Nintendo announces the 2DS

blaisedinsd · Aug 29, 2013

I don't know....I don't think it is a bad name.

Their is a segment of people who are very Anti-3D. They hate it, it makes them sick or whatever.

Dropping the 3D from the name may make it more appealing to them. The first person I told about the 2DS knew instantly what it was and was like HELL YEAH I hate the 3D on my 3DS. There is a guy who has posted who is hesitant to buy a 3DS because he hates 3D and telling him you can turn it off doesn't matter, he feels he is missing something or paying for a feature he can't/won't use.

I think it is sort of significant. Will we have 3DS games in the future that do not support 3D? The 3DS install base is going to be segmented, will we get games like 3D land where the 3D is used in intersting ways in the future? Doubtful now. Is Nintendo moving away from 3D? I don't think anything on Wii U currently supports 3D and SMB 3D world is looking like it won't have 3D either. Is the 3D feature of the 3DS now just something that was mistake, that raised the cost of HW and cut in to profits? Did the 3D sell enough hardware to be worth including it? Could the Wii U gamepad prove to be a mistake in this same way? Could we see a budget Wii U model in the future (perhaps with a 3DS usable for gamepad specific features)?

franco0291 · Aug 29, 2013

Can this thing even fit in your pocket? also looks like it can break in half

Jan1tor · Aug 29, 2013

I can see it now! The next thing will be a 3DU that can be in 3D but only use the gamepad and not the TV and will be in mono and you will have to wear it around your neck because the buttons will be 5 more inches apart on each side.

ShadowSoldier · Aug 29, 2013

I don't know why you guys are making a big deal out of this. This is aimed towards children. It's a very very very simple layout. Apple can get away with releasing iPhones yearly, make iPads yearly, and even an iPad mini, but as soon as Nintendo revises their hardware for kids, that's going too far?

BrightNeko · Aug 29, 2013

I think this is suppose to be a more kid friendly version. It looks a lot more solid than the original systems and that cheaper price probably helps for the holiday season. Jesus does it look dumb and fucking bulky.
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Though looking at it a bit more I think it is kinda cute..

assassinz · Aug 29, 2013

nukeboy95 said:
don't know if posted BUT!

it is not two screens JUST ONE BIG SCREEN!

source

The fact that the 2DS uses one big screen to display two screens means that there is a chance for someone to open that baby up and possibly find a way to make a cable to hook it up to a TV/monitor.
If that can be done, then I see gamers buying the 2DS just for playing 3DS and DS games on their TVs. :grog:

And it looks like it would be a comfortable controller too. So someone buy this and start hacking it so we can play 3DS on TV!

pasc · Aug 29, 2013

chavosaur said:
That is the ugliest, most what the fuck thing I have ever seen.
Nintendo
What
Are
You
Doing.

Exactly my thoughts.

I think the Apple iPad Pressure is so high they felt they would require another tablet esque device since the first doesn't sell.

My XL ? = <3

This ? = I Checked date to make sure it's not April 1st

I hope they'll soon realize their mistake.

Removing 3D is like admitting that it is a gimmick (which I do not think, as it literally adds depth)

Even the buttons on this 2D thing are badly placed…

I hope N is just RickRolling us.

omega59 said:
Nintendo are running out of ideas to cash in..... all they are doing are REMAKE crap and you people are dumb to buy it.

So… where is my Majoras Mask btw ?

AngryGeek416 · Aug 29, 2013

I've had some time to think about this, I actually think its a good idea. The name tho...terrible just terrible 3DS Jr. would of been better and straight to the point.

jagerstaffel · Aug 29, 2013

All that space for a second sliderpad.... :wacko:

Bladexdsl · Aug 29, 2013

silly nintendo April was 4 months ago!

AngryGeek416 · Aug 29, 2013

jagerstaffel said:
All that space for a second sliderpad....

Second analog stick is completely unnecessary have you actually played a 3ds? You don't need it. I'll never understand why people are complaining about something not being there but theres no use for it even if it was there because the games aren't designed for 2 analogs. I mean i beat RE Revelations which was supposed to be the most important game to get a circle pad pro for without 2 analogs it plays damn fine i don't get it.

Isaiahplayspokem · Aug 29, 2013

Now introducing the 2DS with glasses. No need to play any of your 3DS games in 2D anymore.

jagerstaffel · Aug 29, 2013

CanuckBuck said:
Second analog stick is completely unnecessary have you actually played a 3ds? You don't need it. I'll never understand why people are complaining about something not being there but theres no use for it even if it was there because the games aren't designed for 2 analogs. I mean i beat RE Revelations which was supposed to be the most important game to get a circle pad pro for without 2 analogs it plays damn fine i don't get it.

Hey, games support it. That fact alone is that some people like it. But with this 2DS, it doesn't look possible. Sure to you you may be able to play with only 1 sliderpad, but that's your bleeding opinion and it's all about you, you don't speak for everyone.

Of course Nintendo can do something funny and make a side attachment for the 2DS, while making it compatible with the WiiU like a WiiU gamepad :rofl2:

Jerret Douglass · Aug 29, 2013

Isaac said:
I don't like it for 5 reasons. 1, Its ugly. 2, I prefer the clamshell design that makes it more portable. 3, They removed the 3d, which seem like a step backwards. 4, I believe the screen will become incredibly scratched if you use it as a portable due to the fact you can't close it. 5, Its ugly.

1. It looks pretty much much like an open 3DS so if it's ugly so is an open 3DS. 2. Sure it's more portable but the 3DS XL is so big to begin with it's really not portable, and let's not talk about the poor excuse of the first 3DS. 3. They removed it because the 2DS was made for young kids not older kids who already have a 3DS. 4. Use the case, it was shown in all the 2DS videos and looks quiet nice. 5. See #1.

ShadowSoldier · Aug 29, 2013

CanuckBuck said:
Second analog stick is completely unnecessary have you actually played a 3ds? You don't need it. I'll never understand why people are complaining about something not being there but theres no use for it even if it was there because the games aren't designed for 2 analogs. I mean i beat RE Revelations which was supposed to be the most important game to get a circle pad pro for without 2 analogs it plays damn fine i don't get it.

Games don't need it. But nope, you won't win. Because people will just say "ya but it limits the types of games that can play on 3ds, no fps!" FPS on 3DS would be terrible anyways. Not to mention, Monster Hunter was another game that people said needed circle pad pro. I played the demo on my XL, I thought it worked just fine.

Isaiahplayspokem · Aug 29, 2013

Let's play Donkey Kong 3D. Revised: Let's play Donkey Kong

retKHAAAN · Aug 29, 2013

Eh...maybe I'll buy one for my 2 year old... If Nintendo would have released this alongside the 3DS at this price, I'd probably have 2 of them.

Isaac · Aug 29, 2013

Jerret Douglass said:
1. It looks pretty much much like an open 3DS so if it's ugly so is an open 3DS. 2. Sure it's more portable but the 3DS XL is so big to begin with it's really not portable, and let's not talk about the poor excuse of the first 3DS. 3. They removed it because the 2DS was made for young kids not older kids who already have a 3DS. 4. Use the case, it was shown in all the 2DS videos and looks quiet nice. 5. See #1.

I said "I don't like it". You trying to change my opinion of it is pointless. If you like it, that's fine, I couldn't care less. Have a nice day, and try not to hurt yourself.

Foxi4 · Aug 29, 2013

ShadowSoldier said:
FPS on 3DS would be terrible anyways.

Interesting how "Metroid Prime: Hunters" is one of the better games on the DS which has no analog stick.

Not to mention, Monster Hunter was another game that people said needed circle pad pro. I played the demo on my XL, I thought it worked just fine.

I played the full version and it's awkward to say the least.

retKHAAAN · Aug 29, 2013

Don't know why people are saying it's geared towards children... Pretty sure I saw more adults than kids playing it in the ad...

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