Nintendo 2DS

[Agent Proto]

Anyway, here's a size comparison picture.



2DS - 3DS - 3DS XL

[Mirage]

yeah, i really would have preferred a foldable 2ds.

[Formalhaut]

I'm underwhelmed, if only because I already have a 3DS. If I didn't have a 3DS, then I'd be mildly intrigued, but ultimately, the 3D-ness of the 3DS can be turned off. It's not a permanent thing you're stuck with. Having said that, the fact that the 2DS is cheaper is, naturally a draw for those who can't be asked with 3D or for whatever reason can't use it. Personally, I'd rather have the 'option' to have 3D if I wanted to, rather than it being ripped off entirely. Call it a 'hoarding' policy where I can't bear to let go of something just in case I need to use just that one time

The main issue here then is just... the design. LOOK AT IT. It's rather hideous. It looks pretty unwieldy, and I'd personally struggle to call it overtly portable, what with the lack of folding. It appears then to be a cross between the 3DS and some very tiny tablet. At least, that's how it looks. I'm concerned about protecting the touch screens though. With the collapsible casing of the 3DS, the two screens are protected. Were you to pop this in your bag, dust and other stuff can muck up your screens. You'd probably want/need a cover for to protect it's naked screens.

I've not got particularly high hopes for this, it has to be said. You've now got a choice between the full price 3DS/XL whose 3D can be turned off and on to your pleasure, or the discounted 2DS with no 3D, a ugly design and cumbersome look. It's a tough choice.

[Del Murder]

The main gripe I have with the design is that the buttons are in a very odd placement. The fact that the DS/3DS folded was also a nice feature for portability.

[Formalhaut]

I agree. The buttons seem rather high up, and I can only picture myself trying to use it.

[Agent Proto]

The buttons are positioned high because the shoulder buttons are on top. It would be more awkward to hold and play if they were positioned lower. It wasn't much of a problem with the folded 3DS/DS. This is kinda like the Game Pad for the Wii U.

[Formalhaut]

Ah I see, I didn't see the shoulder buttons on the top there. Yeah, that does make sense. I can still imagine it being cumbersome though.

[Bolivar]

iPhone proved you don't need buttons to play a game.

Actually, I think the jury's still out on that one!

[Ultima Shadow]

Well... since I do not yet have a 3DS, but was planning to get one for the games while having no interest in the 3D function, I suppose I might consider getting this inste-

Nintendo has said the 2DS is for little children who the 3D on 3DS might hurt. They said 5, 6, and 7 year olds. It's meant to be appealing to kids. Not grown men and women.

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[Jinx]

Yeah, I don't think anyone's complaining. No one is obligated to buy it.

I see what you're saying about the buttons being so high up so that it's easier to use the L/R buttons, but I still think that if someone like myself would have trouble using it because of size, a child might as well. I assume they've already tested it with target audience, though, so I could be wrong.

I guess if it's being made with children in mind, that might explain not being able to fold. Think about it: children are fairly destructive. It'd be a lot easier to break a folding DS than a brick like that.

[Agent Proto]

Well... since I do not yet have a 3DS, but was planning to get one for the games while having no interest in the 3D function, I suppose I might consider getting this inste-

Nintendo has said the 2DS is for little children who the 3D on 3DS might hurt. They said 5, 6, and 7 year olds. It's meant to be appealing to kids. Not grown men and women.

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Way to go, HC! You've ruined the 2DS for a potential buyer!

[Hollycat]

Well... since I do not yet have a 3DS, but was planning to get one for the games while having no interest in the 3D function, I suppose I might consider getting this inste-

Nintendo has said the 2DS is for little children who the 3D on 3DS might hurt. They said 5, 6, and 7 year olds. It's meant to be appealing to kids. Not grown men and women.

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Way to go, HC! You've ruined the 2DS for a potential buyer!

I have brought tremendous dishonor to my people. *commits hariki*

[Agent Proto]

Specs

[Skyblade]

That thing is ugly as sin.

You guys know you can turn 3D off on the regular 3DS right?

They should have just taped the button down in the "off" position and sold that for $30 less.

yeah this is my main qualm with the current 3DS, is that I have to pay for a feature i don't want to use. I would love what would essentially be a forward-compatible DS (or DSi or whatever) that can play 3DS games with no 3D option.

at least I got my current 3DS used (thanks Nicolas) for a very fair price

The 3DS does use a parallax barrier screen for the top screen. Thus, even with the 3D turned off, the cost of manufacture is higher than it would be otherwise.

By making the 2DS, they can avoid the additional cost of the screen, which they can then pass on to consumers. So this is a valid idea.

I still don't like the aesthetics or the fact that you can't fold it closed though. Although as a "child friendly" thing, I guess it makes sense.

[Bolivar]

I was looking at my normal 3DS when the comparison came out, and being that this is a little smaller than that, I think it could actually be a pretty sleek device at that size.