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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/23871340

 

Nintendo and others face competition from the growing popularity of mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets.

The lack of 3D screen and lower specification may allow Nintendo to make a profit from the 2DS more easily than its other hardware.

Pricing has not been announced but UK retailers have begun listing the 2DS for £109.99.

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Emulators

I want to legitimately play them. I want to buy KH3D because I want to support KH as it is my favorite franchise.

I also want to be able to carry it with me. I cannot do that with an emulator. Tis life. I have tried emulators. Being able to set it to 600% speed in Pokemon just... ruins the experience for me. I can beat Emerald in a day at that speed, if I try. 

There is just something special about having it on the real console. I have always felt that way. Even with a PS2 controller, playing PS1 games on an emulator just... does not feel right. At least not for me. I yearn for more.

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I want to legitimately play them. I want to buy KH3D because I want to support KH as it is my favorite franchise.

I also want to be able to carry it with me. I cannot do that with an emulator. Tis life. I have tried emulators. Being able to set it to 600% speed in Pokemon just... ruins the experience for me. I can beat Emerald in a day at that speed, if I try. 

There is just something special about having it on the real console. I have always felt that way. Even with a PS2 controller, playing PS1 games on an emulator just... does not feel right. At least not for me. I yearn for more.

I only do old game emulators on my desktop. I have an n64, but it looks like crap on my 55 inch 1080p tv. With emulators you can use filters and such in order to make the graphics not look like vomit. that's why I use them occasionally.

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I only do old game emulators on my desktop. I have an n64, but it looks like crap on my 55 inch 1080p tv. With emulators you can use filters and such in order to make the graphics not look like vomit. that's why I use them occasionally.

I can understand that. Wind Waker looks great in an emulator with the right settings (as does FF7 among other games). I just yearn for the legitimate things. I do not know why.

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I can understand that. Wind Waker looks great in an emulator with the right settings (as does FF7 among other games). I just yearn for the legitimate things. I do not know why.

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yeah... according to Wikipedia

both Xbox 360 and PS3 have 78+ million units sold and Wii u only has 3,61... They don't stand a chance...

you want to know why i think that's a stupid comparison? Because its intended to compete with next gen consoles -_-

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I thought 3DS games were AES encrypted making them stupid difficult to use anywhere but on a 3DS.

Not sure...

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Emulators....................

you do know there are no emulators for the 3ds Right?

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Yea I don't think you'll find an emulator for the 3DS that doesn't give you a virus

Thought there would be some by now. It's been a while since I've looked it up. hmm interesting.

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That looks really uncomfortable to hold and a lot less convenient to transport than pretty much any other handheld console...

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...btw they re probably not making this because there is a need to feed consoles to 7- years old.

The actual reason is more likely that nintendo is in a lawsuit over the 3ds 3d screen patents....

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Buying just to play the new animal crossing game. Didn't want to pay for the 3ds but this is cheap enough that it's worth it

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It looks horrible and looks like it wouldnt even be comfortable to hold and use.

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It would have been an instant buy for me but it doesn't fold....so count me out

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The price needs to be lowered on this if this is to be a "budget 3DS".  For just $10 more you can get an actual 3DS according to Future Shop's upcoming flyer.

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I'll get one instead of a HD 9970.

Maybe not instead but additionally

144Hz goodness

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There are no 3ds emulators and to the guy who said that at 600% speed her could finish emerald, I finished that game in one day on a GBA sp.

The only issue I have with the DS 2 is the fact that it does not fold, the lower price point and compatibility with all DS/3DS games is good.

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This is a great move.

 

It not only lowers the entry point for the great handheld, but also removes the 3D function which concerned a lot of people/parents and are advised not to use excessively due to eye strain.

As an owner of a 3DS, I can say it's by far the most enjoyable handheld I've ever used or had. The difference between regular DS games and 3Ds titles is astounding graphic and performance wise. Despite the naming scheme the 3DS is a full generation above the DS, when someone suggests just getting a DS XL or Lite, I truly believe they think the only difference is added 3D effects.

 

If I didn't have a 3DS already, I'd likely pick on up if only for 4 games, Zelda, Starfox, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing.

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$40 less for being less mobile, less comfortable, and lacking some features? Basically, buying a 2DS instead of a 3DS means you can have one extra game. Unless you find a 3DS bundled with a game you want but not a 2DS bundle, in which case you actually wouldn't save any money at all.

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I doubt this will succeed considering the casual gamers are moving to smartphones and tablets, if anything this shows Nintendo is desperate to try to grip on to the few customers it still has.

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Why can it not fold, I wanted a 3DS without the 3D so I can still play the new games. But why can it not fold?

 

 

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