Nintendo New Handheld 2DS demo experience-Unique, hardware-excellent niche products

Nintendo released its new Nintendo 2DS handheld game yesterday and will start selling it in North America on October 12 for $129. This is a 3D function of 3DS, the exterior is like a piece of bread ...

"This is an entry-level handheld game machine. Reggie Fils-aime, the US Nintendo president, said. According to IGN, its listing date is October 12, the price us$129 (about RMB 790), there are red and blue two color optional. It is reported that 2DS is equipped with a rear dual camera and a front lens, as well as a single speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack, with the opportunity to attach a 4GB SD card.

The gaming website Kotaku soon brought the details of the handheld and the demo experience:

2DS compatible with all 3DS and DS games, the two screens are the same size as the original 3DS, but smaller than 3DS XL. The 2DS display does not support the same, but the device's two cameras can still shoot 3D images and videos.

2DS was the first Nintendo Game after the 2005 Boy Micro. All models are able to close the screen and protect the display, keys and trackpad when not in use. But Nintendo has a protective bag for 2DS that can be placed in a bag without being hurt by other hard objects.

In almost all game or non game hardware, the 2DS almost square shape is somewhat unusual. In contrast to 3DS, the device moves the control button to the middle of the two display, which is also designed to fit the user's grip: 3DS controls only hold the lower part of the fuselage, and in the use of 2DS, the grip of the position will have to rely on some. The 2DS is more balanced than 3DS, making the overall grip more comfortable.

2DS has all the online and multiplayer gaming capabilities, and the built-in software is basically the same as 3DS, including augmented reality game face raiders and the basic role-playing game find Wii.

Like 3DS, 2DS uses a built-in rechargeable battery, but Nintendo did not reveal the exact duration of the operation, but said it was at the same level as the other companies ' palms. In addition, the 2DS comes with a 4GB memory card with the same size as 3DS XL.

In general, Nintendo did not castrate the main function for cost savings, except for the folding design and non-3D display. In addition, we note that 2DS speakers are mono, not 3DS stereo speakers.

Earlier this week, we were in Nintendo's office, and we were in the two development phase of the 2DS, but Nintendo was not allowed to take pictures. The function of two devices is basically normal, but the display screen seems a little small, especially for users who are accustomed to 3DS XL.

2DS The most obvious difference is actually not lack of a different, but the shape. Although it is certainly not put into the trousers pocket, but it feels good to hold in hand. The position of the control button is reasonable and easy to touch. Because of the higher, the feeling is more like the Wii U gamepad or the original Game Boy Advance on the game.

The 3DS XL stylus should be able to help maintain a comfortable feel when touching, although no full test is performed on the touchscreen below the display. In addition, the 2DS fuselage is very light, much lighter than 3DS XL, and is easy to hold in one hand.

2DS shoulder buttons are thicker than 3DS and have sunken. This radian makes the fuselage easier to grip, and also frees the other hand to use the stylus to control the game based on touch.

2DS's overall work feels solid, but the design looks cheap. The equipment uses a lot of plastic, the display space is very small. Compared to 3DS XL, Sony's PS Vita, or any of the hottest smartphones and tablets, the device feels less high-end.

The best interpretation of 2DS should be another experiment in Nintendo's handheld market. It is not a noticeable elevation, as DS Lite to the DSi or 3DS XL to 3DS. The device is more like those old-age products, such as Game Boy Micro or DSi XL. Although the hardware is good, but its positioning is more like a small audience for different players group products.