Nintendo announces the 2DS

[m45t3r]

No. Resistive > Capacitive. Fact

So try to use a resistive screen without stylus. For a tablet like experience, where you would use your fingers more than a stylus, the capacitive screen is just way better.

I am emulating some of DS games on my smartphone (a Nexus 4) and even if the screen is smaller than the sum of both DS original screens, it's just so easy to use my finger. I typed the trainer name on Pokémon Black 2 without issues, when on DS I would make a lots of mistakes without a stylus.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

So try to use a resistive screen without stylus. For a tablet like experience, where you would use your fingers more than a stylus, the capacitive screen is just way better.

I am emulating some of DS games on my smartphone (a Nexus 4) and even if the screen is smaller than the sum of both DS original screens, it's just so easy to use my finger. I typed the trainer name on Pokémon Black 2 without issues, when on DS I would make a lots of mistakes without a stylus.

You suck at typing then. I'm able to type damn fast on the 3DS and WiiU GamePad as if I'm using my touch screen phone.

 

[m45t3r]

You suck at typing then. I'm able to type damn fast on the 3DS and WiiU GamePad as if I'm using my touch screen phone.

Well, ok, maybe you're a exception, but I don't know anyone that would prefer to type on resistive screens with bare fingers. And I type really fast on capacitive screens, is just that resistive screen is so imprecise that give me nervs.

 

[porkiewpyne]

Well, ok, maybe you're a exception, but I don't know anyone that would prefer to type on resistive screens with bare fingers. And I type really fast on capacitive screens, is just that resistive screen is so imprecise that give me nervs.

Sorry bro but make that TWO exceptions

 

[Arm73]

Well at least the gap between the two screens look smaller.
However they might have gone with a gap-less version at this point and maybe include a second analog stick.
Other then that , it looks a little weird, but still a solid handheld for younger users and parents afraid of the effect of the 3D screen.

 

[The Catboy]

They couldn't just make a normal budget 3DS (just a normal 3DS without the 3D) instead they had to do this shit? Seriously this just looks big and bulky!

 

[Isaiahplayspokem]

Well I guess that kinda kills off the Play Coins too.

 

[FencingFoxFTW]

It doesn't matter if it's compatible with the Gateway, this is aimed towards kids.

so there are no kids with pirate parents? silly me.

 

[Chocolina]

its stereo though.

If stereo is forced out of one speaker, its still mono

 

[jagerstaffel]

It's not my opinion, it's fact Nintendo doesn't make 3DS games that require an additional analog stick; the circle pad pro was made to make those "bleeding" complainers happy. Seriously if you want a second analog SO bad for some reason go grab a Vita.

It's also a fact I said that games support it, not require it. And seriously, you're recommending me a PSVita? Got anything better to suggest? Like, recommending me some expensive proprietary memory cards? I bet your going to tell me to get COD Block Ops Declassified

Oh, and Capcom was somewhat involved with that Circle pad. Guess they're complainers too, right?

One nice thing about this system, looking away from its ... looks for a moment, is that no longer will there be color differences between the two screens since they're actually a single screen now.

I've noticed this every time I use my DS. My top screen is brighter and more glossy than the bottom screen, being a single screen would correct that in some way.
Which makes me wonder, that would mean video is outputted to the single screen, right? Wouldn't that mean a software solution was used to make the bottom screen appear smaller? Sounds like additional CPU power or something is involved.

 

[MarioFanatic64]

All I have to say on the topic is this:

If you don't like it, then just stick to your regular 3DS/XL, you moron.

 

[BenRK]

OH GOD NO! NINTENDO IS OFFERING A BUDGET DEVICE! NINTENDO IS OFFERING THE CONSUMER MORE CHOICE IN HOW THEY WANT THEIR 3DS EXPERIENCE! DIE NINTENDO DIE!

Yeah, that's how this thread is sounding like. That, and people wanting to spend $130 and another $80 to get that Gateway thing just to pirate a $40 game... That is still stupid...

 

[TemplarGR]

It's official: Nintendo has lost it....

This is one of the most ugly portable devices I have ever seen. And I believe it will be far more bulky when you take it on the road. And of course to hold while gaming... Nintendo, you need to fire all your useless hardware designers ASAP.

All I have to say on the topic is this:

If you don't like it, then just stick to your regular 3DS/XL, you moron.

So, if someone doesn't like something, he is refused the right to criticize it on a public forum? And gee, i thought forums are to discuss things and express opinions, not advertising agencies were only positive opinions can be posted...

If you are searching for a moron, you will find him on a mirror near you...

 

[LockeCole_101629]

I see it as a desperate move
there's no other words to describe it

they could name it 3DS lite instead 2DS wtf is that?

what next? 1DS? only 1 screen instead of 2 no 3D and no touch screen ability?

 

[ieatpixels]

THIS IS WHAT NINTENDO HAVE BEEN SPENDING THEIR TIME AND MONEY ON!?!?!???

Hopeless.

I reckon Nintendo only made this to sway people to the Wii U since they know the 3DS is selling well while the Wii U isn't.
If people are used to the tablet shape with buttons, the Wii U will probably seem more appealing.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

THIS IS WHAT NINTENDO HAVE BEEN SPENDING THEIR TIME AND MONEY ON!?!?!???

Hopeless.

I reckon Nintendo only made this to sway people to the Wii U since they know the 3DS is selling well while the Wii U isn't.
If people are used to the tablet shape with buttons, the Wii U will probably seem more appealing.

How in the bloody hell does your brain work like that?!?!

 

[MarioFanatic64]

So, if someone doesn't like something, he is refused the right to criticize it on a public forum? And gee, i thought forums are to discuss things and express opinions, not advertising agencies were only positive opinions can be posted...

If you are searching for a moron, you will find him on a mirror near you...

That's true, public forums are for discussion, but this isn't discussion- this is nonsense bickering about something that can have absolutely no negative effect on anything in history ever. I didn't say people shouldn't post if they hate something, what I did mean to convey was something I thought was obvious in my statement, if you already have a 3DS or 3DS XL then there is no need at all to change to a 2DS so there's no reason to bitch about it. If you dislike the idea behind the 2DS, it is not like anybody's putting a gun to your head to upgrade (or downgrade, rather). I'm not saying that only positive opinions are posted (obviously the 2DS has flaws), but I cannot stand for some of the opinions that are so unfounded.

Before you jump to more conclusions, consider this- There are two other models of 3DS out there. Obviously this 2DS is inferior in design and hardware to the 3DS and 3DS XL (not being capable of 3D), which is why it is considerably cheaper. Production of 2DS systems isn't going to affect the production or price of 3DS or 3DS XL systems and nobody has to get one if it is not convenient for them. In fact, you'd have to be a dunce to willingly purchase something for yourself that's not to your tastes.

So why then, should a simpler and cheaper alternative to an existing device be ridiculed for what makes it a simpler, cheaper alternative to an existing device? If it did retain the same attributes to the 3DS/XL , then it would still be a 3DS, wouldn't it?

If you want to complain about the 2DS, go ahead. But complain about something valid, at least.

 

[FireGrey]

The negative response towards this is quite strange, this is what people have wanted really, a 2D 3DS that's cheaper.
If I hadn't already bought a 3DS and 3DS XL, the 2DS would of enticed me.
Also I read a funny tweet going around, can't quite fine it but something along the lines of

Nintendo copied the idea of making a portable gaming system that's 2D and can't fold, it's called the PS Vita.

 

[wiewcw]

No clamshell? Check. No 3D? Check. Huge bulky piece of shit? Check. Priced only $30-$40 less than a standard 3DS? Checkaroo.

If Nintendo wasn't doomed before they certainly will be when they release this horrible mess.

Not for first time they release crappy stuff, check Virtual Boy, top loader NES when SNES was released, shitty NES addons like Rob The Robot and many more... that is now know as "rare" because it was faulty on skme kind of way. Nintendo is nintendo and probably they will be still one of biggest corps on console industry. But yes they also strange. Wii U is one of that product that isn't good as 7-gen console, so thay have problems with third party developers that wanted to produce only for XBONE or PS4. But I still like Ninnty

 

[BoxmanWTF]

The negative response towards this is quite strange, this is what people have wanted really, a 2D 3DS that's cheaper.
If I hadn't already bought a 3DS and 3DS XL, the 2DS would of enticed me.
Also I read a funny tweet going around, can't quite fine it but something along the lines of

I think it's this?

I’m suing Nintendo. Making a 2D handheld that nobody wants is an idea they stole from the PS Vita
— CEO Kaz Hirai (@KazHiraiCEO)