Posted August 28, 2013 http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/nintendo-announces-2ds What the fuck is that? Out in October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Any word on how big the screen is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Clearly there's no chance of brand confusion this time right? RIGHT!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 HOLY FUCK THIS THING IS HIDEOUS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Thats nearly as bad as the circle pad pro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Screen is same size as the regular 3DS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 They could have slapped a proper analogue stick on this thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 Putting that in your pocket is going to be even harder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 i'm speechless....give me an hour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2013 bwhahaa "First it killed Vita. Now it's coming for you." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
