The reason why 2DS doesn't work well in today's day and age is "budget shoppers" know it isn't a great deal even at a dirt cheap price.
Yes sure the hardware is cheap, but the games are still $30 a pop. People are not stupid, they know they can just give their kid and a hand me down older iPad or buy a new iPod Touch which might be more expensive upfront, but you as a parent down the line it's going to save you a lot more money.
Tablets have really cornered the market on the "I only buy my kids cheap portables" crowd.
The people who are interested in a Nintendo handheld nowadays are willing to pay more to get the better model.







