Sony doesn't think there's a market for portable 3D gaming.
Many of us are wondering just what exactly Nintendo is thinking by releasing a 3D-capable DS unit... even without glasses. The idea sounded both confusing and silly until Jane explained how the 3D effect will work on the handheld device. Still, Nintendo execs have recently said over and over that innovation is the key, yet recently we've seen a revised DS (DSi), another revised DS (DSi XL), and now another revised DS is on the way. What gives?
Sony is apparently scratching its head too, thinking that there's no marketplace for a 3D handheld gaming unit. Of course, this comes from a company who's portable gaming platform has remained in last place for quite some time, trailing behind Nintendo and apparently now Apple's iPhone/iPod touch platform. We won't even bring up the whole PSPgo bomb... ok, we did anyway.
"I think it remains to be seen where Nintendo goes with 3D on a portable," said SCEA's Director of Hardware and Marketing John Koller in an interview with IGN. "Having been in the portable space for quite awhile, I think it's an interesting move but one I'd like to see where they go from a demographic standpoint. 8 and 9-year-olds playing 3D is a little bit of a stretch given where some of our research is right now."
It's also questionable if 8 to 9-year-olds will actually tolerate how the 3D images may deteriorate when viewed at different angles. Despite the initial coolness, the Nintendo 3DS could very well be a handheld that ends up smashed into pieces. Hopefully we'll have a better idea when the unit goes on display at E3 2010.
To learn more about how 3D will work on the DS, see our earlier coverage here.
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I wouldn't have concerns for the age of the kids, they learn fast more if it is a fun thing.
Of COURSE they scoff. It's tradition. Then they make a similar product three years later.
Wait, so they like 3D in their animated movies, just not their video games. Right. The angle issue could be a problem, but other than that... I think that this could be spot on for the target audience. That being said, as an owner of every handheld in the GameBoy line... I'll buy a 3DS if and only if they manage to work an analog stick into the design, and if they port first-party gamecube games to it.
that's awesome =D
Meh, I don't think this Nin-toy-do will be anything more than a gimmicky toy.
The thing is.. if it does truly use the same tech as those old sharp monitors... you can turn the 3D of and have instant 2D. I would like to see a new DS altogether though. The PSP 2 and Nintendo (whatever) are long overdue.
Sony really could have taken off in PsP sales if they had changed how it gets games and what games we can play. The fact that I cannot put my old PS1 games on the thing without modding, and instead have to buy it from the playstation store, is ridiculous and almost makes the purchase a waste.
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How will there be an angle problem? This makes no sense whatsoever. The screens are only about 3" and only about 1 foot away from your face. If the 3D starts to look a bit odd, simply tilt, twist, move you hands and voila! It looks good again! This isn't some TV on a stand in the living room that you are trying to look at over your shoulder while you are cooking dinner in the kitchen! This is a handheld device right in your face. Angle will never be a problem. This is a perfect use of 1st generation non-glasses 3D technology. It has the highest amount of leeway when it comes to adjusting the viewing angle while being used, even greater than a laptop computer. I will never doubt Nintendo again when it comes to starting a trend in gaming or how you interface with gaming. They are geniuses plain and simple. And I don't even own a DS or Wii. But their sales figures speak for themselves. As does the way they influence others.
i don't care what they say, i'm buying it day one.
unless it doesn't sport a tegra 2. then it's a no go
Junior has one. 3D version becomes available. Junior wants the 3D version. It just might work.
Of COURSE they scoff. It's tradition. Then they make a similar product three years later.
You couldnt put it any better. They mocked SKUs of xbox , there they go. They mocked in last gen the HDD included in the original xbox, there they have it. They mocked Wiimotes, they couldnt immitate it any better than that. They talked about XBL, all their good services , from arcade, trophies and movies are all XBL ideas.
I do wonder how can they wear pants and yet be such a bunch of ******* in there and still talk about other companies. I do own a PS3 but its my least used or worth its purchase so far. Plus tha Asian continent alone will be more than good enough to choose if this is worth it or not, not Sony. Sony cant have a say when they thought that PSPGo was a good idea. Come on now.
PSP last place?? ds sucks ass, i just got one with the r4 and pirated everysingle game there is, theres barly any games worth playing.... Oh and you need some expanded memory for browser, wtf? and it doesnt play even videos. At least the psp you could online and watch porn on it with custom firmware. On top of that the DS prices are ridiculous. 3D will fit right into all the useless shit the DS.
I don't really care for portable gaming, but I'm definitely not hopping onto the 3D bandwagon though.
The dead smell of VirtualBoy is coming back.
I think it could be made to work. Also, with the way the 3d works (showing different images to different eyes) a creative developer could make two player games where each player sees a separate - 2d - image. Imaging have the only portable 3d movie player too :-)
I bet Sony scoffed at the Wiimote too. look what they made now
I bet they are already looking into making there own PSP-3d now.
The dead smell of VirtualBoy is coming back.
Don't you realize that Virtual Boy flopped because it was a hulking behemoth that HAD to be plastered to your face.. I mean sticking directly to your eyeballs. Now granted that was full on stereoscopic 3d back when tv and game companies were not even dreaming of it, it just was too awkward to use.
That said, how is the new DS anything like a virtual boy? it's not. You hold it in your hands a reasonable distance from your face and you use it... just like every other device on the market right now. I actually never bought a system past the gamecube but i gotta hand it to the ninty boys, they're geniuses
Who plays moving his head while watching the screen of a DS? For real?
Besides, if Nintendo can do it right, we'll have 3D images on a portable console. What gives, Sony?
Cheers!
Sony needs to look at Nintendo's long history of success in the gaming industry compared to theirs. Last I saw Nintendo still has the most sold Wii units and is #1 in the portable gaming arena as well. In terms of gaming units Nintendo blew them away.
My money is on Nintendo they have a way of surviving the industry, innovating the industry and making money at the same time. They have out lasted Atari, Sega, Turbografix 16. Sony better watch their back.
Always bet on Mario
I concur with Sony. There is no market for a Stereoscopic display hand-held. Screen too small, hardware not powerful enough, and you have to wear "special" glasses.
I never owned a ds, but I think i'd buy one just cuz of the 3d. It'd be cool playing mario or zelda in 3d.
I concur with Sony. There is no market for a Stereoscopic display hand-held. Screen too small, hardware not powerful enough, and you have to wear "special" glasses.
Dude, "READ", You don't need glasses for the 3ds.
Sony is no final authority on the hand-held world...
Dude, "READ", You don't need glasses for the 3ds.
Guess he wasn't wearing his....
I personally don't care much about the portable devices but if someone can make this hyped and "successful" it's Nintendo. Beside them only Apple could think of something as weird as that and still make profit
I wonder if sony didn't think there was a market for motion control gaming way back when too.
You know, they can make a game where if you angle it just right, you can look up a girl's skirt.
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$5 it's already out and in Japan