Knight Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My brother woke me up with this tidbit of info, it took him a few minutes to convince me it was legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ema Skye Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Would pass on this due to the design. The lack of the clamshell design and the location of the ABYX buttons seals the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Cero Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is pretty cool. The lower price makes it great. I'm content with my 3DS but if I ever needed a second DS that could play 3Ds games I would totally get this over a 3DS. But the no clamp down is a shame. Limits its portability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is pretty cool. The lower price makes it great. I'm content with my 3DS but if I ever needed a second DS that could play 3Ds games I would totally get this over a 3DS. But the no clamp down is a shame. Limits its portability. They'd make good frisbees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Cero Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 They'd make good frisbees. That is amazing. Hell yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadykid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My brother woke me up with this tidbit of info, it took him a few minutes to convince me it was legit. I checked my messages to see Quint telling me about this, I thought he was trolling me LOL cut the Wii U price $50 more pls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 But other than that, the price will attract at least some people, even though Nintendo's Youtube video is getting shelled A LOT of dislikes. xDI saw that. I think it's like 65% dislikes or something, and there's also some people in the comments section saying stuff in capital letters whining about Nintendo products.But there's always that one guy that comments on a Nintendo video... 'LOL WTF DID I JUST WATCH?!!!!11!! WTF NINTENDO, THIS IS WHY THE PS VITA IS BEATING THE 3DS, LOL.' The nonsensical babblings of the insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadykid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I saw that. I think it's like 65% dislikes or something, and there's also some people in the comments section saying stuff in capital letters whining about Nintendo products. But there's always that one guy that comments on a Nintendo video... 'LOL WTF DID I JUST WATCH?!!!!11!! WTF NINTENDO, THIS IS WHY THE PS VITA IS BEATING THE 3DS, LOL.' The nonsensical babblings of the insane... LOLOLOL WHAT (the sad thing is the 2DS will outsell the Vita most likely) (also how about the Wonderful Bomba) edit: Edited August 28, 2013 by shadykid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I've honestly seen people say those sorts of things in the comments section of Nintendo videos before... Though I will admit, they swore a heck of a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadeuscho Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think it's great for kids, which is who it's designed for. They really focused on entry-level in the release. I don't mind the design. Reminds me of the old GBA. I would have preferred they somehow include Game Boy brand in there, like the GBS. I like my 3DS and actually use 3D occasionally so I won't be getting one. But I'm really excited about young kids getting a chance to play 3DS games. If the 3D was really a big deterrent, I'm all for it.I think the branding might be a little fuzzy. The idea of parent going to the store to buy the 2DS, and then the employee having to tell them that there are no 2DS games but there are 3DS and DS games seems crazy to me.The 2DS is very much within Nintendo's plans. They had the GB micro for the GBA, and they had the GB pocket for the original Game Boy. This new version serves a different purpose but I hope its successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) A durability increase for kids, as a parent, seems more worth it's buck to me. My son (now 11) has gone through 3 DS lites and a DSi, all snapping the joints one way Or another. His PSP is in wonderful condition with a 2$ screen protector. You'd hafta jump on the PSP to break it, probably like the 2DS. IT'S A KIDS DEVICE, and from a parent's perspective, a fine idea. Granted apple tablets and such offer similar design (with uniquely delicate design that requires costly equipment to prevent damage), but then again, apple doesn't have Pokemon et al. I'm all for it, though I do feel bummed about the power button still being a button (not a slide like the other DS systems had, or a switch like the GBA. Also, I'm far from a NINTENDO FANBOY OMG, but for my kids, I'm all for a system that doesn't pride itself on FPS and Horror/Survvor/zombie games. It sucks when it's bed time and one of my children "can't sleep because they're scared of <Insert game's cameo here>". In all practicality though, kids don't srsly think "OMG 3D LEMME BUY THAT SYSTEM!!¡!". They want fun games on an easy to use platform. And this is it. The micro was niche. The GBA-SP was practical. The DSiXL was niche. The 2DS is practical. This is just a step in the right direction, because Nintendo could've instead churned out a crappy console for the new year. Instead they offered their games to a more diverse market. Not to say that they need to chill on game dev, but third party game developers need to step it up. Edited August 28, 2013 by Elieson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 LOLOLOL WHAT (the sad thing is the 2DS will outsell the Vita most likely) (also how about the Wonderful Bomba) edit: HAHA loved that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk King Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This was a perfect time to include the 2nd analog stick with all that room on the side... Oh well. Personally I prefer the clam shell design. It keeps the screens safer and makes it more portable. Oh and I enjoy being able to just shut the 3ds and go into Sleep Mode. Now I assume it will go back to "press and hold 3 buttons". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadykid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 where's my 3DS price cut! :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Screen durability > join durability. Just saiyan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This was a perfect time to include the 2nd analog stick with all that room on the side... Oh well. Personally I prefer the clam shell design. It keeps the screens safer and makes it more portable. Not for the OG 3ds lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadykid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) if the 3DS has a 3D slider, does the 2DS have a 2D slider did the original DS have a 1D slider Edited August 28, 2013 by shadykid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samias Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Screen durability > join durability. Just saiyan My original 3DS is like the worst of both worlds. The hinge is wearing out AND the screen is scratched up due to the design when it closes. I wouldn't be surprised if much less delicate hands were to snap the thing apart, hence the plastic block look. I'd just invest in screen protectors for this thing lest it end up like the scratchfest that is my PSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Interesting concept but I don't need it. Good for those on a budget that still want to play 3DS games without needing the 3D. Just in time for the next Pokémon gmaes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciarre Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'd get it if someone sold a used 2DS for cheaper. As it is, I can pick up a used 3DS from amazon for around the same price as a new 2DS so I don't think getting a new one would be worth it, but I don't like 3D anyway, so if there's a good deal on it, I'd pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 this thing is the thickest doorstop in the world i swear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBrand Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 The design is questionable, but besides that it's a 3DS without 3D and cheaper. Overall 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintessence Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nintendo is openning a blue ocean GOGOGO Also, I like this, the design seems pretty weird at first but I like the idea of Nintendo grabbing more customers in this way. Perhaps they want little kids to get this along with kid-friendly games and develop sort of a loyalty to Nintendo, experience what gaming is in healthy ways, and, of course, want moar for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookofholsety Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 actually, now i think about it, i wonder how the 2DS is going to handle sleep mode. i mean, the obvious way of doing it with a DS or 3DS is through closing the device, but the tablet form of the 2DS prevents that. the most likely thing i can think of is there's a button or switch on it somewhere that facilitates it, but at the same time that's admittedly a slightly more awkward option and potentially prone to hitting accidentally during gameplay depending on its placement considering how much StreetPass and SpotPass are emphasised, and how they aren't being cut from the 2DS, it would surprise me if they didn't implement a sleep mode solution to accommodate the form difference. i suppose we'll find out later on (or knowing me, already have and i missed it entirely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM ME MARIANNE ART Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's cool for kids, but the worst part is the lack of hinges. It is no longer portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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