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I ..don't even..on the 3DS thing.

Wii U basic no longer in production and Wii U deluxe now 299$ and a Zelda Bundle coming as well.

I'd do the Zelda bundle for a WiiU. The 2DS already looks uncomfortable.

I thought you were trolling us at first. I didn't believe either. That 2DS looks like a bad photoshop and particularly after Iwata very recently stated that price wasn't an issue I didnt see a cut coming. Very bizzare news on both fronts. 

According to IGN the 2DS is for kids 7 and younger: (in case your child is prone to abusing his/her handhelds)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/08/28/who-is-the-nintendo-2ds-for

Don't forget about the Wind Waker HD Limited Edition. It comes with a Ganondorf figure. It is rumored to be Gamestop exclusive in the US.

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Too bad that the Zelda bundle doesn't come with a physical copy of Wind Waker.  Zelda themed Wii U pad is definitely cool, though.

To me, the 2DS looks more comfortable than the 3DS and 3DS XL. On the 3DS' you are holding the device towards the bottom so if you are laying down, it can be top heavy.  The circle pad/d pad and buttons on the 2DS are closer to the top/middle.  The balance looks better.  The better balance comes at a price, though.  Not being able to flip it shut is kind of a deal breaker for me but, then again, this device wasn't designed for me.

The 2DS looks like a fake piece of hardware, but nope.  I'm pretty confused by it's design as well.  It almost looks like a Chinese knockoff.

I'd seriously consider that WiiU Zelda bundle if Wind Waker HD was a physical disc.  I may end up buying it anyway considering that Zelda/Nintendo limited consoles always end up being worth stupid prices after they sell out.

EDIT:  It looks like the 2DS comes out on the same day as Pokemon X/Y.  Nintendo is going to pull in a ton of new handheld sales in October.

When first saw the ad I thought it was fake.

By removing the z-axis the 2DS is technically (yay for math!) so the name is appropriate. If I had a say I'd call it the DS SP (Dual Screen Special) or 3DS Lite as the Collectorcast suggested. I'm sure parents will like it for their kids and the price ain't bad.

The Special Edition Zelda is pretty awesome! I'd get that in a heartbeat.

i really want that special edition zelda with the statue but it's US exclusive >.<. i do have a friend that lives in california though so i'm waiting on his reply to see if he would get it for me and i send the money plus shipping via paypal.

if he's not able to for whatever reason is there anyone on here that might be willing? :D

Those look like PAL stickers to me so not limited to the US

That Zelda Wii U bundle is sooo sexy.... :drool:

Nintendo's been marketing heavily to PAL regions lately, so that shouldn't surprise you.

Nice to see the Wii U finally getting a price cut. Wind Waker HD is nice too, but it by itself isn't going to get me to buy the console. :-\

As for 2DS, why yet another iteration of an existing handheld? Couldn't I just buy a 3DS and turn the 3D off, and budabing, I have a 2DS WITH HINGES. But yeah, I can kinda see the marketing it to kids approach since kids could care less about 3D.

I'd totally do this for you man.

When I first caught glimpse of the 2DS this morning I thought it was a joke. Doing away with the 3D is actually something that doesn't bother me. Also I guess making it one piece makes it sturdier for younger kids not to destroy. I don't recall a Gameboy Color EVER breaking when I was young.

The Wii U bundle is smart, for a console that is failing. Bundling Wind Waker practically for free will definitely move some units.

Would you mind picking up a second collector's edition for me, Flee?

I'm doubtful Wind Waker HD will save the system, but we have been starving for a new Zelda game.

Like everyone else, I'm kind of at a loss on the 2DS. It looks way more inconvinient and designed like a scrapped prototype 3DS. I will assume one of the most common problems with the younger players is broken hinges. Kids can be pretty hard on their stuff.

Sure. I can do this for any other neighbors to the North as long as I get the proper funds from you in advance.

thanks for the offer but my friend in the US said he can do it for me!

I really hope they do some sort of Ambassador program like they did with the 3DS, but maybe with GameCube games. I don't know that there will be too many games that I don't already have that they would include in the deal but it would at least mean something that they tried. I bought my Wii U at launch and have a whopping 6 games for it, 3 of which I got at launch and the other 3 I got within the last 6 weeks. I'd say November to July without a meaningful release is kinda unacceptable.

Looks like the price cut isn't universal. Just read that Australia will be missing out on it.

Oh no, Australia is screwed again on gaming.  I already have a Wii U deluxe version but I want that Zelda themed Gamepad.  I wonder how easy and expensive they will be to track down once this releases.

if it's anything like the Zelda 3DS, it won't be easy

Hmm... This may get me to buy a Wii U. I've been waiting for a special edition console color but I suppose this will do.

@Ryudo: My wording may have been confusing. I meant to say that The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Special Edition + Figure is rumored to be exclusive to Gamestop in the US.

* - Not a rumor anymore:

http://www.ebgames.com/wii-u/games/the-legend-of-zelda-the-wind-waker-hd-gamestop-exclusive-limited-edition/111455

I got mu copy of the Wii U Zelda system sooo I need friends on my Wii U so you can add me douglie007

http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=10657.0
I have added you.

I still haven't gotten my Wii U yet. Waited for the price drop. The Zelda edition looks nice. I might just get a used one at work when one comes in. Not sure if I want to drop $300 right before the holidays. I still have to buy the new Batman for 3Ds and Zelda parallel worlds next month

Gonna try and remember to add you next time I get a chance to.

Bestbuy has a promo in canada. The zelda edition wiiU comes with blops 2 for $299. I imagine the deals will get even better come november