What do you think of the nintendo 3ds

[Tyeforce]

Well, I'll get things back on topic here. Honestly, I don't think this is such a good idea. On paper it is, and visually it is, but economically, no. I mean, I'm assuming that with such amazing hardware, this thing will cost like, $250 - $300? Also, how much will the games be? I'm assuming it'll be like the movies, where a movie with 3D is $4 - $5 more expensive than the movie in 2D. Development costs would also probably shoot up, so there goes some games from indie developers.

I doubt Nintendo would be making it if they couldn't sell it at an affordable price. It's just not the way Nintendo does stuff. For example, a few months ago there was an interview with Iwata that revealed that someone had approached Iwata with technology very similar to Microsoft's Natal (and before it was ever announced, too), but Iwata turned it down. Why? Because he said they wouldn't be able to sell it at a "Nintendo" price. That and the fact that there's no controller to hold, but that's a different story.

 

[-Aaron]

Im happy now since Tye's just Pwning everyone who dared to attack him!

>pwning everyone
>everyone is at another thread

 

[Vex L'Cour]

Im happy now since Tye's just Pwning everyone who dared to attack him!

>pwning everyone
>everyone is at another thread

Understood :]

 

[Tyeforce]

Depends on how you look at it, actually.

Oh, and do you guys think menus would be neat in 3D? Just a question.

Probably. I'm guessing either everything will be 3D, or everything will be 2D; you'll get the option to turn 3D on/off.

 

[Tyeforce]

JUMPING JACK FLASH - IT'S A GAS GAS GAS! (Never beat that level, by the way.)

Also, I think I finally figured out a use for the 3D. You know the Prof. Layton series, right? Well, the 3D could be used to create optical illusions in the brain teasers.

You never beat it?! D: I remember I had to try countless times until I could beat it myself, lol. But now I'm so good at it, Jumpin' Jack Flash on Hard ROCK is a breeze for me. XD

I've not played a Professor Layton game, but I do know of the series, and that would be something interesting if they incorporated it.

 

[-Aaron]

Well, I'll get things back on topic here. Honestly, I don't think this is such a good idea. On paper it is, and visually it is, but economically, no. I mean, I'm assuming that with such amazing hardware, this thing will cost like, $250 - $300? Also, how much will the games be? I'm assuming it'll be like the movies, where a movie with 3D is $4 - $5 more expensive than the movie in 2D. Development costs would also probably shoot up, so there goes some games from indie developers.

I doubt Nintendo would be making it if they couldn't sell it at an affordable price. It's just not the way Nintendo does stuff. For example, a few months ago there was an interview with Iwata that revealed that someone had approached Iwata with technology very similar to Microsoft's Natal (and before it was ever announced, too), but Iwata turned it down. Why? Because he said they wouldn't be able to sell it at a "Nintendo" price. That and the fact that there's no controller to hold, but that's a different story.

"Nintendo" price won't fly with the economy though. I mean, if this object that you claim will have real 3D will cost only a few dollars more than the XL or whatever, then they'll lose money per unit. This is one of the rare cases where the price is backed up by the technology put into it. Or, Nintendo's going to have to cut something out to warrant the "Nintendo" price.

 

[Tyeforce]

Well, I'll get things back on topic here. Honestly, I don't think this is such a good idea. On paper it is, and visually it is, but economically, no. I mean, I'm assuming that with such amazing hardware, this thing will cost like, $250 - $300? Also, how much will the games be? I'm assuming it'll be like the movies, where a movie with 3D is $4 - $5 more expensive than the movie in 2D. Development costs would also probably shoot up, so there goes some games from indie developers.

I doubt Nintendo would be making it if they couldn't sell it at an affordable price. It's just not the way Nintendo does stuff. For example, a few months ago there was an interview with Iwata that revealed that someone had approached Iwata with technology very similar to Microsoft's Natal (and before it was ever announced, too), but Iwata turned it down. Why? Because he said they wouldn't be able to sell it at a "Nintendo" price. That and the fact that there's no controller to hold, but that's a different story.

"Nintendo" price won't fly with the economy though. I mean, if this object that you claim will have real 3D will cost only a few dollars more than the XL or whatever, then they'll lose money per unit. This is one of the rare cases where the price is backed up by the technology put into it. Or, Nintendo's going to have to cut something out to warrant the "Nintendo" price.

How do we know Nintendo won't be able to sell it at an affordable price? Maybe the technology isn't as expensive as we think it is, or Nintendo got a good deal or something. Whatever the case, I doubt Nintendo will be selling a handheld that costs significantly more than their current home console.

 

[Smash Genesis]

Well, before we make any assumptions, we'll need to know what Nintendo is using to actually make the handheld. We could make a reasonable guess as to how much manufacturing costs would be if we knew what materials were being used to manufacture the system.

 

[Jas0n]

I honestly don't see how they're going to do the 3D.. If it's not glasses, pseudo-3D or virtual boy type 3D, then what is it? xD

 

[Tyeforce]

I honestly don't see how they're going to do the 3D.. If it's not glasses, pseudo-3D or virtual boy type 3D, then what is it? xD

Haven't you heard of those 3D LCD displays that don't require glasses? Nintendo's likely using that same technology or something very similar.

 

[acfreak]

I don't think nintendo will release it if it is at a ridiculous price because the lcd shouldnt be that expensive to make becaus if it was nintendo wouldnt sell it and i really want the analog stick to be confirmed because it would be so much smoother to play 3d games such as super mario 64 ds i also think it would be cool if the top screen (if there is one) would be 3d like the bottom one
of what we know so far i think $200 - $250 at most would be a reasonable price

 

[NGT]

I think it'd be cool if Nintendo re-released some gamecube games for this new DS since apparently it's capable of gamecube graphics.

 

[acfreak]

Yeah i am hoping for that too and i saw a comercial from japan on youtube most likely fake saying it had gamecube graphics man i hope they are right ;D

 

[Tyeforce]

I don't think nintendo will release it if it is at a ridiculous price because the lcd shouldnt be that expensive to make becaus if it was nintendo wouldnt sell it and i really want the analog stick to be confirmed because it would be so much smoother to play 3d games such as super mario 64 ds i also think it would be cool if the top screen (if there is one) would be 3d like the bottom one
of what we know so far i think $200 - $250 at most would be a reasonable price

Analog stick has been confirmed, just so you know.

 

[cornymikey]

i probably wont be buying it, seeing as the DSi is like 190 dollars. So this must be over hte cost of a wii. >_>

 

[NGT]

I don't think nintendo will release it if it is at a ridiculous price because the lcd shouldnt be that expensive to make becaus if it was nintendo wouldnt sell it and i really want the analog stick to be confirmed because it would be so much smoother to play 3d games such as super mario 64 ds i also think it would be cool if the top screen (if there is one) would be 3d like the bottom one
of what we know so far i think $200 - $250 at most would be a reasonable price

Analog stick has been confirmed, just so you know.

Thank god! No more sore thumbs.

 

[acfreak]

Yay lol man how the d-pad killed my thumbs

 

[Tyeforce]

I think it'd be cool if Nintendo re-released some gamecube games for this new DS since apparently it's capable of gamecube graphics.

Why, though, when you can just play them on Wii?

 

[NGT]

I think it'd be cool if Nintendo re-released some gamecube games for this new DS since apparently it's capable of gamecube graphics.

Why, though, when you can just play them on Wii?

But it won't be in 3D

 

[acfreak]

on the go man! lol