Talk:Nintendo 2DS

Merge
Suggestion to merge this page with the Nintendo 3DS page, as the 3DS XL (a larger version of the 3DS) is also included there. Timeraner (talk) 17:23, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Agreed, I originally set it up as a redirect. I'm not convinced this will have enough distinct information to be a separate article. SynergyBlades (talk) 17:41, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I disagree. While a separate article was not warranted for the XL because it was just the same thing, but bigger, than the normal 3DS, this one is substantially different. One of the key features is removed (3D), and its got a different overall design shape. I'm pretty sure this will elicit a lot of commentary on the product itself (Was 3D a bad choice? Was the initial price too high? Etc) that will have it meet the WP:GNG on its own. (Some of the stuff the Kotaku source talks about some, is what I'm getting at...) Sergecross73   msg me   18:11, 28 August 2013 (UTC)

I disagree, the 2DS is an entirely different product from the 3DS and therefore deserves a separate page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by GdoG32 (talk • contribs) 18:47, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Merge discussion
There is a merge discussion open at Talk:Nintendo 3DS that affects this article.  Taylor Trescott  - my talk + my edits 19:19, 28 August 2013 (UTC)

Actually only one screen?
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/oh-so-thats-nintendos-next-move
 * As one of their cost-cutting design measures, Nintendo reduced the number of screens in the system from two to one, and the appearance of separate screens is merely simulated by the way the case masks out the extraneous portions.

I don't know how reliable that source is, but it makes sense to me. However, the screen is still used as two. Assuming it's true, should it be listed as having one or two screens? -81.232.114.228 (talk) 22:20, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I think that we should listed as two screens with a note, using something like the template, that says it is technically one screen emulating one normal screen and one touchscreen.  --Super Goku V (talk) 01:43, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I think it depends. If we can find a more reliable source confirming his, it should be explained... Sergecross73   msg me   01:47, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Here's a more reliable source: .  Dark Toon Link Heyaah! 01:57, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * If you consider a reliable source backing up a less reliable source reliable...  Dark Toon Link Heyaah! 01:58, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I agree with using the note template or putting it somewhere within the body. Just skimming Euro USgamer the source checks out to me, especially since that is authored by Jeremy Parish .  « Ryūkotsusei »  05:34, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Someone mentioned it already with a citation needed tag; I stuck in that US Gamer citation. While IGN is generally better for citations, aiming for the root source gives lower risk of various misrepresentations. I can't find USG's source; I think it's someone at Nintendo, but I can't find any evidence of that (or the opposite) in their article. There is a link to, but that one doesn't mention whether the screens are the same, so I can only guess. --81.232.114.228 (talk) 12:25, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * An editor keeps moving it down into history, when it is in fact a notable hardware deviation. ViperSnake151   Talk  23:40, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * An editor has also removed various details, such as the stylus being the same size as the 3DS XL stylus, the cost considerations that went into the creation of the screen overlay format, and the fact that it was announced via press release. All important details, and all aspects that have been cut out. CaseyPenk (talk) 23:43, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Agreed. It's more of a hardware issue than history. Sergecross73   msg me   23:45, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I was also concerned with the way the information was presented. It was phrased as if the console only had one screen (as in a smartphone), when in fact it still has dual screens. We need to make it clear that it has dual screens, even if they're made in a different manner. To the user it doesn't matter how it's manufactured. CaseyPenk (talk) 23:49, 29 August 2013 (UTC)

ViperSnake151 removed the part about it being a cost-saving measure, despite the USGamer article stating as much. Viper claimed the USGamer article was speculative, which is exactly why we shouldn't include the "single screen" info -- it's pure speculation. Either we include the speculation or not. We can't pick and choose which facts from an source of questionable reliability are more reliable than others. CaseyPenk (talk) 23:58, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I really don't see another reason for them to change something like this other than it being a cost-saving method, but if its really contended, I guess we can just literally reword it to say something along the lines of of "...leading some sources, such as USGamer, to speculate it was due to cost cutting" or something. Sergecross73   msg me   01:59, 30 August 2013 (UTC)


 * That sounds reasonable. Sergecross73, would you mind adding a phrase of that sort to the article? I'd previously added that content so to do it again could be seen as edit warring. CaseyPenk (talk) 14:21, 30 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Sure. Any objections? Sergecross73   msg me   15:39, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Stereoscopic 3D cheap gimmick
Please discuss the line under "Feedback" stating that stereoscopic 3D was a cheap gimmick. It had a citation needed tag and was recently removed altogether. If you think it should remain please find a source for it. The only source I could find was a TouchArcade article that seemed to be rather POV rather than a basic article. Please find a source or leave as is. -- Konveyor Belt  yell at me here17:02, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * A statement like that is clearly biased and is unlikely to gain much traction in gaming RS, apart from the odd one which wants to be "controversial". The removal was correct IMO. Luke no 94  (tell Luke off here) 17:44, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Kotaku did say, "[t]he lack of support for 3D graphics could indicate a cooling interest in stereoscopic graphics." I think they have a point and we could mention it in the lead, although the "gimmick" wording is a bit harsh / POV. CaseyPenk (talk) 17:49, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes, I agree. Kotaku's wording is far better. That quote, or paraphrasing closer to that, rather than using phrases like "cheap gimmick", would be much better. I'm not certain a sentiment like this belongs in the lead though, unless a lot of sources, or Nintendo, are saying this... Sergecross73   msg me   18:07, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I object to it being in the lead, but the more recent version is acceptable, if it's backed up by a couple of RS (which I would expect it to be.) I was objecting to the wording before, which was clearly biased; the latest one isn't. Luke no 94  (tell Luke off here) 18:13, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I wouldn't put it in the lead given this.-- Arkhandar ( Talk • Contribs ) 18:14, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Hmm, the bit about Nintendo still being into 3D came up on the article a few minutes ago. The thing is, yes, Nintendo knows what they're doing internally, but what they say to the press isn't always 100% accurate. That's true for any person or entity. So the lead needs to state that that's what Nintendo says, without necessarily endorsing it as the truth (we got to that wording after discussion with Serge). Wikipedia is about facts as reported by reliable sources, not the truth per se. CaseyPenk (talk) 18:24, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I see what you're getting at, though I'm still not sure "confirms" is a weasel word, or something that violates WP:NPOV. But "says/states" is a fine compromise, so I suppose it doesn't matter... Sergecross73   msg me   18:44, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * In this case I actually meant WP:CLAIM (I refer to that entire page as WP:WEASEL, because I tend to think of synonyms for "said" as rather weasel-like). I see your point that Nintendo is the best authority and there's a reasonable chance they're being honest, but I want to be careful that we don't confuse PR statements for the truth. CaseyPenk (talk) 19:05, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * That page lists "reveal" as a troublesome synonym, and I think "reveal" and "confirm" are pretty similar semantically. The former means announcing for the first time and the latter means announcing after speculation, but they both mean announcing. CaseyPenk (talk) 19:07, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I changed that sentence a bit to integrate it with the rest of the paragraph it is contained in. Please tell me if it is weasel wording and/or feel free to change it. (Also, the reason you might see me making so many edits is because I do a lot of small ones) -- Konveyor Belt  yell at me here15:39, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I like the wording - it contrasts media speculation with statements from Nintendo, showing both sides of the story. As it should be done. CaseyPenk (talk) 16:02, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * It was changed amd I reverted it.If the original editor could tell me what he/she was intending then we can talk about it.  Konveyor Belt  yell at me 17:12, 6 September 2013 (UTC)

Not release yet
The 2DS release date is in October. mich (talk) 02:47, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * ...and? It's already stated in the article with a source. Was there anything else? --ThomasO1989 (talk) 03:16, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Uh... You know that it's on OCTOBER 12 in 2013 for North America and PAL (that includes Europe, and Australia). I don't know about Japan anyway, but I'll look it up soon... -- 20chances (talk) 6:23 PM, September 10, 2013 (UTC)

Pókemon X and Y Launch Titles?
Are they launch titles or just a coincidence? They coincide nicely with each other, but I don't know if it is intended to be a launch title given that X and Y can already be played on other devices. Could somebody find a reliable source stating that it is a launch title? Otherwise it would just be WP:OR. -- Konveyor Belt  yell at me here 16:31, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I read a fair number of announcement articles, and they all seemed to indicate that they are purposefully launching on the same day, but not as a package. The dates are designed to coincide but they are not intrinsically attached in any meaningful way, other than for sales purposes.
 * In any case, I don't think a console that can play all the same games as a previous console can really have "launch titles." That would be almost as absurd as saying the 3DS XL had launch titles. If the 2DS allowed for a greater or fewer number of titles to played (as in the Nintendo 64 DD), it could be said to have a launch title. But X and Y are 3DS family titles, not specific to any particular SKU. CaseyPenk (talk) 17:14, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I'd agree with approach. I don't think "Launch title" is the best term, as they are also 3DS/3DSXL titles, though it certainly should mention (and it does, the last time I checked) that they launch on the same day, that there are bundles, etc. Sergecross73   msg me   17:18, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * There will be Pokemon-themed 3DS XL models, but no special 2DSes. Since the 2DS is a budget model. CaseyPenk (talk) 17:27, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Oops, got my models mixed up. Anyways, same concept applies though, discuss any connections, but probably avoid the term "launch titles". Sergecross73   msg me   17:33, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Agreed. Sounds good. CaseyPenk (talk) 17:42, 4 September 2013 (UTC)

Photo?
Can some one please find and a photo to this article — Preceding unsigned comment added by Narutoblockhead (talk • contribs) 16:26, 19 September 2013 (UTC)
 * You're free to find a non licensed photo to add in the infobox; that last one was removed for copyright issues.  Konveyor Belt   express your horror  at my edits   17:15, 19 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Seems like a photo of a game console would be fair use...can somebody with a 2DS take a picture of it? A photo would help the quality of the article.-Sforzando (talk) 21:17, 22 October 2013 (UTC)

Regional lockout?
Does the Nintendo 2DS have regional lockout like the 3DS?

There are currently no plans to release the Nintendo 2DS in Japan, but can the Nintendo 2DS play Japanese 3DS games properly? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 222.165.42.27 (talk) 14:54, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Well I would assume that it is region-locked; otherwise, Nintendo would use that as a selling point, wouldn't they? The article already states that it is in fact region locked.-Sforzando (talk) 21:17, 22 October 2013 (UTC)

Note
So, I noticed this article was recently nominated to be a GA. I don't usually deal much with all the GA stuff, but from what I've picked up here and there, I'm pretty sure its not okay for a GA to have a "citation needed" tag in the article. This one currently has one in the lead. Nominator, you'll probably want to address that (either provide a source or reword it into something less contentious) before someone starts formally reviewing it... Sergecross73  msg me   21:41, 4 November 2013 (UTC)


 * Thank you for pointing that out. I did an overhaul review of the article before nominating it, but somehow that managed to escape from my sight. The problem has be solved now, I think, and I've added a reliable source to the tag. Thanks :) -- Arkhandar ( Talk • Contribs ) 00:13, 5 November 2013 (UTC)

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Merging with Nintendo_3DS
Considering the last discussion about merging this article appears to have been discussed before the system even released, and with the information that has appeared since then, I believe this article should be merged to Nintendo 3DS In its own section as a simple revision of a console that has the same or similar operating system and functions nearly identical to its 3D counterpart doesn't seem notable for its own article. PerryPerryD Talk To Me 15:18, 18 August 2022 (UTC)