While the Nintendo's 2DS price point of just $129 certainly wasn't steep in the first place, Nintendo has decided to drop it just $99 going forward.
The permanent price drop starts from August 30th.
The Nintendo 2DS plays both DS and 3DS titles, and therefore has an overwhelmingly massive library of amazing games ready at affordable prices, so if you've been waiting to invest in a 3DS or New 3DS, maybe this is an option. Of course, you'll have to do without the 3D effect and it doesn't fold.
Thanks, Destructoid.