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Nintendo Announces Nintendo 2DS
- Thread starter VOOK
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Its going to compete with the money parents spend on buying kids tablets. If its cheaper, they can buy both. And you cant play Pokemon on an iPad mini so yeah
jts
...hate me...
Not system relevant.
Mono speaker.
Stereo camera.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND.
System relevant.
NO U.
Banana Kid
Member
What?
...what?
...what?
Since I already own an XL which is perfect for me, I'll skip this. Seems like a good idea for the kids, though.
Speaking of the GBA Micro, I'm still sad I skipped that thing. Would love to have one now. So dumb, yet so cool/interesting.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
You know what yeah something like that would actually be great.
Lastgengamer
Member
What on Earth Nintendo!
Why not just bundle Pokemon with the standard 3DS instead of wasting R&D on what looks like something that was made from leftover parts? Since 3D was the most advertised feature of the device and what sets it apart from other handheld devices in the first place.
Why not just bundle Pokemon with the standard 3DS instead of wasting R&D on what looks like something that was made from leftover parts? Since 3D was the most advertised feature of the device and what sets it apart from other handheld devices in the first place.
shouamabane
Member
NOE is definitely less dumb than NOA.
Is it any more confusing than Nexus 4, old Nexus 7, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10? If you buy a piece of software that says DS or 3DS on it, it will play.
UnluckyKate
Member
The cake is a lie
xxbrothawizxx63
Member
If it was thinner with a uniform width I wouldn't mind the design as much because it would be much more similar to a tablet, but this is something else...
biosnake20
Member
Who though a slice of cake shape would be good for a handheld?
Bob Dobalina
Member
Do we know the weight of this thing?
I also don't see the same wii u style brand confusion occuring. Thankfully Nintendo had the sense to keep the DS slot, so any DS branded game will work, be it a DS or 3DS game. If they launched a 2DS with only a 3DS card slot it would be killed by consumer confusion for sure.
I also don't see the same wii u style brand confusion occuring. Thankfully Nintendo had the sense to keep the DS slot, so any DS branded game will work, be it a DS or 3DS game. If they launched a 2DS with only a 3DS card slot it would be killed by consumer confusion for sure.
It's properly not meant to be a universal portable device. it looks more like a handheld for indoors. You still have the options between the other handhelds versions.
SlipperyFishes
Banned
For things like Face Raiders and AR.
There's a gif floating around in the thread with someone holding it, looks workable.
Jebus, this even worse than Nvidia Shield design.. dammit I want 130 bucks 3DS
AR requires two cameras to measure distances.
Second Circle Pad
Banned
Not really. Two screens shouldn't be at the same angle.
Nobody plays on DS/3DS with top screen pulled down as far as possible.
From the video, I don't think it looks bad. Also it seems like it would not physically hurt my hands like playing my OG 3DS does. In the video the kids put the thing in a small Nintendo bag. Assuming that's included this 2DS looks really cool. People complaining its not portable, neither are tablets if you want to compare but people find ways anyway. I just remember being a kid and bringing my gameboy to school in my lunch box, I think they'll be fine.
I've been waiting since launch for a redesign....
That's rough brother! Might aswell pick up an XL, or an OG with a grip. The games are waiting for you. 3DS has game, been loving SMT IV recently myself.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Wait, why does it still have dual cameras for 3D photos? :-/
friskykillface
Banned
0_o lol what, i just got home and am now seeing this.
if they went for $99 D: D: D: then it would have been nuts but $129 will move units, plus with pokemon out in October
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if they went for $99 D: D: D: then it would have been nuts but $129 will move units, plus with pokemon out in October
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No, the Shield is worse. Let's not get ahead of ourselves!
Mihos
Gold Member
You know what else isn't for hardcore gamers? A used 3DS.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Mono speaker completely unsold that shit
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
it's a concern but this allows them to have better economies of scale on part sharing between the OG and the 2DS and nintendo has never been known to enact a software solution or hardware chip solution when they can avoid it see also how they've implemented BC the last gazillion years
AranhaHunter
Banned
$129 vs $399
A 7" nook is a better comparison IMO. I agree, however, that this is not a tablet. Not even close to having the functionality and flexibility of a tablet.
Buster Machine
Member
The regular one costs $70 more. As someone who's been waiting on a cheaper 3ds and couldn't care less about a 3D, this is extremely disappointing. I know they're aiming it at a young audience and all but goddamn. Did they really have to make it that ugly...
Makes sense as a product aimed at children and coming along with Pokemon to help drive sales.
The 2D screen makes also sense to lower the cost of the device significantly, as well as the concerns of parents for eye damage on their children.
They should have made a cover or something, because children will tear the screens apart.
The 2D screen makes also sense to lower the cost of the device significantly, as well as the concerns of parents for eye damage on their children.
They should have made a cover or something, because children will tear the screens apart.
ProtoCents
Banned
8)
Good luck catching bugs!
Graphics Horse
Member
Aww shit, surprised they haven't removed wifi.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
This is from the same company that have us the GBS SP?