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[ffdgh]

Then...it's not really a "DS" lol.

Spoiler

yeah I know ds means developers system

 

[Rizsparky]

So basically it's a Wii U tablet that can play 3DS games?


What a weird decision for Nintendo to make this console, usually they're on top of the handheld market, but I honestly think they've missed the mark here.

The WiiU gamepad ir really quite comfortable to hold whereas this looks pretty awkward and uncomfortable.

 

[Tempy]

Oh! One good thing about it being one screen is that you won't have that issue of two screens with different color temperatures.

 

[TheCongressman1]

0DS

"Use your imagination."

Hahahaha. I love it.

 

[SkullHydra]

0DS

"Use your imagination."

Is it weird that I find that strangely attractive?

 

[Harpuea]

What problems are they trying to solve with the 3DS by doing this? Or is is just a problem of lining their pockets with profit?

 

[PhantomR]

Fragmentation. Fragmentation, fragmentation, fragmentation.

/thread

 

[jj984jj]

Well it's obvious why they didn't do it that way and the replies already got that point across I think. It would be cool if they did do this in the future with a DSi-esque refresh of the entire 3DS line redone without the 3D though.

 

[Sadist]

 

[baphomet]

Even if some games have optional features, that still doesn't split it. Required is the word.

That is still the definition of fragmenting. Some can use it some cant.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

I just heard of this. What a dumb fucking idea. Their naming conventions are just goddamn atrocious. What a branding nightmare.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I just heard of this. What a dumb fucking idea. Their naming conventions are just goddamn atrocious. What a branding nightmare.

What are they supposed to call it then???

 

[TheCongressman1]

That is still the definition of fragmenting. Some can use it some cant.

That's happening either way. Now 3D can't be used on this device at all. Some say games like Mario 3D land need 3D to be played correctly.

 

[Guevara]

I can dig it. $199 Wii U without gamepad, plus $129 2DS (if you want it).

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

Is it weird that I find that strangely attractive?

It actually shoots out Holograms.


WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.

 

[TheCongressman1]

It actually shoots out Holograms.


WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.

HDS

My God.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

What are they supposed to call it then???

They don't call it anything. They just don't release this shit.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

They don't call it anything. They just don't release this shit.

So a cheaply produced product aimed at a demographic that isn't supposed to play the 3DS is a horrible idea???

It might not sell but if it does...profits, profits, profits.

 

[AtomicShroom]

How many would be willing to bet that this is just a way they found to profit from the Wii U Gamepad display's supply chain?

 

[superchunk]

Interesting.

I'd think your mock-up is better. Wouldn't need to fragment anything but could add unique viewpoints in browser and some apps due to full touch.

 

[M3d10n]

The touch panel is an independent layer on top of the bottom screen on all DS and 3DS models, you can even buy replacements online. Therefore, the 2Ds screen is not touchable outside the bottom screen area.

Also, this is not the Wii U gamepad screen, the resolution doesn't match. The single LCD needs to be 400 pixels wide and ~600 pixels tall (the gap between the top and bottom screens must be accounted for).

 

[superchunk]

How many would be willing to bet that this is just a way they found to profit from the Wii U Gamepad display's supply chain?

Are they the same size?

 

[TheCongressman1]

The touch panel is an independent layer on top of the bottom screen on all DS and 3DS models, you can even buy replacements online. Therefore, the 2Ds screen is not touchable outside the bottom screen area.

Thats a bummer. Makes more sense than using a whole large touch screen though.

I still think my idea is a good direction, regardless.

 

[Prince Vultan]

So no 3D, no Dual Screens...

The Nintendo "S" basically?

 

[M3d10n]

Thats a bummer. Makes more sense than using a whole large touch screen though.

I still think my idea is a good direction, regardless.

For their next platform, yes, since it's the most elegant way to escape the dual screen form factor without losing BC (which is vital in handheld space). For a kids-focused costs-cutting model that is the handheld version of the Wii Mini? No, wait until next (Nintendo) gen.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

You really DONT want to introduce new functionality, just simplify it. You dont want to have new unique software for the 2DS, thats what causes confusion.

The way it is now its fine, its a cheap 3DS aimed for kids 7 and under.

 

[tkscz]

If it doesn't have duel screens than it's just a gameboy... makes me want one actually.

 

[Mariolee]

1DS

They should just rename it the Nintendo DS to make it simpler.

Or the Nintendo S.

 

[Khaz]

0DS

"Use your imagination."

Is it weird that I find that strangely attractive?

I like it. Couple it with games like Soundvoyager or AudioQuake, with binaural audio technology and I'm sold.

 

[Bucket Mouse]

So it's an SS.

From the Third Pillar to the Third Reich.

 

[Dark Octave]

No. That's ugly.

 

[TheCongressman1]

No. That's ugly.

Interesting. Do you like the current 2DS design?

 

[spliced]

That solves the issue where some top screens have a different tint or hue than the bottom screen.

 

[clubstoic]

Do you think their next handheld will be a gaming tablet?

 

[Raist]

So it should be called Nintendo 2DMS then?

 

[Kariodude]

It's supposed to be alternative to the 3DS not a new must-have iteration of it. Makes perfect sense that they made it the way they did.

 

[Lonely1]

That actually looks great.

 

[walking fiend]

Just read this; this shows how dirt cheap Gamepad screen, and how expensive its wireless technology, must be

 

[Morokh]

That thing with only one big screen in the middle looks ten times better, oddly xD

 

[dose]

1) The bottom screen has to be separate as it's touchscreen the the other screen isn't.
2) I'm sure someone told me (although I could be wrong) that Nintendo guidelines say something about using the hinge gap properly, ie., take it into account when scrolling something from one screen into the other, so having them right next to each other wouldn't work for that either.
3) For your lleft example, the bottom screen would have to scaled up as it's not the same resolution as the top screen, which wouldn't be great.

 

[googleplex]

This actually looks quite awesome. If Nintendo put this out and it could boot into Android I would by this in a fucking heartbeat. I would love an Nintendo DS/Android tablet. Hell I'd love a Vita/Android tablet!

 

[Count Dookkake]

.

 

[Dartastic]

Fragmentation. Fragmentation, fragmentation, fragmentation.

Bidness. Yup. Dis be bidness.

 

[blu]

The touch panel is an independent layer on top of the bottom screen on all DS and 3DS models, you can even buy replacements online. Therefore, the 2Ds screen is not touchable outside the bottom screen area.

Also, this is not the Wii U gamepad screen, the resolution doesn't match. The single LCD needs to be 400 pixels wide and ~600 pixels tall (the gap between the top and bottom screens must be accounted for).

I was patiently waiting for somebody with a working cognitive function to show up in this thread. M3d10n, you win one 2DS thread. Please, claim your prize at the exit.

 

[Tygamr]

That's because basically no one used the extra power inside the DSi and GBC came out 9 years after the GB.

What about all the DSiware games? There's a LOT of them, and they can't run on a normal DS.

 

[PokéKong]

Yes it's a shame they're not taking advantage of it in the way shown, but it is still super understandable and yes very true they shouldn't fragment the market in that way. But now I really hope whatever the next true successor to the 3DS is has something closer to the 2DS in form, something more solid and sturdy like a GameBoy again, and a huge tall screen that can act as two for backwards compatibility would be wonderful. A transition away from two screens needs to happen eventually and that's probably the best option, if they want to keep the always BC to one gen behind tradition.

 

[dose]

No, there will just be a touch overlay on the lower portion.

According to Eurogamer both screens have touchscreen, but the top one has plastic over it too.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...isplays-are-actually-a-single-big-touchscreen
But what I meant was that it would be confusing to a user if the touchscreen area just stopped halfway up the screen, it makes sense to separate it away from the non-touch area, so it's clearer.

 

[soxinthebox]

NoDS
"Just one screen"

This isn't how I imagined the Gameboy returning.

What about all the DSiware games? There's a LOT of them, and they can't run on a normal DS.

Going from a OG DS to 3DS and looking back at DSiware. Nothing of value was lost.

 

[Nose Master]

Modders are going to shit their pants at this news.

 

[Stimpack]

$40 is a pretty significant cut. I'm not sure if these changes will outweigh that, but we'll see when we inevitably get a teardown. We all know Nintendo will make a ton on these whether or not the margin is a big as the other units.

It's not really a "cut" in price, when it's a different "cut-down" device, right?