"I believe the unprotected screen and buttons are the bigger liabilities. "

Nope/. Nobody cared with gameboy, gameboy color or gba. Its not a big deal in fact its better

This device is 100 percent going to be the top selling sku of ANY system this holiday by millions sold. 

It is actually the easiest sell of the holidays. I just dont think the author is thinking logically.

The 2ds is not meant to replace ANY 3ds. Its a budget model for kids whose parents are not buying the system because of the price and the 3d.

Analysts love it, stores are already getting buzz

"The $40 (almost 25 percent) price cut is no doubt substantial."

Oh yes it is. That is the difference between budget not even think about it price to something more