Nintendo 2DS Announced, Oct 12th Release Date

[Midoriya]

They can. It can also be disabled in parental controls. But on the original 3DS there really isn't a off and that slider does enjoy moving around after a few days of play. Low dollar entry point for people who don't care about 3D (like me) and who don't have a 3DS yet.

I think people just forgot something. X and Y is for the 3DS, not the 2DS. It would be great if they released a game to promote the 2DS, but instead they do something opposite on the same day.

 

[moonbunny]

At first I thought it was a joke, then I thought 'Game Boy, what have they done to you?!', but now I can see why they made this. Given the age group this was made for, my guess is that the reason why it's tablet shaped is so that little kids won't accidentally break or damage it on the hinges. It's nice that it's cheaper too. Parents who maybe can't afford multiple 3DS' for their kids might be able to get these instead. I ain't mad about that at all.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

I think people just forgot something. X and Y is for the 3DS, not the 2DS. It would be great if they released a game to promote the 2DS, but instead they do something opposite on the same day.

2DS plays DS and 3DS games though. Only thing they lose out on is seeing Kalos and Pokemon in 3D.

 

[Kaiaa]

Nintendo will launch a new version of the DS called the Nintendo 2DS on October 12. At $130, the device is aimed at "entry-level consumers," says Fils-Aime.

The 2DS will host both DS and 3DS titles in a 2-D view, and ditch the clamshell design in favor of a slate form factor that retains the traditional dual screens and control layout.

source

 

[Midoriya]

2DS plays DS and 3DS games though. Only thing they lose out on is seeing Kalos and Pokemon in 3D.

And how will that help people? It will basically just cut down on 3DS sales. Think about it. Why would people who still don't have a 3DS or 2DS, get both just for the visual difference? They'll get the 2DS instead, and the 3DS will eventually get no sales at all.

I think it's pretty obvious that the only reason they're releasing this is to boost sales on X and Y. If there's one thing I've learned about gaming, people take the easy way out money-wise.

 

[Kaiaa]

And how will that help people? It will basically just cut down on 3DS sales. Think about it. Why would people who still don't have a 3DS or 2DS, get both just for the visual difference? They'll get the 2DS instead, and the 3DS will eventually get no sales at all.

Because the 2ds is NOT aimed at people your age. It is for a younger group. A younger kid shouldn't have the 3D on the 3ds on because it can cause eye problems. Yes, the parent could just set parental controls, however why pay an extra $80 or so just to turn off the 3d? Why not buy a 2ds for the 5-10 year old instead of buying a more expensive device?


I myself have no interest in buying one but then again, it wasn't intended for the older audience anyway. I think it's pretty neat that Nintendo is introducing this for the younger crowd. In business, the younger you start a person with your product the more likely they are to be lifetime consumers. This means that Nintendo has a much better chance at staying in business as a console/handheld company.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

And how will that help people? It will basically just cut down on 3DS sales. Think about it. Why would people who still don't have a 3DS or 2DS, get both just for the visual difference? They'll get the 2DS instead, and the 3DS will eventually get no sales at all.

No real reason to get both. And either way Nintendo still brings in money.

 

[Midoriya]

I guess I get what you're saying. Nintendo's going to do what they want for the fans they want to. I would rather them have released something else though with a new feature, that could still not have 3D at all. If kids suffer from 3D, then they can release what they want. I just hope they realize they're not going to make as much sales as the 3DS did because this time it's aimed at only one age group.

 

[Kaiaa]

I guess I get what you're saying. Nintendo's going to do what they want for the fans they want to. I would rather them have released something else though with a new feature, that could still not have 3D at all. If kids suffer from 3D, then they can release what they want. I just hope they realize they're not going to make as much sales as the 3DS did because this time it's aimed at only one age group.

You have a point, the 2ds probably won't do as well as the 3ds but the fact that it's cheaper should be enough to entice parents to buy a 2ds for their younger kids. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Nintendo.

 

[Midoriya]

You have a point, the 2ds probably won't do as well as the 3ds but the fact that it's cheaper should be enough to entice parents to buy a 2ds for their younger kids. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Nintendo.

Well, kids will get something out of it. And it could possibly lead more kids to playing Nintendo than mindless shooting games (not that shooting games are not fun) like COD. I can agree with you guys on something. I'm going to refrain from arguing about what someone/thing does this time. Instead, I'll moonwalk out of this thread and see what other people think about it. Later.

 

[BitterCoffee]

It looks really ugly. I wouldn't buy it.. if they kept the clamshell appearanceit would look much better..

 

[FayeKittie]

I kinda want one :O
It looks cool to me. I know my little sister would love one
She hates the 3D it hurts her eyes.
I still want a 3DS XL.. Must resist getting one of these.
Eventually... I might just get one . n . Hnnng

 

[idiotcurl]

To me, it looks about as useful as the Wii Mini. But I guess with a small price tag and a design similar to the Gameboy Colour, it would be good for little kids to carry around.

 

[SockHead]

I actually like it. You guys are taking it as if it were a tablet, but I think it's going back to how the gameboy looked like. Awesome that it comes out with the new Pokemon game! I think if I were to get one, it'd probably be the red one. I already have the aqua blue launch 3DS and I'm getting sick of blue lol. I don't think it would fit in my pocket though..

 

[kittenrobotarmy]

3DS for older kids/teens/adults, 2DS for young children. It makes sense.

 

[Jeremy]

Yeah..

Decent idea, but horrible execution. The lack of 3D is literally its only selling point, yet we already have that feature on the regular 3DS, so..

No, it's only selling point is price.

 

[JCnator]

Also, the battery life is a stepdown from the 3DS XL, but it manages to beat the vanilla 3DS by just 30 more minutes. The audio output will be in monaural only, unless you use a headphone.
2DS isn't made for hardcore gamers as if it wasn't obvious enough, but I'd rather not replace my 3DS XL with it.

Source: http://nintendoeverything.com/chart-compares-2ds3ds3ds-xl-differences/

 

[Thunder]

http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991

So, that's interesting.

 

[beffa]

Yuck, what the heck?! My fingers can't reach super high buttons like that

 

[Bones]

No, it's only selling point is price.

That too.

But if it were me, I'd just save up and buy a 3DS (or XL) when it's on sale. I guess it would make sense if you're in a hurry, though.