A very bizarre move from nintendo. .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAExBTWIp3M
As someone planing on getting a 3ds in a couple weeks, this.s.... dosent make me change my mind. If anything, im liking the 3ds design more..

Not going to lie, when I saw a report on another site about the 2DS, I thought it was just someone making fun of Nintendo for their history of...interesting choices, but knowing that it's a legitimate product makes it a bit more surprising.

It's quite strange to look at, but it does have a lot going for it. People who can't handle the 3D aspects of the 3DS (and haven't learned about the switch on the side of the screen that can be set to off...) and kids who love to break anything with hinges can utilize it for access to the 3DS lineup of games. It's a very interesting design, and goes somewhat against the portability factor of handheld consoles, but it does have a purpose.

Since I have a 3DS, and love it, I don't think I'll be picking one up; however, the collector in me is still contemplating waiting a few months and snagging one just to keep my Nintendo handhelds complete...

I just posted some news on the site about this. http://dev2017.gamester81.com/nintendo-announces-the-new-nintendo-2ds-system/

My feelings are as long as Nintendo still plans on making the 3DSXL I'm ok this this. It's up to the consumer on what they want, and the lower price tag does allow people to play 3DS games at a lower price. If you ask me though it's worth the $40 different just to play the games in 3D, and the fact it can fold and be more portable. I think the design for the 2DS is awful to be honest.

I rather stay with the 3DS more than the 2DS like come on. I rather have it portable in my pocket in a clam shell format, not a slate format that was used in phones, and tablets. Its like Apple like you got the iPad, iPad Mini, iPod touch, iPhone. Like you got three models, but I rather stick with the original 2 of 3DS and 3DS XL.

Just as a sidenote.. I actually did end up picking a 2DS up last week, on the spur of the moment, I chose it over the 3DS because the 3D gimmick doesnt impress me much..plus it was $70 cheeper.
I went in unbiased and open minded... and I have to say, I really do enjoy it alot! Its comphy to hold, light, the buttons are places just right, and the games look bright and colorful and crisp on the screens. (well, one screen, as it doesnt fold)
pocket friendly it isnt, unless you have the larger khaki pockets or dress slacks with thise looser pockets. Im inpressed with the collection of games both retail and on the eShop so far, and looking forward to more. Comes highly recommended, especially if, like me, you didnt own a 3ds before.