Ars Technica: "I want to be shown something new when I play a fresh gaming system, something that wouldn't be possible on the hardware I already have in my home. The first time I was able to go hands-on with the 3DS and experience a working 3D technology that didn't require glasses, I knew that Nintendo was onto something big.
During that initial presentation, Nintendo mocked 3D televisions and movies that required bulky, uncomfortable glasses, and they were right to do so: a good, mass-market technology for delivering 3D in the home just doesn't seem to exist yet... at least outside of portable gaming devices. At $250, the 3DS isn't cheap, but Nintendo has to be tired of seeing its systems sell out and the gray market take advantage of the mark-ups. This time the company seems comfortable going for a higher price out of the gate.
We've had a long time to play with the 3DS and with a number of the system's launch games. It has problems, some of which are pretty large, but I never lost the feeling of magic from that first demo, flying around in Pilotwings Resort in full 3D, taking in the scenery. That's what Nintendo is delivering, and that's why this system is going to be a hit. Eventually."
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The Sharp Free-Form Display Technology has been announced and presented in June 2014 and the new LCD tech allows for the creation of unconventionally-shaped displays that can be used in various upcoming technology. According to recent rumors, Nintendo, who has been collaborating with Sharp on the 3DS, should be the first company to employ the Sharp Free-Form Display in its upcoming hardware products. Since Nintendo is planning a new sleep monitoring device and supposedly a new console, the Sharp Free-Form Technology LCD panels could bring a whole new touch to the upcoming products.
Engadget - Nintendo's original 3D handheld launched in 2011 and three years is a seriously long time in tech -- especially for Nintendo. Fortunately, it's been a hit -- over 44 million units sold so far -- following a tradition of handheld console leadership that started way back with the original Game Boy. (And if you've seen Nintendo's recent depressing earnings reports, you know that handhelds are why Mario is still able to even make ends meet.)
The 3DS is also one of the highest ranked gaming consoles on the market within consumer top lists
FTA: "Don't try to play the system in a moving car unless you have a high tolerance for headaches. We have yet to test the system on a plane, but moving while focusing on the 3D screen has proven... uncomfortable"
Seems like that makes it an instant do not buy for my son. The kid always wants his PSP within an arms length whenever we are leaving the house for more than an hour...Possible eye damage and headaches if he uses it in the car??? Seems like this technology isn't ready for prime time. Which was obvious to me when I saw the TV technology first hand at CES in January.
It shouldn't be use by children under 6 years old, as their eyes (and brain) only developing... there is something wrong with this device, we will see within few months what are the consequences of using this device for longer time...
I played this at Best Buy last week. The 3D works for me but I was surprised at how uncomfortable I was...it really produced alot of eyestrain for me. The slider is definitely a good idea because the 3D effect isn't for everybody.
I think the people who buy the 3DS will play most games with 3D turned off anyway. I think Nintendo added the 3D to this device to show it was a new ds device not anoter ds with another name. I do expect this device to sell in its millions again like the original ds did.
Does it bug anyone else to read comments like "just turn the 3d off." I mean, doesn't the 3ds kind of lose it's coolness if you're not even going to be using the 3d feature. You're paying a pretty penny for some pretty cool 3d tech that you're not even going to use.
It's kind of like blowing the extra money on a highly powerful gpu for your computer with no intention of gaming/or other 3d graphic application. It's going to be real interesting to see how the 3ds does at market. I think the numbers over the next couple of years are really going to give us an insight as to whether 3d is here to stay or a passing fad that just gives everyone headaches.