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The 2DS is mainly designed to appeal to a younger demographic, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.

Fils-Aime told IGN that the idea for the new system came about in hopes of appealing to children under the age of seven. With the 3DS and 3DS XL, those products were designed for players seven and up.

Fils-Aime stated:

“We’re always thinking about what we can do that’s new, unique, different, and brings more people into this category that we love. And so with the Nintendo 3DS, we were clear to parents that, ‘hey, we recommend that your children be seven and older to utilize this device.’ So clearly that creates an opportunity for five-year-olds, six-year-olds, that first-time handheld gaming consumer.”

“We’ve always been thinking about, ‘how do we approach that as one target?’ And that certainly helped spur the idea of the Nintendo 2DS. Let’s have the consumer have access to all of these great games – Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing – but do it in a 2D capability with a device that has a dramatically lower price point. That’s just an example of how we’re always thinking about, ‘how do we get more people playing games? How do we get more people playing Nintendo games?’”

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After an extremely long wait, Nintendo intends to release Scribblenauts Unlimited in Europe in December. That applies to both versions of the game – Wii U and 3DS.

Meanwhile, the next entry in the series known as Scribblenauts Unmasked, is launching in North America next month.


Nintendo has released an official chart outlining the differences between the 2DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL models. You can find it below.

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Heads up, UK gamers: the 2DS is up for pre-order at GAME. You can grab one for £109.99. Also worth mentioning, carry cases are set at £9.99.

You can order the 2DS here.

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Kotaku has published a few comments from Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime regarding the 2DS, Wii U’s price drop, and fate of the Basic Set (say goodbye!). You can find them all below.


Wii U Hardware BundlesPublisherRelease date (2013)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Premium Pack (Black)

(Limited Quantity)

Nintendo4th Oct
(Limited Edition) LEGO CITY Undercover Premium Pack (Black)

(Limited Quantity)

Nintendo18th Oct

 

 

Wii U SoftwarePublisherRelease date (2013)
Rayman LegendsUbisoft30th Aug
Just Dance 2014Ubisoft4th Oct
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HDNintendo4th Oct
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition (with Ganondorf figurine)

(Limited Quantity)

Nintendo4th Oct
Sonic Lost World™ Deadly Six Edition

(Limited Quantity)

SEGA, distributed by Nintendo of Europe18th Oct
Skylanders SWAP ForceActivision18th Oct
Batman: Arkham OriginsWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment25th Oct
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (White)

(Limited Quantity)

Nintendo25th Oct
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (Black)

(Limited Quantity)

Nintendo25th Oct
Assassin’s Creed IV Black FlagUbisoft1st Nov
Angry Birds Star WarsActivision1st Nov
Call of Duty: GhostsActivision5th Nov
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment15th Nov
Watch_DogsUbisoft22nd Nov
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter GamesNintendoNov
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLDNintendoNov
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeNintendoDec
Scribblenauts UnlimitedNintendoDec
Wii Fit UNintendo2013
Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND (Nintendo eShop)Nintendo2013

 

Nintendo 3DS Hardware / AccessoriesPublisherRelease date (2013)
Nintendo 2DS (White +Red)Nintendo12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS (Black + Blue)Nintendo12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case  (Red)Nintendo12th Oct
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (Blue)Nintendo12th Oct

 

 

Nintendo 3DS SoftwarePublisherRelease date 2013
Etrian Odyssey™ IV: Legends of the TitanATLUS30th Aug
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul HackersATLUS20th Sept
Inazuma Eleven 3: Lightning BoltNintendo27th Sept
Inazuma Eleven 3: Bomb BlastNintendo27th Sept
Harvest Moon: A New BeginningMAQL EuropeSept
Moshi Monsters Katsuma UnleashedActivision11th Oct
Pokémon XNintendo12th Oct
Pokémon YNintendo12th Oct
Sonic Lost WorldSEGA, distributed by Nintendo of Europe18th Oct
Skylanders SWAP ForceActivision18th Oct
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesActivision25th Oct
BEYBLADE™: EvolutionRising Star Games25th Oct
Batman: Arkham Origins BlackgateWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment25th Oct
Angry Birds Star WarsActivision1st Nov
Professor Layton and the Azran LegacyNintendo8th Nov
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment15th Nov
Mario Party: Island TourNintendoNov
Ben 10 Omniverse™ 2NAMCO BANDAINov
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsNintendoNov
Scribblenauts UnlimitedNintendoDec
LEGO FriendsWarner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentQ4
Bravely DefaultNintendoEnd of 2013



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