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[Monty Mole]

Nintendo's R&D laboratory

 

[LumpOfCole]

As seen on 4chan:

 

[Windom Earle]

I like the idea, but that design is total ass.

 

[Neuromancer]

I know you guys are in shock, but have you actually stopped to think about this? They're lowering the entry price of the system by $40 on the same day Pokemon launches. This isn't for us. It's aimed at a younger audience. They (and their parents) don't care if the system is ugly.

This is the smartest thing Nintendo has done in a long time.

I agree, I think it'll sell well. That doesn't mean I have to like it though!

 

[web01]

This gonna pissed off alot of parents and children who buy 3DS games with 3d features in it and would not work on 2DS system. Imagine dat!

WiiU + Wii was already confusing enough.
This will be just as confusing for consumers.

 

[Debs]

If I didn't know what date it was I'd have thought it was April Fools day today..lol. The design looks very uncomfortable...

 

[nampad]

This is clearly a testbed for the following Wii U NTS (no touchscreen) coming spring 2014 around Mario Kart 8 for $229.99.

I can't believe Nintendo is really doing a 2DS after all this time, and not only does it look HIDEOUS, but they STILL won't throw a second analog at the bottom right. LOL.

I totally agree. Thought you were joking in the MC thread.
Missing second analog is the worst, but including it probably wouldn't change controlability of future games anyway with the 3DS installed base.

 

[Avallon]

The beginning of the end: August 28, 2013

 

[zerokoolpsx]

Why is it not one single big screen.

That would be a tablet with buttons, d-pad, and an analog stick at that point.

 

[QaaQer]

I think the really small screen also kills this device.

Especially considering kids will want to use their fingers on the lower screen.

 

[maverick40]

it this a joke?

 

[purpletentacle]

 

[SkylineRKR]

The gamebox will say 3DS and the thing is 2DS, I wonder how consumers will react to that.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

Pretty much.

No, is 3DS without the 3D

 

[Frolow]

That's probably one of the ugliest handheld designs I've ever seen. Still, I can see it selling well with the younger audience.

 

[DrWong]

3DS WW hardware sales up YoY.

 

[braves01]

The feel of closed DS.

lol, 8-4 play this friday is going to be golden between w101 bomb and this abomination. You thought the frankenstick was bad? lol

 

[Cizeta-Moroder]

Hilarious. I'll be getting this.
#2DS2ndCirclePad

 

[qizah]

It's really ugly and seems kind of useless but people might buy this option for their kids with Pokemon.

Though Nintendo is really bad at picking names.

Now you'll have uninformed people asking what a 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS and DS are.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

So this is like a budget 3DS? Cheaper and sturdier.

Perfect gift for kids I suppose?

 

[Red Chocobo]

Day one.

Love it.

 

[Vorg]

What the fuck is that abomination? Why on earth did they not keep the clamshell design??

 

[BigDug13]

Carrying case is another $13 and is pretty much required due to the console design. So it's really not $130, it's $143. Still cheaper than the OG 3DS but is it really that much "value" considering its design and less portability with you also needing cargo pants pockets and to carry around that cloth case with you everywhere?

The reason why Nintendo's portable consoles have been so good has been the clamshell design. It allows for complete portability without needing a carrying case or protective covers. It's the main advantage hardware-wise they have over more powerful Vita type game systems.

Removing that seems incredibly stupid to me.

 

[Famassu]

Isn't the name kinda confusing? "Nintendo Two Dual Screen", like this should have four screens.

 

[GodParticle]

Nintendo never ceases to amaze....and always for the wrong reasons haha

 

[michaeltraps]

Man, can't wait for Nintendo to release the Wii 2 next year as a Wii U w/no game pad.

For the record, this is a very very smart move.

Spoiler

and what the DS successor should have been from the beginning

 

[Colonel Mustard]

What the hell are Nintendo doing?

Creating a console that will probably dwarf PS4/X1 launch numbers combined the month it drops with Pokemans.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Nintendo is king at market confusion. "We have a 2DS and 3DS, both play 3DS games but the 2DS doesn't do 3D. Also the 2DS plays DS games but the 3DS doesn't. Oh, and we also have a bigger 3DS called the XL."

"What about the NDS, what does that play"

"Only the 2D DS games, which is to say NOT the 3DS games that can be played in 2D on your 2DS"

 

[arimanius]

My first thought was wtf, but nintendo will probably sell a ton of these for some reason.

 

[The Boat]

I'm interested in knowing the size of the thing and screens.

 

[Iamwolfthing]

For $130 it's hard to beat this. Friends of mine that haven't gotten a 3DS yet will probably pick this up in time for Pokemon. The form factor is weird but this is smart.

 

[DarkMehm]

Terrible, terrible name choice. Holy shit, if (a few) people on this very forum seem confused, then I can't imagine what will happen out there in the retail world.

 

[Neuromancer]

The Nintendo Wedge

 

[mrklaw]

from the promo video

"welcome to the newest member of the 3DS family...the 2DS"

wtf.

I guess it's cheap but it looks so ungainly with the controls halfway up the screen - not very handy for switching between touch and controls quickly

Maybe they took out the hinge because parents complained about kids breaking it? God knows.

 

[darkside31337]

I know you guys are in shock, but have you actually stopped to think about this? They're lowering the entry price of the system by $40 on the same day Pokemon launches. This isn't for us. It's aimed at a younger audience. They (and their parents) don't care if the system is ugly.

This is the smartest thing Nintendo has done in a long time.

I keep seeing this line of thought and it really doesn't make any sense.

They should have just had Pokemon 3DS bundles instead. It would have been more effective than this device if thats the best reason for its existence.

 

[Copenap]

What's the € price tag, do we know?

 

[PapaEmeritus]

This would actually be a smarter design for 3ds since the screen wont wiggle when playing, weird weird choice here though.

 

[MYE]

This just further cements the notion that 3D is just a gimmick.

uh, 3D has always been an optional feature. You either like it and use it, or you ignore the thing.
They have always been very upfront about this

 

[bengraven]

The gamebox will say 3DS and the thing is 2DS, I wonder how consumers will react to that.

the new games will feature the 2DS name, but yeah, that is a sticky situation.

 

[RionaaM]

I don't really see the point of this, and it looks too big.

I'd rather have a 3DS redesign with a second circle pad, even though I wouldn't buy it because I just got my XL this year.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

 

[thetrin]

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

 

[XeNoN89]

Creating a console that will probably dwarf PS4/X1 launch numbers combined the month it drops with Pokemans.

Probably!

It looks like a door stop

 

[poros1ty]

nintendo... becoming more irrelevant with each passing day.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

3DS without the 3D

"We're pleased to announce the Nintendo S!"


That thing looks fucking horrible. I guess they're getting rid of extraneous components such as the 3D capability and the hinge design in order to cut costs, but it could be a bit more attractive. It looks even less portable than its two predecessors.

 

[butman]

Someone went crazy on Nintendo HQ.

WHY is even happening this? They sent to hell all their Portable philosophy.

 

[RM8]

This is hideous, confusing, unnecessary and not even cheap enough. Holy crap Nintendo.

 

[captmcblack]

...

I just cannot.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Uhhhhhhh

Why does it look like a fucking Leapster toy? :lol

 

[ZedIndyLil]

Ummm, OK. I kind of feel this should have been $99, though. This really seems to be targeting young kids.