The Nintendo 2DS was announced not a day ago, to the surprise of everyone. Literally no one (aside from the shadowy people who chair Nintendo's board of directors) knew it was coming.
That's just one of the main reasons why the 2DS isn't likely to succeed: it's something no one asked for.
This article is crazy talk. I have no doubt these things are going to be flying off the shelves this Christmas. Parent's looking for a cheaper handheld for their kids can look at this, say "Meh. I don't think little Timmy needs his games in 3D," and save themselves some cash. It's as simple as that. This guy may scoff at the $40 difference in price, but when you're buying Christmas presents for a family, $40 is no insignificant amount.
I'm rather amazed that so many sites aren't seeing the appeal of this. Did the success of the Wii teach them nothing? Price matters for families. I wasn't even looking at a 3ds for my little guy but I was considering getting him a cheap tablet for Christmas. Now I'm seriously mulling over if he's old enough for the 2DS instead as the price is right and it seems a bit more robust.
it will do good, does not mean it is good
Playing the games from the 3DS on a cheaper 2DS! It will sell like hot cakes.
The price alone will make it sell.
"Why the Nintendo 2DS is Poised to Fail"
rightt just like the 3ds failed.