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Are you getting a 2DS?

Yes 43 31.16%
 
No 95 68.84%
 
Total:138
attaboy on 03 September 2013

It's a DS and a 3DS all in one. It can play the games from two different versions of the DS. That's why they call it the 2DS.

I know that's bull but that's how I would explain it to dumb parents looking for 2DS games.



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Azerth on 03 September 2013

i dont think its being made for the people that visit game forums or game websites i think its a cheaper way for parents to get there kids a handheld



JoeTheBro on 03 September 2013
nuckles87 said:
.....why did CNN write an article about gamers disliking a system Nintendo has expressly said ISN'T MEANT FOR THEM.

And what's with all this "naming convention" nonsense? Did consumers have difficulties telling the PS2 and PS3 apart? Or the Xbox and Xbox 360? I mean, damn, if the reason why the Wii U isn't selling well is that it took the Wii brand name and just put a "U" at the end of it, then Xbox One and PS4 are in a hell of a lot of trouble given all those systems did was take there console's old names and change the number. My god, SO MANY GAMERS must have been confusing Playstion 2 with Playstion Portable! NO WONDER that system didn't do better.

Or maybe...just maybe....the Wii U isn't selling well due to combination of price, a complete lack of software, and vague advertising trying to sell a confusing second screen gimmick. You know, like how the 3DS. Remember when THAT wasn't selling well because of the name? Then low and behold, a price cut and several system sellers later, the damn thing is moving like gangbusters and everyone forgets about the doom and gloom.

So, could we please stop blaming names and start pointing out the typical shortcomings these systems had that normally result in slow sales? Like people with common sense? Please? I mean, yes, there are stories of some consumers mixing the systems up, but that happens. Consumers are stupid. We occasionally do stupid things when we are dealing in things we are uneducated with. I have certainly made my share of idiotic mistakes as a consumer. But if consumers didn't buy systems because they shared a brand name, then SEGA would have beaten the ever loving crap out of the PS2 with its Dreamcast and the Gameboy brand would have died with the Color.

As for the 2DS's name, Nintendo really only has to do two things: tell people it plays the latest Pokemon, and slap "plays all 3DS games" on the box and in all their advertising. It's not a particularly hard message to get out. In fact, I guarantee that the Pokemon X&Y commercials will use 2DS.
I can't believe this was a CNN article...

It's actually all about the names.

Just the other day some ABC video called it the Wii and pronounced the 3DS and 2DS as 3D's and 2D's.



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daredevil.shark on 03 September 2013
tbone51 said:
daredevil.shark said:
Nintendo is very smart. They are going to release a cheaper handheld just before the release of new pokemon game. It will sell like hot cake. General people will hate it. But it will be popular and generate more money for nintendo.


funny thing is Vita needs something like this! But anyway its crazy how much i see rants and people talking bad about 2DS claiming they will never buy 1 and nintendo is going to lose so much money on it! OMG i could cry with laughter lmao

Funny thing is that as a playstation fan I also prefer 3ds over vita. PS vita is great. But 3ds is better.



fauzman on 03 September 2013

I still dont see the problem with this. Designed for kids: yep. Cheaper: yep. Sell more handhelds: Heck yes. Since older gamers can still stick with their more expensive 3DS, I really dont see why it isnt a win-win situation for everyone.

Granted the lack of foldability is stupid.



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tbone51 on 03 September 2013
fauzman said:
I still dont see the problem with this. Designed for kids: yep. Cheaper: yep. Sell more handhelds: Heck yes. Since older gamers can still stick with their more expensive 3DS, I really dont see why it isnt a win-win situation for everyone.

Granted the lack of foldability is stupid.


people are fucking retarded. 2DS gives gamers an option, its not like nintendo said no more 3D games, you'll need to buy a 2DS to game now lol. TBH every single console/handheld should give us multiple sku, to see which better matches the consumer. People can be so ignorant >_

S.Peelman on 03 September 2013

I don't get it. What's not to get about it being a console meant for children? It seems like 'gamers' are only selectively hearing things.

nuckles87 said:
.....why did CNN write an article about gamers disliking a system Nintendo has expressly said ISN'T MEANT FOR THEM.

And what's with all this "naming convention" nonsense? Did consumers have difficulties telling the PS2 and PS3 apart? Or the Xbox and Xbox 360? I mean, damn, if the reason why the Wii U isn't selling well is that it took the Wii brand name and just put a "U" at the end of it, then Xbox One and PS4 are in a hell of a lot of trouble given all those systems did was take there console's old names and change the number. My god, SO MANY GAMERS must have been confusing Playstion 2 with Playstion Portable! NO WONDER that system didn't do better.

Or maybe...just maybe....the Wii U isn't selling well due to combination of price, a complete lack of software, and vague advertising trying to sell a confusing second screen gimmick. You know, like how the 3DS. Remember when THAT wasn't selling well because of the name? Then low and behold, a price cut and several system sellers later, the damn thing is moving like gangbusters and everyone forgets about the doom and gloom.

So, could we please stop blaming names and start pointing out the typical shortcomings these systems had that normally result in slow sales? Like people with common sense? Please? I mean, yes, there are stories of some consumers mixing the systems up, but that happens. Consumers are stupid. We occasionally do stupid things when we are dealing in things we are uneducated with. I have certainly made my share of idiotic mistakes as a consumer. But if consumers didn't buy systems because they shared a brand name, then SEGA would have beaten the ever loving crap out of the PS2 with its Dreamcast and the Gameboy brand would have died with the Color.

As for the 2DS's name, Nintendo really only has to do two things: tell people it plays the latest Pokemon, and slap "plays all 3DS games" on the box and in all their advertising. It's not a particularly hard message to get out. In fact, I guarantee that the Pokemon X&Y commercials will use 2DS.
I can't believe this was a CNN article...

Thank you for this. I knew I wasn't the only one thinking this. That whole name-argument is a none-issue. If DS>3DS and Wii>WiiU are confusing, people are going to be crying in a corner when they are trying to comprehend XBox>Xbox360>XBoxOne.



Conegamer on 03 September 2013

More proof that most so-called forum goers have no idea what they're talking about, or about the market.

This isn't designed for us, it's designed for young children. I doubt the 2DS will have a branding issue, because it'll be clear enough I reckon.



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

tbone51 on 03 September 2013
S.Peelman said:

I don't get it. What's not to get about it being a console meant for children? It seems like 'gamers' are only selectively hearing things.

nuckles87 said:
.....why did CNN write an article about gamers disliking a system Nintendo has expressly said ISN'T MEANT FOR THEM.

And what's with all this "naming convention" nonsense? Did consumers have difficulties telling the PS2 and PS3 apart? Or the Xbox and Xbox 360? I mean, damn, if the reason why the Wii U isn't selling well is that it took the Wii brand name and just put a "U" at the end of it, then Xbox One and PS4 are in a hell of a lot of trouble given all those systems did was take there console's old names and change the number. My god, SO MANY GAMERS must have been confusing Playstion 2 with Playstion Portable! NO WONDER that system didn't do better.

Or maybe...just maybe....the Wii U isn't selling well due to combination of price, a complete lack of software, and vague advertising trying to sell a confusing second screen gimmick. You know, like how the 3DS. Remember when THAT wasn't selling well because of the name? Then low and behold, a price cut and several system sellers later, the damn thing is moving like gangbusters and everyone forgets about the doom and gloom.

So, could we please stop blaming names and start pointing out the typical shortcomings these systems had that normally result in slow sales? Like people with common sense? Please? I mean, yes, there are stories of some consumers mixing the systems up, but that happens. Consumers are stupid. We occasionally do stupid things when we are dealing in things we are uneducated with. I have certainly made my share of idiotic mistakes as a consumer. But if consumers didn't buy systems because they shared a brand name, then SEGA would have beaten the ever loving crap out of the PS2 with its Dreamcast and the Gameboy brand would have died with the Color.

As for the 2DS's name, Nintendo really only has to do two things: tell people it plays the latest Pokemon, and slap "plays all 3DS games" on the box and in all their advertising. It's not a particularly hard message to get out. In fact, I guarantee that the Pokemon X&Y commercials will use 2DS.
I can't believe this was a CNN article...

Thank you for this. I knew I wasn't the only one thinking this. That whole name-argument is a none-issue. If DS>3DS and Wii>WiiU are confusing, people are going to be crying in a corner when they are trying to comprehend XBox>Xbox360>XBoxOne.



more confusing name imo than WiiU would be Xbox1, i mean 1? They should of named it X180 lol

Metallicube on 03 September 2013

Whatever the mainstream gaming media (and by association, the hardcore) predict and how they preceive something, tends to be the exact opposite of how the console actually performs.. so I'd say this bodes well for the 2DS..