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http://kotaku.com/introducing-the-nintendo-2ds-no-thats-not-a-typo-1214807721

The newest member of the Nintendo 3DS family is designed specifically for anyone looking for a more affordable entry point into the world of Nintendo hand-held video games. Nintendo 2DS will be available in Red or Blue on Oct. 12 at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

Nintendo 2DS plays the entire library of packaged and downloadable games for Nintendo 3DS only in 2D. The system features a distinctive fixed, slate-type form factor, and optional carrying cases will be available in Red or Blue at launch at a suggested retail price of $12.99. Nintendo 2DS maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS: dual screens, game-play controls and touch-screen features. The system also has backward compatibility with the existing library of more than 2,000 Nintendo DS games, as well as access to wireless connectivity features like multiplayer online game play, fun Nintendo Video content and great digitally delivered games in the Nintendo eShop.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAExBTWIp3M

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

http://kotaku.com/introducing-the-nintendo-2ds-no-thats-not-a-typo-1214807721

Nintendo will be launching a new portable gaming system in October. It's called the Nintendo 2DS. It's a 3DS without the 3D, and it's shaped like a thin piece of cake.P

"This is an entry-level handheld gaming system," Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime told Kotaku earlier this week when we got our hands on the unusual device.

 

[Jonboy]

Nintendo announced the 2DS today, a new entry-level handheld system. The 2DS will be available for $129.99 on October 12th (the same day as Pokemon X and Y) and features a slate-like design rather than the clamshell seen on DS and 3DS models.

The 2DS is fully compatible with all 3DS and DS games but does not include the ability to display games in 3D. It still features all the functionality of 3DS (WiFi, local multiplayer, etc.) and can be put to sleep using a slider that replicates closing the clamshell on a standard 3DS. WiFi can still be turned off, though it’s done via controls in the software rather than with a physical switch.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08...-2ds?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook

 

[dc89]

http://go.ign.com/19033ve

Nintendo announced the 2DS today, a new entry-level handheld system. The 2DS will be available for $129.99 on October 12th (the same day as Pokemon X and Y) and features a slate-like design rather than the clamshell seen on DS and 3DS models.

The 2DS is fully compatible with all 3DS and DS games but does not include the ability to display games in 3D. It still features all the functionality of 3DS (WiFi, local multiplayer, etc.) and can be put to sleep using a slider that replicates closing the clamshell on a standard 3DS. WiFi can still be turned off, though it’s done via controls in the software rather than with a physical switch.

Where did this come from?!?!

 

[Colonel Nasty]

What's the screen size? Battery life?

I think it looks kind of cool.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

wat

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Oh Jesus Christ it looks like a fucking monster.

 

[Murrah]

what

 

[CronoShot]

What in god's name is that monstrosity?

 

[Horse Armour]

Is it April 1st? Has Nintendo lost their minds?

 

[Shadow2222]

Well, that... that's cool... I guess. It's super ugly though. I know many will say that the loss of 3D isn't a big deal, but so many games on the 3DS benefit from it.

 

[Volotaire]

Wait, What!?

 

[mhs004]

why?

 

[Guevara]

The Nintendo Doorstopper.

 

[Chittagong]

LOL

Article from The Onion right?

 

[jbug617]

3DS without the 3D

 

[PopeReal]

What just happened? What?

 

[Eldon]

It's up on IGN too, but I can't believe it.

 

[Silky]

WHY IS THIS A THING

 

[Bentendo]

There are no words...

 

[Mit-]

wait wut

 

[Gonzo The Great]

What the actual fuck? Iwata needs to be fired immediately.

 

[BlackJace]

What.

 

[AniHawk]

what the actual hell.

edit: picture because of what the actual hell:

 

[Dead Prince]

it's like the wii u gamepad with 3ds buttons with a touch of ugly.

 

[CambriaRising]

What the fuck.

 

[Nirolak]

I uh... huh.

 

[Mistouze]

WAT.

 

[Doogdogg]

what is that

 

[Blablurn]

nice : D i hope its cheap. might buy it then.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Onion?

 

[NinjaCarrot]

dafuq did i just see.

 

[MechaX]

Man, it looks as tacky as those old Tiger Electronics handhelds.

 

[Tucah]

that thing is fucking hideous

 

[NotLiquid]

 

[perfectchaos007]

This HAS to be a joke. No clam shell?

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

They really, really don't know what to do anymore.

 

[BronsonLee]

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME

*throws hands in air*

I get the idea, and it makes sense, but...that name. Oh god.

Pricing?

Sorry, just saw. $129

 

[HawthorneKitty]

... what?

 

[Leezard]

Nintendo gaming tablet with two small screens?

 

[RE_Player]

If true I might actually get it for my little cousin.

 

[antitrop]

Sure, why not?

 

[SloaneRisette]

...What?

I'm serious. I don't really understand why this is being made.

Spoiler

I have a feeling I'll buy it anyways.

 

[TriGen]

This is real? If so, I wonder what it will be priced?

 

[Gintoki]

This is not confusing at all

 

[GulAtiCa]

Um?

 

[j.rob]

Lord have mercy. This is...different.

 

[magawolaz]

wat

 

[Saroyan]

What the...

looks goofy as hell in that pic

 

[Snowden's Secret]

It's not clamshell?

Whatever, I was buying my nieces and nephew 3DSs for Christmas, I'll pick these up instead.

THIS IS GOING TO BE MASSIVELY CONFUSING TO GENERAL CONSUMERS