Storm Prelude
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So, probably, a Circle Pad Pro for the 2DS would surround all that giant monolith? Lol.
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Nintendo Announces Nintendo 2DS
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It exists for the 7 and under market, enthusiast gamers are not in the demographic for this product.
No, they all will have a place in the market.
Yeah, I think this is a problem.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
No 3D means Devs will be risking alienating a potential sector of the market if they made a 3DS game that relies on 3D. That seems stupid.
On the plus side, the positioning of the joystick and buttons probably makes it mad comfortable to use.
On the plus side, the positioning of the joystick and buttons probably makes it mad comfortable to use.
There's a reason they're launching it the same day as Pokemon, lol
It's clearly targeted as an affordable entry point for younger consumers that will take a bit more abuse than the standard clamshell. If you've ever stumbled upon the wide variety of broken DS lites on eBay you'll see why this thing exists.
The name definitely won't help casual consumers though, so store reps will probably be explaining this particular model a lot.
"Excuse me sir, where are the games for the 2DS?"
It's clearly targeted as an affordable entry point for younger consumers that will take a bit more abuse than the standard clamshell. If you've ever stumbled upon the wide variety of broken DS lites on eBay you'll see why this thing exists.
The name definitely won't help casual consumers though, so store reps will probably be explaining this particular model a lot.
"Excuse me sir, where are the games for the 2DS?"
A Sentient Keyboard
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This device makes a lot of sense:
- Tablet design to play into the booming tablet market, less intimidating for children/familes that are only used to tablets.
- Unessential features (3D, stereo sound) cut to drive production cost down, so it can be sold to children/families for cheap.
- Sell alongside Pokemon for mass casual appeal.
- No vulnerable hinges kids can easily damage.
- No second stick because that would be stupid. This is a budget 3DS, not an upgrade.
- No 3DS brand to avoid "why can't this [3DS Lite] not play 3D? I want my money back!" questions.
The only two things I can't wrap my head around are
- It's designed to cut production costs as much as possible, yet there's still a 3D camera in there?
- Pokemon is a system seller, it's gonna sell a shit ton of 3DSs anyway. If I was Nintendo, I wouldn't want to give them a cheap option.
If you are not a kid/don't have kids/already have a 3DS (XL) you are not supposed to be interested in this device. You are not the target audience.
- Tablet design to play into the booming tablet market, less intimidating for children/familes that are only used to tablets.
- Unessential features (3D, stereo sound) cut to drive production cost down, so it can be sold to children/families for cheap.
- Sell alongside Pokemon for mass casual appeal.
- No vulnerable hinges kids can easily damage.
- No second stick because that would be stupid. This is a budget 3DS, not an upgrade.
- No 3DS brand to avoid "why can't this [3DS Lite] not play 3D? I want my money back!" questions.
The only two things I can't wrap my head around are
- It's designed to cut production costs as much as possible, yet there's still a 3D camera in there?
- Pokemon is a system seller, it's gonna sell a shit ton of 3DSs anyway. If I was Nintendo, I wouldn't want to give them a cheap option.
If you are not a kid/don't have kids/already have a 3DS (XL) you are not supposed to be interested in this device. You are not the target audience.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
I actually do agree with Stump. This is a machine for parents, kids and Pokemon + heading off increasingly cheap entry level tablets.
It is ugly, it's dirty hack, and it's going to make life hell for the Gamestop clerk for a while.
It's also cheap, is being released in-line with next-generation Pokemon, and kids will bloody force their parents to soldier through the confusion to buy one and a copy of X/Y.
It is ugly, it's dirty hack, and it's going to make life hell for the Gamestop clerk for a while.
It's also cheap, is being released in-line with next-generation Pokemon, and kids will bloody force their parents to soldier through the confusion to buy one and a copy of X/Y.
Coldnoodle
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SlickShoesRUCrazy
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Nintendo be like smoking that shit.
MikeXXIeaf
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Have they ever?
CaptainSlow
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Nintendo, food shaped handhelds don't work. Just look at the N-Gage!
I thought the taco was bad but this just takes the cake.
I thought the taco was bad but this just takes the cake.
I'm so ashamed of that pun
giancarlo123x
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I still think this GIF needs to be reposted every page:
It looks incredibly ergonomic for adult hands, and quite durable.
Looks like it would be uncomfortable if you have to use L and the D-pad at once.
Always-honest
Banned
*Designed by Stevie Wonder*
My son allready loves it though... Uhooohh...
My son allready loves it though... Uhooohh...
If this does well decent 3D effects will not be a priority. I own a 3DS for the 3D stuff.
Yeah, I see now that they abandoned clamshell to give off that tablet vibe to appeal to kids who spend ours on their tablets. Still not sure if I'm behind the idea, but it'll probably sell great.
This further proves one thing though, Nintendo is done with redesigns, they create alternate designs for alternate segments of the market.
This further proves one thing though, Nintendo is done with redesigns, they create alternate designs for alternate segments of the market.
Being superficial is a thing. The utilitarian argument doesn't matter, I'm sure most of us know we're not the target audience.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
The box better have "PLAYS 3DS GAMES" on it or people will be confused.
That's the price point I'll get it at too. Hopefully Boxing Day.
Well the form factor is definitely strange. But it's cheap and releasing right for Pokemon, it's also obviously not targeted at us.
I don't really understand the outrage? It's a cheap version of their handheld targeted a kids. It's not like they're discontinuing the other models.
I don't really understand the outrage? It's a cheap version of their handheld targeted a kids. It's not like they're discontinuing the other models.
The Iron Yuppie
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I appreciate the reasoning behind this, but goddamn that thing is ugly! It looks like it's made by Fisher Price.
jts
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I don't think there's a single game that relies on that significantly.
I play all my games on the 3DS XL with the 3D fully off.
Boss Doggie
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I really hope this won't undermine Pokemon XY sales.
Dio Brando
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Looks interesting, although i already have a 3ds XL, so i'm not really interested, even though it's obviously budget designed and aimed for kids, so i know i'm not on the demographic for this. Can't really understand the negative reaction for this.
Save 'N Quit
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I understand why they made it to appeal towards parents and young children.
But that doesn't excuse the horrid design.
But that doesn't excuse the horrid design.
Am I in the minority that doesn't use the tip of their thumb for buttons and analog sticks? That still looks too small.I still think this GIF needs to be reposted every page:
It looks incredibly ergonomic for adult hands, and quite durable.
Exterminieren
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There's a grand total of one game that uses 3D for anything other than visuals. It's simply not an issue.
I think this is the canniest thing Nintendo's done in years. Hell, it may be looked back on as the 3DS's DS Lite moment.
I think this is the canniest thing Nintendo's done in years. Hell, it may be looked back on as the 3DS's DS Lite moment.
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