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[thechristoph]

I think I may need help. The more I think about this thing the more I want it. It's so dumb it's awesome. I really want to know what it feels like in-hand.

 

[watershed]

I think it's a great idea but ugly as hell. And perhaps more importantly, it doesn't look very comfortable to hold.

Maybe this design is hinting towards the next Nintendo handheld: a larger tablet like handheld with one unified screen that can simulate a dual screen experience for backwards compatibility without a 3d display.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Wii Mini all over again.

Looks like hell on the wrists, keen to get hands on with it.

 

[Synless]

This is the ugliest fucking gaming device I have ever seen.

 

[KillerTravis]

Wii
Wii U
DS
DS Lite
DSi
DSi XL
3DS
3DS XL
2DS


Marketing genius at work.

Well with the exception of Wii U all of those products sold really well.

Oh and 2DS which hasn't released.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

And perhaps more importantly, it doesn't look very comfortable to hold.

.

In testing the hardware, I found the 2D to be considerably lighter than the 3DS. It also feels more durable; it consists of a thicker, more rugged plastic than the slick, thin shell of the 3DS, and the lack of a hinge helps make it feel more solid as well. The control layout feels considerably more comfortable than that of the 3DS, with interface elements high on the face (similar to the GamePad). This benefits the D-pad in particular. Perceptually, I found the screens seemed larger than those of the standard 3DS model despite their being the same size.

 

[klee123]

So much for me waiting for a good revision of the 3DS.

Guess I might get the XL then. Still too expensive atm though.

 

[Sandfox]

Like what? The 3DS sales are bound to stagnate anyway

There's still a lot of other big games coming out this year and more games will always be announced. Sales won't stagnate as long as big new games are being announced for the 3DS.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

People should be praising this move just for the meme/gifs it has already given us.

 

[Courage]

The 3DS is nowhere near as successful as the DS. In Japan, the 3DS is performing much better. Hence, the 2DS is only being released in Nintendo's international markets.

Also, going by your notion, wasn't the 3DS a stupid name? Yet you still say it was "successful". If this is just a repeat with a stupid name but with a low price entry point, isn't that a good thing?

3DS showcases it's a step up from the DS and that it also utilizes 3D gameplay. 2DS is as redundant as the OG DS.

Unfortunately, I don't see this being that much better of a hit compared to the 3DS. It's just Nintendo being desperate.

 

[Rezae]

I get the idea behind it. I really do. A smart move really for Pokemon and the Holidays.


... but that is the most godawful looking system I've ever seen.

 

[Rocket Punch]

OH MAN. Someone do the other side with the PS VITA as the terrorized wife.

 

[KeRaSh]

No game needs 3D and no game ever did need 3D. It was always just a graphical... flourish.

There are plenty of games that have been ported to and from 3DS, and they've lost nothing in the transition to 3D or back to 2D. From Street Fighter IV to Mutant Mudds.

This really doesn't change anything. This is just a new model of the 3DS that has the slider turned down, meant to hit a budget price.

Mario 3D Land was way better with the 3D slider turned on. I usually leave it turned off but in that case it really added to the experience in a meaningful way.
Landing jumps between floating platforms was much easier when you actually had a sense of depth.

 

[Cody_D165]

I get the idea behind it. I really do. A smart move really for Pokemon and the Holidays.


... but that is the most godawful looking system I've ever seen.

 

[SuperSah]

LOL

Did the already successful 3DS really need an overhaul to just confuse the market for the attempt for extra sales at a lower pricepoint? As most people said, this renders the OG 3DS useless. And what the fuck at the console name, couldn't they just call it the 3DS Lite?

This. They could of reduced the price and advertised to customers that 3D can be TURNED OFF IN THE FUCKING SETTINGS.

The name is ridiculous and it's going to piss of consumers when they think the 3DS came after the 2DS. It's stupid and it seems rushed like hell.

I cannot wait to see future game boxes now. What's the spine gonna say? 3DS/2DS?
They've missed a great opportunity here.

It's stupid because the OG 3DS is here for what the new one sets out to do. Absolutely daft.

 

[greycolumbus]

Did the already successful 3DS really need an overhaul to just confuse the market for the attempt for extra sales at a lower pricepoint? As most people said, this renders the OG 3DS useless. And what the fuck at the console name, couldn't they just call it the 3DS Lite?

I imagine "3DS Lite" is reserved for the 3DS's immediate successor. This 2DS seems tuned to the tablet/phone market and young children and is a clear offshoot.

The thing looks awful, but looks don't matter when you're going to become a dedicated Pokemon machine that fits nicely in your hands.

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

I thought this was a joke when I saw it first on IGN this morning
This is the ugliest thing I have seen since "Virtual Boy". Funny, it's the same 2 colors as well....

 

[cafemomo]

Spoiler

I need to repent to Sony and Kaz now I just disgraced the 2nd best handheld in the world next to the GBA by reposting that

 

[Head of Vengarl]

I bet /v/ is having a field day with this.

 

[Freezie KO]

Mario 3D Land was way better with the 3D slider turned on. I usually leave it turned off but in that case it really added to the experience in a meaningful way.
Landing jumps between floating platforms was much easier when you actually had a sense of depth.

I played it in 3D, but when difficult sections arose, I still used the shadow on the ground as the ultimate tool for 3D platforming.

 

[Kai Dracon]

Suddenly I can't help imagining 2DS, visually, is Nintendo's response to all those people who kept saying they wouldn't buy a 3DS XL in red or blue because just the color was too kiddy.

*Iwata holds up 2DS* "Please understand. And fuck you too buddy!"

 

[zewone]

Did the already successful 3DS really need an overhaul to just confuse the market for the attempt for extra sales at a lower pricepoint? As most people said, this renders the OG 3DS useless. And what the fuck at the console name, couldn't they just call it the 3DS Lite?

There is a lot wrong with this post. Let's start from the beginning.

The 3DS is not a success in comparison to the DS. This design allows them to strip features which will allow them to reach a lower price point easier and while still generating a profit for the company. Lower price point gets this into DS Lite price territory, which will stir more sales.

There may be slight confusion, but hopefully informed sales folks and good marketing can help with that.

This does not render the OG 3DS useless, as it is still the cheapest entry unit if you want 3D.

And 3DS Lite makes a lot less sense than 2DS, since this system offers no 3D functionality for games.

 

[Rimfya]

Coloured coded add-ons.

 

[Courage]

I imagine "3DS Lite" is reserved for the 3DS's immediate successor. This 2DS seems tuned to the tablet/phone market and young children and is a clear offshoot.

The thing looks awful, but looks don't matter when you're going to become a dedicated Pokemon machine that fits nicely in your hands.

Whatever then, they could have called it 3DS followed by any inane suffix and it still would have been better than the 2DS. I'm still cringing at the name.

 

[Gestault]

Here's my only concern:

"Where can I buy 2DS games?"

 

[Usobuko]

I just woke up and saw this news. Eww, so ugly.

 

[Storm Chamber]

A friend gave me the idea. Could not resist:

10/10

Coloured coded add-ons.

12/10

 

[Gamefreak]

Whatever then, they could have called it 3DS followed by any inane suffix and it still would have been better than the 2DS. I'm still cringing at the name.

Nintendo can't win. 3DS something would imply it still has 3d while it clearly doesn't.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Hideos but good price.

 

[R-User!]

He'll huff

And he'll puff






And he'll blllllloooogobbleoooooow your house in!!!

 

[Sandfox]

Did the already successful 3DS really need an overhaul to just confuse the market for the attempt for extra sales at a lower pricepoint? As most people said, this renders the OG 3DS useless. And what the fuck at the console name, couldn't they just call it the 3DS Lite?

It doesn't have 3D so...

 

[QaaQer]

Nintendo can't win. 3DS something would imply it still has 3d while it clearly doesn't.

(3-1)DS

 

[Joseca]

If they only made it with the same 3DS design I would buy it. I don't need 3D.

Also lol at the pics.

 

[ArtHands]

No game needs 3D and no game ever did need 3D. It was always just a graphical... flourish.

There are plenty of games that have been ported to and from 3DS, and they've lost nothing in the transition to 3D or back to 2D. From Street Fighter IV to Mutant Mudds.

This really doesn't change anything. This is just a new model of the 3DS that has the slider turned down, meant to hit a budget price.

I really think playing Mutant Mudds on 3DS and other platform to be different.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Gaf would call it Super DS 2.

 

[jts]

Here's my only concern:

"Where can I buy 2DS games?"

"Sorry sir, there's no 2DS games, you can buy and play DS games or 3DS games"

*problem solved 5ever*

 

[wmlk]

If they only made it with the same 3DS design I would buy it. I don't need 3D.

Also lol at the pics.

Yeah, I'd bite at that too. This seems like a low budget model for Nintendo.

 

[Sandfox]

"Sorry sir, there's no 2DS games, you can buy and play DS games or 3DS games"

*problem solved 5ever*

We'll have to see if Nintendo can get the point across with Pokemon.

Yeah, I'd bite at that too. This seems like a low budget model for Nintendo.

I think that's the point.

 

[Tempy]

I get that you guys don't like the 2DS' looks, but ugliest ever?

 

[Acrylic7]

You know what I just realized. A bunch of parents going into Walmart asking "Do you sell 2ds games? All I see is 3ds games"
lol, its the DS/3DS scenario all over again.

 

[Stealth_Cobra]

That's just brillant. I've been waiting for years for a DS model that doesn't play old games, has no 3D effect slider and doesn't fit into my pockets. Now I can finally not carry it around with me when I go out.

 

[Wurstsemmel]

Tried to beef it up

Spoiler

I gave everything I had

 

[ASTROID2]

I get that you guys don't like the 2DS' looks, but ugliest ever?

That d-pad and button placement. Did no one touch it before release?

 

[MrCunningham]

Paraphrasing the launch video: "A new handheld the world has never seen before. play all your favorite 3DS games in 2D!!!"

Nintendo Red and Black budget hardware, yeah I am seeing a trend here.

Why is it not one single big screen.

The Nintendo 2SS ?

 

[Rimfya]

Was 2D3DS or 3DS2D already taken?

 

[Alpha_eX]

You know what I just realized. A bunch of parents going into Walmart asking "Do you sell 2ds games? All I see is 3ds games"
lol, its the DS/3DS scenario all over again.

And it takes what, 5 seconds to correct/help them?

Non issue.

 

[F#A#Oo]

Day 1!!!

 

[Mlatador]

Tried to beef it up

Spoiler

I gave everything I had

The poor Vita ;_;

 

[Acrylic7]

And it takes what, 5 seconds to correct/help them?

Non issue.

yeah If the person in electronics knows about games.
80% of the time they don't.

 

[G-Fex]

I get that you guys don't like the 2DS' looks, but ugliest ever?

You know how emotional gaming side gets.

They're breaking their glass picture frames of mario and Iwata right now.

Then they're burning their nintendo magazines.