Nintendo 2DS

GTR63 · 28-08-2013 04:53PM #1

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/426803/nintendo-2ds-is-the-new-affordable-3ds-model/
Does not look nice at all.

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-08-2013 05:32PM

I actually don't mind the look of it, think the control pad and buttons should maybe be nearer bottom but Santa might well consider it for younger kids who can't use the 3d visuals. I'm interested enough in it anyway.

cherryghost · 28-08-2013 05:47PM

They had the chance for dual analogue and they blew it!!

GTR63 · 28-08-2013 06:03PM

cherryghost wrote: »

They had the chance for dual analogue and they blew it!!

Its a budget release tbf.
Think they should of just did a 3DS XL and taken out the 3D switch & improve the battery, i'd of been all over that.

ShadowHearth · 28-08-2013 06:11PM

cherryghost wrote: »

They had the chance for dual analogue and they blew it!!

Imagine an actual Circle pad pro for this son of the bitch! :pac: My 3ds XL already feels like a brick with that thing on, I can imagine what it will do to this "Beauty" :pac:

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-08-2013 06:17PM

Are the screen size and battery life going to be same as original 3ds? Just think it might be an option for my 5 year old, maybe a bit more robust? No hinges to break.

Banjo · 28-08-2013 06:56PM

No hinges to break but nothing protecting the screens either. For the money you could get a cheap tablet or a second hand 3DS / XL... It's no longer as portable a gaming system, it's more something for the car or the house. And no 3d - so bang goes both the 3DS's major selling points. don't really see the need for this.

Sparks43 · 28-08-2013 08:18PM

Designer of the 2ds has been revealed

super_furry · 28-08-2013 08:20PM

Looks mental, doesn't make sense to gamers, it'll sell millions.

All that room down the bottom right though and they couldn't add a second thumbstick?

K.O.Kiki · 28-08-2013 08:26PM

Selling points:

Cheaper - American RRP of $130 (40 less than 3DS, 70 less than 3DS XL/ Vita)
More durable body (due to hingeless design)
Better battery life/frame rate than 3DS - afaik the screen is actually a single unit, separated by plastic. That and the removal of 3D means a more efficient screen, so hopefully an extra few hours of gaming

I'm interested. Never saw the point of 3D gimmicks.

*edit*
And I'm glad they didn't add a second analog stick.
Would create feature disparity.
Also, why use analog when you have a touchscreen? You lot are mental.

RobertFoster · 28-08-2013 08:28PM

I think it looks well. The placement of the buttons is interesting, I find the 3DS a bit cramped at times so it'd be nice to have more to hold like the original GBA.

Knowing Nintendo, there'll be a 2DSXL along if it sells well

I never use the 3D as it is as I prefer to have a longer battery life.

Wobbuffet · 28-08-2013 10:37PM

The release date and the colours are designed to tie in with the release of Pokemon X and Y on the same day. I suppose the idea is to appeal to younger Pokemon players who don't or can't use the 3D feature.

To me, it looks ok, but I've always liked the slight tilt on the top screen of the DS and thats missing here

Star Lord · 28-08-2013 10:59PM

It's really for those that can't or don't want to use the 3D.

gubbie · 28-08-2013 11:41PM

I keep thinking its an April Fools. It just looks so stupid...

Banjo · 29-08-2013 12:57AM

Wobbuffet wrote: »

The release date and the colours are designed to tie in with the release of Pokemon X and Y on the same day. I suppose the idea is to appeal to younger Pokemon players who don't or can't use the 3D feature.

.. Or to dual-cart X Y buyers who need a cheap solution for trading with themselves! Good thinking!

RobbingBandit · 29-08-2013 01:05AM

Worst thing is with this coming out the same day as X/Y we can forget about a nice 3DSXL Pokemon special edition bundle.

Wonder could people be reading in 10 years time Nintendos venture into the tablet market was it's downfall.

DARK-KNIGHT · 29-08-2013 02:20AM

Ill be all over this I sold my 3ds xl as the 3d wrecked my head its not really 3d it's trick of the eye..

This is gonna get me excited about 3ds again also so many titles I missed so can't wait to play them

Nollog · 29-08-2013 02:31AM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Ill be all over this I sold my 3ds xl as the 3d wrecked my head its not really 3d it's trick of the eye..

This is gonna get me excited about 3ds again also so many titles I missed so can't wait to play them

You can turn it off and what about the trick?

GTR63 · 29-08-2013 02:32AM

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

Are the screen size and battery life going to be same as original 3ds?

DARK-KNIGHT · 29-08-2013 02:39AM

/\/ollog wrote: »

You can turn it off and what about the trick?

I'm not knocking the 3ds I just didn't like the 3d it just didn't appeal to me. I don't think it's a true 3d image you have to focus to see the 3d working it doesn't seem like a natural image..

In saying that the games for 3ds are first class!!

Actually bad point on the 2ds is screens are same size as 3ds not crazy about that I like big screens

PickledLime · 29-08-2013 02:42AM

cherryghost wrote: »

They had the chance for dual analogue and they blew it!!

They didn't blow it, it'd be an absolute waste of their time and money to include it.

As it stands, there's a mere handful of titles out of the entire library that use it, so most people don't need it. If a dev puts out a game that needs it, they've got this fractured owner base of who can and can't use it.

Unless console hardware comes equipped with something straight out of the box, it's only ever gonna be a target for a niche audience.

Nollog · 29-08-2013 03:36AM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

I'm not knocking the 3ds I just didn't like the 3d it just didn't appeal to me. I don't think it's a true 3d image you have to focus to see the 3d working it doesn't seem like a natural image..

In saying that the games for 3ds are first class!!

Actually bad point on the 2ds is screens are same size as 3ds not crazy about that I like big screens

It's no more of a trick than cinema 3d or side-by-side 3d or 80's 3d.
Only tangible difference being you may need to adjust the angle of your console to see the 3d image, whereas glasses don't let you move the image.
Most of the games are meh to me.

cloud493 · 29-08-2013 09:06AM

Looks fine there, but kids hands are an awful lot smaller./

PickledLime · 29-08-2013 11:23AM

Apparently it's just one really big screen with the chassis of the console framing it to look like the traditional dual screen set up, hence it's not a clamshell design.

PickledLime · 29-08-2013 11:23AM

Oh, mono speaker too, nasty.

ShadowHearth · 29-08-2013 12:33PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVmmPpOySIU

K.O.Kiki · 29-08-2013 02:05PM

PickledLime wrote: »

Oh, mono speaker too, nasty.

Use headphones.

o1s1n · 31-08-2013 01:46PM

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Use headphones.

Some people don't like using headphones with a handheld when they're at home. I know I don't.

Myrddin · 01-09-2013 08:09PM

I'll wait for the 2DS XL

Stylesclash07 · 01-09-2013 08:57PM

I really like the 2DS I think it's great and if my kids didn't have 3ds already I would get this from videos I have seen they are made for kids and with the price they are a good first console for a young child. Might get one myself as a distraction on my breaks in college

simons545 · 08-09-2013 02:32PM

Hey all.
Just wondering when exactly it will be released in Ireland. Can't seem to find a concise answer online. Also, which games would be compatible with it from the nds

Nintendo 2DS

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