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Gogoat Rocks! October 7th, 2013 2:17 AM

2DS or 3DS?
 
Hey everyone.
I was just wondering. since X & Y about to be released, are you going to get a 3DS or the new 2DS?
I'm hoping to Pre-order a 2DS really soon.
(not sure if this is the place to put this thread)

Lucky1Yena October 7th, 2013 2:20 AM

I have a 3DS. I don't need to get another console, especially as I have wifi access for the things I will be unable to obtain.

Hikamaru October 7th, 2013 2:42 AM

Already got a 3DS XL that I plan on using specifically for X and Y.

Cerberus87 October 7th, 2013 2:55 AM

I have a (not so shiny anymore) blue 3DS XL which was a nice gift from someone who went to the USA and got me one. I may get a 2DS to trade with myself, but knowing my country, it's going to be obscenely expensive and not worth it.

Kikaito plush October 7th, 2013 3:00 AM

I have a pink 3DS that I will be using to play it on.

Cerberus87 October 7th, 2013 3:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikari10 (Post 7869195)
Already got a 3DS XL that I plan on using specifically for X and Y.

Allow me to make a suggestion: get more 3DS games. You won't be disappointed. The 3DS has a lot of pretty good titles, even more so than the Wii U currently.

I love the 3DS. Mine was free and it's the best gift I've got in years.

metalhand October 7th, 2013 3:33 AM

Got 3ds XL a month ago, back then hen I pre-ordered, the 2ds wasn't announced yet. If it did I would seriously considering buying it.

Adryel October 7th, 2013 3:51 AM

I already got a 3ds
but I'm planning to buy a 2nd hand DS lite for RNG or
buy a 2nd hand 3ds so I can play with my sisters :D
or wait for the next console after 3ds XL then buy a brand new of it.
might as well wait and see on what will happen on Nintendo ^_^

Tsutarja October 7th, 2013 3:55 AM

I'm already the owner of a 3DS XL, and I have been for about 6 months now, just specifically for preparations on X and Y, though I have also purchased other 3DS games as well along the way.

Suicune October 7th, 2013 3:56 AM

Traded in my sea green 3DS for the blue XY 3DS XL! Loving it and can't wait for the release. (Betting there will be a line for both items)

I saw the commercial for the 2DS a minute ago too. It looked like it'd be awkward to hold but I don't really know.

morrison October 7th, 2013 3:57 AM

i think i get a 2ds i have an ebay offer on a 3ds but pretty sure i a going to be overbidded there.

Triforce October 7th, 2013 4:04 AM

Already got my 3DS XL. :D

MaoMint October 7th, 2013 4:06 AM

I already have a 3DS and I see no point in buying a different one.
Although I do envy people who have a 3DS XL a little. :')
I usually don't care too much for the XL consoles but in this case.. X/Y seems to have really neat graphics and me thinks it probably IS worth it on a 3DS XL. 3:

CoffeeDrink October 7th, 2013 7:55 AM

2DS, koffi~

I am really tired of the 'clamshell' design of Nintendo's handhelds and this is just the break they need. They probably won't go into 3D much more in the future. A friend let me look at his 3DS and it was awful looking at the 3D feature. It was a Fire Emblem game and every time I clicked the D-Pad the screen moved, causing the 3D to move. He told me it was fairly worthless for him. I did enjoy the size of the console though. I just think the 2DS will be better for me. I'm not too big on portability or 3D, and since I could handle the Gamboy Advance Micro and the 'Shaq' controller, I think I'll do just fine, koffi~

Faye Rose~ October 7th, 2013 8:10 AM

I had 3DS a while back but I sold it because I needed the money. I'm going to buy another 3DS instead of a 2DS because I don't like how the 2DS doesn't fold so I can't carry it around in my pocket.

InMooseWeTrust October 7th, 2013 9:26 AM

I have a 3DS XL and I don't see the point of sacrificing the 3D effect and buying a 2DS. For some of the games, the 3D doesn't add much. But the ones I typically play (like Mario Kart 7 take full advantage of the 3D effect and it looks amazing.

I drive a lot and I've noticed that staring at a tiny 2D screen for hours impedes my depth perception. But if I play games like Mario Kart with the 3D on... that actually improved my driving skills.

I can't remember the last time I played a 3DS game with the 3D turned off.

JindleBrey October 7th, 2013 9:34 AM

I bought the cheapest 3DS I could find, just for pokemon :)

Princess Diana October 7th, 2013 10:03 AM

I have a 3DS (which I got for Animal Crossing last Christmas) which I will use. :)

Treecko October 7th, 2013 10:05 AM

I'm planning to get a 3DS XL hopefully sometime before Christmas. While the 2DS is cheaper, I don't like the look of it and it looks rather uncomfortable. I'd get a 3DS but I want an XL cause of how big it is and want to play X and Y on the biggest screens possible. I know the XL is the most expensive of the bunch, but I don't mind paying an extra 40 dollars for it (and maybe Nintendo will drop the price after the 2DS is released and more refurbished/used XLs might be available by then).

Luka Jurcic October 7th, 2013 10:21 AM

I got my 3DS XL before the summer holidays so that I would have something to play on. It was the right decision. Currently playing Animal Crossing or Fire Emblem, but can't wait for Pokemon. Especially since I haven't picked up neither Black nor White nor Black 2 or White 2.

Actor October 7th, 2013 10:35 AM

I have a launch day aqua blue 3DS that I'm planning to replace with a blue Pokémon X and Y 3DS XL at Christmas which I'll play Pokémon Y with.

hiff8 October 7th, 2013 12:15 PM

The 2ds is simply a version for younger kids; they removed the primary breaking point, and a feature that alienated them (3d being a feature you can't access when you're 7-). There's really no point to getting one if you're older and already have one, unless you plan on tossing your 2ds all over the place, or prefer the lower price. Any feelings that it has a diffrence significant enough to get one along with your 3ds is just clever marketing by nintendo.

blue October 7th, 2013 12:23 PM

I've already got my 3DS from the release date back in 2011, I was tempted to get the Limited edition 3DS XL last month, but my current 3DS is still in perfect working order.

Ic3Kreemz October 7th, 2013 3:21 PM

I bought the red Pokemon x and y 3ds xl so I'm all set!

CBBXD October 7th, 2013 3:23 PM

Well I have 2 3DS So Yeah I'm sticking with 3DS

xseed October 7th, 2013 3:32 PM

I already have me a 3ds lmao though I am planning on one day getting a 3dsXL

Firox October 7th, 2013 4:02 PM

My grandma got me a 3DS XL in February, I wanted one specifically for X&Y, so I am ready for the games. Originally I had been wanting to save $40 every month to get one (I would have enough for one in September).

Emfg October 7th, 2013 4:08 PM

Already got a 3DS for my birthday like a year ago with Mario Kart 7. Been waiting for Pokemon Y ever since it was announced. Seeing as I already finished Mario kart 7, and the online races are pretty boring (the game was a let down for me tbh) I really cannont wait D:

ProjectMisfit October 7th, 2013 4:10 PM

I have a perfectly fine blue 3DS XL, but I'm going to buy the 2DS. Just to support it, since I do. It's a cheaper solution for kids+People who can't handle the 3D. Plus it's built to be more durable. So I'll probably take it on my vacation trips and stuff with family. Would be a good backup too, in case my 3DS has an accident.

Sheep October 7th, 2013 5:46 PM

Already have a 3DS XL, whee. Though I certainly would have loved to purchase a Pokemon X/Y 3DS just to have it.. though it's a little out of my price range at the moment.

Starry Windy October 8th, 2013 8:28 AM

I already have a 3DS XL now, so I think I'll play Pokemon X and Y with my 3DS XL, even though I wish to afford to buy the X and Y Special Edition of 3DS XL.

Loki Laufeyson October 8th, 2013 9:15 AM

My boyfriend's friend sold his almost brand new 3DS to me a few months ago for 1/3 of it's original price, but if he hasn't made such a good offer I would totally buy a 2DS since it's cheaper.

CoffeeDrink October 8th, 2013 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiff8 (Post 7870000)
The 2ds is simply a version for younger kids; they removed the primary breaking point, and a feature that alienated them (3d being a feature you can't access when you're 7-). There's really no point to getting one if you're older and already have one, unless you plan on tossing your 2ds all over the place, or prefer the lower price. Any feelings that it has a diffrence significant enough to get one along with your 3ds is just clever marketing by nintendo.

Hm, koff~

I don't think that is completely true. I'm definitely not a kid, and I still believe that 3D for gaming was a gimmick altogether; shooters in 3D, driving games in 3D, puzzles in 3D, it was ridiculous. The problem was that everyone should take a break from the screen, but they don't, and I think it really hurt the 3D aspect for gaming. I enjoyed the game I was allowed to much better with the 3D turned off than on. Since I don't like playing on a flat surface (and since Pokemon X Version will only include 3D options during battles) and as it shifts while clicking buttons, it's very annoying to have to correct the screen yourself. Also, the clam design is going stale for me, so this will kick up the dust a bit, koffi~

DelphinusVyse October 8th, 2013 10:59 AM

I decided to get a 3DS XL when X and Y were announced and ended up picking one up a few months later and have since enjoyed Fire Emblem, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing while I've been waiting for X and Y. Even if I could do it over again, I'd stick with the XL. Though it's not critical to my choice I like the 3D effect, and even more so I like the larger screen, and I have big pockets so I can still carry it around. For me, that is worth the extra cost over a 2DS.

Tielur October 8th, 2013 5:13 PM

Pikachu 3DS XL :)
It seems to do the trick!

man of steel October 8th, 2013 7:19 PM

I have the regular 3DS and the XL one, and I have both games, X & Y, when I play in XL it hurts my eyes, it isn't so great, the small one (regular one) is much better and easy on the eyes ^_^

Sneaky Truth October 8th, 2013 7:50 PM

Don't have either yet. I played on a family friend's 3ds xl and thought it was pretty cool, although it felt identical in ergonomics to my current ds lite and DSi. However the 3ds made my eyes feel funny, and considering my eyesight is deteriorating by the day (my new glasses almost aren't working anymore) I don't think I should really use any 3d features.

Plus $100 cheaper for the 2ds does sound nice. I just have to pick one up and get a feel for it first

DJTurtleslayers October 9th, 2013 12:06 AM

I already have a 3DS No point in buying another console now.

Zethremar October 9th, 2013 12:06 AM

I pre-ordered a 3DS XL Pokemon X and Y Blue for myself, it will be my first upgrade since buying my DSi, having a larger screen is just really appealing to me plus you know new shiny thing buy buy buy!

Sirfetch’d October 9th, 2013 12:10 AM

I bought a 3DS specifically for X&Y so I will definitely be using it. I want to get the full experience out of the games and I don't feel like I could do that with the 2DSs. I also just prefer the design and portability of a 3DS over the 2DS.

Synerjee October 9th, 2013 12:17 AM

If I were to get one, it would 100% be the 3DS. I dislike the 2DS's design, period.

Zethremar October 9th, 2013 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michonne (Post 7872888)
I bought a 3DS specifically for X&Y so I will definitely be using it. I want to get the full experience out of the games and I don't feel like I could do that with the 2DSs. I also just prefer the design and portability of a 3DS over the 2DS.

You bring up a good point that I'd forgotten about, the portability factor. I spend a lot of time out of the house, either with friends or at TAFE (form of schooling for you non-Australian's). Being able to stick a 3DS in (majority) my pockets, or in a small carry case in my bag (so the screen doesn't get damaged), is very appealing, while the 2DS just seems as though it could be a bit awkward, nor do I particular like the carry case for the 2DS that I have seen so far.

Cataclysmic October 9th, 2013 12:46 AM

I still have my launch Aqua Blue 3DS, as well as a newer Blue 3DS XL. I'll probably end up playing mostly on the XL, but there seems to be a stuck pixel or something on the bottom screen. It's nothing major, but just enough to annoy me, lol. I know it's very redundant, but I also can't help but want to check out the 2DS since I almost never bother with 3D. Maybe I'm just indecisive. 8)

Ω Ruby and α Sapphire October 9th, 2013 12:49 AM

I got a 3DS to play Mario Kart 7 and Ocarina of Time 3D when they first came out. I would really like to buy an XL, but I don't quite have the money for it. Anyway, I really like the 3D effect, so personally I'm disappointed with the lack of stereoscopic 3D in the overworld.

Zorogami October 9th, 2013 12:53 AM

Since i didn´t buy the 3ds right away i got the XL version about a month after its release. i usually play in 2d, but every once in a while i like to try out the 3d effct, like when i play mario kart. I guess it´s going to be the same with X/Y, maybe i´ll just turn it on for the battles

Guy October 9th, 2013 2:51 AM

I don't have it yet, but within the next couple of days I'm going to go ahead and purchase a 3DS XL before I get X and Y on Saturday. Or I might just buy it the same day, I don't know. The 2DS isn't in my tastes, and quite honestly it's not even marketed toward someone like me anyway. So, I don't really have any interest in buying one. Plus, it's pretty ugly. D:

bobandbill October 9th, 2013 4:34 AM

I had a 3ds, and I got the blue Pokemon themed 3DS XL because it was so shiny. =p Don't need a 2ds, and doesn't have much appeal for me personally, especially now I have these two.

Alas, doesn't help me with any time problems. -_-

Superjub October 9th, 2013 4:43 AM

I already have a 3DS. :) I got it on release here in the UK haha. xD If I didn't have one the 2DS or even a 3DS XL seems like a good choice. :D

KittenKoder October 9th, 2013 5:13 AM

I have the 3DS XL, limited edition pink and white. I did wait to buy it until the announcement of Pokemon X/Y release date, so I guess I am lucky to have gotten the one I really wanted. However, if I had the extra money, I would buy the special Pokemon Y 3DS .... and never open it.

dscottobrien1 October 9th, 2013 6:55 AM

ive got a 3DS, got it for Ocarina of Time. wanted to get a pokemon XL, but decided to buy the Zelda WiiU instead, for Pokémon RumbleU

Bluerang1 October 9th, 2013 7:46 AM

I have a 3DS XL which I got a case for but somehow it managed to get tons of scratches (which I thought were on the case and not the console itself. I was wrong). I'd like the limited edition ones but my works fine. I only play Pokémon anyway.

AuroraBeam October 9th, 2013 12:25 PM

A 3DS since I already have one. :3
I never use the 3D feature but still like the look of a 3DS better so I doubt I'll ever buy a 2DS.

Faye Rose~ October 9th, 2013 1:34 PM

Well I was going to get a regular 3DS but when I went to Gamestop I was short some cash so I had to opt for the 2DS so I would have enough for Pokemon Y too :( But I don't really mind it that much it all works the same haha.

SaniOKh October 9th, 2013 1:45 PM

I have two 3DSs: an XL for, well, playing, and a regular one modded with a video capture board for recording stuff. In terms of systems, I'm all set. I see the potential in the 2DS however, if I didn't specifically want a modded 3DS, I would go for the 2DS for being able to trade with myself (yes, I'm one of those loners :D ).

Iceshadow3317 October 9th, 2013 2:22 PM

I got a 3ds XL like 2 days before they announced 2ds and a week before they announced america would be getting the special DS's. So I will b using the 3DS XL I have. I didn't like the looks of the 2DS. It may have just been the picture I saw, but it didn't even look like it could shut like other DS's. Not to mention I don't think I can go back to the small screen of a normal 3ds and 2ds.

InMooseWeTrust October 9th, 2013 6:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman3317 (Post 7873992)
I got a 3ds XL like 2 days before they announced 2ds and a week before they announced america would be getting the special DS's. So I will b using the 3DS XL I have. I didn't like the looks of the 2DS. It may have just been the picture I saw, but it didn't even look like it could shut like other DS's. Not to mention I don't think I can go back to the small screen of a normal 3ds and 2ds.

There is one good thing about the small screen. Regular DS games don't look horribly pixelated JPEG-like, the way they do on the 3DS XL. I seriously can't play any DS games on this thing, not even Pokémon.


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