Nintendo 2DS

[Chaoxys]

I would think protecting the screens would be a priority over the hinge?

I've had a GB Brick, GB Pocket, GB Color, and a GB Advance, and I've never had an issue with the screen getting messed up. Granted, those could fit in your pocket (Brick aside), but simply using a little game case (as shown in the 2DS trailer) would solve that problem. You also have to remember that this is for little kids, so they will most likely be playing it at home, or in the back seat of a car. I doubt they will have much of a need to walk around with it.