So, which is better, 3DS or 2DS?

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Which do you think is better?

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  • #21
3DS of course!. The main parts being the actual 3D and Design. They made it look so pretty and shiny. It's sleek, smooth, and portable. Most 3D games make advantage of the 3D effects.

I like the idea behind the 2DS, but I think it looks like a big gameboy, but a modern version. Not really a fan of it, tbh.
 
  • #22
I'm all for the 3ds, you cannot physically bend the 2DS. You could try, but I doubt you'll have much luck. And how is someone suppose to fully enjoy the 3d experience without 3d!? 2ds is perfect for younger aged children whom cannot hurt their vision.
 
  • #23
I'm all for the 3ds, you cannot physically bend the 2DS. You could try, but I doubt you'll have much luck. And how is someone suppose to fully enjoy the 3d experience without 3d!? 2ds is perfect for younger aged children whom cannot hurt their vision.
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I get most of your reasoning, but how can the younger children not hurt their vision?
 
  • #24
I get most of your reasoning, but how can the younger children not hurt their vision?
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Back in 2010, Nintendo made a statement saying, (the 3DS) "delivers 3D images with different left and right images, [which] has a potential impact on the growth of children’s eyes." You can avoid this by simply not buying a 3ds.(for a young child). With a 2ds anyway, a high brightness setting or a well lit environment should be suffice.
 
  • #25
Back in 2010, Nintendo made a statement saying, (the 3DS) "delivers 3D images with different left and right images, [which] has a potential impact on the growth of children’s eyes." You can avoid this by simply not buying a 3ds.(for a young child). With a 2ds anyway, a high brightness setting or a well lit environment should be suffice.
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Oh, that makes sense, especially to what I'm reading now. I just seem to have misread your first post. I thought it had to with long exposure to 3D hurts some peoples eyes, but you were thinking of the evolution of their growing eyes. Now I get it, nevermind me :)
 
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  • #26
Definitely 3DS for me. I mean what's the point of having games to go with it without the 3D effect?
 
  • #27
No offense to anyone, but I personally think that the XL did everyting perfect that the 3DS was lacking. It's tiny. I have an XL, and it's probably the best system I've ever played. It's like a mini console.
 
  • #28
3DS personally.
 
  • #29
I will always prefer the 3ds over the 2ds because im a clumsy person and with the 3ds it can fold while you have to put the 2ds in a case to prevent scratches and im just used of having a system that's foldable
 
  • #30
So to start this off, one of the biggest factors is the price. 2DS costs $129.99, which is smaller than the $169.99 price of the standard-sized 3DS.

Score- 2DS(1) 3DS(0)

Next, the 2D capability. We all know the 2DS doesn't have 3D, which is why it is called the "2D"S. However, the 3DS 3D, in my opinion, isn't as great as I though it'd be. Yes, it makes it look cooler, but I can't look at it for too long without receiving a headache from it. Also, in 3D mode, the battery dies quite quickly. But, of course, you can leave the 3D off and just stick with the 2D. So here, just for the fact that it has 3D, the 3DS scores a point.

Score-2DS(1) 3DS(1)

Next is the design. The 3DS and 2DS have two completely different designs. To start off with, the 3DS is closeable, unlike the 2DS, which makes it more portable. The 3DS has the start and select button by the home button, which is a new layout for the DS brand. However, the 2DS features a start and select button underneath the ABXY buttons, which is the same as the other Nintendo DSs. I think in this case the old style is better, as it feels more natural (if you have owned a previous DS). Lastly, the look of it. The 3DS looks like a normal DS system. It is closeable (as mentioned before) and has the nice rectangle look to it. The 2DS, however, has a completely new look. Not only is it not the rectangle anymore (more of a square), it's not even flat, as it starts small near the bottom screen and gets fatter near the top screen. This is useful, however, because if you set it down, you can see the screen more easily, however, you cannot bend the screen to your preference like in the 3DS. The 3DS won 2-1 in the category, so the final score is:

Total: 2DS(1) 3DS(2)

In my personal opinion the 3DS is superior for its look, design, and 3D capabilities, which more than make up for the higher price tag
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It actually depends on the persons use if the person doesn't like 3d then he or she can go for the 2DS.. By my suggestion I would go for the 3DS because of the design and the and it's sleek look.

What about the 3DS XL?
The 3DS is too small for me now >.>
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True that's the same problem with me so I took the 3DS XL for myself..
 
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  • #31
I support 3ds fully cause when I had my 2ds ,I realize that 3ds price is now is about the price of 2ds..how fool I am at that time.. After all nintendo had announced the New 3ds to be coming to europe next year.. When that time come ,I will trade in 2ds with the new of course..bye2 2ds
 
  • #32
The 3 ds is just awkward to hold
 
  • #33
The 3 ds is just awkward to hold
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I dont think 3ds is too awkward to hold it.. Maybe it is a bit different from others console like vita or wii U.but every console.has their own speciality that make they so
different from others.. 3 ds was an
amazing console not just for me but
anyone else whoever agree with, if
you says 2ds ..the console is not so comfortable to hold on compare to 3ds ~~ this is just my opinion however..
 
  • #34
I dont think 3ds is too awkward to hold it.. Maybe it is a bit different from others console like vita or wii U.but every console.has their own speciality that make they so
different from others.. 3 ds was an
amazing console not just for me but
anyone else whoever agree with, if
you says 2ds ..the console is not so comfortable to hold on compare to 3ds ~~ this is just my opinion however..
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I meant the 2ds is awkward to hold, I love the 3ds
 
  • #35
Owh.. Got it!
 
  • #36
The 3ds win, obviously. But if the 2ds design is just like the 3ds only withoit the 3d effects, ithink the 2ds will become a huge hit. Because not all 3ds user, including myself care about the 3D effects.
 
  • #37
For me I don't really like the 2ds because the bottons are at the top as well as the circle pad and the design is alright but the 3ds is better to me,its not like I don't like the 2ds but 3ds is how I roll:cool:
 
  • #38
I have all three but i really like the nintendo 3ds XL because of the good quality high definition
 
  • #39
I only got a 3ds, so I cant really say anything about it. But I think that the Nintendo 2ds got a really Cool design, and since it is much cheaper than the other models. The only thing different is that the 2ds is that it cant play games in 3d, but I dont use it anyway, so a 2ds would be cool to have!
 
  • #40
There are a few reasons each one's better then the other, the 3DS is closable and plays games in 3D, while the 2DS is cheaper and more sturdy.
 
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