Say Hello To The Nintendo 2DS - A 3DS without 3D

It's really ugly and impossible to insert in any pocket

Are you freaking kidding me? Someone just linked me to another site with an article about the 2DS, but I thought it was a joke. Tuned in here and whaddayaknow, it's real 0_o. What's the point? You can't fit it in your pocket and if you want to play a 3DS game in 2D, you can just youknow...turn off the 3D?

No! Absolutely out of the question! This must be a joke, it has to be!

I thought this was a joke. Definitely have to say, this is one of the strangest things I've seen Nintendo pull.

It's real folks....well atleast it's low priced I guess.

It doesn't look good. They should've kept the folding feature. Even though I don't use 3d im defineatly not getting one

April Fools! This is on the same level as Wii Mini.

Good for those who can't or won't use the 3D since it's cheaper... but why does it have to look like a massive TV remote? It's not a portable system... that thing can't fit in a pocket...

I don't get it. Not having the 3D I get, as most people I know never play with that on, but doing away with the flip lid? That just looks weird. That's not going to fit into a pocket!

Wha??? this is a joke right?

This is their "children version" 3DS . Built like a brick, no hinges to break, and no 3D for those to young. Note in the video the kid is the one only playing on the 2DS.

IGN did a nice video about for who 2DS is. Its meant for children 7 years and under.

It seems silly. However kids might like it and see it as their own tablet type gaming device. It could sell well. Hard to say

...What?

Man you guy just don't get it.... this is Nintendo 129$$ version of an IPAD.........

It's actually super smart.... at that price they will jump of the shelf.

What the freak is this supposed to be?! No 3D and it doesn's fold. This thing sounds and looks pretty atrocious. I really don't see this doing very well. It's such a downgrade from the 3DS that it's not even funny. I can't see a kid being happy when they get this instead of a 3DS lol. The lower price isn't worth the downgrade. I mean 2DS sounds like bad propistion compared to the 3DS too. It looks really really cheap. This also looks like it be kind to use the controlls because the whole thing is flat.

Facepalm... If nintendo DID make a 2DS it should've been 3DS flat. It would Still have 3D and Streetpass.

Oh!

My!

God!

W T F!?!?!?!?!

Like many others, I thought this was a joke when I saw it on Nintendo's YouTube channel. well I guess it's not

Given the price... this could be quite clever. My wife and my daughter claim they don't like the "3D" of the 3DS and it's also under the €100. I could imagine buying it for my wife to play pokemon X/Y on or even considering it for my daughter's next birthday (it's within her gift budget).

Certainly as a parent, I'd be more okay buying a €100 device for my 6yo son to play with then buying him a €200+ one.

Well it is aimed at smaller children, so its design is not that surprising

This console isn't for us, people! This console is a cheaper choice for those people who want to play Nintendo games without the 3D, for the kids who want to upgrade their 3D when the new Pokemon comes out, for parents afraid that the 3D effect will ruin their kids eyes, etc, etc... so chill. CALM DOWN, I TELL YOU, CALM DOWN AND PLAY VIDEOGAMES! 2D or 3D, I'm good either way.

what...

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what...um...er...well I think..and...

...what

This is actually a fairly genius idea. A cheap 3DS that releases on the same day as Pokemon X & Y! It's easier to afford now for children and gamers who don't care about missing out on 3D.

It's meant for children age 7 and lower.

WTF is that?

No! Just NO!

Why Nintendo? Why? I desperately hoped this was a joke until I found it on Nintendo's official website... The whole world has gone mad...

Since I don't own a 3DS, I'd consider this. The whole 3D thing was just a huge gimmick, it never really caught on with me. The deal breaker for me now is that it can't bend.

Horrible. It is simply horrible. Fire the guy that designed this, then fire the guy that approved it, then fire everyone who manufactured it. Erase this from your history, Nintendo!

It's hideous.

cheaper 3ds without 3d that's smart..... ugly as love design with controls next to the upper screen that's stupid... I hope it doesn't sell so the design doesn't stick with Nintendo's future handhelds
_{Watch the profanity — TBD}

That thing is as ugly as sin...

Also, does this not look similar in form factor to the Wii U Gamepad? Could it be a way of promoting the 3/2ds as a second controller?

Is it wrong for me to want one? for myself I hate 3D and that tablet like 2DS seem better for gaming.

What the hell IS THIS????

Ugly! Hisssssssss! It better have good battery!

It is ugly indeed, but remember guys, it's targeted to kids.

@Shiryu Oh man, it's refreshing to see at least ONE voice of reason on the internet. Everyone's reacting like Nintendo is going to replace the 3DS with this.

Wha? bu? I? Wii Mini, you just lost the worst console award... sorry.

Ahaa, I needed a new doorstop!

Will this also have a CPP? Because I'd get one if that were the case....

Go home Nintendo yoru drunk.

October 12th? That's the same day as X and Y! A NINTENDO 2DS bundle with X or Y.

Have they double-checked whether this is real or not yet?

Oh my goodness this is awful!!!
The even less portable form factor, the lack of 3D, etc. I was hoping for a slimmer revision, only that.

@Legodavid18 I think it comes with "old age" or something...

Watch this thing sell millions

Sony should throw in the towel if the Vita is outsold by the "2DS"

Ah... uh... What in God's name is this ugly thing?

I'll stick with my 3DS XL, thank you very much.

whaaaat?? WTF??

If this is real it looks very cheaply made, its like the 3DS version of the Wii Mini.

I saw this on twitter and thought it HAD to be a joke.
...Why isn't it a joke >_<.

Looks incredibly uncomfortable to hold...

Maybe the nintendo hardware design team was really bored and pulled a prank on ninendo?

dropping the 3d to lower the pricepoint for kids is clever. The design is the real question mark. Very unexpected and strange design. I guess we'll see what the market thinks.

And this thing... it defeats the main purpose of the handheld! If you want 3DS games in 2D (which I won't lie, some of my games I play specifically in 2D), then why wouldn't you just shut the 3D off?

I see. The lack of 3D makes perfect sense because young children aren't supposed to use that feature. However, the design is a bit odd. Perhaps it's supposed to make kids see it as more tablet-like.

Another bomb from Nintendo. Do they like just throwing money away?

The younger segment doesn't have large enough pockets to fit a 3ds anyway, so why not. Nintendo goes a bit nuts occationally, but thats the price of creative awesomness Cool item which will find it's audience.

Oh god.
Now it looks like the 3DS is getting its own equivalent of the DSi & yet it's even more worthless than tje CSi itself.
Yet I can't wait what myth the Media produce with this like they did with the DSi's CPU enhanchment myth.

Question: is the screen as big as the XL? If it is, the pricing on this is awesome, specially for households with several children.

Holy Cow I want one. I NEED ONE.

My hands hurt quite a bit after a while playing my 3DS (original version) simply because my fairly large hands are all squished in the bottom half of the system and it's quite a cramped affair. This makes perfect sense. People need to open their minds up a bit.

Plus, I rarely take my 3DS out and I never use 3D. It's perfect.

Where can I order one, Nintendo?

They should wait to release it on April fool's day!

Came in here from another site.. surprised to see that this is real. O.o

While I understand that most people won't care for 3D, removing the clamshell design is just confusing..

This might be a decent idea if it were a legit handheld(i.e. just a 3DS with no 3D mode). I mean, I rarely use the 3D, so a 3DS with no 3D might have been appealing, especially if it were cheaper.

But this weird table thing... I mean, I really don't get who this is for....

I also think the name could (yet again) be a problem for them. Do I have a better suggestion? Nope! Can't really go using 3DS when it's not 3D, but I can see a ton of consumer confusion about wether these 3DS games work in their 2DS console.

Welcome back to GameBoy Land.

I don't even know what to say...

saw Nintendo's Wii U deluxe price cut & zelda bundle, and was very happy to see that.
saw this and.......
dear god! what the HELL are they thinking!?
Seriously, a cheaper 3DS without 3D was a decent idea but there are two MAJOR issues with this.
1. Form factor: This thing is UGLY! And NOT portable. And they blew yet another opportunity to add a second circle pad. And what size is it? Original 3DS size or XL? Because they need to offer both.
2. It ditches the 3DS's main "gimmick" - the 3D! It is optional to turn it off on the 3DS already, but to release a version of the system without the option at all is a bad idea - it will only further discourage publishers from making games that take advantage of it. I for one wish that Nintendo had never even had the 3D to begin with, it hurts my eyes and gives me a headache. But this just sounds like a bad idea at this point, it will lead to a lot of confusion marketing wise.

One last thing. This is like selling a Wii U without the tablet. Maybe not quite as drastic, but similar enough.

Considering the PS Vita just dropped to $200, this actually isn't a bad move on Nintendo's part, selling at $129.

@sinalefa Here you go:

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@Peach64 I agree the marketing team should be fired with these name choices. 2DS if i know nothing of video games i would assume plays 2DS games, and when seeing 3DS games i would think they dont play together.

It should be called 3DS Flat ,3DSE(E for everyone), 3DSC(Children) i mean ANYTHING but 2DS

Jesus christ.... =/

Well anyways, it's definitely weird but oddly intriguing. I'm curious as to how this feels to hold and if the screens are comparable to the XL's. This does seem like something to consider for kids.

A cheap 3DS the same day as Pokemon? What a coincidens.

its telling that are about 5 times as many comments on how ugly the 2DS is than on the long awaited Wii U price cut

I wonder what they think about it... Are they as high as the 3DS sales?

It looks like a tablet combined with a GameBoy. I think Nintendo will be marketing this thing as an activity pad. If you think about it, 3DS can do alot of what a tablet can do, it just doesn't have that sort of market. This could change that.
Nintendo must doing really awesome if they can release such a questionable, yet familar device obviously trying to take a bite out of the tablet market.

You people do realize that you can just disable the 3d on the 3ds right. This thing looks uncomfortable and looks like it would break or scratch much easier! Bad idea if you ask me. It might cut into the profits of the 3ds now. That thing is ugly and pointless! Worst idea in a long time and its starting to make me question if they even know what the customer wants anymore.

I went to the official Nintendo website and I was like ''Am I on the right website? Is this a joke?'' I mean seriously, WTF Nintendo?! I love u guys but I don't get you sometimes. Why have a 3DS without 3D? You can't even fit it in your pocket!

WOW umm, I don't know what to say!? Umm uhh why wasn't there a press conference for this?

WT-effing-F?!
this is NOT what I meant when I commented the other day about waiting for a hardware refresh... where is the 3DS 'Lite'? Or the 3DSi?
what IS this? wii mini, now this...what's happening to Nintendo? is it the year of Luigi that's causing all this craziness?!

@Shiryu

Thanks. It looks the same size as the normal 3DS, maybe a tad bigger.

@ferthepoet

Yes, it tells me people prefer to complain.

Ok ok ok, with some time to breath I Understand we're Nintendo is going with this new 2DS, Kids to day are crazy for Smartphones and iPads, this New DS takes the shape of a tablet, making it more appealing to modern children, and adult will love buying this for their child than buying an over priced iPad for their kid.

This s*** is crazy enough to work. Good job Nintendo.

Not a bad idea. I am wondering how many people really use the 3D that much. I don't use 3DS more than 10% of the time.

Believe it or not, I actually like this. The 3D is gimmicky and gives me headaches, so releasing a model that doesn't have 3D is actually a smart move. It also shows just how much faith Nintendo has in their 3D feature, lol.

I might actually buy this even though I own a regular 3DS and 3DS XL.

@fullyilly
Hahahahahahaha, best comment so far.

I think this is a hoax, otherwise it's be announced in a Nintendo Direct.

Wait, I just noticed: it only has one speaker! No surround sound either!

What screen sizes does this have ?

For the target market, I think it works. Only wish they added the 2nd circle pad. It's already aesthetically bad so why not at least add function. I would've bought this if the 2nd circle pad was built in.

Just read that the target audience for this is for ages 7 and under. The 3DS is labeled for 7 and older so I guess the idea is to get parents to buy this for their little kiddos. I can see the idea being somewhat successful.

Adults, children 7 and older: Stuck with your standard 3DS and XL machines.

After the shock of how weird that looks... it's fine I guess. It's cool for kids and maybe for those who don't use the 3D. By the way, what's up with that?! I never turn the 3d off. It's what this console is about

Yay some comments from people that aren't jumping to silly conclusions.

This system makes perfect sense and it will sell well. Looks so much more comfortable to hold than a regular 3DS. I can't wait to get one of these.

You get all the benefits of a 3DS system but without all the drawbacks of portable gaming, i.e. cramped sizes, flimsy hinges.

Plus, it's cheap.

New handheld it looks ugly but damn I have to have it.

I wonder if this system is less power since it doesn't do 3D, maybe their is a cheaper GPU in the 2DS and now since the top screen is a basic LCD screen, that will also make the new system cheaper to make.

Nevemind my other comment, it's real. It's probably a model from NOA instead of NOJ, like how the Wii Family Edition and Wii Mini were never released in Japan.

It's out there mainly for people who don't own a 3DS and are hesitant about the price. NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO BUY IT LOVES X

Necessary!

2DS huh?! I... I'm completely speechless!

Uhhhhhhh

Doesn't Nintendo have better things to do?

LOL, i like the idea of it. But there should have been grips on the back (along with the shoulder buttons). The button placement is the dumbest thing about it imo.

Why are Nintendo so incapable of good design and product naming...

@Meaty-cheeky ...That'd make no sense. All they did was remove the 3D thing inside of the 3DS. They're not making it weaker.

We get it, people the thing is fugly as hell. It is, however, aimed at kids, so why not ignore it and move on? I already did.
Want to know why the design is so ugly? Because kids, that's why. They don't want to make the 2DS and 3DS too similar, that's why they don't want to use the typical 3/DS design. They just can't.

@MrSRArter "It's probably a model from NOA"? It's also being advertised in NOE. Not sure about NOJ yet.

If this was replacing the 3DS(XL), perhaps there would be some question, but this is just another model of the 3DS that is way cheaper that will be sold beside other models.

This will be great for kids to play video games GameBoy/tablet style for a cheap price and harder to break than a flip machine.

I would get one if it had the 3DS' design minus the 3D, though

i like it, looks like you can just toss that one on the bed, and the hinges on my 3ds xl don't hold and i never use 3d

This is PERFECT for my nephew who has nerve damage to his right eye and can't see 3d. And the price is great.

Speaking with a level head, this actually makes sense from a business perspective. Like it or not the 3DS is competing with mobiles and tablets, by reducing the price this makes the 2DS more competitive.

Ugly as it may be, those shoulder buttons like a lot more comfortable then the ones on my 3DS.

May get my son one for Pokemon X since I'm getting Y and have a 3DS XL already. The Clamshell design just isn't durable enough for young children. I think this with a case will be great for my son. Not an appealing design, but not as bad as all the complainers are saying! Plus, I don't have to put parental controls on the 3DS games so he can't play in 3D on this thing, as a parent this is a plus for me and my need for parental controls!

Well, look at it this way:

If a parent (or anybody really) isn't really a gamer, and their friend/kid want a new DS, here's what would happen:
"Hmm..... my friend/kid wants the newest DS. No, that's a regular. No that's a 2. Ah ha! a 3! That's gotta be the newest!"

And if they were over-protective (I mean the way I see it, Parental Controls on devises are usually for those that are over-protective, but if they are really young, there are reasons for it..... I guess..), there are settings in the 3DS already! You don't need to be a techie to figure it out! Look at the manual, look it up online (which if they have Parental Controls, you can't tell me they don't know how to work the Internet).

...

No words. What.

I always thought Nintendo would eventually come back to the "non-closeable" kind of handheld... but this... is...

I dunno, I have a very bad feeling about this.

Very cool idea. Nintendo.co.uk has a PDF comparing the 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS. My only question would be is why have they removed the power saving function? How does this help them reduce production costs?

Oh good, even more brand confusion. "Only for 3DS... and 2DS..."

how quick before this outsells the wii u?

http://www.nintendo.com

It's very much real and showcased on the front of NOA's website.

@Gigagator +10

Gotta say it's quite interesting but not the smartest move by Nintendo tho.. I gotta use it hands on to determine if it's a better feel than 3ds/XL.

This may very well do worse than the GameBoy Micro...

I don't want it be real, to be honest.

UGLY and stupid idea.

The fact that it can't close makes it inconvenient for multiple reasons:
1. It won't fit in your pockets, unless you got some cargo pockets or something.
2. You can't enter sleep mode, so you have to either keep the game on until the battery is dead, or turn your game off, which is bad for RPG's like Tales of the Abyss, where you have to travel to a save location just to turn off the game.
3. StreetPass is unlikely to happen at all.

Although the official site does not have the Wii U Deluxe listed as $299, it's still listed on the site as $349.99.

Get the little kids, right around the time of Pokemon

That thing is just....weird...and ugly.
But if its confortable to hold, why not ? This is quite a lot more "portable" than its 3DS cousains. No floppy screen that could snap on a bumpy trainride, 3D doesnt work on public transportation, so why have it at all.
This could be a really good alternative for people, who actually use portable systems on the go.

haha this is so fugly.

i actually kind of want it despite owning the launch 3ds and yet to get 3dsxl lol

Okay... so all of us agree that we all though this was a joke

This... is complete bull!
I mean, does Nintendo actually expect this thing to be profitable?! Didn't they learn from their over-experimentation with the GBA versions (namely the GB micro)? Or the Wii mini?

Wait, what date is it?... am I in the Twilight Zone right now? Is this a freakin' JOKE???

That. Is. Weird.
I can understand the wish to release a cheaper version of the 3DS and not having 3D might even be attract some buyers, but the decision to drop the folding mechanism for, well, this, is rather weird after all.
For me, the 3DS is still too expensive, the reason why I don't own one, and the price here is certainly attractive, but all in all there's still no hardware configuration which would satisfy me. However, the 2DS could make way for yet another, hopefully better 3DS update.

As a sidenote, maybe Nintendo sees this as an experiment for a non-foldable one-scree handheld in the future. You could image having just one screen on it, rather than one that is essentially split into two. This would fit the rumours that Nintendo's next console might be a true gaming tabled aimed at unifying handheld and home consoles.

Anyhow, as far as the design of this thing is concerned. Well, it's certainly low budged and aimed at younger players, but I still have the feeling that something is going wrong in Nintendo's hardware design department. While DS Lite, Wii and DSi were great looking pieces of hardware (although of course heavily inspired by the Apple style back then), 3DS and Wii U came along decently but without any vision. But since the Wii Mini, 3DS XL and 2DS, it looks as if Nintendo let go its designers completely.

While it's definitely meant more for the little kids (it's cheap, no hinges to break, no 3D for concerned parents to worry about) Nintendo would be wiser to make that very clear. The deluge of "This is awful, why would I want this?" comments is bad publicity, misdirected or not.

All I gotta say is that: "This BETTER NOT BE THE REASON WHY THE USA doesn't not get the special Pokemon X & Y 3DS XL!"

Has to be a joke?

I like the styling.
And I would find the overall idea acceptable if they stopped calling it the '2DS' - since every DS is a 2DS, minus the 3DS, lol.

Just think of it as a DSTab.

This is weird...never expected Nintendo to make a 2DS.....

I though it was a joke posted by nintendo on youtube. Its really ugly and not at all portable but its still ideal for poeple who arent interested in 3d and want the cheaper version so Idc

Actually I think this is a smart idea, I mean I have a nephew who's screen snapped, then he got another DS, and like 3 months later it snapped again.

I can imagine a 2DS circle pad pro...
http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/new/
It's REAL!!

Good one guys!

Guys!

OMG is this for real?

Lol all the "this is great 3d hurts my eyes" makes me laugh. There's a depth slider on the bloody thing! Turn it off. This product ranks right up there with the Wii mini =x

all the ds revisions were absolutely outstanding, like ds lite ,dsi and dsi xl, Nintendo must be joking with this one, no mechanism, no 2d? really? Nintendo its desperate to sell more units, ugh!

@Melkaticox

What I mean is that the 2DS my be weaker in power, since it doesn't have to display the game twice like the normal 3DS, 3D mode on the 3DS requires additional processing power, and it drains the battery life like crazy. The 2DS will be able to play 3DS games with cheaper technology inside, since its only going to display 2D it doesn't need all of the extra power to play 3D like the 3DS.

seems good for kids that are too young to use 3D.

Also, I really hope this doesn't mean the next Smash Bros will be cancelled for the 3DS because of the title alone. I've been waiting way too long for a portable SSB already!

@allav866 2DS has the sleep mode available, though... http://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/projects/flower/The-Sleep-Switch_image600w.png

Why are people displeased with this?
Sure it looks bad, but the 3DS and 3DS XL still exist.
This will be another, cheaper option. I rarely use the 3D on my 3DS as most people. It makes sense since the 3D is an extra cost, of if they remove it and it's cost to make a lower price device.

Nintendo is just fine with the 3DS and 3DSXL, but the 2DS is completely unnecessary. Not only will this confuse the masses, but all this time and money wasted on creating this device would have been better spent on funding more and unique games for both Wii-U and 3DS.

This does look like a solid design for children, but the new button design looks like it could make hands cramp pretty quickly and switching from the buttons to touch screen looks too far away. I wouldn't be surprised if, like the GBA Mini, this finds a fanbase.

Can't wait to see size of the 2ds circle pad pro.... Seriously, what's wrong with adding a second analogue stick for the people who want to use it?

Not sure why all the negativity. This looks great as a second system for my 5 year old. No hinges to break and as a result of dropping some features a really great price.
All those complaining are missing the point here. If you don't like the design it's not replacing the 3ds, you can have one of those instead.

SO STUPID! 3DS ALREADY DOES 2D!
This is extremely pointless! Boo! Hiss!

Nintendo, fix the lov... wii U and stop wasting time and efforts on things like this!

this is too weird, Wtf nintendo???
Well i guess its for the guys that cant afford a 3ds or wii u... just like they did with the wii mini, but seriously, you cant even put this in your pocket, WTF!!

This is a great idea, now I can get my daughter one and not have to secure the 3d. Good price too.

I just can't believe that people are complaining about this. You won't find another gaming company that is giving so many options at so many different price points. This is great what they are doing and the 2DS will fit right in with its target audience. So grow up people, and enjoy your 3DS/XL that was meant for you.

What the heck am I searching at? That appearance does not attending actual enticing. It looks awkward. That is so abundantly aberrant searching I don't apperceive what to say. The clamshell architecture they've acclimated back the GBA SP was absolute for a 2 awning device, so rolling with... this is just weird. I accept the point to a discounted 3DS sans 3D. After all, not anybody even cares for the 3D. I alone never use it. But that architecture is just absolutely out there.

Nintendo said he doesnt have any competitors but ts crealy to me that Nintendo want to sell you a 3ds as a tablet! what a fail

I'm fairly excited to see this. I've never been keen on the folding style of gameboy (SP, DS) after seeing my brother's DS break at the hinges, and I LOVE the GBA micro. Maybe this handheld is targeted to me, the rare, older gamer that favors simplicity. I also didn't care for the 3D option when I tested the 3DS.

Plus, the 2DS probably uses much of the same manufactured parts as its cousins, but with less cost to produce due to less features. A low-risk, wise move by Nintendo to undercut a low-priced PS Vita.

@RupeeClock like a tablet.... are you really asking?

Well... At least the select and start buttons are normal buttons in this one... And the screen won't scratch itself I guess... It will be scratched by everything else.

Wow, super surprised. This is definitely kid oriented but the ability to play the 3DS insane library of games at $130... is, well, crazy! If my son didn't already have a regular 3DS, I may look into getting one. I doubt we will get one anytime soon, but I love the concept!

I think it is April 1st.

I'm speechless....

Reggie Fils-Aime: "Imagine a standard 3DS laid all the way flat, and with the depth slider all the way down. Everything else is there in the system." That says it all really.

There are a lot of kids out there without a 3DS because their parents were scared of the 3d effect. Believe me. I totally understand the point of this, a cheaper alternative without 3d might sell a lot..... but why can't it close? It won't fit in any pocket and the screen might get scratches inside Mom's bags.

Its a shame to lose the screen protection afforded by the current design, but I suppose a low price was the main incentive to this version. I do think it looks a bit odd though.

I guess it makes sense... I mean, they wouldn't have done it without a reason. And for younger kids who should not be using 3D, it makes sense to remove the 3D and make it kinda tablet-y. I mean, kids LOVE tablets, and seeing how cheap this is compared to others, it's not all that bad. Am I getting one? Heck no, but I'm sure someone will.

I really hope it will come with that little bag to carry it around, the old-school scratches these will get scare me.

This can't be legit. It doesn't even fold up? Stupid, a guaranteed flop.

Might be marketed toward kids 7-8 but the parents will be confused as all get out. Come Christmas parents will be asking………Where is the 2DS games section? And Target/Wal-Mart employees will be like do you mean a DS?

What.

So, adding a second circle pad would have split Nintendo's base, but taking away the clamshell design and 3D functionality is just fine...?

I'm sorry, I've supported Nintendo's handhelds all my life, but this thing can go die in a hole somewhere.

This thing is hideous, and is even more evidence of how out of touch Nintendo is. Iwata needs to step down or be fired.

The screenshot above shows a different icon in the top left where the brightness controls should be. It looks like a key, or maybe a spanner. Does this suggest the 2DS will not allow the user to adjust the brightness maybe?

THIS IS BRILLIANT! It will sell heaps at xmas for kids whose parents worried about 3d and don't want to spend too much on their kids! - it means MORE GAMES WILL SELL and will give a portal to the Eshop - it means a LARGER USER BASE and thereforere more DEVELOPERS will develop so it means more and better games!!!!!!
And you can browse the internet too! and no link to an Android account!

I was planning on getting a 3DS next year for Super Smash bros 4. but I'll get this instead.I don't care for 3D.

@Tasuki: I doubt we'll ever see that, sadly.

Actually, I like the design

Completely unnecessary. That's about a perfect description.

looks great, especially from the side. I like it although I stick to the 3D

@Royalblues Even with the screens exposed like this, if you get a carrying case you don't have the "screen scratching issue" that's still around even for the 3DS XL. Why are you all complaining?! Don't buy it if you don't think that it appeals to you! It's ridiculous to continue berating this thing just because you don't like its design. Get used to Nintendo's strange decisions, they aren't going to stop doing odd things that make no sense to the rest of us! Goodness!

@3Daniel

What is wrong with just turning the 3D slider off and using the included parental controls?

NOW INTRODUCING..

...The Virtual Boy 2!

I do like that they made a cheaper and more durable 3DS for younger kids, but I feel like the design could have been better.

The flat design, the bulkiness, the tablet shape, the lack of 3d, and the low price point. This is meant for kids, not us.

What the F... this is a bad joke really. Thinking that NIntendo devoted ANY manpower to this project when its bitterly needed elsewhere makes me cringe... they should just DUMP the whole 3DS and Wii U and come out with a proper next gen console thats easy to port to to get more 3rd party support and also dump the 3DS and make a compatible successor without 3d and a second circle pad! Really... what the?

PS VITA! OMG IT DOESN'T HAVE a FOLDING DESIGN AND IT WILL SCRATCH AND YOU CAN USE IT LIKE A TABLET - lol

Well, this is going to be just as successful as the Game Boy Micro.

This is the crap Nintendo has been working on instead of a 3DS XL with a built in Circle Pad Pro?

That was... unexpected... As many other said, it's really kid oriented. The fact that's its not even introduced in a nintendo direct is just another sign that's it's not geared to us AT ALL. "Your kid wants a new nintendo but you're scared about 3D? There you go, it's completely safe, it's cheaper, and it's flat like the ipad mini he wants so much" That's kind of genius actually.

If it means they are going to ignore the 3D for the games I care about (In favour of 60fps) then I will be happy.

I am not happy with the build quality of my 3DS XL. (Gone through one circle pad just playing Mario Tennis Open for a few months. Got it replaced free by Nintendo but just stopped playing the game).

@b_willers Thanks for the heads up to the PDF. http://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/projects/flower/3ds/FAMILY_A4_TABLE_UK.pdf

Definitely answers a lot of questions.

This is Nintendo's answer to Apple's iPad perhaps. Good thing I still got my 3DS and 3DS XL, not looking forward to buying anything that is a downgrade from the original.

Guys guys guys, it is NOT so bad .. who cares .. We've got 3DS' right ?

Yep, this is exactly an Apple move. A parent walks into the store to buy their kid Pokemon, they see this cheaper than the rest and cannot play the 3D their kid could use (do not expect parents to know about parental controls for the 3D) and they buy this instead.

I lol when I read the news because I checked another forum the other day and there was people wishing for a 3ds without the 3d and give so many reason for it. Wish I can see their faces now.

I may be the only one here who think this but I say this a genius move. It's a cheap alternative and its kid friendly.

You would swear how people react to this they are discontinuing the standard and XL model. I guess adults online aren't as mature as they claim to be. Kind of ironic really.

XL>2DS

I like it, a lot. My 3DS now has 45 games on it, from the Ambassador program to Harvest Moon, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing etc. It would cost around $500 to replace if lost, and even then I would never get back the Ambassador games, or my save files for the most part. Sometimes I'm nervous taking it places. But a $129 (likely $100 on sale) 3DS? That one I would be less nervous taking places.

I bet there will be a system cover that covers the top screen completely. Also, it's basically the same, sans 3D and folding.
Now there's a tablet design as well as the regular laptop design. I think it will do well.

When I first watched this video on youtube I really thought it was a joke. Like they are doing these dream team ads etc...

I will most likely buy this.
I'm not a fan of 3d, I know you can turn it off on the other models but I would much prefer to get one that is cheaper which doesn't have the 3d.
It looks a lot nicer to hold than say a normal 3ds. I like being able to rest my palm on a controller and it looks like I'll be able to do that here.

This is a smart move for the kid market and brilliant timing with Pokemon out on the same day, this will sale bucketloads.
Only thing is it might lead to confusion due to the name.

@SnackBox(38) @yvanjean(16) @Warruz(12) Many great points made.

Although the design may look hideous to many, I agree that this design may be very appealing to the intended audience which is 7 years and younger with the tablet like resemblance at more than half the cost of one.

In regards to battery, this is still the number one complaint about the 3DS. People forget that the 3DS's top screen utilizes more power when the screen is in 2D more than 3D. It's clamshell design doesn't allow much room to provide a bigger battery either. So by removing the 3D screen and clamshell design, I should expect that the battery life should be exceptional in this design.

Although this design doesn't appeal to me personally, I'm tempted to purchase for the household. I'm the only owner of a 3DS and I have many nephews consistently asking me to let them borrow mine. And although I hate coughing it up, (because I love to use the pedometer daily and hate to miss an opportunity of a streetpass) I can never deny my children of quality gaming. I've been wanting to purchase another 3DS for quite a while to have a spare for this purpose and the price of the 2DS may put me over the edge to buy.

Innovation pl0x

I can´t believe my cousin saw this coming...

@DarkKirby Game Boy Micro's are the most desired model.

Didn't do well at the time but now they are still fairly valuable.

I'm not quite sure why the 2DS has two outer cameras, as it won't even be able to view the 3D photos.

OK then... This is the most pointless thing since the Wii Mini, and will fail just as hard. This is just using up a manufacturing line, and you can just turn the 3D off on the regular 3DS. Why sell a stripped down 3DS for less when people are happy buying the regular which is already cheap enough? Why make something which is going to cause even more product confusion then what Nintendo already has? This is a terrible thing for Nintendo to do...

EVERYONE. CALM DOWN, realize this. For this device, you ARE NOT the intended audience. The 2DS appears to be targeted at kids, 8 years and under.

@Kodeen They should have made sure they could do 60fps and 3D at the same time easily. The 3DS is underpowered. Not a good hardware choice. Screen resolution is not an exact multiplier from the DS which makes pixel based games look awful.

@ EuphoriaX what the hell? you are right! Doesnt make any sense

Abomination.

Good idea Nintendo, a cheaper version for kids in time for Pokemon. Makes sense to me.

This is stupid and I don't like it.

Really good idea for children, really reminds me of the Gameboy Micro when I was a kid.

Video says 'Enter the world of Nintendo Gaming' -
I'm going to get one!

Makes plenty of sense for kids, lost count of the times my son has tested the hinge on my 3DS!

http://www.nintendo.com/3ds There it is no joke.

What I want is a wii U with everything built into the gamepad so it can used as a portable device. (Not bothered if it is thicker or expensive). Downloads only so need for the drive. Maybe support for a fast sdcard.

The only real premium portable console there has been is the portable version of the TG16 (Which is the same as the normal version).

What...the...****! What is this? Whattttttttttttttttt

This is awesome.Il buy for my son when he turns 3..Maybe he will actually leave my gamepad alone then!I just wish the screen was bigger...

And you know what a perfect excuse for the next one will be? A 2DS XL. @_@

Wait, so this is for real?!?! Wtf? Not having the hinge is silly, it's really thick, and the headphone port on the left is terrible. I hated the headphone port location on the DS Lite, and LOVE it in the center on my 3DS.

Honestly, I consider buying one for my 5 yo nephew for christmas. He would LOVE that. His first nintendo console. Prepare a camera, I know I'm gonna cry .

never seen such an ugly thing........ it looks like one of those "unbreakable" toy cameras made for kids that don't take care of their own stuff....
YOU'VE FAILED ME NINTENDO!!!!! you have focused on weird stuff instead of surviving as a good gaming company!

preetey useful for my younger cousins

Its for poor kids. If it folded up, and was in the XL size, I'd say its a good idea, but as it stands it looks like a fail.

It's ugly and big but I am sure it's very ergonomic.

My first reaction was of course "this is a joke, right?" but seeing as the intended audience is children 7 and under, it actually makes perfect sense. This isn't intended for me, so I'll just shrug and go back to playing my 3DS XL.

I have no problem with this, as it's clearly marketed at children and gives an affordable option for parents when Pokemon comes out and their kid is begging them for a 2/3DS.

I think it's kinda cute, I can see that there is a need for a device like this in the market. The ever so dying handheld industry needs to increase it's reach to everyone. Plus there's no longer an excuse for not having a "3DS" as people who didn't want to spend all that money and only want to play a few games could just get a 2DS instead.

Okay, after giving a quick glance to the comments... I think I am in the minority who thinks the 2DS is a good idea.

First off, this seems to be primarly aimed to kids under 7 who wants a 3DS. I know, the 3D can be switched off by parental controls on the 3DS and 3DS XL, but this non-3D option is a straight, quick option for parents aside from the price tag.

Secondly, design-wise at first I thought it could be an awkward idea, but then I couldn't help but take a look at my ol' trusty DS (the very first SKU) and then realise how the hinges could break. You don't know how many people (kids especially) had this problem!

Thirdly, this is an alternative model aimed to another audience. Say what you will about Apple and its practices when it comes to releasing different models of their products: whenever they release a new model or even a specs update of the iPad, people still will buy it. With the 2DS case, this is gonna attract lots of people who want not just a new model, but also a much cheaper 3DS. Not to mention, the release of a new model of their handhelds is what Nintendo ALWAYS have been doing since the first Game Boy!

And last, but not least... the 2DS is released the exact same day than Pokémon X & Y. This could mean an avalanche of kids wanting the game and the console guaranteed. XD

But hey, it's easy to say that on Nintendo they have lost the plot and decided to make a console aimed at kids and it's not my target and therefore you are not gonna buy it. Just sayin'~

Question, why are they keeping 2 cameras on the outside?
http://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/projects/flower/3ds/FAMILY_A4_TABLE_UK.pdf

The gamer i n me looked at this and said what the hell are you thinking . The parent in me looked at this and went wow what a nice option for me younger son. My younger son tends to be rougher on things then my older son and managed to break the hinge on his ds. This model eliminates that worry. Also since he is only 5 he could care less about the 3d feature. He would be happy with the fact that he would be able to play the 3ds games that hid older brother and I already have. This will be getting serious consideration as a purchase for my son.

And as things go with nintendo launches nowadays in europe, I bet you amazon will sell that for 100€

No rumours previously about this?

I may actually buy this, I never really cared for the 3D feature. And it's a pretty cheap price, too.

WHAT!?

The more we know.

"Just let me check if it's April 1st..." True history.

The more I think about it, the more I can see this selling like candies at christmas. They are loosing the kid market to apple and need to take it back, and I honestly think that's a very good weapon!

Nintendo the business strikes again!!

With Wii U sales flagging and 3DS making the lion's share of their profits it's a no brainer they would target the demographic the 3DS scares off - children.

A real shame they've ditched their signature folding design in favour of the more generic "pad" design employed by their competition - between that and the name 2DS, it does feel like a bit of a retraction from the big N.

This going to be a huge Hit! Smart move Nintendo!

Wow, it looked kind of like a big NES cartridge to me for a moment... Well played NL community, hilarious goings on in here!

It,s real...don,t ever ask about my surprise level.

Ugh, come on, guys, think a little here.

The 3ds took off like crazy when what 2 things happened? Good games, price drop.

Well, the games are already there, and this releasing the same day as Pokemon could hint at a bundle with it. This is made for kids. Who is Pokemon's target audience? Kids.

What was the 2nd thing that made the sales skyrocket? Lower price.

Putting this all together now?

And Ps- What is everyone saying will ruin portable consoles? Oh, tablets. What's one of the reasons that'll never happen? Buttons.

Oh look, what is this, essentially? A tablet with buttons.

This works. In every way. Nintendo just decimated the portable market even MORE.

One for the collection, and the collection only. Like Wii Mini. Gameboy Micro is still awesome though.

I do like that the Start and Select buttons have been moved back to the side of the screen (like they were on the DS) instead of on the bottom.

A joke, same joke like Sonic and Toad being unlockables on melee right...?

I thought it was a joke at first. But from reading I gather its aimed at the under 7 market and that the price is pretty cheap. Makes sense to me aiming an affordable version of a popular console at young kids.

Apparently GAME are advertising it at £109.99 in the UK but no doubt Amazon will have it down at £99 before the end of the week.

Funny...I actually checked if it was April 1st...I forgot the date because of it...

Uhhh even the name is weird to say. And ok everybody. We get you thought it was a joke. Join the club.

LOL I can't be the only one who checked if it was April 1st today?
I get it but I don't get it.
Glad it's not a replacement cause I love clamshell handhelds and 3D.
I guess there are many parents who don't want their kids to use 3DS and don't want to pay for it extra. It does look a bit ugly and weird.
Maybe also used to combat Vita's new price?

@MathRaph

Exactly kids are currently obsessed with iPads and tablets, this 2DS will definitely take the thunder way from Apple, the 2DS will be a huge hit, its cheap and it will actually have fun games to play, compared to the crap games on smartphone and tablets.

It's so unusual I'm going to buy it.

@SigourneyBeaver +1
I'll hold out for different colors, maybe a smaller version! DS micro plz!!!

I keep reading all these negative comments,And I'm like: "Don't like it? Don't buy it. Problem solved." Stop being childish about a Video Game System. Being childish to these companies will only get you nowhere.

I understand releasing a 3D-less version of the system (I almost always play with 3D off anyway, athough I turn it on to watch cutscenes). But why get rid of the awesome clamshell design? That's the true head-scratcher here.

@EuphoriaX @koto

I believe certain AR games still need the two cameras to do proper depth detection, so it is more for compatibility then anything else.

I'm not sure why everyone is up in arms or hoping it was a joke. Its a low cost console aimed at kids that can play 3DS games. Can't say much about the design until i actually feel it in my hands. I'm guessing they spent little to nothing on this hardware wise since its probably just repurposed assets like the Wii mini.

Wow I never saw that coming It's clearly aimed at the Kid Tablet Market

Having said that I like it, I would buy one for my Son

@startropics3 There is a white & red model on game.co.uk so I just preordered that one. It looks amazing. However, they should have added a second analogue stick to save us having to buy yet another circle pad pro

@Mr_Trill281 Trashy Mario and Luigi Games seriously? Stop trolling

3DS have Parental Control able off 3D... I wonder why.. I don't like it.. how I put in my pocket?

@Mr_Trill281
This announcement is already messed up as is without the need of obvious trolling (seriously, if there's one Nintendo series that never stops being awesome, that's M&L).

When I clicked this, I thought it was fake....but WHA?
This is...just....wtf?
Well at least this isn't quite as bad as the Wii Mini.
They cut out 3D, but it still has most of its other functions like wifi and is still backwards compatible.

They placed the controls where the hinges would have been. If that improves the gaming experience and the larger tablet form means a larger battery, this is an attractive offer.

I might be interested in this if it had the folding form factor. I can't see 3D because of my astigmatism so I don't have or want a 3DS because I don't want to pay for 3D. But this is not what I had in mind, if it doesn't collapse and doesn't come in the XL format I don't want it.

Since when did hinges cost this much?

ughh, that thing looked ugly

I don't quite understand the uproar over the 2DS. This is not for you. If you have a 3DS or XL, don't worry about it. This is for younger gamers. The clam shell design was most likely removed because children tend to break them.

@ricklongo
A few reasons come to mind: lower manufacturing cost, easier to hold, more durability. Remember that the original GBA was very similar in button and screen arrangement. Also, GameBoys had a reputation of being incredibly durable prior to the clamshell design. I don't remember needing a case or screen protector for my GameBoy or GameBoy Color.

So it doesn't fit in a typical pocket. I bet kids carry backpacks.

Random useless gaming device for kids. Move on.

I can see the point, but its fugly

Every single thing Nintendo has ever made has been quality, durable, comfortable to hold equipment.

Want to know what else doesn't have a clamshell design? Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, PSP, V.. (coughs), and oh yeah, TABLETS... How'd they do?

No, just no................ at least give it a hinge???

At least this wont suffer with the screen marks that the clam shell design leaves you. And £109 im gonna get one

@Fazermint Random pointless comment get out

Finally! Been really annoyed as my best friend who has epilepsy has been avoiding the 3DS as anything that requires each eye to see different images is potentially very dangerous (his case is quite severe) - although I'm not too happy with the loss of the hinge... the fact he can play this & not worry that a slip of the 3d depth slider will render him unconcious is welcome!

Wait...are those...3D cameras on the back? If it can't play games in 3D...why does it have two cameras in the front...or back...wherever that is.

I think this is a good move by Nintendo although the execution is a bit strange. I believe the logic behind the system is to make it as durable as possible (hence removing the henges), removing the 3D feature will make the screen cheaper to manufacture and Nintendo no longer has to put the 7+ warning on the system which means this should appeal to parents with younger kids.

Unfortunately, the marketing side of things will not be easy. I can see customer and store clerks being confused by this when it comes to purchasing games. However, Nintendo can remedy this by altering the 3DS game cases for all upcoming releases and games currently in production. The box can simply read Nintendo 2DS/3DS on the side which should put an end to some of the confusion.

@Koto:
Photo sharing, perhaps?

Lets take everything great away from the 3DS and sell it for almost the same price
Nintendo really has some poor direction these days

@Koto Probably for compatibility with the 3DS. I.e. If you take a picture and transfer it to the 3DS. That's my guess anyway.

This is aimed at kids 7 and younger !!

no

@PinkSpider You are certainly a master of comebacks. Would not want to do a battle of wits with you.

Classic... But then again, this is necessary if Nintendo wants to keep the 3DS domination going. This might show to be the right thing to do... Hell, I... almost want to go buy one just for "having the newest equipment"....

@Alshain01
I...guess? I still find it a little strange.

@AlexSora89
Hm...maybe...

@Jellitoe Except they kept the actual greatest thing about the 3DS: the games.

@Koto Just watched the video in HD and it looks like there is a repeating circular pattern where the camera usually is so there might not be a 3D camera. I counted 4 dots... so unless the camera now records through time & space...

it's official now, Nintendo has actually lost it

@DanteSolablood
Hm, I also watched in HD, but I only saw the two camera holes. Maybe my Internet connection is acting up again...

yes it's ugly but the portable case looks handy, portability isnt too much of an issue if you carry it in your rucksack/bag. it dosnt make the death knell sacrifices of the wii mini.

its going to sell like hotcakes... with cherries... no icing...

well i have a 3DS but never use the 3D anyway (because i'm blind in one eye so i can't see the 3D) but i wonder if this has anything to do with that court case that Nintendo lost about the 3D tech in the 3DS

still at £110 i think i'll get one, would have preferred it to be the same design as the original 3DS though, plus without the 3D it should have a better battery life

@Koto well remember the rumor is that the MiiVerse is coming to 3DS, so if you want people with the 2DS sharing images on the 3DS MiiVerse.... it would be logical. I imagine the extra camera isn't that expensive, given that even pay-per-minute cell phones have them, after that it's just software.

@Tindre I don't think so, the 3DS is not meant to be used by anyone under 6 or with epilepsy. What Nintendo has just released caters for both markets, Plus at a cheaper launch price they don't have to pay extra for the privalage.

dumber than hell i guess nintendo loves to throw money away . the only people i see getting this is children 7 and under because of the warning about messing up the young childrens vision.

@DanteSolablood I guess I can see that, but the design.. .... ... it .. I mean.. look at it. ; ____ ;

Oh boy. I'm actually speechless. I think Nintendo is run by monkeys.

ok having thought about it a little bit, one of these would make a relatively cheap import games machine, so I might pick up a Japanese one so I can play the new Band Bros.

it's just a shame there're no plans to release it in Japan yet!

@Koto 4 cameras?

As I said, could be 3D camera, could be time/space camera, could be screw holes.

How long was I in a coma for.

It's April all ready!

It certainly looks unique!
My concern is the name cause people originally got confused with the 3ds thinking it was just ads with 3d capabilities and now this comes along to confuse people even more!

@drumsandperc92 The target audience for this is children below the age of 7. Nintendo highly suggest disabling the 3D for them anyway, now parents don't need to worry about it. And having two young brothers, I can promise you that the most broken piece to any DS/3DS is the hinge. And look, Pokemon comes out on the same day. There are a lot of young children that don't have a 3DS and now Nintendo is making one just for them on the day that X and Y come out. That alone will help so much with repair cost. And guessing by the size of it, the battery life on this thing will be huge.

Speaking of the size, how many kids under 7 can even fit a 3DS in their tiny pockets? None because they all have Nerf armor on them because their parents don't want it broken. Have you ever seen a 4 year old carrying around a DSiXL in Nerf armor, it's more adorable then kittens. Well, it's funny anyway.

And as a final point, this thing would be amazing for VC games. The D-pad is a little more accessible.

I really don't understand what Nintendo was thinking. Okay I understand not everyone likes 3-D, but there really was no reason for this, you can simply turn the 3-D off. All this is going to do is cause brand confusion since now the average consumer has to distinguish between DS, 3DS and now 2DS. Overall a bad move by Nintendo.

Hm, I think I can see the market for this now.
Besides, this is much better for those who like to game lying down or in bed. Whenever I have a session of Awakening before sleeping, I always end up having to hold up the top screen with my index fingers anyway. Also, the 3D slider on the original 3DS is EXTREMELY easy to hit and move, so when holding up the top screen, I would sometimes hit that, too.
So, this could very well do well in market. Only problem is that this will be more of a nightmare to advertise than the 3DS originally was and the Wii U currently is.

@FX29 Pay $70 for a feature you will never use because you will leave it turned off. Yeah, that makes sense.

@FX29 Despite being able to turn the 3D off, you are still looking through 2 screens, it can make people with epilepsy SERIOUSLY ill. Plus there is always the chance it could get slid on by accident.

Plus for the little kids than aren't allowed to have the 3D on... no more temptation & a much more rugged machine! No more broken hinges.

Next will be the 2DS XL Pro which contains a second circle pad. xD

Nintendo, there's no point making a "2DS" when the 3DS, you can just turn off the 3D.

Why would there be even two cameras for the 2DS? To take pictures in 3D that you could never see?

It should be much smaller if it was id buy it but this is probably for those just getting one for pokemon

From Nintendo perspective and aimed for kids it's ideal. No 3D complaints anymore, no broken hinges complaints, longer lasting battery, etc.
There's only one problem: THE NAME! It's gonna create even more confusion to parents. "Is it a 3DS? No? Then it can't play 3DS games, surely."
They should have called it 3DS-TAB or 3DS-PAD, but NOT ditching the 3DS name, now it's actually gained some popularity.

april fools ?

what the hell is that thing?
this has to be a joke

@DanteSolablood @Guitardude7 The 3D under the age of 7 thing is a myth. I know it probably won't mean as much if your not in the states but the AOA said the age is closer to 3, at which point you really aren't watching anything.

It's for kids.. relax. Gamers are ridiculous.. But i do wonder how difficult it will be to hold.

I would actually like to see a cheaper 2DS XL.. Like a standard XL, just 2D... not going to happen, but i'd get one at launch.

I remember a bit in a Zelda Game (phantom hourglass?) where you had to close the DS to stamp a piece of paper. How would that work on this thing?

@Alshain01 True, but they DO have to warn against it anyway & this effects sales. And as I've already stated, turning the 3D off does not entirely remove the effect it has on the eyes. So my friend with sever epilepsy can actually jump on this generation of handheld at last.

Silly as it looks.

BTW, have confirmed it DOES still have the 3D camera, supposedly so you can share 3D pictures to a friend with a 3DS. Of course without being able to see whether the 3D effect has worked in advance they'll all look SHOCKING.

Actually the price point, not having to account for the 3D screen makes this a viable option to those of us who have trouble with 3D images. Yes you can simply turn off the 3D on a 3DS but why should I have to pay extra for tech that I simply can't/wont use. The only thing I don't like is the open design, I would of prefered Nintendo made it fold like the 3DS to protect the screens when not in use. Also I'm assuming the screen is the sime size and rez as the standard 3DS.
Of it folded ans was XL size then I'd of probably got this at launch.

@andrea987 I've had many a parent ask me what that was in my hand. I always say it's the upgrade from the DS called the 3DS. They say "Oh so it just plays DS games in 3D?" Some reason when it comes to Nintendo consoles people just don't know that certain systems play certain games. But when it's Microsoft or Sony it doesn't. They can just add a number to the brand name.

@DanteSolablood True, it will be good for your friend, but "people with epilepsy" isn't a usual business market. Of course, I'm playing devil's advocate here, I like the idea from a price point. Personally I can't see artificial 3D, never have been able to on the 3DS or theaters, so I like the idea of it being cheaper, I just would have liked the clam shell form factor better.

IN CASE ANYONE FORGOT: YOU CAN TURN THE DARN 3D OFF, SO WHAT'S NEW? .....besides that i think it looks pretty cool, i can see it this work.

For the first time ever, the original model will remain as the best version.... SMDH

2DS:
It's amazing how short-sighted is the people. "Nintendoomed!" "OMG this HAS to be a joke" "Iwata has to be fired" and all the crap that is flowing on the net right now is ridiculous and just shows that either a)People doesn't read b)the intelligence is not as widespread as previously thought. 

The handheld has a really weird design but:

• it is meant for kids. They can't use the 3D so, why keep it a model destined for them?
• the lack of folding is meant for them too, harder to break it.
• if you think about its design, is not that bad. It resembles a tablet which are all the rage right now and if we are to believe the people that has tried it, it is not uncomfortable
• Last but not least, the other models (3DS and 3DS XL) won't be wiped off, this is just another model, built for an especific demographic.

If this doesn't convinced you, I don't care. DEAL WITH IT 

what
What
WHAT?!

God, just stop being stupid Nintendo, seriously

Though the device is slightly ugly and name (2DS???) is confusing, I believe this is actually a very smart move by Nintendo. Look at their lineup for Christmas:

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Mario Party: Island Tour
Pokemon X/Y

They hit all their major user audiences with those three releases and then offer cheap hardware to allow for playing the new games. It (and the rest of the 3DS family) will sell like crazy. Good move.

Probably no point in posting at the 350 mark but to all of you who've commented on me saying a new 3DS was coming but you said it was still too soon for Nintnedo to make a new 3DS, well...

Of course this isn't real, no way no how, but if it were...

2DS = WiiU controller?

Wow, this looks like a smart move. It's the perfect choice for the people who still don't get a 3DS because of the dizzyness that causes the 3DS on them and for the little kids who aren't supposed to use it, I think I'll buy one for my little cousin.

And for all the whiners.., YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY IT. Come on people, use your common sense, this isn't aimed for you and we still have 3DS and 3DS XL. Stop it.

Hey.. well.. what?
I was totally expecting a remodel at some point soon, but it was totally unexpected how they did it!

I was just on IGN and supposedly they made it for kids who are 7 or younger. On the 3ds, kids who are 7 and under arent supposed to use 3d (because it could mess up their eyes). So calm down people its only for kiddies. Smart move Nintendo.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/08/28/who-is-the-nintendo-2ds-for

@Alshain01 I agree, would have loved it to have retained the clamshell too... but then it would have lost it's second market "young kids". Hinges break, fact of life & while I agree the 3D effect on under 7's is a myth... Nintendo still has to legally warn parents not to let them play the 3DS. Now parents can let their kids play without that niggling doubt.

Not a coincident it's a little kid playing the 2DS in the advert.

There is a button on your 3ds TO SWITCH THE 3D EFFECT OFF.

@Pete_Stooge
a) It does not 100% turn off, meaning people with eye related issues can still get agitation & migraines.

b) 3D is cool, teling a 5 year old not to turn the 3D on when your back is turned is like telling Bowser to lay off the princesses.

c) This is designed for the young kids, hence the lack of hinges. So why have the 3D at all? You'd just be charging them for something they can't use.

d) It's a slider, not a button. Lol, sorry... just being picky.

@DanteSolablood

I see...

@MIPS Alternatives are fine, but one was already enough. When there's plenty of ways in which they could actually improve the system (battery life, ergonomics, dual pads etc.). At this point in its life it needs an upgrade, not another pointless alternative.

@Damo - The screen is the same size as the original 3DS, which sells for $169, and this is $129, doesn't have a hinge, doesn't have a 3D screen, and is too small to pocket? Shouldn't it be $99?

Good comparison w/ the Mini Wii. Only that wans't as ugly.

The only purpose this could serve is if it worked as a Wii U controller. Actually not even then at $129. Nonsense.

@Alshain01 It doesn't matter. Parents won't just take that risk. And the slider argument doesn't work either.
I actually had this argument with my sister when I upgraded to the XL. I wanted to give my original 3DS to my 5yo nephew, and she didn't want me to. Why? "Well, you never know."
Saying "There is not 3d whatsoever in this" is so much simpler than "Hey but if you want you can turn it OFF and lock via parental blablabla"...

If nintendo took some of his precious time to design this, than it's a real issue for them. And it's been from the very beginning.

This Techcrunch headline sums up today nicely. USA Today covered it as well. This is actually real. Can't hardly believe it.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/28/nintendo-reveals-the-hideous-130-2ds-will-cut-wii-u-price-to-299/

USA was much more professional, and positive to a point, about it.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2013/08/28/nintendo-2ds-impressions/2718421/

Well this came out of nowhere. I'm perfectly happy with my XL, even if I only ever play with the 3D on min. Well see how this plays out I guess.

I want a 4ds.

To be honest, were it not for the fact that I already own a 3DS and I love the clamshell design, I would consider this. I have seen very few 3DS games that use the 3D feature, and it pretty much stays off on my 3DS to save battery power. I'm not saying the 3D is useless, but its pretty much a gimmick unlike the Wiimote and Wii U Gamepad. With that said, this is a great idea for people who don't care or want the 3D on their systems.

I like this revision. Nintendo can pretty much target 3 separate markets at once.

Do you suppose this was also built in response to the lawsuit over the 3D technology patent, hedging their bets in case there was an injunction? Then, since they were only ordered to pay him cash, they further considered the cost savings and used the model for helping parents pocketbooks and children's eyes? It also helps prevent other lawsuits, since there's a "default off" option...

This was an extremely calculated move following their core ideology, in my opinion...stay out of trouble and get games in EVERYONE'S hands...

Wow this blew up.

Why is it that not a single site has picked up on the fact this is launching at the same time as Pokemon X & Y and has the same color scheme? If they do a bundle this is going to sell shedloads in addition to the 3DS's that will sell to the older crowds.

@NewBond No, much like Sony when they lost their case on the DualShock2, they would still be able to sell the 3DS but a small amount of the profit would go to the 3D tech owners. Ninetendo make enough from each console that it shouldn't matter.

@Others It seems a lot of people are making the statement "I'm happy with my 3DS or 3DS XL"... well good! It's not for you!!! It's for little kids who aren't allowed to use 3D and break hinges (which they do). It seems that too many people are thinking about themselves & not asking who this IS designed for.

2DS XL is going to be next lol

I've already said that, but I think it's a perfect version for LITTLE KIDS. Very focused, very nintendo, solves issues and has a popular form factor for this specific market. But come on nintendo, just market this thing correctly! Just look at this feed. Tons of people don't understand it's not aimed to them, just say it clearly! It's for kids! K-I-D-S

People if you see the images, in the bellow part of each 2ds model, it have a sleep slide, that is going to make the 2ds go to sleep model

@andrea987 But then those parents would say "A 3DS tab/wtv, son? You want a device that its 3D can damage your precious six-year-old eyes?! Never!! (rages)"

At least with this name parents will understand that 2DS's games are not in 3D at all. But then they will think that they have to buy games for the 2DS and they won't find it anywhere...

OK, no offense, but this 1's a MAJOR design flaw: 1st the buttons being right next to the top screen?? Next, it doesn't fold up, not to mention throwing away 3D?! Wth is Nintendo thinking?? I really hate to say it, but this thing is just starting to make them look desparate like they're already losing, no offense.

@Haywired The 7 and older recommendations on the 3DS is because of the 3D effect, unfortunately Nintendo didn't find out about the classification until AFTER they announced the console. Children under 8 have always been into gaming - some of my friends kids have their own original DS' & they're no older than 5. It's a big market Nintendo missed out due to a test result they couldn't have foreseen.

Okay I take back my words about this being a bad move, I blindly scrutinized the system without realizing what it was intended for: the new comer. The 2DS is a great way for casual people and young children to get into games. I personally won't be picking this up since I already own the original model of the 3DS.

@NewBond Honestly I don't think they care about this lawsuit. They would have if they had to put 3ds out of market, but money? That's nothing. It's almost like they won.

@SanderEvers Then Stepan spent 3 days in hospital from a completely coincidental fit. Either way, if there is no slider... the under 7's can't be tempted to turn it on when their parents aren't in the room.

Genius move on their part. You mitigate any chance of parents or adults(buying for them) who lack personal responsibility reasons having a right to sue NOA over eye damage from 3D as this exists. Kids can't use 3D due to eye damage so it was a wasted expense to them and us buyers. People with one eye or conditions that distort the ability to see 3D would benefit too.

The $40 reduction comes at the same time as as Pokemon X, Pokemon Y, Mario Party and Zelda all launch for...$40! The system now at $130 undercuts the hell out of the their own 3D version and the Vita, and the slice gets you a game for the price of the original hardware to get you started.

Being one solid unit it will weigh slightly less, be far more durable with no hinge problems, and depending on the user probably more comfortable too. For those fearing portability, kids don't stuff things like this in little pockets, that's what backpacks are for. They also have a $13 case to buy day one to stuff it away to keep the play/view area safe. It's an all around win, should be offensive to no one except those who like to piss and moan.

i dunno... think this might confuse the average consumer (ie. parents). On the other hand, Nintendo probably did some market research that suggested this product. But why ditch the clamshell design? It must be a lot cheaper to manufacture it this way otherwise that makes no sense

I'd buy this over the regular 3DS. There, I said it. I don't have a 3DS yet, I only play at home so I don't need it to be mobile. That being said, I do want the bigger XL screens. Bigger screens, or almost $100 cheaper...

@Interneto Well, It's written on the front of the box, and I bet it will be on every commercials. It's already starting, just look at the video. "It plays all 3ds games and over 2000 ds games"

Just no. It'll probably sell pretty well to the casual crowd though.

@DanteSolablood
Sorry, in the time you wrote that I deleted my comment because I realized it was actually quite boring... Obviously yes, under 7s play games, but actually Nintendo has usually put 7 or 8 as the official recommended minimum age on its consoles, not just the 3DS. And in Nintendo's official console demographics graphs (oh dear, it's getting boring again...) they start at 7.

@MrWalkieTalkie very good point.. it does seem to be designed for younger children. And crazy collectors like myself of course

@NorthLightSuplx at 3 years old the slate design would be better suited to his destructive ways as well.

@Interneto Good point on the "2DS games"; there is no lower limit to the ignorance of some parents.

However, if I were a parent, I'd be all over this to include my kids in my video gaming.

The 3DS XL - one of the best portables ever designed - isn't going anywhere, people! This is basically a baby version of the 3DS, with no 3D, so you're 6 year old won't accidently burn their eyes out, no hinges so they won't stupidly snap it in half when trying to open it. It's very pick up and play in its design. It's a cheap and safe child-pacifier, basically.

It's not a terrible concept but why is it fatter at the top than the bottom?

That just looks silly.

Also, I would prefer this to be selling for $99.99 as a more reasonable "entry level" price for kids under 7.

Edit: At £109.99 in the UK it's not THAT bad but why not just go for £99.99, that's a much more attractive number, and really make people happy.

Looks funny to be honest.

Oh nice. Now I don't have to worry about my hinges when my kid plays my 3DS. I can just get him this brick. I like the option.

For people dumping on this...it's not meant for you. It's meant for kids who aren't supposed to use 3D, and that's also why it doesn't fold. Harder to break that way. I'm not quite understanding the backlash. It's not like this is taking the place of the 3DS. And this isn't a statement on Nintendo's commitment to 3D, as others have implied in this thread...it's so parents don't have to worry about the 3D at all for their kids.

@Kirk Hah ha, it's fatter at the top so the screen angles towards you when it's placed on a desk. Considering the little kids it's designed for won't be able to hold it up for long, it's quite a good idea.

I cannot stop thinking about a 2DS Circle Pad Pro...

Even the trailer starts with a little kid playing it, then shows his Dad using the XL - this is very much aimed at kids.

If this thing had 3d, I would've been interested.

@Yasume seriously, why is everyone getting so worked up over this. I think this was a brilliant move by Nintendo. This device is aimed at a completely different demographic. This is for young kids and parents that are skeptical of buying an expensive gaming console for their kids that is said to be potentially harmful to younger kids when played in 3D. This new device removes all road blocks in those regards. I you you are happy with the standard 3DS and 3DS XL, then fine those are still there. The only thing im worried about if Nintendo can get the message accross that this this is basically the same device for a lot cheaper and minus the stereoscopic 3D. It will be sad if parents and young kids get confused and think its a completely different device and wont play 3DS games

I'd actually be interested in this if the screens were larger than the original 3DS. guess i'll be waiting for a 2DS XL, lol :3

@DanteSolablood

I tell you, if that's really the logic behind making it fatter at the top than bottom then the designers at Nintendo need to stop smoking weed.

It just looks stupid and the VAST majority of people will be holding this thing with two hands, not touching any surface, so there's absolutely no need to slightly ruin the aesthetic design with silly stuff like this.

After much thinking on this, this is actually a brilliant move by Nintendo. I hope they make great sales numbers with this. My first reaction was WTF?! NINTENDO?!?!
But after actually thinking and using my brain, it's a good move. A MUCH better move than the Wii Mini.

Now...if only Sony will drop the prices of their damned Vita memory cards further...

@DanteSolablood
Er...no. It's bigger at the top to offer a better grip and to accommodate the bigger Gamepad-like shoulder buttons.

At least it doesn't have the self-scratching clamshell design.

Anyways, I guess they're trying their best to reach more people with a cheaper 3DS?

One thing though, Nintendo sacrificed a little of the 3DS's horsepower for 3D mode, is that extra horsepower accessible on the 2DS?

@Technosphile Are you sure? I'd argue that it is evidence of the opposite.

After the initial confusion I had, I see a point to this thing.

people, if you already have a 3ds or 3ds XL then why are you complaining? This is a handheld for those that cant afford a 3ds/XL

@Koto

I'm not sure that reasoning is a good enough excuse for making a product that's aesthetically clumsy.

I REALLY don't think making it the same thickness all over would have made it any less comfortable to hold or use the shoulder buttons.

If it were up to me I'd have went for a uniform thickness, making it more universally aesthetically appealing, over what they've got here.

The current design actually puts me off whereas making it one thickness would not put me off, it wouldn't put anyone else off either, and I wouldn't be concerned there was going to be any issues with using the shoulder buttons either way.

@Koto I'd say it's a little bit of both actually - again, if we consider that this is actually being targeted at children 7 and under, it's probably is going to spend good amount of time tableside. But true, i hadn't taken the shoulder buttons into consideration!

@Kirk The market this is aimed at probably doesn't care as much as you do about aesthetics. At 7/8 I chose my Transformers based on which one was the biggest rather than aesthetic value. Good GRACIOUS Rodimus Prime was ugly!!

@Monkeh Not necessarily. Lots of people can't see the 3D and or is painful toward them. This isn't that bad.

WOAH! Hey everyone, I just used a 2DS that I found in my room!!!
... By flattening out my 3DS & turning the 3D off

@Kirk
That's just a your own opinion on aesthetics though. Personally I find the difference in thickness nice.

Uhhhhhh...

So, instead of redesigning the 3DS and having it include a 2nd analog stick, a design that would surely interest myself in upgrading and push some others that are on the fence, they put their R&D money into a model that saves, what, $40? I see 3DS in-store for $140 WITH a $40 game, quite frequently. I'd rather pay $10 more from a superior piece of hardware.

Love this! Perfect for the kid market or those that don't want to spend $200 on the 3DS XL.

Looks more comfy than the standard 3DS. I may get one for the console collection and display it next to my Wii Mini ... but I do see this being successful and a popular holiday gift along with Pokemon X/Y.

A PERFECT 7 and under handheld console - if you are hating this thing without using it - know it is probably not for you as you are probably older than 7 ...

@DanteSolablood
That makes sense as well.
Ah well, I actually wished this came out earlier. I would've told my uncle to buy this for his daughter's bday instead of a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (around $200). The processors in that thing are absolutely ancient and puts out graphics weaker to what 3DS puts out anyway. Though she probably might like just playing small apps on it anyway.....3DS HAS POKEMON.

@baconcow I'd argue that the 2D is better designed hardware than the 3DS - the XL is great but the original 3DS was not the best ...

@Koto

Yes but I have taste.

@baconcow The problem with your argument is that they ALREADY made a 3DS as an upgrade, who they've actually made this handheld for are the brand new casual gamers and very young children who don't want to pay that $40 for a 3D effect they're not allowed to use.

So to simplify...
You: I don't want this.
Nintendo: Good, it wasn't made for you.

@tchaten, I still use my original 3DS from the beginning and it is an excellent piece of hardware. The 3DS XL also sells frequently, at least here in Canada, for $170. I would never throw away the 3D aspect of this great console and it's ability to close.

The desing is not great but most people I know (me included) don't use much the 3D feature. Also, is affordable so I think Nintendo will sell a couple hundred thousand easily in the first weeks. I won't buy it tho.

Releasing a cheaper 3DS system aimed towards younger children without the 3D seems like an okay idea, but the name 2DS is just Nintendo going backwards on everything they've done to try and sort out the name branding confusion between DS and 3DS. Ridiculous move.

@DanteSolablood, I appreciate Nintendo's effort to put the console into more children's hands. What I would have rather was a better console in MY hands. And the 3DS XL is hardly an "upgrade". It is just a larger system with a larger stretched screen. To each his own, to consider this an upgrade.

@DanteSolablood

True but I might have actually bought my first 3DS, sorry 2DS, if they hadn't made it fatter at the bottom than top (and even though it's primarily aimed at under 7 years old kids I'm sure they don't want to prevent potential sales to other people because of silly little design issues that the kids wouldn't have cared about either way).

They did however and they've lost a potential sale because of it.

Removing the mostly gimmicky 3D and selling it at the cheaper price have actually worked for me without that annoying design issue...

@baconcow many consider the 3DS uncomfortable to hold with its sharp edges, myself included in that.

Regarding 3D - it is for kids 7 and under ... children of that age are still developing their eyes and having 3D turned on is medically unsafe and warned against on the 3DS - this is a console designed for children and those with a budget.

@baconcow It's not an upgrade, it's a sidegrade... they're selling to people who either don't or can't have a 3DS at the moment. When you've started to saturate the market, you need to start finding new markets. I can understand your point of view though!

I'm calling this the Gameboy Micro of the DS Line. It tries to be cost saving and stuff, but probably is gonna fail.

Not for me, but can see they are after a certain target market. But price-wise, its not much different to a regular 3DS considering it has the same size screens. I love the 3D effect and my 3DS XL, am happy enough with that.

Wow, the way some people are going on, it's like Nintendo themselves coming round to your house and replacing your 3DS/3DS XL with a 2DS. Calm down!
A child-friendly (no 3D-Headaches, no hinges to break, simple design), cheaper alternative, which plays all the same games. Also a "tablet-like" design, that people like nowadays. Releasing on the same day as the most awaited Pokemon games since Gold and Silver. It's a master plan. Judging from Game UK's pricing. A 2DS plus a copy of Pokemon X/Y comes in at about £150ish. Compare that to a £300 iPad that doesn't play Nintendo games, and it's a bargain.
A lot of people just seem to be missing the point, if you are happy with your current 3DS, then cool. The 2DS isn't for you. The people moaning about portability are forgetting that it looks like the size of a iPad Mini. Which is fine to put in your bag/rucksack/etc. Which MOST kids have, a backpack.

I can actually see these selling quite well.

This would be nice with a capture card. It would make streaming games more comfortable due to it's size and configuration. I can see this selling to live streamers once a capture card mod becomes available.

Wow,

this isn't nearly as dumb as PSP Go's with plug-in able UMD drive

@SanderEvers Ah, but everyone is different, when you say you can't "handle" 3D images, do you mean medically treated epilepsy (which Stepan has) or just occasional migraines? Plus there is also much to be said for not actually PAYING for the 3D... just to have it turned off via parental controls.

As Stepan doesn't alreadyhave a 3DS this is perfect for him.. those who already have a 3DS are safe to have their 3D slider up or down as much as they like.

@DanteSolablood I agree with you. I am just annoyed Nintendo has not upgraded for the (I think) masses. I enjoyed all of the DS upgrades that happened. The DS Lite brought a bright screen and a compact size. The DSi, while not as much of an upgrade, brought a better internet interface, webstore, built-in browser that worked ok at the time, and SD card slot. I was all excited when I heard there was a new 3DS, only to get disappointed.

My, lots of complaining in the comments... While I don't like the overall look, I certainly see where Nintendo is going with this.

Also, though the design looks ugly at first, there are some cool design choices: the home button and the triggers look really high-quality and sleek.

Why this will sell: 1) It has the name Nintendo on it and 2) It's quite cheap.
That combination is what is going to make this thing sell.

am i really the first person to mention that you could turn off 3D in the parental controls??

@Owlynator It's durable and actually looks quite nice, also it's launching on the same day as X&Y.

439 comments...WOW!

I feel like this is an April Fool's joke. Must be some good market analysts that decided this niche of folks existed in a significant enough amount to develop this. But it will surely do better than the Micro.

@ParSnake Negative comments are the easiest to make & agree with, hence a lot of people have made very scathing comments about the 2DS and then a little while later posted "now I've thought about it... it makes sense," posts. Seems not many people think 'before' they comment.

@Brightshadows31 No, not by a loooooong way. Has anyone mentioned that you pay for the 3D screen that you would be locking and that the original 3DS has a hinge that the target market of the 2DS (younger kids) could easilly break?

the price is the only thing that will make people buy this thing. its ugly, it cant fit in your pocket, and why the hell is it a freaking pad. its like they tried to fuse the wii u game pad with the 3ds. I just hope this thing isn't the x and y bundle for America.

Naah, I'm out... not one for me.

hahahaha XD
Look at all you mofos. This is a record high of comment count

@Barbiegurl777 "Looks like a playschool learning toy/leapfrog toy to put in the nicest wording possible. XD"

Umm, aren't those things designed to appeal to little kids, the target market that the 2DS is made to appeal to?

@Hunter-D And that, of course, but what I meant is that that combination -alone- is going to make the 2DS sell well. I mean, people know about the 3DS's great library of games, now they can play them for far less than just buying an XL or whatnot. I'd probably buy a 2DS if I didn't own a 3DS already, just cause of the price

I may be in a minority, but I think this actually looks good. Eh, in any case, this was actually a very smart move by big N.

@Goginho This isn't the first time alot of comments been like this.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/02/rayman_legends_no_longer_a_wii_u_exclusive_delayed_to_september

Must resist urge to buy another #ds system......

I understand where Nintendo are coming from making this system. I just don't understand why... it's ugly, it's not pocket friendly and it's huge.

The whole point of the 3DS was to play in 3D and even 2D if necessary. If parents don't understand that the 3DS can also be played in 2D, then they shouldn't come anywhere near the internet in the first place.

What market could this possibly have that the 3DS isn't already in? The 3DS can play 3D and 2D, this can play just 2D, no matter what way you look at it, you're getting half a system here.

Nintendo, confusing the hell out of everyone since forever.

In 2011: Nintendo 3ds
In 2012: Nintendo 3dsXL
In 2013: Nintendo 2ds.
Daluv?
A new console every year and then a curveball just went you think you knew nintendo.I will be honest, I saw this on a different site and thought it was a joke, came here and got my mindblown.
Im not saying I'm going to buy a 2ds but saying "Nintendo is doomed"... really? Is a new handheld variation going to cause Nintendo to go bankrupt? I feel the device is weak in the sense that you could turn 3d off in parential settings but there is a target audience that will buy this. So instead saying Nintendo's lost there mind, let's all go back to enjoying there great games and waiting for Pokemon x.... And y.

@Chris720 As it's already been mentioned many times I'll try and keep this summarized as much as possible. The market this seems to be aimed at are the younger, under 8's. Younger children tend to break the hinges on their DS', so to make the 2DS more hardwearing they've removed it. It make little bones to the youngsters as their pockets are too small for 3DS' anyway.

In regard to the 3D, as younger children are not meant to use the 3D anyway, why include a costly extra that they don't need? Also stops naughty children just turning it on anyway.

This new version of the #DS is made to appeal to parents buying their little kids their first handheld. It's cheap, rugged and won't burn out their eyeballs. All of which are big bonus' for the parents.

I can understand though why people who already own a 3DS don't like it... but then it's not for us. It's for people who don't have a 3DS already and don't want to pay extra for the screen.

This is uh... this is... uh..
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I kind of like how this thing looks, but i doubt I'll be picking one up.