Nintendo announces the 2DS

[Zerosuit connor]

Looks like a doorstop.

 

[shakirmoledina]

gateway 3ds is obsolete? we need gateway 2ds
damn too big

 

[Bladexdsl]

This thing isn't made for most people. The lack of a hinge and blocky design makes it seem like something a little sturdier, for little kids. Little kids who don't care that it's shaped like an extremely thin slice of cake.

you don't say?

 

[metroid maniac]

you don't say?

Just saying, everyone seems to be complaining about something not targeted at them that doesn't affect them.

 

[Bladexdsl]

you should know by now this is gbatemp people just love to bitch and moan about everything and anything especially in the USn and extra especially if it's about nintendo!

 

[WhiteMaze]

And people use to make fun of Nvidia's Shield...

To Nintendo: Your costumers don't want a new ugly non-clam shell design that looks like Mr.Game & Watch. Your costumers don't want the 3D taken away. THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE GOD DAMMIT. Your costumers do not want and will not buy an alternative like this, just because it is 30$ or 40$ cheaper. I'd rather have the original 3DS.

What your costumers want: We want what you, Nintendo, have had the chance to do 2 times and still didn't like a complete idiotic company. First with the 3DS XL model, and now with this one.

What is it exactly: A SECOND F****** ANALOG STICK!!!

Sincerely: Me and many, many, MANY people.

That is all. Good day.

 

[metroid maniac]

And people use to make fun of Nvidia's Shield...

To Nintendo: Your costumers don't want a new ugly non-clam shell design that looks like Mr.Game & Watch. Your costumers don't want the 3D taken away. THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE GOD DAMMIT. Your costumers do not want and will not buy an alternative like this, just because it is 30$ or 40$ cheaper. I'd rather have the original 3DS.

What your costumers want: We want what you, Nintendo, have had the chance to do 2 times and still didn't like a complete idiotic company. First with the 3DS XL model, and now with this one.

What is it exactly: A SECOND F****** ANALOG STICK!!!

Sincerely: Me and many, many, MANY people.

That is all. Good day.

Do you really think they'd put the extra features on the cheaper model?

 

[Coto]

inb4 2ds deluxe now with 3D and water-proof

 

[Tattorack]

 

[WhiteMaze]

Do you really think they'd put the extra features on the cheaper model?

Make a new model, same price as the original 3DS / XL. With the new analog stick.

I couldn't care less about this new ridiculous DS.

 

[spotanjo3]

This look like an axe head, lol.

Anyway, I am not getting 3DS or this one either. I will wait for next portable that played 3DS and newer technology maybe with a new addition analog stick I bet.. That's why I dont liked many games.. Only a few that I liked so far. Now, I can wait for 3DS emulator someday that nocash from no$gba mentioned he is working on DSI and 3DS for the emulator. Can't wait. Not anytime soon, mind you, of course.

p.s. This has nothing to do with kids. Most people do not know what they are talking about. It is fine for an adults or kids due to their taste, thats all.

 

[metroid maniac]

Make a new model, same price as the original 3DS / XL. With the new analog stick.

I couldn't care less about this new ridiculous DS.

I agree there. XL should have launched with CPP.

 

[thewarhammer]

...the funniest part is the fact there are tons of people saying things like "OMG, I'd never buy this shit!", but it's aimed to 5-6 year children...8D

...so, it's not like many opinions here would make a difference. I think it's an amazing solution to people who doesn't have the money to buy a normal 3DS or a XL model (and with it, I can already imagine tons of children having a much better christmas this year...8D). As with the size, c'mon, it's not like 5-6 year children will carry a 3DS on their pocket, please. I really don't have any problems with the 2DS (the design isn't one of the bests ever seen, but isn't the worst ever), and it looks confortable to play (more than the normal 3DS at least). I think it will succeed in what it were planned for. Simple as that.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

Make a new model, same price as the original 3DS / XL. With the new analog stick.

I couldn't care less about this new ridiculous DS.

Don't be stupid. At this point in time, it's already too late to add a second analog to the 3DS without splitting up the install base. Next gen handheld? Sure. But now? Absolutely not, worst idea ever.

 

[metroid maniac]

Don't be stupid. At this point in time, it's already too late to add a second analog to the 3DS without splitting up the install base. Next gen handheld? Sure. But now? Absolutely not, worst idea ever.

How exactly would it split the install base? CPP exists.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

How exactly would it split the install base? CPP exists.

And you expect everybody is just going to go out and buy it? Uh, no.

 

[metroid maniac]

And you expect everybody is just going to go out and buy it? Uh, no.

I'm not sure if any games require it.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

I'm not sure if any games require it.

Nope. So there's no reason to have a second analog.

 

[roastable]

Hai gaiz.
Bad news, the 2DS is not backwards compatible, I did teh maths.

Spoiler

 

[metroid maniac]

Nope. So there's no reason to have a second analog.

Other than improved control on the games that do use it.