Nintendo announces the 2DS

[Hop2089]

The design looks supremely derpy, and too tablet based, however I may get one but only if I can't get a US 3DS in decent condition (no scratches on the screens), for under the $129.99 this thing is priced at.

 

[kristianity77]

I thought certain games, like Mario 3D land etc more or less made a requirement for 3D for certain 3d platform sections to gauge jumps etc. How will this work in just 2D?

 

[Vengenceonu]

Nintendo basically set up age filters for the 3DS:
2DS: 7 and under (No 3D is perfect for kids)
3DS: 8-14 (Perfect for small hands or those who prefer a smaller portable system)
3DSXL: 15 and up (Anyone who wants/needs a larger system)

 

[insidexdeath]

I don't understand why people are making a fuss out of this. Firstly, this System is mostly aimed for children for many reasons:

-It has no 3D since 3D is harmful to children who are 7 or below.-This system has no hinges which is child friendly since children tend to break their 3DS'/DS' hinges.
-Hello it's cheaper even though it is not cheaper by that much, but still parents will immediately think of buying this system for their children knowing that it has what I stated above and cheaper.

I understand that the name is going to be a bit of an issue since it is going to be called a '2DS' and there will be a confusion for some people whether this could play '3DS' games or not.

This system is simply not for you if you already have a 3DS or a 3DS XL.

 

[shadow1w2]

hmm, I don't see any IR port. Wonder if it has one.
I do kinda like the shoulder buttons though.
A colored SNES pad version would look nice :3

At first I was thinking this was gonna be a digital games only device like the PSPgo.
Glad they didn't do that.

I bet they just got a big shipment of non 3D screens by accident and decided to make use of em and order more while their at it xD
I'm actually kinda surprised they didn't just make it one big Wii U style unit with a big touch screen that only worked on the bottom.
Costs more to make two small screens like that.

Though gotta say I'd enjoy fixing one of those, fitting the ribbon through the hinge of a DS/3DS is quite a chore if you aren't perfectly calm at that moment.

 

[J-Machine]

Kids being brats is exclusive to the new generation?

Heard it here first folks.

never implied that. only talked of this current generation, not all of them as it would be hard to get someone from the 80's/90's who is still a child no doubt. I don't want to make a personal attack but why make such a remark if you weren’t willing to understand what was written? Now if I said "Nowadays kids are self en..." then yes you would have something but that isn't what I wrote.

 

[PolloDiablo]

The only good thing about this is that 3DS games WILL LOOK BETTER in 2D than on a 3DS with disabled 3D.

What makes you think that? I'm just curious.

 

[FAST6191]

So it's not even "dual screened" then? It's just 1 screen?

"2DS" is a damned lie.

Depending upon the person you end up speaking to the DS could stand for either dual screen OR developer system

Wait it is not like developers are something Nintendo is wooing these days. Carry on.

That's why last Christmas we got them Android Tablets for the same cost as the DS, but had a greatly cheaper running cost with regards to apps and games.

Sounds like a plan.

 

[Issac]

Okay, what the fuck is up with the gaming industry. They can't count for shit lately...

"Alright class, let's go over this again! Count to 3 please."

Nintendo: 1, 3, 2.

Ubisoft: 1, 2, Judgement, Redemption, 3.

Valve: 1, 2... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH-

A late late response to this... Microsoft is kinda good at counting too!

Xbox: (nothing), 360, 1.

 

[Bart Lemming]

They should've just brought back the GBA with a super high quality screen and a battery that lasts forever.

 

[Harsky]

Nintendo basically set up age filters for the 3DS:
2DS: 7 and under (No 3D is perfect for kids)
3DS: 8-14 (Perfect for small hands or those who prefer a smaller portable system)
3DSXL: 15 and up (Anyone who wants/needs a larger system)

I'd give it a couple more months before they announce a 2DSXL

 

[Eriatarka]

WHAT THE FUCK!

 

[WiiUBricker]

What makes you think that? I'm just curious.

http://gbatemp.net/threads/the-3ds-3d-screen-looks-bad-in-2d.340847/
Also: http://gbatemp.net/threads/the-3ds-3d-screen-looks-bad-in-2d.340847/page-5#post-4639342

 

[GamerzHell9137]

According to Fils-Aime, the idea for the 2DS came from wanting to appeal to younger consumers, as the standard 3DS is aimed at players age seven and up.

Spoiler

 

[kingsora831]

Honestly, I can't even see a kid 7 and younger even being able to properly hold one of this things, let alone use it correctly.

Children tablets I can understand since all it takes to operate is a simple tap or swipe, but when you throw in face buttons, shoulder buttons, analog and thumb pad on this big hunk a junk are kids really gonna be able to operate this correctly??

Just get the original 3ds, its small enough for a child, cheap and guess what? it can turn off 3d if need be.

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Not gonna complain about the hardware design.
But naming.. gosh, Nintendo really needs to fucking get their naming right.

Let's think of a story:
You walk into gamestop and buy a 2DS. You are looking for 2DS games, but you find only DS and 3DS games.. all confused, you approach the gamestop employee and ask for 2DS games. The employee was nice enough and explained to you, "the 2ds plays 3DS games and DS games. Its basically a 3DS without 3D. There is no 2DS games." Mind fucked, you ask yourself wtf did you just buy.
Now of course this is a ideal situation where you didnt know what the 2DS was.

Now, I can empathize with them. What could they name their new system? 3DS-non3d? 3DS-Lite? DS3? lol
Its a very weird situation. But I can see a lot of confusion with this.

They(Nintendo) clearly have a target audience for this "2DS". But as if they havent already confused their consumers enough...

 

[PolloDiablo]

http://gbatemp.net/threads/the-3ds-3d-screen-looks-bad-in-2d.340847/
Also: http://gbatemp.net/threads/the-3ds-3d-screen-looks-bad-in-2d.340847/page-5#post-4639342

didn't know that, never had the change to play with a 3DS yet

 

[NostalgicMillennial]

all "memeing" aside...hehe...at least the 2DS won't have the permanent screen bevel scratch issue like all 3DS's handhelds have..oh I forgot..that's because you fucking can't fold it in your pocket! ..seriously..now the Wii-U has a twin brother to give it cyanaide for the "Christmas cashout" holiday season

wonder if this is also a desperate attempt to weed out the "Gateway" remember when the 3DS was hacked with flashcarts, Nintendo all of a sudden made a BIGGER version of the 3DS [with the latest firmware of course]

I'm sure the 2DS will come equipped with the newest gateway stopping firmware.

I like the 3D features on the 3DS, lets hope they keep that way, and don't pull a "ROB", with the gimmick of "glasses-free 3D"

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Lol, hold on there. Let them choose. If I was a little kid I would rather the used 3DS. Nowadays little kids are cruel, you wouldn't want them to get teased now would you? Ask them first and try not so make it sound so cool lol.

lol my bros are 7 and 10. They would miss the 3D feature.
I changed my mind gonna get them 3DS instead.
Probably going to get a 2DS with my Pokemon X/Y pre-order myself though.

 

[wiewcw]

So it is good to buy as future "rare" unit as Virtual Boy today... 2DS is like some other king of Ninty's failure designs... New plastic "Wii" is also that thing... if company wanted more money they release crap like that.