toddhunter
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I don't see the problem. That was my point?
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Nintendo Announces Nintendo 2DS
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I don't see the problem. That was my point?
Shogun_of_Truth
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I think I am the only one here who's reaction was "Oh, cool, they lowered the price, dropped the 3D gimmick and the self-scratching clam-shell screens. Now I can finally buy one!"
I don't understand why everyone is being so negative, this is perfect for me. Ifs not like they are discontinuing the 3DS and the XL. Buy which ever one you like the best.
They just got a sale from me. I've been holding out for a redesign just like this.
I don't understand why everyone is being so negative, this is perfect for me. Ifs not like they are discontinuing the 3DS and the XL. Buy which ever one you like the best.
They just got a sale from me. I've been holding out for a redesign just like this.
Rizsparky
Member
I hope they do get rid of the 3D gimmick, I'd love them to move on from the DS line and have a single HD screen.
Did you guys ever see a 3DS case? There is a sentence printed on the bottom that might explain why they've removed the 3D for this version
Can't remember seeing the majority of people here losing their shit over something that is weird at first but makes sense when you think about it
Can't remember seeing the majority of people here losing their shit over something that is weird at first but makes sense when you think about it
Opus Angelorum
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To meet NSA requirements.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
A friend gave me the idea. Could not resist:
The Nintendo 2DAxe
Coldnoodle
Member
NHarmonic.
Member
It's a joke, right? this can't be real...
There are still applications that required those two cameras (mostly the AR stuff).
TheChewyWaffles
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Wii
Wii U
DS
DS Lite
DSi
DSi XL
3DS
3DS XL
2DS
Marketing genius at work.
Wii U
DS
DS Lite
DSi
DSi XL
3DS
3DS XL
2DS
Marketing genius at work.
they don't mention girls-only when they sell pink handheld consoles because that's dumb as fuck but we all know who it is basically targeting. you can be an adult and get this. hell, i think i'd prefer this. but it is overall obviously trying to appeal more towards kids and the parents who buy consoles for them.
It still records video and takes photos in 3D format and can save them in it. You just can't view it.
A friend gave me the idea. Could not resist:
10/10
EnVy_CaLiBeR
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That thing is so ugly.
It's going to sell pretty well as a cheaper alternative to get in on 3DS games, though.
It's going to sell pretty well as a cheaper alternative to get in on 3DS games, though.
Community Forum
Member
sweet baby jesus
it's not even releasing in Japan, so yeah.
Polioliolio
Member
Why not just drop the price and remove the 3D?
I want a cheaper 3DS too, but I don't want to buy the enormous door stop version that doesn't fold.
My biggest issue with it is just how bizarre it looks. Especially that significant lack of anything going on below the circle pad. They couldn't have put something there?
I want a cheaper 3DS too, but I don't want to buy the enormous door stop version that doesn't fold.
My biggest issue with it is just how bizarre it looks. Especially that significant lack of anything going on below the circle pad. They couldn't have put something there?
EmCeeGramr
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That wasn't a press shot, it was a capture from a video that mostly featured young children playing it and then had a shot of two adults.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
That's where the Vitality Sensor is.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Ugly, but comfy to hold based on hands on time from Jeremy Parish on USGamer, USA Today, and Eurogamer. Though Gamespots hands on took a shit on it.
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/oh-so-thats-nintendos-next-move
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2013/08/28/nintendo-2ds-impressions/2718421/
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-28-Nintendo-2DS-hands-on
http://m.gamespot.com/features/the-curious-existence-of-the-nintendo-2ds-6413761/
Edit- I like UsGamers take on it. Is there a separatethread for hands on impressions from the media?
After the MoHu and Pokemon craze dies off later this year, I see the 3DS slowing down in Japan
Pretty much everything in your post is ridiculous and wrong.
Do we really know this? Nintendo didn't announced a price cut or a WW Bundle too for Japan, although we all know there must be something.
I wonder if those adults are in some way related to the young children.
I have the feeling that this 2DS will just make the developers & publishers not bother with 3D games for the 3DS versions, how can they make 3D games work on a 2D screen ?
I know you can vary the depth on the slider but games like Dark Moon, Mario 3D Land well most of the games have been designed to be played in 3D with depth.
When did Nintendo decide to make this, when the 3DS was failing ?
Why have Nintendo been making this & doing all the R&D when the WiiU is failing or even failed.
I have no idea what Nintendo are thinking, talk about moving things forward or doing things in a different way, what is it now, backwards !
I know you can vary the depth on the slider but games like Dark Moon, Mario 3D Land well most of the games have been designed to be played in 3D with depth.
When did Nintendo decide to make this, when the 3DS was failing ?
Why have Nintendo been making this & doing all the R&D when the WiiU is failing or even failed.
I have no idea what Nintendo are thinking, talk about moving things forward or doing things in a different way, what is it now, backwards !
Next Week... In Nintendo Directs...
All I can think of is that it's targeting younger kids, and those intimidated by what the 3DS looks like? Or more so, are too dumb to realize the 3DS is a different system.
Actually...this might be genius.
People see the 2DS and think it's a DS successor. They buy it based on name alone, and play it for a year to find out there's this 3DS that can play the games in 3D and is in a shell format. Buys it again.
The mass market is pretty dumb guys. I wouldn't doubt this strategy (so we'll get a Wii 2 that's just a Wii U with no Gamepad)
Actually...this might be genius.
People see the 2DS and think it's a DS successor. They buy it based on name alone, and play it for a year to find out there's this 3DS that can play the games in 3D and is in a shell format. Buys it again.
The mass market is pretty dumb guys. I wouldn't doubt this strategy (so we'll get a Wii 2 that's just a Wii U with no Gamepad)
I hope you are right legendary heropon.
Nintendo wants money. Shocker.
CrazedProfessional
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It's clearly for kids and there are a lot of them in the Americas.
Does this mean the Wii mini sold decently?
Does this mean the Wii mini sold decently?
Something else will just come out afterwards.
A friend gave me the idea. Could not resist:
perfection
A friend gave me the idea. Could not resist:
Hahaha oh man that's good.
Freezie KO
Banned
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.
CosmicQueso
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"Desperation" is a word that's been thrown around a lot in this thread... I cannot understand in any way how this is desperation. It's trying to fill a market gap, compete with more expensive tablets, and reengage with the younger demographic that they've lost to "pass down" phone games.
Is this confirmed? They haven't exactly had time to announce it yet for Japan, it's just now 8am. Can't imagine they would before 9am.
Dion Blaster
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This makes me think that we will have a Wii U SKU with a pro controller instead of gamepad within a year.
Nintendo is 0 for 2 on hooks this gen, it's smart that they're doing something about it.
Nintendo is 0 for 2 on hooks this gen, it's smart that they're doing something about it.
They are trying to hammer home the point that 3D is ripped out of the system...for the concerned parents.
Like what? The 3DS sales are bound to stagnate anyway
Yeah... in 2018...
People your age are gaming on smart phones and tablets. Because they're certainly not buying the PS Vita.
And there is still the 3DS XL for older Nintendo gamers.
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?