bryanee Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/nintendo-announces-2ds What the fuck is that? Out in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 :laughing: Happy 28th October fool's day! Oh. Wait. It's real. Nintendo 2DS The newest member of the Nintendo 3DS family is designed specifically for anyone looking for a more affordable entry point into the world of Nintendo hand-held video games. Nintendo 2DS will be available in Red or Blue on Oct. 12 at a suggested retail price of $129.99. Nintendo 2DS plays the entire library of packaged and downloadable games for Nintendo 3DS only in 2D. The system features a distinctive fixed, slate-type form factor, and optional carrying cases will be available in Red or Blue at launch at a suggested retail price of $12.99. Nintendo 2DS maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS: dual screens, game-play controls and touch-screen features. The system also has backward compatibility with the existing library of more than 2,000 Nintendo DS games, as well as access to wireless connectivity features like multiplayer online game play, fun Nintendo Video content and great digitally delivered games in the Nintendo eShop. To view a video of Nintendo 2DS, visit http://youtu.be/sAExBTWIp3M. People eager to test drive the new system will have the chance beginning in October, when Nintendo 2DS joins a sampling tour in conjunction with Simon Malls that visits several different markets before it wraps up on Nov. 3. For more information about the tour, visit http://www.nintendo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Any word on how big the screen is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Clearly there's no chance of brand confusion this time right? RIGHT!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 HOLY FUCK THIS THING IS HIDEOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger05 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Why? Somebody please tell me why? All I see is more confusion to the consumer. So now we have a 3DS small or XL but if you dont want 3D just get a 2DS but oh wait cant I just get a NDS if I dont want 3D? Are the game now going to be branded as 3DS/2DS? I really see no reason why they have called it 2DS. Should of went with 3DS lite or something. 2DS is just adding more brand confusion again!! Edited August 28, 2013 by liger05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thats nearly as bad as the circle pad pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Screen is same size as the regular 3DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 DS -> 3DS -> 2DS Nintendo two steps forward, one step back. Waste of time, money, resources and only confuses the masses some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Looks ugly & kiddy as hell. I wouldn't want to be seen using that in public... I'm surprised it's taken this long for a 3DS without the 3D to come out but the price point of $130 is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcubed Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is blatantly aimed squarely at kids who would be buying the system for Pokemon X&Y, it's launching on the same day. It's a terrible idea that stinks of desperation. They REALLY want to remove any possible barriers to entry for Pokemon players, but in doing so, they're gonna end up damaging the system in the long run (watch as 3rd parties stop supporting S3D in their games now that they have this thing as an excuse) Fuck you Nintendo, fuck you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 So while the Xbox One confuses everyone with its stupid name....Nintendo release a console called the 2DS at the same time as the 3DS...while essentially being a standard DS...except without the convenient clamshell? I want whatever Nintendo is smoking. Well it's super cheap at least. I think it could sell pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger05 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is blatantly aimed squarely at kids who would be buying the system for Pokemon X&Y, it's launching on the same day. It's a terrible idea that stinks of desperation. They REALLY want to remove any possible barriers to entry for Pokemon players, but in doing so, they're gonna end up damaging the system in the long run (watch as 3rd parties stop supporting S3D in their games now that they have this thing as an excuse) Fuck you Nintendo, fuck you very much! Watch those parents continue to ask staff can 3DS games play on my 2DS as the game boxes only say 3DS. First the Wii Mini then this. I despair sometimes, I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Why? Somebody please tell me why? Aimed at kids under the age of 6. I think the design is supposed to be able to take a beating. Although parents don't seem to be bothered with giving kids breakable devices like tablets and phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 They could have slapped a proper analogue stick on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dem0- Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Some people are still confused when it comes to the DS lite, XL, 3DS & 3DS XL. Look at the Wii U & Wii, a lot of people are having problems distinguishing between both... So Nintendo decides to bring another 3DS but without 3D so they call it 2DS. Not a fan. Besides the circle pad looks a bit high up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_prOdigy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Will be around £100, be indestructible as hell and will basically be marketed as 'comes with new Pokémon games'. Gonna make some serious bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Official Nintendo Magazine has posted some hands-on impressions. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/53839/nintendo-2ds-hands-on-impressions-release-date-price/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dem0- Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Putting that in your pocket is going to be even harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Reminds me of the Wii Mini. Perhaps will cause brand confusion? Only time will tell. I think it looks ugly myself. A block of crappy plastic. Also isnt the original 3DS cheap these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmario Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Now if that 2 was at the other side of the DS and this was 2010, I'd be okay with this. Hardly ever use the 3D. Circle Pad Pro for 2DS next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Gibbs Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 i'm speechless....give me an hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 bwhahaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Preorders have gone up at GAME for £109.99. http://www.game.co.uk/en/hardware/nintendo-2ds/?cm_sp=home-_-takeover-_-nintendo2ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_prOdigy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 bwhahaa "First it killed Vita. Now it's coming for you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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