A new unboxing video for Nintendo 2DS by UK retailer GAME shows off some of the new features of the system, while also comparing it to Nintendo’s other current portable devices. One of the highlights of the video comes during a game of Mario Kart 7, when the demonstrator shows off the new curved, embedded L and R buttons on top of the console and proclaims them to be quite comfortable for that game specifically. Other takeaways from the video are the demonstration of a new sleep mode switch at the bottom of the system, as well as the fact that it is still possible to take 3D images with the device, due to the two camera lenses on the back of it. The stylus also appears larger than the 3DS stylus.
There have been many revelations and reactions regarding Nintendo’s new 2DS handheld, including the eyebrow-raising news that the device actually has only one screen. Gamers will be able to experience the new handheld console for themselves on October 12th, at a retail cost of $129.99.
they should chop the price
One screen? Oh my goodness!
Did you even watch the video? It has two screens. It just does not close like the 3DS/DS before it.
Did you read the article?
2DS still looks crap -.-
IT has “2 screens” but technically the 2DS only has one big screen that they have optimized into being these “2 screens”…
That’s my point.. Thank You.. Maybe I misinterpreted the original comment but the dual screen playability is still there.
No problem…
No. It only has one screen that is separated by the plastic divider, giving it the illusion of 2 screens; The top screen has the usual plastic screen protector over it. Nintendo stated this a while back about the 2DS having only one screen. The one screen is only divided by the plastic bar between the “top” and “bottom” screen, the whole thing is actually a resistive touch screen that just looks like two screens.
Thank you unitdhd
It’s actually one big screen to save money.
be quick, the battery :)
Definitely. On a side note, completely unrelated to video games, does anyone here engage in psychedelic states of mind if you will?
How do you mean?…
Does anyone dabble with psychedelics such as mushies or lucy. Just curious to find fellow gamers who are also fellow trippers without trying to offend anyone lol.
I’ll have a few drinks, but no drugs for me. ;)
I’ve rolled a few times.
Nice lol rolls are great. I played this kid in Smash Brawl once and we were going neck n neck for a few matches. He gave up when he found out I was beating him on an 8th of shrooms lol
It doesn’t reveal anything, we knew that already
Agreed, the sleep button was clearly visible in the photos of the 2DS they’ve already released
It would’ve been cool if they took off the plastic divider and had one big giant touchscreen
Soooo, like the Wii U gamepad? =p
Right?!
Yeah…. ign had the unboxing done and explained all of thiis last month.
your slacking off now icem…. I mean sickr.
youtube.com/watch?v=mbHZwLlUStI
Is it me or the resistive touch screen in both original and XL 3DS has for a fact a decreased resolution capability when compared to the main, 3D screen?
I mean… How would the games actually look like in the 2DS? Maybe the answer is in the video, but I cannot stream from where I am now.
On a side note, I really like to play using the 3D effect at its maximum. Some games look even better when the effect is on, since the jags get smoother and so on.
3DS & XL – resolution –
Top: 400x240p (800x240p@3D) and Bottom: 320x240p
2DS – visible resolution –
Top: 400x240p and Bottom: 320x240p
It’s basically the same, just no 3D.
Thanks, atop, but I got confused… If 2DS harbors one actual screen, how can we have two different resolutions in it? >.<
I'm not good at tech issues…
This is a really old video. My nintendo news should have put this weeks ago.
Well it wasn’t sickr that posted this. Sickr probably would have posted this ages ago
May i just say i live in new york. A place which houses nintendo world store. The workers already have the 2ds. I have tried it myself. I can say its comfortable. The graphics are on par with original 3ds. And oh yea… it does in fact have 2 screens. When one actually holds one. One can see the top screen is risen higher up then the bottem . The system is mono. There you go non new yorkers.
$130 is a steal especially when stores have sales to knock off maybe up to $20 off at times. I’ve read that so many people just want this for pokemon and mario kart.
Pretty much the reason I’ll probably be getting it! And Smash Bros of course.
I’d rather buy a 3DS. The 2DS looks uncomfortable to hold.
It actually isnt surpisingly
All the impression s on websites suggest its quite comfortable to hold.
I’m pretty sure I’ll end up getting a 2DS in the future. I never was a fan of the 3D feature on the 3DS so I’ve stayed away from it up until this point. Although it’s a bit oddly shaped, the 2DS seems like a great alternative for Nintendo fans who want to play 3DS games at a cheaper price! What’s the release for the 2DS?
I’m a huge fan of the 3D, but as the 2DS can take 3D pictures and Video, it seems like a nice way to save people like yourself money, while still integrating the 3D tech for 3DS gamers you may interact with…
Everybody wins?
Sounds good to me! haha
only a matter of time before a hacker unlocks the hidden 3d for 3ds games.
3D glasses where you at?
Why does he have to do the ts sound. (chuckle sound) It irritates me
Too bad it will not be there in Japan, I wanted to pick one up;
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