Nintendo Announces 3DS

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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.