Nintendo finally announced a North American street date and launch price for its new handheld console system, the 3DS. The 3DS hits stores on March 27th, 2011 at $249.00. For those that aren't aware, the 3DS is the successor to Nintendo's DSi, which combining sales with the original DS and DS lite have just recently officially overtaken the Sony Playstation 2 as the most popular console gaming system in the world. The device is the first mainstream glasses-free 3D experience coming to market this year at a price the general populous can afford. Games scheduled for initial release include Nintendogs + Cats, Kid Icarus 3D, and a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 in 3D just as a few examples.
Given the almost assured popularity of this gaming system, could a glasses free 3D iPad or iPhone really be that far behind?
Except that neither systems are all that concerned about 3D gaming period. Unless I'm mistaken doesn't the 3DS have a 3-D designed screen?
If it does, than Apple won't incorporate it. At least not in this version since the iDevices are not focused on being gaming machines. They just happen to be.
I'm still really MEH at this device in general. I haven't been impressed with Nintendo's mobile line since Gameboy Advance SP. Maybe its the fact that I can't afford it or view it as an overpriced product. Idk.
King
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/nintendo-3ds-in-depth-preview-slight-return-video/ (http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/nintendo-3ds-in-depth-preview-slight-return-video/)
Engadget's review also makes me think this will not be coming to an Apple (Or Droid) product anytime soon. If the 3D is that finnicky, Jobs won't tolerate it on their devices. 3D is still a gimmick in my opinion anyway and having 3D on a mobile gaming device is not what I look for. Seeing in Angry Birds in 3D is not enough to justify the cost from my point of view. (Just an example, no idea if Rovio will have angry birds on this system) On the Wii/PS3/Xbox, I can see 3D having its uses because I am sitting down and playing this game. Making it more immerse, interesting and possibly more fun. On a mobile device I am moving around and the games need to be quick and fun, like Angry Birds, Words with Friends or heck We Rule. Having 3D in those games will be more distracting than immerse because its usually just a sit-down-for-15mins game and then move on to whatever it is your doing. Lets face it, those types of games are far more successful on Android and iOS than any of the RPGs and Shooter games right now which is where 3D would make more sense. Having a 3D version of Words with Friends would be slightly amusing, but ultimately pointless.
I'm just waiting for X to come in and tell me how very wrong I am ;).
But really for Nintendo guys I guess its cool, I just have no interest in it and didn't mean to shut down the topic, I guess when I start talking, I realllly talk. o_o.
King
The iPad and iPod Touch are gaming devices only because developers saw the opportunity. Gaming will never be the main focus for either device in their current iterations. Also, because of Apple's closed OS, I don't see them making any effort to get into he gaming only business anytime soon.
I certainly have no interest in trolling up yet another 3D debate, but I find it hard to believe that I am the one pointing out that the potential use of 3D on a tablet would not be limited to gaming.
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on January 19, 2011, 12:47:42 PM
I certainly have no interest in trolling up yet another 3D debate, but I find it hard to believe that I am the one pointing out that the potential use of 3D on a tablet would not be limited to gaming.
Ok, so in what other way would 3D be of use? I'm just curiously asking.
King
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on January 19, 2011, 12:47:42 PM
I certainly have no interest in trolling up yet another 3D debate, but I find it hard to believe that I am the one pointing out that the potential use of 3D on a tablet would not be limited to gaming.
Oh, I think you are 100% correct. I'll step in for Chris and tell King he's 100% incorrect..with love. :) If gaming companies can make games more immersive using 3D, they will. King, you point out current games which would be useless in 3D and you are correct but what you fail to see is if the technology is available, it will spawn an entirely new generation of both games and online content that can take advantage of 3D. #D is not a gimmick, deepening a users experience is the future and 3D is the next step. You're you, you should have more vision!
Quote from: Bryancd on January 19, 2011, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on January 19, 2011, 12:47:42 PM
I certainly have no interest in trolling up yet another 3D debate, but I find it hard to believe that I am the one pointing out that the potential use of 3D on a tablet would not be limited to gaming.
Oh, I think you are 100% correct. I'll step in for Chris and tell King he's 100% incorrect..with love. :) If gaming companies can make games more immersive using 3D, they will. King, you point out current games which would be useless in 3D and you are correct but what you fail to see is if the technology is available, it will spawn an entirely new generation of both games and online content that can take advantage of 3D. #D is not a gimmick, deepening a users experience is the future and 3D is the next step. You're you, you should have more vision!
Thank you Bryan! It already happening. I'm hearing rave reviews on the 3d version of Call of Duty Black Ops. Not only is 3D cool. Think of this. They are testing the Kinect unit to enhance long distance robotic surgery. If you can combine that with 3D, you will revolutionize the world. Small clinic suddenly can become world class medical facilities because they can operate with a more effective telepresence.
Imagine search and recovery robots that send 3D information to the handlers so that they can better be aware of the hazards of a situation.
3D telepresence would also be a tactical advantage for the army of Unmanned Drones our military is currently using. Depth perception would make for far better flight performance. Lower altitudes and more precise maneuvering.
Should we mention how 3D at home can create a better experience in online lectures for those taking online courses?
I think the reason I haven't embraced 3D like I have Blue-Ray (albeit with a limited budget) is because my cynical side of me has only seen what the greedy companies/corporations can do with it. Slap on 3D to anything, up the price by a significant amount and you get nothing for it. At least with Blue-Ray the experience is significantly noticeable. I don't get the same feeling with 3D. The only time I was impressed with 3D was Avatar as I've said before and since then I just get burned every time I see it because I spent a ridiculous amount of $$ on it and didn't get the experience I was "promised". So as such, I am jaded otherwise I would be excited about these upcoming features, but right now I just can't.
It would be great if 3D won my heart again because it could potentially be something I am looking really forward to in the coming years, but...
All I see this 3DS being is an "upgrade" to the DS that is more gimmick than actually useful. Admittedly I still wouldn't buy it because I have absolutely no budget for a pure console right now, but even if I did I probably wouldn't get this.
King
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on January 19, 2011, 02:51:50 PM
...All I see this 3DS being is an "upgrade" to the DS that is more gimmick than actually useful. Admittedly I still wouldn't buy it because I have absolutely no budget for a pure console right now, but even if I did I probably wouldn't get this.
King
I'm no precog but I have a very strong feeling that you are in the minority on this. People are going to go absolutely nuts over this device. Remember everything that happened with the first two years of the Wii with shortages and astronomical prices on Ebay? I think this is going to be bigger. I'm thinking of buying two and trying to make mine free by selling the second one at double the price over the internet.