NoA Explains Why Standard New Nintendo 3DS Is Skipping North America

[CosmicSex]

sborwege said:

CosmicSex said:
I don't really understand it. The Vita is also $199.99 in the US. I don't think its a good decision because people will probably choose the cheaper 3DS which isn't compatible with the new software. I still believe that this will cause confusion during the holiday season when parents go out to buy a gift. For clarity, I think they should have just called it 3DS2 and put that on the game carts so it was obvious. Expect returns lol.

calling it the 3ds2 Is a bad idea.  Consumers are idiots and don't know how to read from left to right.  Working in electronics retail I have parents come in on a weekly basis and ask for a Ds3 game.    I can only imagine they will get confused by what new means as well.. but adding another number will not make things less confusing.

So, basically, its hopeless.  Confirmed.