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[Azure Phoenix]

Just had a thought, this console will make certain old DS games unplayable without a guide. I distinctly remember Another Code: Two Memories has a puzzle that required you to almost fully close your DS and reflect the bottom screen onto the top one to continue onwards.

 

[which1spink]

Kids like toys.

Times have changed. Nowadays even kids (8yo+) tend to want and get mid-to-high-range smartphones and tablets. Not the cheap chinese knock-off for kids, no, the iProducts, Nexi and Galaxies!

 

[everyday math]

This so ugly. Urg.

 

[That1BlackGuy]

This is... random. Is it the size of a 3DS or 3DSXL? EDIT: Nevermind. Still hideugly though.

 

[Brimstone]

Nintendo should make an autosteroscopic wide screen (21:9 aspect ratio).

3DW...3d Wylde...recapture some of the naming mojo of the Wii.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I don't understand how anyone in their right mind could think this was a good idea.

 

[Imbarkus]

Gamebuy Cubed has a place in this world given that WiiU no longer supports 'Cube games.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Now that I know this is the handheld I'm getting my daughter for Christmas, I have to figure out what games to get her.

 

[PairOfFilthySocks]

But why do they have grown ups playing it in another pic if its ONLY for kids like Nintendo fans here are saying?

That image of the adults playing is from the announcment video. To be fair, however, the focus of that video is very much centred on kids using the device. The device's suitability for adults is essentially considered a bonus; at least, that's how that video presents it.

 

[KarmaCow]

This is... random. Is it the size of a 3DS or 3DSXL?

The screens are the same as on the 3DS and the overall size is a bit smaller.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Holy shit. The white x red 2DS that Europe is getting looks fucking gorgeous. Totally reminds me of the Famicom. Why is NA stuck with the shitty black x red...

 

[Cat Party]

The idea to me is fine. 3D was never something I was excited about. But the execution of this is so odd. I still might buy one for my kids.

 

[AkuMifune]

This so ugly. Urg.

I was hyped right up until I saw the doorstop.

 

[t26]

Just had a thought, this console will make certain old DS games unplayable without a guide. I distinctly remember Another Code: Two Memories has a puzzle that required you to almost fully close your DS and reflect the bottom screen onto the top one to continue onwards.

Just put it in sleep mode will do the same thing.

 

[Teppic]

Count me in as another who thought people were referring to the DS when they said 2DS.

Would have been interested in this if it was a real 2D machine, with the directional pad at the top.

 

[AniHawk]

Now that I know this is the handheld I'm getting my daughter for Christmas, I have to figure out what games to get her.

get her 999

 

[Wizerd]

the fuck has been going on with Nintendo's names lately

 

[Portugeezer]

Looks durable as fuck though.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Odd but cool. Very smart decision by Ninty I think. They just need better industrial design. Where's my glass and metal adult 3DS?

 

[jimmypython]

.....what?!

i thought it was a joke....

 

[BumblebeeCody]

Still buying it though. Low price but, horrible design.

 

[EndlessSky]

This could be a great move to get the 7 and under crowd to buy when Pokemon X/Y release. The problem is brand confusion with consumers not knowing a 2DS plays 3DS games. I wonder how consumers will react.

 

[zewone]

If it's lighter, has significantly longer battery life, and a better screen (not talking resolution), then whatever man, I'm for it.

It's not lighter than an OG 3DS and it's battery is basically the same (crap).

 

[Artemis-Thoth]

I'll wait for the clamshell redesign.

 

[Grimsen]

That image of the adults playing is from the announcment video. To be fair, however, the focus of that video is very much centred on kids using the device. The device's suitability for adults is essentially considered a bonus; at least, that's how that video presents it.

The video shows a kid playing alone, two adults playing together, and an adult playing with a kid.

Two of the three scenarios in the video have an adult in them. And two have a kid.

I don't see the focus on kids you speak of.

To make sure everyone ''gets it'', Nintendo should hire the Trix rabbit, right?

 

[Duxxy3]

Just a thought for why it's a slate design and not a clamshell:

A slate design will not scratch itself.

 

[Mr.Wreckless]

People are over-analyzing that press release picture. It's just a freaking picture. It's obviously targeted to a younger demographic. People oft forget Nintendo is a toy company, after all.

Yet there is a shit storm whenever people dare to say Nintendo is for kids.

 

[tamaster92]

It's official Nintendo has gone insane

 

[18-Volt]

Laugh all you want but this is the only way to break sales records with Pokémon XY. I mean, there are 2 3DS variants and they cost $170 and $200. How could you sell 9 million Pokémon with those expensive consoles? DS Lite was 130 and GBA was 100 when their Pokémon launched.

Btw, after seeing this, I want a budget PS Vita with a clamshell design. They shouls call it PS Viti.

 

[Portugeezer]

The video shows a kid playing alone, two adults playing together, and an adult playing with a kid.

Two of the three scenarios in the video have an adult in them.

I don't see the focus on kids you speak of.

To make sure everyone ''gets it'', Nintendo should hire the Trix rabbit, right?

I think in various clips the adults are playing with a 3DS and kid with a 2DS.

I'm not going to watch again to check, never going to watch that.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Gamebuy Cubed has a place in this world given that WiiU no longer supports 'Cube games.

Even as a mock up, that's just stupid. How are you even supposed to hold it?
All that work on creating it, and zero thought was actually put into the design.

 

[DigitalOp]

So does this use OG 3DS specs? Screen Size, Storage?

I don't think this would be that bad as a quick pick me up DS/3DS

 

[R-User!]

If it's lighter, has significantly longer battery life, and a better screen (not talking resolution), then whatever man, I'm for it.

I believe it's heavier than the OG3DS.

 

[TheCongressman1]

They really missed out here. No 3D means they could have done something like this:

I'd buy 4.

 

[Panzon]

#rekt

HAHA well done

Not sure what's happened to Nintendo this past year but sheesh this is a terrible looking handheld

 

[saltine161]

Im so confused by this, it looks like a psp go

 

[SquashMatch]

I was all for it until I saw it. Should have made it a clamshell. Ugliest design in the history of gaming. Nintendo has lost their damn minds.

 

[Marda]

Got excited but then I saw it...good lord, doesn't look portable at all, too bad. Hopefully if it does well they'll come out with a clamshell version

 

[BGBW]

Why are Nintendo Stans using the defense that this is for kids when in the pic you posted those aren't even kids being advertised?

Nintendo Stans?

 

[oneida]

Im so confused by this, it looks like a psp go

... it does not.

 

[diamount]

There isn't much else they could have called it, it doesn't have 3D so it naturally can't be a 3DS.

I guess they could have gone with something retarded like 3DS-0 or even 3DS-lite, but even then there is no 3D so why call it a 3DS?

The packaging better have in huge bolded words PLAYS YOUR FAVORITE 3DS GAMES! Or anything to avoid confusion.

Yeah, they kinda shot themselves in the foot with the 3DS in the first place. But now there are 3 versions of the 3DS on the market, they should considering phasing the original one out. But when paired with the XL, again people will probably assume it's a predecessor.

 

[PrimaNocta]

This thing looks.....odd. I really don't know what to make of this right now. I'm speechless....

 

[Grimsen]

I think in various clips the adults are playing with a 3DS and kid with a 2DS.

I'm not going to watch again to check, never going to watch that.

You're right, that last douchebag in the video has a regular or 3DSXL.

2DS for kids only confirmed.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Who could have seen this coming?

 

[Metalmarc]

Even nintendo knows that people are fed up of 3d

Sorry James Cameron the dream is over

If it was foldable id would've liked it

 

[fr4nz]

If it's lighter, has significantly longer battery life, and a better screen (not talking resolution), then whatever man, I'm for it.

nope, nope and nope.

 

[jmdajr]

They really missed out here. No 3D means they could have done something like this:

I'd buy 4.

It would look nicer

 

[Defect]

They didn't even add a third stick.

 

[DigitalOp]

I get it now...!!!

In the nintendo family, Your kid has a 2DS! Your wife has a OG 3DS! And you big boy, you have a 3DS XL!!

Local play and everyone's happy!!!.... I think

 

[Esch]

these motherfuckers have lost their minds :dead: