Grow and evolved since the beginning emergence of the gaming industry, Nintendo is no longer just a corporate developer, publisher and reputable, from Japan, but emerged as an integral part of the identity. Through their cold hands, the iconic gaming franchise and create a variety of hardware innovation. Although struggling with the sales conditions of the latest console, the Nintendo Wii U which struggling to continue to exist, Nintendo still dominated the handheld market, the Nintendo 3DS position grew stronger. So how Nintendo's strategy in the future? The big surprise, they actually introduced a new handheld - the Nintendo 2DS.
2DS name promoted by the latest handheld seem quite enough to describe what is being sold by Nintendo. That's right, this device is actually a Nintendo 3DS without 3D capabilities. But instead of selling it to the format of the same shape, Nintendo 2DS comes with a new design that leaves its unique clamshell form. No longer can be viewed, 2DS still comes with two screens and all the standard functions offered by the 3DS.
For what Nintendo released this version? Reggie Fils-Aime, President of Nintendo America explains that 2DS designed to meet the needs of the gaming market in children under 7 years indeed not advisable to enjoy a three-dimensional effect. Rod-like shape is also designed to minimize the risk of faulty flexible on conventional forms 3DS, especially with the attitude of children who may often be careless.
Present without 3D capabilities, Nintendo 2DS still offered with the standard sales package, including a 4 GB SD card and power source which the same as the 3DS or 3DS XL. Interestingly, the 2DS is offered at a starting price much cheaper than the two series 3DS. This product will be launched on October 12, 2013 with a price range just USD 129.99. Does attendance these handhelds will increasingly strengthen Nintendo in the handheld market? Let's wait.
