Author Topic: 2ds (Read 9627 times)

TheMightyThor · « **Reply #15 on:** September 02, 2013, 04:06:43 PM »

But the real question is, why can't it even fold?

Weegee · « **Reply #16 on:** September 02, 2013, 04:55:42 PM »

Kids would snap it in half.

Luigison · « **Reply #17 on:** September 02, 2013, 05:51:05 PM »

Quote from: TheMightyThor on September 02, 2013, 04:06:43 PM

But the real question is, why can't it even fold?

It's a sign of things to come. Think, Nintendo combines the old GBA form with the newer iPad form. Look up my post correctly predicting the Wii U controller to see what I mean.

I suspect the next iteration will not fold and be an amalgam of the Wii U and 2DS with a throwback and a new feature. Maybe they'll go back to 3D or analog triggers and/or add something cheap and new like GPS, head/eye tracking, or a vitality sensor. Remind me when we a closer to a new handheld and I'll try to make a better prediction.

Edit: To save searching: http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?topic=13669.msg597805#msg597805 Also, remind me when I have had the appropriate amount of prognosticary liquid.

bobbysq1337 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2013, 06:51:32 PM »

Also, if you drop it it'll be less likely to break apart.

Ninjap00 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2013, 09:03:34 PM »

Quote from: TheMightyThor on September 02, 2013, 04:06:43 PM

But the real question is, why can't it even fold?

they are repairing the second pillar

CrossEyed7 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 02, 2013, 10:18:39 PM »

I hope they don't get rid of folding. I'll never get any StreetPasses (if they still do that next generation) if it's a 7-inch tablet that can't fit in a pocket. The only time I get StreetPasses is when I'm at work.

Weegee · « **Reply #21 on:** September 02, 2013, 11:36:55 PM »

I've received exactly four StreetPasses since getting the 3DS.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2013, 12:23:16 AM »

It's actually one giant screen, partially covered up by the shell to look like the 3DS screens. Knowing this, the chain of logic behind the design of this thing is perhaps more clear:

We need a super cheap version of the 3DS --> One screen is cheaper to produce than two + 2D screen is cheaper than 3D --> all 2D and no hinge

Godot · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:05:31 PM »

One giant screen with the bottom being a touchscreen? So is the top also a touchscreen covered in glass but with no sensors?

Ninjap00 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:27:25 PM »

yee. you read him. all on screen, covered by plastic to make it look like two. touch sensors are covered up on top.

Themetaknight · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2013, 12:42:17 AM »

This is just a cheap marketing technique

The Chef · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2013, 07:45:45 AM »

How is releasing an entire system a "marketing technique"?

bobbysq1337 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2013, 11:10:03 AM »

The parts of the screen covered up by the plastic show ads for the Wii U