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ZiNgA BuRgA · 29/08/2013 08:01 PM

Perhaps realising that 3D was over-hyped by the industry, Nintendo are releasing a cut down version of the 3DS, named the 2DS. Differences primarily being:
- doesn't have the 3D feature of the 3DS (ie the 3D slider turned all the way down)
- abandons the clamshell design
The 2DS plays all the same games that the 3DS does.

Available in NA on October 12 (same release date as Pokemon X/Y) for $130. EU/AU release date is also the same, just slightly different prices.

More info: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/n...ounces-2ds

eKusoshisut0 · 29/08/2013 08:41 PM

wait wait what, I saw something about this earlier and thought it was a joke.

Well then! 

I guess it's a decent alternative to those who don't use the 3D slider. I don't use it but there's also the fact that this 2DS will be cheaper. Not too crazy about that design though. Button/D-pad placement look weird but thetn again I'm used to having them further south next to the lower screen.

squee666 · 29/08/2013 08:45 PM

apparently this one despite its design is sturdy as fudge like the original DS

Syfe · 29/08/2013 11:52 PM

although why no clamshell design? are they trying to make the thing not as mobile?

whjms · 30/08/2013 06:15 AM

$130...If that was too high for people to buy the 3DS, why would they buy this?

DataKRASH · 30/08/2013 09:08 AM

(30/08/2013 06:15 AM)whjms Wrote: $130...If that was too high for people to buy the 3DS, why would they buy this?

The 3DS was $250 at launch.

whjms · 30/08/2013 01:00 PM

(30/08/2013 09:08 AM)DataKRASH Wrote:
(30/08/2013 06:15 AM)whjms Wrote: $130...If that was too high for people to buy the 3DS, why would they buy this?

The 3DS was $250 at launch.

I mean its current discounted price. They must not be selling very well for Nintendo to release this, right?

andrewcc · 30/08/2013 01:44 PM

it actually looks pretty good although i do prefer the flip design. i find 3D to be a bit pointless anyway to be honest unless you want to give yourself constant headaches. now then if nintendo can release majora's mask for the 2/3DS along with a special edition 2/3DS i will definitely be throwing my money their way

eKusoshisut0 · 30/08/2013 02:20 PM

 (29/08/2013 11:52 PM)Syfe Wrote:  although why no clamshell design? are they trying to make the thing not as mobile?

Cheaper to produce = cheaper price

Grey Ghost · 01/09/2013 01:11 PM

They just had an opportunity to redesign it....

.... and still no second analog stick.

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