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Introducing… the Nintendo 2DS! Seems like a bad April Fools’ joke, but this is real! It will launch in America for $129.99 and hit stores the same day as Pokemon X & Pokemon Y; October 12th, 2013.
The 2DS features screens the same size as those found on the original 3DS model, but the top screen has no 3D display capabilities. It also goes back to the Gameboy Advance-era of portability, completely lacking any folding mechanics to protect its screens.
What do you think?!
<3 PJ
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Nah looks lika boring version of the DS
This is….. something else…. I’m flabbergasted. but I sorta want one. but seriously what the hell. are they going for a tablet look?
Kind of like a Game Boy for X and Y… I think Nintendo made a smart move for nostalgic people and for gen wunners. But no 3d? I see a 2nd flop for Nintendo this year!
What’s this? Your 3DS is devolving!
Is this some kind of hint that Pokemon can now revert back to their other evolution forms? lol
Putting the jokes aside, I actually like this new handheld game and it looks just like the GameBoy.
2DS = Baby
3DS = Basic Stage
3DS XL = Mega Evolution
This is a smart idea. It cuts the costs of the 3d capabilities, and adds the tablet feel which makes it so the price can be lower for those who would have otherwise not been attracted to the higher price of the 3ds. Especially with the holidays around the corner families that are struggling financially or for those of us that are more frugal will jump at these. And, of course, after more people have access to the system, more people will buy 3ds/2ds accessible games, and securing future sales.
I think it is a good option for those who doesn’t play in 3D or have a low budget, I just think this model is kinda weird… I guess I’m just used to my 3DS XL.
But some friends of mine that doesn’t have the 3DS yet and are planning to buy one because of XY are already interested in this new model, so looks like it will have its market share.
*Sigh* Nintendo………….. why are you doing this to yourself? This is one of the dumbest products they could have possibly thought of…… Hey Nintendo, instead of making a handheld system that’s a stripped down version of one you already have out, plus a really stupid design, why don’t you make a system with at least a 720p resolution screen? I don’t mean to get on the hate train, I just think they could be spending their time on something better. Also one more thing, if this thing is being targeted for children 5-7 or so, why does it look so freakishly big? So the thing can’t fit in the hands of said children? Again I don’t mean to hate. I’m all for Nintendo, I just want them to stop beating around the bush and release something worthwhile in terms of consoles.
Because they’re stalling for something better down the road.
I really hope so………..
I thought about the size thing, but I doubt they would release it without testing it in the hands of the target audience.
^in the hands… that sentence worked surprisingly well
Well I’m kind of thinking it’s in the vein of Game gear, ok size for adults, but massive for children’s hands. The same could be said about the original xbox controller. Just because they maybe tested it, doesn’t mean the company making it is gonna realize what they are doing.
Dude it’s the same size as a regular 3DS. (IGN said they were shown by Reggie himself, but that’s IGN doe. lol.
I feel like this is going to be received similar to how the Micro and the SP were. It’s just a novelty DS… which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Ditching the middle hinge was a bold move too! I didn’t see that coming at all!
I think the SP was a pretty radical evolution of the Gameboy line. It certainly has influenced many of Nintendo’s consoles since. DS, DSi, DS LL, 3DS, and 3DS XL.
I liked the SP and thought it was a great additon to the line up, but this is just, just……..I facepalmed at the idea of it……
It is CHEAPER than the 3DS, people who aren’t fortunate enough to afford the normal 3DS can at least get this. What you’re saying is very closed minded. Nintendo are suffering from the poor sales of the Wii U and they see that there is a massive market still there for the 3DS that they can still tap into with new, cheaper versions of the console, especially with the upcoming release of Pokemon. They have probably taken note of the people who have stated they’d buy the game if they could afford the 3DS and have thrown them a bone. Don’t be so quick to judge.
I totally agree PJ. Without the success of the SP, I don’t think we would have the same DS as we did today. This 2DS seems more like a GBA Micro.
I had owned an SP before *sniff* trading it in with my big sister so she can get me a DS. My little sis still has hers, but she rarely played it to begin with.
The SP was actually a well received. I think the back light, hinge, and rechargeable battery made it a good deal.
Because the SP and the Lite weren’t well received, apparently? The micro came too late to be of any use to anybody, but SP was pretty great. First to have a backlit screen and charging capabilities were HUGE selling points to me when I got mine.
This looks pretty stupid though. It seems to lack proper portability.
I really lie it cause I never use the 3D mode and I like saving money.
I like being able to fold my system to put it to sleep, which also protects the screens. I have no need, or desire to ever purchase this system. I’m very happy with my 3DS XL 😀
Same, but this will have a sleep mode slider to make up for the lack of clamshell sleep mode design
I was laughing near the end of the trailer. I’m glad they’re making the system more affordable, but having no folding mechanic is a big no. And how will the system “go to sleep”? Is there a button you can press for sleep mode, or do you have to go through a ton of steps to activate it?
At least give this thing more battery life then regular 3DS consoles Nintendo
According to its specs, it has more battery life than the original 3DS, but less than the XL model.
Maybe it goes to sleep mode if your are idle for too long.
Or maybe be like the GBA where you press a few buttons together to go to sleep
It’s possible, but I don’t think they’ll do that because of how kids nowadays aren’t as smart as we were back in the day. You can notice how Nintendo have dumb-downed some of their games in the past decade. The older games were a lot harder than the newer games now, but they’re still pretty difficult. Plus, that was one of things that I didn’t like about the GBA.
It has a button/switch. There is a “specs” chart around.
I think this will mainly benefit those kids whose parents think the 3D is dangerous to their eyes. Other than I might buy it, because it is cheaper than the 3DS at launch and I still don’t have one for X and Y. Plus I don’t really care for the 3D capability.
That thing looks like it’ll be hell for the hands…
Go home Nintendo, you’re drunk.
they mustve had a company night and got drunk on sake lmao then while drunk they were like [insert japanese herer] heeeey….how bout we make3 a retar chunky 2d thingie for the *hic* littla children. lmao lmao. oh my god nintendo wat next.
Its a meh from me, coming from a Guy who takes priority to own all Nintendo handhelds, I will no doubt get this later in the months, but not now atm. But if I do, would anyone want me to do an in-depth review of it?
It better come with that mini backpack thingie or else say hello to the
Nintendo 2DS’s hidden feature: CD, a.k.a. Cracked Dimension.
“Ever wanted to play your favorite game worlds in an alternate dimension?
Introducing our new Cracked World feature! See all your favorite games
like you’ve never seen them before! In CD!
Available this Fall for only *cough*$40*cough* less than our better 3DS model!”
If this handheld is not scratch-proof…
Go home, Nintendo. You’re drunk.
Five Super Smash Bros characters out at once?
This is madness!
No… THIS IS SPARTA!!!
yes. nintendo has obviously been over drinking on sake. lmao.
Great idea, terrible execution.
Luckily it’s optional.
Agreed. 🙂
As strange as this product is, it’s actually a smart move. A lot of people I know who own a 3DS don’t often use the 3D on it, and for those who don’t own a 3DS but still want to play 3DS Games like X and Y, they can now be able to do it at a lot cheaper price. It’s a very smart way to rake in more fans to the current standards of Pokemon, if you ask me. Despite this, I will not be buying one simply because I already own a regular black 3DS I’m very happy with, and will be playing my version of X on it. 😀
Exactly, you can buy one 3DS XL for $199 with no games included or you can buy one 2DS + XY, pay $168 and save 31 bucks. There’s definitely market for this handheld.
It’s $20 cheaper than the normal 3DS…
Great $20……That saves people a lot of money…………..
At least it’s better than the price difference of buying Pokemon X or Y from GameStop and Walmart:
GameStop, $39.99
Walmart, $39.96.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You saved… 3 cents. ._.
*sigh* you got me there hahaha
It’s $20 cheaper at the moment, but by christmas the price will probably drop further
Actually it’s $40 cheaper than a regular 3DS, and $70 cheaper than a 3DS XL.
wow, I’m not sure we really needed this. Some games really benefit from the 3D like Super Mario Land 3D. If it made it significantly cheaper I’d kind of get the idea, but if it’s not at least 50%-60% cheaper it makes me wonder if it’s worth it. Might as well pay just a little extra and have the 3D option there should you ever need it.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is also pretty damn nice in 3D.
Ewwww… Its Disgusting, Get it away from me… I’d rather stick with my 3ds XL…
OKAAAAY…..Uh….Why would Nintendo do this????
*Looks at the date of release*
october 12th
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October 12th
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OCTOBER 12TH
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OCTOBER 12TH!!!!!!!
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*Pause*
EUPHORIA
“I UNDERSTAND!!!!”
I think its a great idea. I almost never use 3d anways ,still i prefer 3dsXL. I think its great though for nintendo to release a ds like this for the people that dont want to or cant drop $200+ on a game system.
This is… interesting..
Idea: The idea behind this is something we all should have seen coming. Young kids can’t play with the 3D (or at least, shouldn’t), and MANY of us older players have issues using it for long periods of time. I for one can barely play it on the lowest setting for more than 10 minutes before my eyes hurt. This is a nice alternative and does seem reasonably priced. Yes, I know it’s not much cheaper, but you’re not honestly losing much – especially when it’s a feature you may not be physically capable of utilizing in the first place. I fully support this.
Execution: … What… What is that behemoth monstrosity?! Why is it so top-heavy? I get the “2D = no folding” idea, but… I really, REALLY don’t like it. It looks ugly, clunky, and overall awkward. Honestly, if you showed this to me with no audio or Nintendo logos, I would have to assume it’s an illegal knock-off. Watching the boy in the commercial, I have trouble believing the target audience (5 – 7, ages that are into games but too young to safely use the 3D. Let’s be honest, us adults can just turn the slider off and the problem is solved) would be able to even handle this… thing. Oh, Nintendo…
I give this about a year before there’s a folding version, if it’s not laughed out of the market before then.
It doesn’t fold because I have every DS/3DS I’ve seen in the hands of a youngster has a broken hinge. With the exception of the XLs …. but they’re too expensive for parents to buy their kids anyways.
It IS entirely possible to turn off the 3D slider altogether on the 3DS. You aren’t FORCED to use it.
Yay now i don’t have to buy another 3DS to trade between my X and Y <3
Omg, what will be the next? A 1DS with CD-ROM?
I never use the 3D feature, but only if nintendo would have remove the 3D from the 3DS XL and keep that design would have been fine…