Nintendo Announces 3DS

[FuzzTop]

Originally Posted by Bube

I'd rather have Nintendo focus on online gaming and better graphics instead of gimmicks like this.

I haven't seen any videos or anything (I'm not even sure a video can give any ideas about a 3D system), but I bet that this will make people nauseous. I hope it doesn't turn out like the Virtual Boy.

At this point in the game, I don't thiknk nintendo has a choice on whether or not to focus on these things. Those two factors are what kept nintendo back in this generation's console war. However, I'm far more interested in nintendo's new future offering than either Sony or Microsoft's. Simply because while Sony and Microsoft tend to follow tried and true formulas for consoles while injecting new ideas via games, Nintendo tends to keep the story formula congruent with its past, while providing new ways to play the same story.


As for the 3d sans glasses I'll believe it when I see it. The only way that I see it working is with an attachable headpiece which tracks where your head is. That being said, if I wanted to look like a tool, I'd just go pick up a Miley Cyrus album and save myself the trouble.

[Bube]

Originally Posted by FuzzTop

At this point in the game, I don't thiknk nintendo has a choice on whether or not to focus on these things. Those two factors are what kept nintendo back in this generation's console war.

To be honest, these were the factors that gave Nintendo a huge boost at the beginning of the generation.

Then the appeal started to wear off.

[TheSlyMoogle]

Originally Posted by Bube

To be honest, these were the factors that gave Nintendo a huge boost at the beginning of the generation.

Then the appeal started to wear off.

Bahaha gradually. Nintendo still owns this generation in terms of sales and that's all they needed.

I can't wait to see how the 3DS works.

[Typhoid]

And jeez Typhoid, troll much? Even your lover-boys at Sony are making all of their products 3D-enabled.

I don't love one system more than another. I just believe in objectivity when it comes to thinking what is good and what isn't.

A 3d handheld device? That seems like a really dumb idea in practice. In concept, it's a good idea. 3D anything is a good idea.

But a 3D handheld is such a dumb idea. It won't get off the ground more than just fanboys buying it up right away just to have one.

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

But a 3D handheld is such a dumb idea. It won't get off the ground more than just fanboys buying it up right away just to have one.

I don't think I caught this before, so I think I misunderstood you. You're talking sales, then. I think you're saying, the 3DS won't sell well until consumers get used to the idea, namely with consoles first. So, you don't think -- assuming the 3D aspect works like 3D should, and doesn't cause dizziness/headaches -- that the 3DS will be a hit?

I think you might have been right -- that is, if everything weren't already headed in the direction of 3D. In this case, Nintendo is far from being the leader in 3D for entertainment media. Media, post-Avatar, is a 3D world. Consumers are already well aware of and have accepted 3D (see: Avatar sales numbers). In my opinion, there's no turning back.

EDIT: But to clarify, even if Nintendo were one of the first to do 3D, I think the 3DS would still be a huge hit. Again, assuming the 3D works right.

[Typhoid]

The 3D on such a small screen would be ridicuterrible, I think. The illusion would look tacky, and lame. Because say you're looking at the middle of the screen playing Mario; Awesome, Mario is in 3D! Now say you have to do something near the edge of the screen; The 3D would be ruined because the screen is so small, and 'real life' is within your direct peripheral vision, ruining the illusion.

3D is only good, or great when you can't see the edges of the screen.
Even Avatar looked like shit when you peered off to the sides.

I don't think I caught this before, so I think I misunderstood you. You're talking sales, then. I think you're saying, the 3DS won't sell well until consumers get used to the idea, namely with consoles first.

That is 100% what I was getting at.

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by Typhoid

The 3D on such a small screen would be ridicuterrible, I think. The illusion would look tacky, and lame. Because say you're looking at the middle of the screen playing Mario; Awesome, Mario is in 3D! Now say you have to do something near the edge of the screen; The 3D would be ruined because the screen is so small, and 'real life' is within your direct peripheral vision, ruining the illusion.

3D is only good, or great when you can't see the edges of the screen.
Even Avatar looked like shit when you peered off to the sides.

Ok, personal opinions are fine and good.

But when it comes to sales...

That is 100% what I was getting at.

So -- in terms of sales -- considering what I said about the PS3 3D and media post-Avatar, how do you think that consumers are not ready for 3D-handhelds?