Mihael Mello Keehl
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Only at 129? Kids are gonna love this with their pokeymans
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Nintendo Announces Nintendo 2DS
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Eh, 3DS XL is very comfortable. I don't think the 2DS will beat it in that regard, but of course I could be wrong.
As for pocketability, well, I can't remember a very pocketable handheld since the Game Boy Micro.
zeopower6
Member
PSP Go was pretty small.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Good idea, but I don't like that design at all. For kids, adults, anyone. Cutting 3d for costs seems good. I don't know anyone clamoring for a 2 screen non clamshell design. Throughout the DS lifetime, it sold gang busters with kids and I never heard of an outcry to lose the clam shell (and reduce portability)
The shift of the controls to the top screen seems to cement Nintendos neutering of the second screen. It's like they never want to see the touch screen used for much. The d pad seems equally orphaned. Then you don't improve weight, battery life or screen size? What a wasted opportunity.
The shift of the controls to the top screen seems to cement Nintendos neutering of the second screen. It's like they never want to see the touch screen used for much. The d pad seems equally orphaned. Then you don't improve weight, battery life or screen size? What a wasted opportunity.
The Hermit
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I am afraid that we will start to see some 3DS games NOT in 3D ( like the Pokemon x/y demo, it wasn't always in 3D , only during the battles)
I hope it fully uses its power though, if it comes to that.
I hope it fully uses its power though, if it comes to that.
R10Neymarfan
Member
I would hate that. Unlike you other people enjoy the 3D
bigwinnerx
Member
My 4 and 6 year olds navigate my XL just fine to play New Leaf, however, I could see this as a viable alternative if the parents didn't play as well. The XL is just a nicer system when it's played by everyone in the family.
I usually refrain from bringing in PSP Go as a relevant example of absolutely anything, but I'll concede that.
not psycho
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The screen size though... what is it, 1.81 inches tall? It's like a postage stamp. That's not good for kids, and not good for watching your friend play.
EightBitNate
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Here's the thing
You don't have to buy it if you don't want to.
This came as a complete surprise. If they hadn't announced it, would you still be complaining?
Also, Nintendo will have 2 revisions out before the next-gen consoles release. That shit cray.
You don't have to buy it if you don't want to.
This came as a complete surprise. If they hadn't announced it, would you still be complaining?
Also, Nintendo will have 2 revisions out before the next-gen consoles release. That shit cray.
Tertullian
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I just wasted my entire night reading this thread from start to finish.
Chinpoko_Master
Member
This thing is legitimately one of the most hideous gaming consoles I've ever seen.
It's like they got the guys who made the Wii Mini and the Frankenstick together and tasked them with making the most hideous thing they possibly could, and this is the result.
It's like they got the guys who made the Wii Mini and the Frankenstick together and tasked them with making the most hideous thing they possibly could, and this is the result.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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People will buy it not just hardcore. Pokemon is not the only game on the system. 3DS has a flurry of games boy
I agree 100%.
For that reason, I feel the need to buy it so I can own a piece of history.
Kids have birthdays as well. A 2ds for $130 would be very tempting to get for a kid over a tablet, considering the price difference. Hell, the 2ds is cheaper than a kindle fire hd.
soxinthebox
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wasted?
The original DS looked worse IMO.
Bought that baby day 1
boiled goose
good with gravy
Nintendo products are getting really confusing with the names.
DS
DSlite
DSi
DSiXL
3DS
3DSXL
2DS
Wii
Wii mini
WiiU
Letters don't mean a new generation, numbers don't mean a new generation. Wii looks very similar to the WiiU, 3DS looks more similar to the DS than the 2DS, yet the 2DS plays 3DS games, but not in 3D. It is a freaking disaster
DS
DSlite
DSi
DSiXL
3DS
3DSXL
2DS
Wii
Wii mini
WiiU
Letters don't mean a new generation, numbers don't mean a new generation. Wii looks very similar to the WiiU, 3DS looks more similar to the DS than the 2DS, yet the 2DS plays 3DS games, but not in 3D. It is a freaking disaster
Bomber Bob
Banned
wait so 2ds is usa only?
EU and NA confirmed. No news yet for Japan.
It's like a reverse GBA situation. They started with the sexy clamshell and worked their way down to the ugly flat one later on.
soxinthebox
Member
About the only time it made sense was NES > SNES
NES
SNES
Nintendo 64
Gamecube
Gameboy
Gameboy Pocket
Gameboy Color
Gameboy Advance
Gameboy Advance SP
Gameboy Micro
Princess Viola
Member
What is going on at Nintendo?
Teletraan1
Banned
If it was the same form factor as the 3DS but minus the 3D that I dont care for at all after using one for an extended period of time I would have gotten one for cheap. Also why the hell cant the release one with 2 analog sticks...good luck attaching a CPP to this abomination.
I can't understand GAF sometimes.
People complain that it's too unconfortable to hold while press who actually tried it say otherwise. Many sites who tried said it's actually nice to hold and very comfortable, so no need for bitching for no reason. People complained about Wii U Gamepad for same reason.
As for the consumer confusion; it's always been there. There will be confusion but this will hurt no one. People ask for its specific games, find out there are none and buy whatever playable with it. Perhaps some people go directly digital with this thing. Same confusion existed with iPhone/iPad, Gameboy/GBP/GBC, SNES/N64, GBA/DS and PSP/PSPGo.
People complain that it's too unconfortable to hold while press who actually tried it say otherwise. Many sites who tried said it's actually nice to hold and very comfortable, so no need for bitching for no reason. People complained about Wii U Gamepad for same reason.
As for the consumer confusion; it's always been there. There will be confusion but this will hurt no one. People ask for its specific games, find out there are none and buy whatever playable with it. Perhaps some people go directly digital with this thing. Same confusion existed with iPhone/iPad, Gameboy/GBP/GBC, SNES/N64, GBA/DS and PSP/PSPGo.
DeleteMyAccountThankyou
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I think the design is great for children. Mainly because children + hinges = broken things.
PreyingShark
Member
I kinda want one for MK7 just because of those shoulder buttons... I always play with the 3D, though.
Lupin the Third
Member
2DS is a spiritual successor to the Nintendo DS
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prototype
Also had a mono speaker.
radios shipping overview
Member
Did the original Game Boy or Game Gear need a case? This is a handheld for kids, not adults who are neurotic about the condition of their fondleslabs.
this is what the console should've been called from the start
VARIA
Member
Excuse this if it has already posted but this is hilarious.
Notice the date.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/news/classic-gaming/Nintendo-2DS-The-Future-1674.php
Notice the date.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/news/classic-gaming/Nintendo-2DS-The-Future-1674.php
baxter2231
Member
Looks like their design solution to their systems scratching themselves lol, also makes it more tablet like.
MandrakeUK
Member
This is a surprising announcement. I don't like the 3D on my 3DS particularly, but I didn't think they'd actually abandon it on the same platform, I just thought it wouldn't be a part of their next platform.
Anyway I don't think this is a good idea, I think it wont be attractive to the majority of parents. I think its destined to sell very poorly.
Anyway I don't think this is a good idea, I think it wont be attractive to the majority of parents. I think its destined to sell very poorly.
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