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Nintendo 2DS Announced, Oct 12th Release Date
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EpicGamer12
Senior Member
I like the idea and it's way better of an idea than the Wii Mini!
It's obviously aimed at younger children. Nintendo itself is aimed more towards younger children, and it has been for a very long time. But this one seems to be aimed at WAY younger (we're talking like 5 y.o. here).
I like the price. Very affordable. I don't like the design, it looks like a flattened out 3DS and looks very unappealing. It looks even less portable than the 3DS XL. Colors are boring. No stereo sound, only mono? Lame. Shorter battery life? Lame too. It almost remind me of one of those dumb Leapster things. I'm not sure if it's worth the price or not. It's a huge step down in both technology and price.
I'm not getting one. I have a Pikachu 3DS XL and I am more than happy with it.
Nintendo is really failing this generation, and they are trying to compensate by lowering the WiiU's price and releasing the 2DS. The 3DS did not sell well at first because of it's expensive price of $250, Nintendo lost a lot of money. The WiiU sold only 1/3 as much as the Wii and their marketing for the WiiU was terrible, Nintendo lost HUGE amounts of money from this as well. Again, they are only trying to compensate by making the 2DS, reduced WiiU price, and "new" and "exciting" titles for the WiiU.
Nintendo better step it up.
I like the price. Very affordable. I don't like the design, it looks like a flattened out 3DS and looks very unappealing. It looks even less portable than the 3DS XL. Colors are boring. No stereo sound, only mono? Lame. Shorter battery life? Lame too. It almost remind me of one of those dumb Leapster things. I'm not sure if it's worth the price or not. It's a huge step down in both technology and price.
I'm not getting one. I have a Pikachu 3DS XL and I am more than happy with it.
Nintendo is really failing this generation, and they are trying to compensate by lowering the WiiU's price and releasing the 2DS. The 3DS did not sell well at first because of it's expensive price of $250, Nintendo lost a lot of money. The WiiU sold only 1/3 as much as the Wii and their marketing for the WiiU was terrible, Nintendo lost HUGE amounts of money from this as well. Again, they are only trying to compensate by making the 2DS, reduced WiiU price, and "new" and "exciting" titles for the WiiU.
Nintendo better step it up.
Jinglefruit
The black-nosed Reindeer
That is odd, why cover it when absolutely nothing on the top screen will react to your prying fingers anyway?
However, now you can stab your villagers in the eyes and know they feel it even if they aren't programmed to react. :3
bittermeat
Senior Member
I'd buy it if I already didn't have a 3DS.
@Tom
I can see this being targeted towards children who aren't old enough to use 3D. However, I don't feel you are getting our point either. The whole thing looks like it will make playing game to be lackluster. Also, it just looks uncomfortable in appearance.
I can see this being targeted towards children who aren't old enough to use 3D. However, I don't feel you are getting our point either. The whole thing looks like it will make playing game to be lackluster. Also, it just looks uncomfortable in appearance.
I'm very confused about why a lot of you in this thread think people who already have a 3DS should be expected to buy this. This is clearly not what the target market is.
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FayeKittie
Legendary Angler
I love technology and am always willing to try out gaming consoles. If anything I know my younger sister would be delighted to have one of these. I'd have to play with it to set it up for her anyway.
I'd still rather have a 3DS XL since I'd like to have a bigger screen. I tried out a friends XL and really liked it.
I'm also curious about this 2DS and may follow it and see where it goes.
Edit, oops I just realised I already posted earlier today... It was like 3am though . n .
I totally forgot.
I'd still rather have a 3DS XL since I'd like to have a bigger screen. I tried out a friends XL and really liked it.
I'm also curious about this 2DS and may follow it and see where it goes.
Edit, oops I just realised I already posted earlier today... It was like 3am though . n .
I totally forgot.
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This isn't meant for people that already have a 3DS, it's for people who WISH they had a 3DS
There's a bunch of people that really want Pokemon X/Y, but they can't afford a 3DS. This is a cheaper alternative (costs less than 1/2 the price than normal) and it doesn't have the very bad 3D feature.
I'm pretty sure if my sister didn't let me have her old 3DS, I would have gone for this cheap (although ugly looking) 3DS. I'm also pretty sure my GF will be glad to know that she can probably get the 2DS so that she can play Pokemon X/Y (since she's been freaking out that she won't ever get to play it because she can't afford a 3DS at $300). The 2DS will be $130, which is WAAAAAY cheaper than the 3DS right now.
It's pretty cool that you can set it up on a table, though. That's a plus for the design, although it still looks bad lol
There's a bunch of people that really want Pokemon X/Y, but they can't afford a 3DS. This is a cheaper alternative (costs less than 1/2 the price than normal) and it doesn't have the very bad 3D feature.
I'm pretty sure if my sister didn't let me have her old 3DS, I would have gone for this cheap (although ugly looking) 3DS. I'm also pretty sure my GF will be glad to know that she can probably get the 2DS so that she can play Pokemon X/Y (since she's been freaking out that she won't ever get to play it because she can't afford a 3DS at $300). The 2DS will be $130, which is WAAAAAY cheaper than the 3DS right now.
It's pretty cool that you can set it up on a table, though. That's a plus for the design, although it still looks bad lol
this is exactly what I'm feelin too.
on top of that, it's really not that bad from what I've seen/read - don't know why you're all going on about how **** it is...
unravel
Professional klutz
You know what guys, do don't need to buy 2DS console why? its like 3DS unless Nintendo will make 2DS games... common sense x'D You DON'T NEED TO BUY hahahaha.
2DS is mostly preferred for ages 7 below I mean it's just the same weeeeeeeeeeeeeew
2DS is mostly preferred for ages 7 below I mean it's just the same weeeeeeeeeeeeeew
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Trent the Paladin
Retired Staff
Not sure how it'd make playing the game lackluster as its the same experience minus the 3D, which according to most fan-run surveys, you people hardly use to begin with. And it does look uncomfortable to hold but it could surprise everyone just like the Wii U Gamepad did with me.
@Jeremy: Nintendo has clearly taken their families hostage until they buy the 2DS in an effort to recoup lost sales.
It may be targeted at people who can't see the 3D effect and thus, don't want to spend a higher price on a system that could be cheaper without 3D.
Anyway, I just feel it's really bad looking. If I didn't have a 3DS XL, I would rather go for a normal 3DS than this thing xD It really looks like a cheap GBA.
Anyway, I just feel it's really bad looking. If I didn't have a 3DS XL, I would rather go for a normal 3DS than this thing xD It really looks like a cheap GBA.
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Scribbler397
a.k.a. Tree Hugger
My eyes! My eyes! My lunch!
This system is so terribly ugly! People are comparing it to the Wii U Game Pad. That was designed to have a tablet like feel. This however, is designed to look like the brick that original game boys looked like. They will sell well for kids 7 and under, but not for anyone older really.
This system is so terribly ugly! People are comparing it to the Wii U Game Pad. That was designed to have a tablet like feel. This however, is designed to look like the brick that original game boys looked like. They will sell well for kids 7 and under, but not for anyone older really.
Gizmodo
Food Extraordinare
This is So Silly
Number 1: It is not priced low enough to make it worth it for new buyers to purchase it for their kids etc
Number 2: Even if they do purchase it for their kids,it is more likely to be damaged than a 3DS as without a clamshell it cannot be easily closed and the screen protected, which makes it more likely the kids will damage it
Number 1: It is not priced low enough to make it worth it for new buyers to purchase it for their kids etc
Number 2: Even if they do purchase it for their kids,it is more likely to be damaged than a 3DS as without a clamshell it cannot be easily closed and the screen protected, which makes it more likely the kids will damage it
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