starwarsfan541
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Maybe Iwata will get Nintendo to reach the profits he wanted too.
I don't care that it looks so awkward, this makes the entry to play Pokemon so much cheaper, so I'll take it.
Pokemon here I come <3
Pokemon X/Y is $39.99Yep that's me. I really wish it was only 99$.
How much is Pokemon? Because a 2Ds and Pokemon should still be like 185 dollars with tax. (if there's a bundle I'll take it)
Not much higher than a regular 3DS. Apparently just 30 more minutes.Very curious to know the battery life.
Is the one on the left Fisher Price's My First Tablet?
I'm reading everywhere 'it's not for you! It's not foldable so kids can't break the hinge!', but has kids breaking the hinge on their DSs actually been a major problem? Genuine question, I don't feel like it has but I've no idea really. Is it really that easy to break? I don't know, just feels like such an enormous compromise considering you lose the ability to out in your pocket. Just tell them to be careful with it!
This has the potential to be another DS Lite.
I thought this initially too, but with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, can Nintendo really see that same success this time around? A spike will occur, no doubt, but can it reach the same level?Yup. Graph, meet spike.
I love the design. There I said it. I love it. It's got a real retro look to me, and I think it would be far more comfortable to hold/use than the current 3DS. I have the 3DS and 3DSXL already, but I'll preorder one of these in red with the carry bag for the 12th, and if my kids weren't in their 20s I'd be buying three more for them as well... And I agree with everyone saying these things will sell crazy numbers over the holidays; with the Pokemon tie-in (colours, release date) they're going to fly off the shelves for Christmas...I never hated this design as much as everyone else...and it's only warming up to me from there. I'm down on the 12th. For that price its nothing.
Small and ergonomic by the look of it.The white one's actually pretty nice.
Hopefully the screen doesn't look that yellow when viewed head on. I'm worried they used a really cheap screen on this.
I thought this initially too, but with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, can Nintendo really see that same success this time around? A spike will occur, no doubt, but can it reach the same level?
I don't care that it looks so awkward, this makes the entry to play Pokemon so much cheaper, so I'll take it.
Pokemon here I come <3
Famicom controllers were patterned after the only design cues that were ever shared among multiple units in the Game & Watch line, so that's essentially the same thing.I hope they release one with a Game & Watch theme down the line, much like the Famicom GBA Micro.
I also find it amazing how out of the blue this announcement was. There wasn't even a small hint of a new model coming out this year. Usually we always get rumor or some kind of stuff before.
I still can't believe there are people here who can't understand why this system makes sense for Nintendo and why, for all intents and purposes, this will most probably sell by the truckloads.
Hell, I am almost convinced I'll buy three of these just to give to my nephews. People look at the device and say "That's so stupid; that looks cheap!" without pausing for a moment and realizing you can play all the awesome DS and 3DS games with it at such a low entry price.
But hey, knee-jerk reaction GAF, especially if it's regarding Nintendo. Remind me again why this place is so "esteemed" by the industry?
Famicom controllers were patterned after the only design cues that were ever shared among multiple units in the Game & Watch line, so that's essentially the same thing.
I don't care that it looks so awkward, this makes the entry to play Pokemon so much cheaper, so I'll take it.
Pokemon here I come <3
Nintendo and their stupid naming strikes again!!
My 8 year old son does not want a 2DS because the 3DS is "better". I asked "how much better?" and he said "50%"
Damn you Nintendo! Simple math and you lose to 8 year olds!
You should have just named it 3DS Y or something.
Would neogaf... buy this?
Would neogaf... buy this?
Where is the apple logo?
Where has this been said? Nintendo introduced it as a new addition to the line, not a replacement.
they have? that would be weird, when it's not releasing in japan, and with '3ds' on all the packaging.
Would neogaf... buy this?
Yes. Mostly because I love my PSP go... but not everyone is down with the sliding design.
FWIW, I'd prefer that to the Wii U gamepad, too. In fact, I'd prefer the 3DS was a Wii U controller AND a handheld, and you could use the two together or separate, however you want.
Sony understands me...
As far as the 3DS goes, Nintendo needs to do the following:
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Nintendo 2DS A lot of people seem to be hesitant about 3D, being worried about eye strain and getting headaches. Also, the warning about eye damage to young children will make many parents avoid getting one for their kids. If you are not going to use the 3D then buying a 250$ handheld just doesn't make sense.
I think releasing a cheaper edition without the 3D screen, a "Nintendo 2DS" if you will, might be good idea. Sure, there is a danger of confusing the consumers, but with the right marketing this might be avoided.
For the 10 of us who are interested, these are now up on Gamestop and BestBuy for pre-ordering.
I feel weirdly prophetic right now. Way back in June 2011:
I still think releasing the 2DS is a good idea (though I may have some reservations about the design itself). This is just anecdotal, but even lately I've heard some people say they don't feel like buying a 3DS because they "don't like 3D", or they can't see 3D. Sure, the 3D is only one feature of the system, but since it's even in the name of the system itself, to some it may sound like 3D is "what the 3DS is all about".
And if 3D doesn't appeal to them, paying 160$ for a system like that may sound like a waste of money.
And then there's parents, who (understandably) really don't like the sound of 3D damaging their kids eyes. Even if the feature can be permanently turned off, the very existence of such a feature may give the 3DS a negative image for them. People can become pretty irrational when it comes to things potentially hurting their kids.