shoulder buttons seem to be an improvement.
EchoChamber
Member
i still can't believe this megaton
Splash Wave
Member
It's not for us.
zeopower6
Member
Depends on if kids ask for Pokemon... and if the kids ask for Pokemon, wouldn't they already have a 3DS? And if they don't, wouldn't they just get those regular 3DS bundles?
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I can fathom how you could think this. They're so high up and out of the way, and it looks like your fingers would hit them at an odd angle, too.
Lithium polymer batteries are lithium ion batteries. They just use a polymer for the electrolyte so they can be square while non polymer batteries needs to have cylindrical cells like old/big laptop batteries.
rockmanjoe
Member
Too bad about the weird deisgn, though I will admit it is kinda growing on me.
Still, Pokemon will sell even more copies thanks to this thing. And then other 3DS games will sell more... then more games will come out for the system...
Bring it on
Still, Pokemon will sell even more copies thanks to this thing. And then other 3DS games will sell more... then more games will come out for the system...
Bring it on
ShironRedshift
Member
No? X and Y are the first 3DS Pokemon games. It's quite likely they wouldn't have one at this point. And of course, for many X and Y may be the first Pokemon game or game they're interested in on the 3DS period. It just seems... incredibly unlikely that Nintendo has already fully captured that market and gotten everyone who's interested in it to buy a 3DS already. Basically, I know this can't be what you mean... but under this logic, even putting the 2DS aside, you're saying here that Pokemon would NOT be a system seller for the 3DS, because the people who want Pokemon already have one. Of course, that's obviously silly. So why would it be any different with the 2DS? The reasoning here is kinda just confusing to me.
revolverjgw
Member
This thing looks hilarious. If I got one I'd start thinking my parents don't love me
Pimpbaa
Member
I foresee some disappointed kids.
MisterHero
Super Member
When they want to sell it cheaper, just like Nintendo's done since the NES.
Various Artists
Banned
Wow, I just dont know...
Such a weird move. It's even more hideous and less portable than 3DS, and going to create more market confusion by being called 2DS. I know it's not for me but are parents really going to buy this for their kids? What's worse is, are going to buy 3DS games with this? I guess we'll find out. It does have the major plus going for it being so cheap and can still play the new Pokemon games, which might be all it needs.
This looks bigger than the 3DS (not sure about the XL). How exactly are smaller children's hands supposed to use it and access the buttons while feeling comfortable in their hands?
All I am seeing is a semi tablet design, while keeping the button layout (why?) and then somehow it is aimed at young children (because kids like tablets?). The leapfrog products fit that kind of niche better in both game and tablet setups with sturdier designs at a mostly lower price point. Tablet Console
Game wise the 2DS will probably "age" better, but if something is looking to fill the younger audience (learning/adaptation device) and can be disposed after a few years or could break, then the leap frog offerings are far more sensible.
ShironRedshift
Member
If you're like four or five years old, the age Nintendo is targeting with this thing? I severely doubt it--you'd love your parents instead. Kids that young don't have quite the obsession with electronics all needing to be sleek and black and minimalist and whatever that adults do.
xenoflux2113
Member
How so? They don't care about 3D in fact my oldest hates it because he has to hold the 3DS just right to see with it on, they get to play all of the 3DS games and I get to save money. Please explain how my 8 year old and 3 year old will be disappointed by getting a 2DS instead of a 3DS?