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[ElectricBlanketFire]

This entire thread doesn't seem to realize that this isn't for us.

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

 

[chickdigger802]

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

The design is stupid. Plain stupid.

have you seen a gameboy?

 

[MechaX]

What would you suggest calling a 3DS sans the 3D? It's not ideal, but it's the best they could do.

"The 2DS is a 3DS without the 3D functionality. It plays all DS branded games"

Seems simple enough to explain.

Calling it a 3DS Lite/Mini/Kid Edition or something also wouldn't be ideal, but it would be better in the face of a technology industry in general that typically does not move backwards in terms of numbering.

 

[mhs004]

As seen on 4chan:

BWAHAHAHA!

 

[eznark]

Nintendo just really wanted to make it clear that we were buying a child's toy.

Well, it is for children.

 

[SeventhSon]

I hope this is considered an acceptable response: lolwut

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

So confusing, you even got confused. 3DS plays DS games.

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?"

 

[ultron87]

The design is so terrible.
Why the heck are the buttons so high up.
Why would they change the Start/Select layout from 3DS XL and push the buttons up.

The buttons being that high should make it way more comfortable to hold and balance.

 

[Nintendo Playstation]

I don't want to live on this planet anymore.

I really hope this never becomes an actual thing that people can buy. I would/will have to buy one as a Nintendo hardware collector.

Seriously though, Nintendo pulling a Miley?

 

[Benjamin1981]

Damn...what a disaster.

 

[biosnake20]

 

[jmls1121]

This is for the kiddies, the XL was for us.

But God, I love the comic relief Ninty provides.

Well there be a frankenstick created for this thing? LOL!

 

[robot]

Looks great for kids - will prob grab one for my daughter. She plays the shit out of my XL.

 

[KLonso]

When I saw this, I had to check the date to make sure it wasn't April 1st. And then I laughed for a good 20 seconds. Ah Nintendo, always so unpredictable.

 

[lights]

Imagine if Nintendo made a circle pad pro for this thing.

 

[MYE]

I wonder if the red/black one is a US only thing. On the website Germany we see this abomination:

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

 

[J@hranimo]

Ok, I'm probably late, but after looking at this introduction video, this is aimed directly at little kids. I mean come one....no 3D and releases at the same time as Pokemon? It's a no brainer.

It's not for us guys, but I guess Gaf is gonna Gaf.

 

[Coldnoodle]

Looks surprisingly alright D;

 

[Debs]

While I think this is incredibly insane/ugly, I just want to point out:

We are not the intended audience for this. This will be good for young kids/familes/ppl without a lot of money - in a way Nintendo is just removing a barrier to access (price point) and ensuring that people who couldn't afford the 3DS will be able to afford something from Nintendo.

But it's not much cheaper than the small 3DS, only £25 less. Maybe even less depending on where you buy from.

 

[RPGCrazied]

The biggest problem is that it doesn't close. Does that really increase the price that much to add a hinge or two?

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Child please.

Oh, it will.

Pokemon, 2DS for kids and an exclusive Sonic game all launch in October. Unless NPD counts 3DS/2DS as a separate sku, it will at least be the top hardware through the holidays.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

So how are kids going to fit these in their pockets lol.

 

[outunderthestars]

That still looks incredibly uncomfortable to hold.

 

[GreenMakoEyes]

I still have a really hard time to believe this..

 

[industrian]

1. Looks like an ergonomic mess.
2. Will create confusion for the average consumer.
3. Being released just before the zerg rush of next-gen consoles.
4. Kills the main selling-point of a device called the 3DS.
5. Kills innovation from the developer side. As in: developer may have a great idea for 3D usage but has to factor in 2DS users as well.
6. Effectively an admission of failure of the 3DS's 3D abilities: whether technically or as a USP.
7. With the difficulties being faced with their existing hardware lineup, why release a new device?

I guess the eye strain and health & safety complaints must have forced this SKU through the pipeline. That and Nintendo's desperation to retain mindshare when the PS4 and Xbox One hit the marketplace.

I give this thing 1-2 years before it's discontinued. For the reasons listed above and more, it's a complete mess of an idea and a focal point of just how clueless Nintendo are at the moment.

 

[Jonboy]

How is the battery life not better? How?!

 

[Dali]

Wouldn't a 3DS without the 3D be a...DS?

They really, really need to change their naming conventions. 2DS is almost as awful as WiiU

On the plus side this kinda opens the concept of a wii2 being possible, no? Relaunch without the tablet and less confusing name with a lower price point.

 

[VOOK]

If anyone has large press images of it I will update the OP.

 

[AlexMeloche]

Oh god I'll have to explain this over and over to customers this holiday season.

I hate you Nintendo.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Haha, holy hell what an abomination.

It does look like a fisher price or leapfrog device...I cannot believe that it's actually real. Either way, comedy gold to make my morning in the office brighter. Thanks for the laugh, Nintendo.

 

[Takamura-San]

Are there any games that require 3D to play well?

Isn't PushMo one of those?

 

[jmdajr]

Just so random

 

[Twilight Gap]

 

[newshinycd]

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?"

 

[Lemonte]

This can't be real.

 

[CosmicQueso]

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

Stop being completely self-centered and look at the product from other people's perspectives... like show some empathy?

 

[dcx4610]

How can anyone still support Nintendo at this point? This company needs a shakeup in the worst of ways.

 

[bomblord]

This is what I've been waiting for I've been doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out how to hold that thing. That actually looks quite comfortable.

 

[MYE]

Screen size?

Same as OG 3ds I think

 

[Nymphae]

Hey genius, you're not the target. It's for 4 year olds.

Still doesn't make much sense to me. People can buy used DS's for their 4 year olds dirt cheap. I can't imagine a kid wanting this over a 3DS.

 

[Reclaimer]

I was hoping this would be similar to a Game Boy Micro... A mini version of the handheld would be awesome!

But the 2DS just seems to be an awkward size; larger than the folded up XL (so its less portable)but with the smaller screens of the original 3DS (just more clunky to store / look at)

Lol at those that were waiting on the "inevitable superior redesign".

Size comparison:

 

[def sim]

It doesn't matter if it's for us or not. We're just commenting on the design.

 

[Iamwolfthing]

That still looks incredibly uncomfortable to hold.

Looks more comfortable than a regular 3DS.

 

[Mael]

I don't get the confusion.
It plays all games DS and 3DS games

 

[Daingurse]

Everyone here will get over it soon and buy one. It's fucking 129 dollars.

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

 

[dreamfall]

I just... whoa.

Like I don't even know how you're supposed to hold it, carry it, or actually attempt to play it.

Maybe it'll be rad!

 

[4lejandro]

Am I the only one that kinda likes this?

As others have said, for little kids it's perfect (no problems with hinges and stuff), or for playing around the house, it's easier to find, etc.

That said, I haven't bought a Nintendo product (for me, anyways) since the GBA.

 

[The Boat]

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?"

Most likely scenario is uninformed people thinking all DS, 2DS and 3DS consoles play the same games, just like its always been with every console since ever. I see people asking ps3 games for ps2 consoles, nintendo games for 360, etc...

 

[Brinbe]

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 that's impossible to pocket. Dumb.