Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
It's like a sitcom
It is basically a 3DS without a 3D screen, and in a flat form factor instead of a clamshell.
I didn't believe it was real at first because it doesn't look like something Nintendo would make, but the trailer was too professional, and it's on the official channel.
Personally I think it looks stupid, mostly because it isn't a clamshell at all. (EDIT: there's also only one speaker) However, I saw someone point out two potential advantages: better ergonomics (note that the controls are next to the top screen now) and better battery life since there's more space, due to the lack of the clamshell. I can see that happening.
I'm personally sticking with my 3DS for sure. If I didn't have a 3DS already, I still would get the 3DS because it still looks better and can fit in my pocket, while it looks like the 2DS is too fat to fit in a pocket. A constantly exposed plastic screen (unless they actually made it scratch resistant) is also concerning. I could live without the 3D, but I'd rather have it than not.
EDIT: The price is $129.99. Somewhat tempting, but personally I'd still stick with the 3DS if I didn't have one already.
EDIT2: Apparently the 2DS doesn't actually have two screens. It's one large touch screen with a plastic overlay! Guess that saved a good amount of money that way, and explains the lack of the clamshell. http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991
Seems that the marketing may be aimed toward kids, especially those without a 3DS already. This would make the most sense, as it is no replacement for the 3DS. I'm still concerned about kids easily scratching the screen, but maybe breaking the hinge is a bigger concern for kids.
EDIT3: There currently isn't a Japanese version announced.
What do you think?
Last edited by blahmoomoo on Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:20 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gettin' Old!
Gender: Male
Location: Scotland
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:30 pm
Posts: 14363
(I'm crying inside...c'mon Nintendo you gotta do better than this...)
Made by Chesu+Zombee
You thought you could be safe in your courts, with your laws and attorneys to protect you. In this world only I am law, my word is fact, my power is absolute.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
☆☆☆ Kira ☆☆☆
Gender: Male
Location: Nippon-Weeb-Land
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:25 pm
Posts: 2512
AKA: The gameboy micro!
I'm Blak, and I have shit taste.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:44 pm
Posts: 1410
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Do you see the black one...or the white?
Gender: Male
Location: IN SPACE!
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:06 pm
Posts: 6664
Someone on another forum I frequent pointed this out and it makes sense. They're marketing this system with the new Pokemon games. Basically, games marketed towards children. The 3DS's 3-D is advised against anyone 7 and under and you know children are going to play with that 3-D slider anyways, so the way I see it, this is more marketable towards younger kids who can't handle the 3-D, and yet still get to play the games they want to play, such as Pokemon. The lower price range will appeal to adults as well.
Again, I'm not going out to get one of these, it's not appealing to me in the slightest, but hey, maybe it'll make some kid happy. Marketing it with Pokemon is a brilliant move to say the least. I hate that it doesn't fold in like the other systems, that's what I prefer over Sony's handhelds. I'm just hoping this doesn't making the 3-D stuff obsolete. I'm not a huge fan of 3-D, but I know there's people out there who do enjoy it.
For those curious about battery life and such, there's an image I came upon. Apparently, it's slightly better than the 3DS, but slightly worse than the XL.
Sorry I couldn't find a bigger image.
On April 3, 2016, Court Records Forums experienced a miracle upon that day.
I feel the same
CatMuto wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Man...that looks dull...this actually makes me worried for KH3 (since that team worked on the battle system)
I feel the same
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
dullahan1 wrote:
I think it's ridiculous personally, but marketing wise, I don't think it's a dumb one.
Someone on another forum I frequent pointed this out and it makes sense. They're marketing this system with the new Pokemon games. Basically, games marketed towards children. The 3DS's 3-D is advised against anyone 7 and under and you know children are going to play with that 3-D slider anyways, so the way I see it, this is more marketable towards younger kids who can't handle the 3-D, and yet still get to play the games they want to play, such as Pokemon. The lower price range will appeal to adults as well.
Again, I'm not going out to get one of these, it's not appealing to me in the slightest, but hey, maybe it'll make some kid happy. Marketing it with Pokemon is a brilliant move to say the least. I hate that it doesn't fold in like the other systems, that's what I prefer over Sony's handhelds. I'm just hoping this doesn't making the 3-D stuff obsolete. I'm not a huge fan of 3-D, but I know there's people out there who do enjoy it.
For those curious about battery life and such, there's an image I came upon. Apparently, it's slightly better than the 3DS, but slightly worse than the XL.
Sorry I couldn't find a bigger image.
Someone on another forum I frequent pointed this out and it makes sense. They're marketing this system with the new Pokemon games. Basically, games marketed towards children. The 3DS's 3-D is advised against anyone 7 and under and you know children are going to play with that 3-D slider anyways, so the way I see it, this is more marketable towards younger kids who can't handle the 3-D, and yet still get to play the games they want to play, such as Pokemon. The lower price range will appeal to adults as well.
Again, I'm not going out to get one of these, it's not appealing to me in the slightest, but hey, maybe it'll make some kid happy. Marketing it with Pokemon is a brilliant move to say the least. I hate that it doesn't fold in like the other systems, that's what I prefer over Sony's handhelds. I'm just hoping this doesn't making the 3-D stuff obsolete. I'm not a huge fan of 3-D, but I know there's people out there who do enjoy it.
For those curious about battery life and such, there's an image I came upon. Apparently, it's slightly better than the 3DS, but slightly worse than the XL.
Sorry I couldn't find a bigger image.
Ok, good to know that the screens are the same size. I was a little concerned that they would be smaller.
It looks like they didn't improve the battery by much... also it's heavier than the 3DS, which is odd if the battery isn't much different.
Oh, and mono speaker? It's always sad when companies decide they need to drop one speaker to save money (not space, since that really shouldn't be an issue).
The one weird thing I see in there is that there are still two outer cameras. So I guess you can still take pictures in 3D, but you just can't view them in 3D. I'm surprised that they didn't drop one camera to save a bit of money (and maybe put it into the second speaker).
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Master of sharp things!
Gender: Male
Location: New York City
Rank: Moderators
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:06 am
Posts: 2011
That being said, this thing is pretty bad. Definitely the wrong direction to go on this one. Oh Nintendo, how could you do so wrong?
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: Female
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:23 pm
Posts: 9918
Of course, seeing as how the 3D effect on the 3DS is always optional, I don't understand people who complain like they're being forced to use the 3D effect. I have yet to encounter a 3DS game that had mandatory 3D effect.
It looks neat, reminds me of the Gameboy.
But I don't think I'll buy it. They say it's basically a 3DS minus the 3D effect that I never used beforehand, I really don't care... UNLESS, MAYBE, if this is region code free... but even then, it's going to depend.
C-A
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
"I'm so sick of Khura'in!"
Gender: Male
Location: The localized equivalent of Denmark
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:04 pm
Posts: 1637
This is the Dark Age of the Ace Attorney
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Master of sharp things!
Gender: Male
Location: New York City
Rank: Moderators
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:06 am
Posts: 2011
linkenski wrote:
Even a mother with no clue about what gaming is would see this and think "I don't want abominations in the hands of my child!"
Um, that's a bit hyperbolic, don't you think? Most parents with the income that allows them to do so can and will pick this up if their kid asks (or screams/tantrums) for it. And considering it's now the cheaper option, you can probably expect to see a lot of them around.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: Female
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:11 pm
Posts: 7882
Anyway, being able to close the DS has always been a plus, because you can't scratch the screens even if you were to just throw it in your bag. Obviously there are going to be cases to keep it in but eh.
I guess I'm saying that I already don't want one. I still need to get a 3DS yet!
see how it withers before my flower of justice
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gettin' Old!
Gender: Male
Location: Scotland
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:30 pm
Posts: 14363
CatMuto wrote:
No 3D! AWESOME!
Of course, seeing as how the 3D effect on the 3DS is always optional, I don't understand people who complain like they're being forced to use the 3D effect. I have yet to encounter a 3DS game that had mandatory 3D effect.
It looks neat, reminds me of the Gameboy.
But I don't think I'll buy it. They say it's basically a 3DS minus the 3D effect that I never used beforehand, I really don't care... UNLESS, MAYBE, if this is region code free... but even then, it's going to depend.
C-A
Of course, seeing as how the 3D effect on the 3DS is always optional, I don't understand people who complain like they're being forced to use the 3D effect. I have yet to encounter a 3DS game that had mandatory 3D effect.
It looks neat, reminds me of the Gameboy.
But I don't think I'll buy it. They say it's basically a 3DS minus the 3D effect that I never used beforehand, I really don't care... UNLESS, MAYBE, if this is region code free... but even then, it's going to depend.
C-A
You LIKE the look of that thing? Eh well it's cheaper but I doubt it won't be region locked.
Louise wrote:
If it's a big flat thing they should just make a fat Nintendo tablet. The two screens on one slab just seems daft, they could maybe do like a split screen and.. I'm babbling because I can't describe what I mean.
Saving for the Nintendo 2DS XL
Made by Chesu+Zombee
You thought you could be safe in your courts, with your laws and attorneys to protect you. In this world only I am law, my word is fact, my power is absolute.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
But making the console mono is still silly to me.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
earthlings on fire
Gender: Female
Location: Hazakura Temple
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:57 am
Posts: 1014
...and there's fifteen feet of pure white snow
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
What did he do this time...?
Gender: Male
Location: On trial
Rank: Decisive Witness
Joined: Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:05 am
Posts: 285
It's an ugly shape and doesn't have the nice power saving feature. It can't fit in your pocket. Sure, it's cheap....but what....the....
Maybe it's targeting kids. And maybe I'm too old. But this is bad, Nintendo. At least you are experimenting on a device that has a very solid core of games and its momentum can't be stalled. If they did something like this for the Wii U, that would be bad....
Want to play my custom-made Ace Attorney case made on Ace Attorney Online? (you must be using Firefox to run it)
Turnabout Destiny
Turnabout Destiny
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Do you see the black one...or the white?
Gender: Male
Location: IN SPACE!
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:06 pm
Posts: 6664
blahmoomoo wrote:
dullahan1 wrote:
I think it's ridiculous personally, but marketing wise, I don't think it's a dumb one.
Someone on another forum I frequent pointed this out and it makes sense. They're marketing this system with the new Pokemon games. Basically, games marketed towards children. The 3DS's 3-D is advised against anyone 7 and under and you know children are going to play with that 3-D slider anyways, so the way I see it, this is more marketable towards younger kids who can't handle the 3-D, and yet still get to play the games they want to play, such as Pokemon. The lower price range will appeal to adults as well.
Again, I'm not going out to get one of these, it's not appealing to me in the slightest, but hey, maybe it'll make some kid happy. Marketing it with Pokemon is a brilliant move to say the least. I hate that it doesn't fold in like the other systems, that's what I prefer over Sony's handhelds. I'm just hoping this doesn't making the 3-D stuff obsolete. I'm not a huge fan of 3-D, but I know there's people out there who do enjoy it.
For those curious about battery life and such, there's an image I came upon. Apparently, it's slightly better than the 3DS, but slightly worse than the XL.
Sorry I couldn't find a bigger image.
Someone on another forum I frequent pointed this out and it makes sense. They're marketing this system with the new Pokemon games. Basically, games marketed towards children. The 3DS's 3-D is advised against anyone 7 and under and you know children are going to play with that 3-D slider anyways, so the way I see it, this is more marketable towards younger kids who can't handle the 3-D, and yet still get to play the games they want to play, such as Pokemon. The lower price range will appeal to adults as well.
Again, I'm not going out to get one of these, it's not appealing to me in the slightest, but hey, maybe it'll make some kid happy. Marketing it with Pokemon is a brilliant move to say the least. I hate that it doesn't fold in like the other systems, that's what I prefer over Sony's handhelds. I'm just hoping this doesn't making the 3-D stuff obsolete. I'm not a huge fan of 3-D, but I know there's people out there who do enjoy it.
For those curious about battery life and such, there's an image I came upon. Apparently, it's slightly better than the 3DS, but slightly worse than the XL.
Sorry I couldn't find a bigger image.
Ok, good to know that the screens are the same size. I was a little concerned that they would be smaller.
It looks like they didn't improve the battery by much... also it's heavier than the 3DS, which is odd if the battery isn't much different.
Oh, and mono speaker? It's always sad when companies decide they need to drop one speaker to save money (not space, since that really shouldn't be an issue).
The one weird thing I see in there is that there are still two outer cameras. So I guess you can still take pictures in 3D, but you just can't view them in 3D. I'm surprised that they didn't drop one camera to save a bit of money (and maybe put it into the second speaker).
From what I understand about the whole 2 camera thing is that you use the 2 cameras to take pictures. It saves it on your SD card. If you transfer that SD card to your 3DS, then you can view the pictures you took on your 2DS in 3-D on the 3DS. Honestly, that seems really pointless. They should have done what you suggested and just dropped one of the cameras. If you already have a 3DS, why would you want a 2DS?
On April 3, 2016, Court Records Forums experienced a miracle upon that day.
I feel the same
CatMuto wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Man...that looks dull...this actually makes me worried for KH3 (since that team worked on the battle system)
I feel the same
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Heh heh.
Gender: Female
Location: Japanifornia, CA.
Rank: Decisive Witness
Joined: Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:38 am
Posts: 223
dullahan1 wrote:
If you already have a 3DS, why would you want a 2DS?
I'd say for the sake of the little kids who couldn't get a 3DS because of the 3D. Yeah, parental controls and all, but kids aren't that dumb, y'know? Some of 'em will find a way around it, and some of the parents don't know how to use the parental controls. So, some parents just wouldn't buy their kids a 3DS.
That, and cost.
So I finally grew a brain and remembered to give myself a signature... Whoopee.
Snackoos IRL. They are delicious and are covered in real chocolate. #so-grateful-I'm-Filipino
Excuse me if I contradict myself. I do that.
Snackoos IRL. They are delicious and are covered in real chocolate. #so-grateful-I'm-Filipino
Excuse me if I contradict myself. I do that.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Athena Internet Defense Force
Gender: Male
Location: Florida
Rank: Prosecutor
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:14 pm
Posts: 669
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
The Law 'Shark'
Gender: None specified
Rank: Medium-in-training
Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:43 pm
Posts: 565
~Beware of the Shark - He'll bite!~
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: None specified
Location: Under your nose
Rank: Medium-in-training
Joined: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:53 am
Posts: 374
It's not that bad.
Granted, it looks much more toy-like than the other iterations and the lack of a clamshell opening is bugging me for how unportable that makes it, but then again, the 2DS isn't made for people like me in mind. As dumb as it looks and sounds, the 2DS coming out on the same day as Pokemon X/Y will certainly attract the 3D-paranoid parents en masse to stores just in time for the holidays.
Another possible benefit I can see for the 2DS could be a cheaper system for importers to buy. (Though, strangely, the 2DS has only been announced for the US and EU but not for Japan, so I guess that'll wait...)
Inspector Grosky is prepared to arrest you in style with finesse with his chesthair sheltering innocent kittens.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
My name is Judge.
Gender: Male
Location: Just Outside Your Peripherals
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:47 pm
Posts: 1607
On a different note, the placement of the buttons is also incredibly stupid, not only because the touch screen is on the bottom, but gripping something of any significant weight like that by the top is gonna make you all the more likely to drop it, especially younger kids--since that's the presumed target audience.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Do you see the black one...or the white?
Gender: Male
Location: IN SPACE!
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:06 pm
Posts: 6664
On April 3, 2016, Court Records Forums experienced a miracle upon that day.
I feel the same
CatMuto wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Man...that looks dull...this actually makes me worried for KH3 (since that team worked on the battle system)
I feel the same
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
dullahan1 wrote:
Essentially, I can already think of one game no one will ever be able to beat on the 2DS now: Phantom Hourglass. Have fun trying to get past that map folding puzzle because you won't.
I'm sure that sleep switch would provide the equivalent function to closing the DS (or other clamshell successors).
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Do you see the black one...or the white?
Gender: Male
Location: IN SPACE!
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:06 pm
Posts: 6664
blahmoomoo wrote:
dullahan1 wrote:
Essentially, I can already think of one game no one will ever be able to beat on the 2DS now: Phantom Hourglass. Have fun trying to get past that map folding puzzle because you won't.
I'm sure that sleep switch would provide the equivalent function to closing the DS (or other clamshell successors).
Aww... you're taking all the fun out of mocking its design. =(
In all seriousness though, that's one thing that turns me off of the 2DS's design, and that's the lack of a clamshell design. I really find it convenient to just fold it up and put it in my pocket on the go. It's why I prefer the design over Sony's clunky handheld designs. I dunno, I just like the more compact feel of the system I suppose.
On April 3, 2016, Court Records Forums experienced a miracle upon that day.
I feel the same
CatMuto wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Man...that looks dull...this actually makes me worried for KH3 (since that team worked on the battle system)
I feel the same
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
The Law 'Shark'
Gender: None specified
Rank: Medium-in-training
Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:43 pm
Posts: 565
~Beware of the Shark - He'll bite!~
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: Female
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:23 pm
Posts: 9918
Gyakuten$aiban wrote:
Being shallow: I am too old to hold something that looks like that. I need a device that at least tries to mask its lack of maturity when you're out and about...
I dunno about that, I still see some middle-aged or slightly older, like, business men or so riding around on the sidewalk on those little... whatcha call 'em. Rollers. Foldable... skateboard-ish things, but with a stand up handle to hold onto... so holding that isn't gonna look too out of place. At least not to me, if I were to see you.
And I stand by it. I see no point in 3D being put into games. Mostly because there IS no reason to put in. And you can bet if you find a 3D effect game in the room of a amok killer, people are bound to complain that the 3D effect was the cause of it.
C-A
PS: And my husband has just given me a link: How to create your own 2DS.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
The Law 'Shark'
Gender: None specified
Rank: Medium-in-training
Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:43 pm
Posts: 565
A: This console redo is aimed at children, budget gaming and those unable to see 3D and/or who decided to skip out on the 3DS for reasons otherwise unstated. IF you already own a 3DS, this console is not aimed to be something for you to pick up...it is not catering to a need/want of yours since the 3DS is already handling that effectively.
B: It's aimed at children as part of it's demographic - the big design allows it to be easily held and kept close...
in essence, it's kinda like a 'my first tablet' kinda idea, only with the obvious not a tablet element.
B: It's aimed at children as part of it's demographic - the big design allows it to be easily held and kept close...
in essence, it's kinda like a 'my first tablet' kinda idea, only with the obvious not a tablet element.
If you already OWN a 3DS, then yes it is pointless...but the marketing on this one is to do with expansion beyond normal audiences, and it's design/marketing is likely going to reflect that in the coming months prior release...for example, alongside pokemon!
~Beware of the Shark - He'll bite!~
Last edited by Sebastian Stark on Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:11 am, edited 5 times in total.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Doing the drywall at the new McDonalds
Gender: Male
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri May 25, 2012 1:46 am
Posts: 1586
There is only one giant screen, with just the plastic in front of it being the "divider". It also means it's one giant touchscreen, just with no touch functionality on the top. The good thing about this is that the touchscreen on these devices it pretty durable, and it means 2DS owners won't have the all the screen issues the 3ds/3ds XL has.
The other good thing about this is that for those who want a 3DS for one or two games (maybe like some of us here who bought/are buying a 3DS just for DD and PLvsAA) it brings the cost down a bit. (I'd always prefer the larger screens of the XL, but had I not bought a 3DS yet I probably would just buy this instead.
It also means if DD doesn't sell well and we need to import a Japanese system to play GS6, this might be a cheaper way to go.
If this works right, maybe Nintendo can capture the magic of the DS where it seemed like every household had one. Then DD is bound to sell more copies!
I used to have Sam Waterston as my avatar but photobucket added a watermark and also Law & Order has been cancelled for 10 years so it's time for me to move on.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gettin' Old!
Gender: Male
Location: Scotland
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:30 pm
Posts: 14363
Made by Chesu+Zombee
You thought you could be safe in your courts, with your laws and attorneys to protect you. In this world only I am law, my word is fact, my power is absolute.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
Actually, I don't know if the 2DS will be released in Japan. It isn't on the JP website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/index.html
The Wikipedia page also says that a Japanese release hasn't been announced. So there might not be one of them.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Doing the drywall at the new McDonalds
Gender: Male
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Fri May 25, 2012 1:46 am
Posts: 1586
blahmoomoo wrote:
I already put the cost saving thing in the OP.
Actually, I don't know if the 2DS will be released in Japan. It isn't on the JP website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/index.html
The Wikipedia page also says that a Japanese release hasn't been announced. So there might not be one of them.
Actually, I don't know if the 2DS will be released in Japan. It isn't on the JP website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/index.html
The Wikipedia page also says that a Japanese release hasn't been announced. So there might not be one of them.
Oops, sorry about that, I didn't check the OP recently.
Wow, I hadn't noticed that. Well there goes that plan. Maybe the 3DS is more profitable in Japan?
I used to have Sam Waterston as my avatar but photobucket added a watermark and also Law & Order has been cancelled for 10 years so it's time for me to move on.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Do you see the black one...or the white?
Gender: Male
Location: IN SPACE!
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:06 pm
Posts: 6664
On April 3, 2016, Court Records Forums experienced a miracle upon that day.
I feel the same
CatMuto wrote:
Pierre wrote:
Man...that looks dull...this actually makes me worried for KH3 (since that team worked on the battle system)
I feel the same
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
High level play
Gender: Male
Location: Netherlands
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:37 pm
Posts: 1181
As previously stated this is meant for children (no 3d damage) and functions as a cheaper alternative. Nintendo probably saw this target demographic and acted upon it. I personally am no longer a child and own a 3DS (ergo no cheaper alternative is needed)
Instead of saying this product is not meant for me, other people are treating the 2DS as the greatest failure in Nintendo history (and boy they had their fair share) and react overly butt hurt.
Just calm down people, sheesh.
Face your emptiness don't be afraid. The danger is often smaller than your fear.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: Female
Location: United Kingdom
Rank: Medium-in-training
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:33 pm
Posts: 349
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Gender: Female
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:23 pm
Posts: 9918
Plus, the way I understand it, things are always more expensive in UK.
C-A
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
Blah!
Gender: None specified
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:18 pm
Posts: 1029
samboo1 wrote:
I'm actually tempted by this, due to the fact I don't own a 3DS yet and didn't really want to get one because I don't like the 3D so didn't want to pay for it. It's a shame this one is so ugly though - I like the clamshell because it fits in my handbag easily, I don't think this would. $129 = around £83. Yet I hear it's retailing here at £109. Gives me even more temptation to import one (was planning on doing because of the region lock anyway).
Remember that you aren't ever forced to use the 3D effect (even in Super Mario 3D land where there are 3D puzzles based on forced perspective, there is an easily accessible way to move the camera if you can't use 3D). Judge the 3DS by its game selection instead, which is pretty solid lately. And if for some reason you hate the 3D effect that much, you can turn it off entirely in the parental controls so the slider never activates it.
Re: Nintendo 2DS (No typo, this is real)
aka Ami <3
Gender: Female
Rank: Ace Attorney
Joined: Thu May 01, 2008 5:13 pm
Posts: 1694
I'm fairly sure this is from marketing failure on the part of Nintendo in not illustrating strong enough the ability to turn the 3D off. So people get hung up on its main gimmick (the 3D), and overlook it because it may hurt their eyes. I have to admit, though, that lack of conformity as to where the 3D lands on a particular game and how far away the eyes are is somewhat off-putting, akin to commercials being louder than the television show.
To be honest, this money could have been better spent. Maybe getting the licensing rights to put Tetris Attack on eshop? Maybe pouring more money into the Mother series and getting the rest of the series on the eshop? Maybe even on sobering up Sakamoto before he decides to make another Metroid game. The possibilities are endless. However, as recent Doctor Who episodes have shown, what may have been is always more powerful than what is- and while I can lament over that fact and become overpowered by it, I simply wish Nintendo success in their new endeavor.
And hope that the revenue brings Rare back, possibly buys the Mega Man franchise (which Capcom doesn't seem to want anyway), or even putting Quest 64 on eshop (yes, yes, I know it's not the greatest game ever, but it has quite a lot of nostalgic value, and the combat system and strong soundtrack are well worth the money).
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum
News
Site map
SitemapIndex
RSS Feed
