Nintendo announces the New 2DS XL

Deleted User · Apr 29, 2017

Completely misses the point of the original 2DS though, which was to be a budget robust device for people who care more about that than 3D.
It's not much cheaper than the regular New 3DS if I'm not mistaken.

pedro702 · Apr 29, 2017

let me get this, 2ds xl is basicaly new3ds xl without the 3d button? lol.

H0thTr0n · Apr 29, 2017

DKB said:
The 3D effect was just dumb, when people used it it was only for cutscenes and not actual game play. If people used it for actual game play it just hurt people's eyes. It was never used, I have no idea why they didn't do this years ago.

Says you, nothing more. I love the 3D effect in fire emblem and Mario cart, it really adds a nice level of immersion. So shut up hater

Whole lotta love · Apr 29, 2017

RedBlueGreen said:
The Wii U was designed to fail just to push 3DS sales and the Switch which was their true plan all along.

I don't know how Nintendo expected the Wii U to be a success with no marketing, a confusing name (I don't think the XBOX ONE is a good name for a console either, but that was hyped and marketed like there's no tomorrow), a lack of games until half way through the consoles life, and an initial model which couldn't install a full Wii U game that wasn't a port or remake.

do you actually believe this?

Yepi69 · Apr 29, 2017

Chary said:
The 3DS still has major games releasing this year, and, what better way to milk the twilight years of a console than by milking it dry? We have the DSi and Gameboy Micro, so it's not too far afield to assume they'd do this. Not to mention, the smartphone-esque design is...interesting. That might draw in some casuals. A new piece of Nintendo tech will draw in the hardcore Nintendo-crazy collector crowd, and, it'll hook in any parents who haven't yet bought a 3DS for their kid yet, but lack the funds for a Switch. There's also the fact that it's "premium" branding, with the "XL" moniker, making it more of a draw than a N3DS regular, for the same price. It's stupid, but it's Nintendo, so it'll likely sell in droves.

Not to mention that slick design

RedBlueGreen · Apr 29, 2017

Whole lotta love said:
do you actually believe this?

Not the first part that was a joke.

H0thTr0n said:
Says you, nothing more. I love the 3D effect in fire emblem and Mario cart, it really adds a nice level of immersion. So shut up hater

A lot of people don't use the 3D. I like the 3D with some cutscenes in games, but not for actual gameplay.

Whole lotta love · Apr 29, 2017

RedBlueGreen said:
Not the first part that was a joke.

lol ok im a bonehead

KingVamp · Apr 29, 2017

Also, it really seems like small portable devices are a dying thing.

H1B1Esquire said:
While I understand this is supposed to be a cheaper N3DS XL, I think they could have really made a splash by creating something truly different that says, 'Hey, buy me because I'm genuinely different from the last N3DS XL you bought.'

If they are going take time to make something truly different, they may as well make a new handheld at this point.

H1B1Esquire said:
I don't get what you mean by, 'end up like the NES Classic.'; do you mean availability, having pre-loaded games, or being hacked early?

Availability.

H0thTr0n · Apr 29, 2017

Foxi4 said:
This has to be the dumbest idea ever. Nintendo should be wrapping up the 3DS to focus on the Switch, not prolong the console's lifespan with a new revision nobody wants. I also see that it has a hinge when the whole point of the 2DS was cutting down costs and removing failure points to make it more suitable for younger kids. If you want an N3DS, there are already two variants to choose from, nobody needs a third. Bad idea all around, but I'm sure that Nintendrones will queue up anyways just to own all the revisions. Oh well, at least it look stylish, I'll give them that.

QQ more, we need fresh salt

DinohScene · Apr 29, 2017

Well at least it doesn't look like an axehead...

Anyway, probably a new hardware revision that blocks out certain exploits.
Wouldn't be surprised.

Bullseye · Apr 29, 2017

I don't like the lack of speakers on the top screen. If they are in the bottom as it seems sound won't be as good as on the 3DS. I don't like it IMO.

Deleted member 414991 · Apr 29, 2017

Costello said:
you know what? this actually looks pretty good.
I haven't bought a 3DS so far but this appeals to me. I was uncomfortable with the design of the original 2DS and I didn't care for 3D.
So this is actually pretty interesting, and not overpriced. I might buy one!

You're on GBATemp and you don't have a 3ds?¿?

Hozu · Apr 29, 2017

Bullseye said:
I don't like the lack of speakers on the top screen. If they are in the bottom as it seems sound won't be as good as on the 3DS. I don't like it IMO.

Speakers on the bottom means there's one less thing going through the hinge. With just the screen ribbon going through it, along with the mic and inner camera on the hinge itself, it's as robust as it can be while still having the clamshell design.

Disharmony16 · Apr 29, 2017

jupitteer said:
You're on GBATemp and you don't have a 3ds?¿?

Gbatemp isn't a 3DS forum only.

H0thTr0n · Apr 29, 2017

*snip*

Hozu said:
Speakers on the bottom means there's one less thing going through the hinge. With just the screen ribbon going through it, along with the mic and inner camera on the hinge itself, it's as robust as it can be while still having the clamshell design.

Honestly, who doesn't use a nice pair of headphones most of the time with 3DS? Proper headphones or buds make the games sound awesome vs the tinny shit speakers

VMM · Apr 29, 2017

RemixDeluxe said:
Does 3DS hold the record for most revisions for a game system ever? This would be the 5th one.

DS had 3 revisions

Original GameBoy also had 3 I think.

GB, GB Pocket and GB Light(japan only)
GB Color
GBA, GBA SP and GBA Micro
DS, DS Lite, DSi and DSi XL
3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL and New 2DS XL

Definitely the 3DS is the Nintendo handheld with more revisions (5, like you said)

swabbo · Apr 29, 2017

The fuck is this shit

mthrnite · Apr 29, 2017

This is super cute. I want one. I almost bought a 2DS wedgieboy, glad I waited.

Deleted member 414991 · Apr 29, 2017

Disharmony16 said:
Gbatemp isn't a 3DS forum only.

It's certainly the biggest system on the forum, even if it has lost some ground recently.

H0thTr0n · Apr 29, 2017

jupitteer said:
It's certainly the biggest system on the forum, even if it has lost some ground recently.

I think it's safe to say its gonna pick up near July

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