jesus christ this guy is really over thinking this. its obvious. remove 3D function (which no one gives a **** about), lower production costs further by simplifing design and sell to people who couldnt previously afford one. release on same day as pokemon so low income familys can finally get there brats to shut the **** up and bobs your uncle.

personally, i dont think nintendo has been a single wrong move here. Im still not getting one though... dont like handheld gaming