A Few Questions about 3DS

[.jayderyu]

johnappseed84 said:

1.) How much do you think Nintendo 3DS will cost on its release day?

2.) I really like the fact that DSI XL has large screens for a handheld. Do you think 3DS will keep the larger screens?

3.) Do yu think that some of the big DS games on the way like Okamiden and Golden Sun 3 will be further enhanced or optimized for 3DS? I think a game like Okamiden could take advantage of a 3d world.

4. Will 3DS be compatable will all previous DS games?

5. Do you expect connectivity between 3DS and Wii to be one of its features? I think connectivity was one of the best features of GC and GBA, and I'm not sure, but I think that kind of connectivity has been missing from the DS and Wii so far.

1) About $30 more than the DSi. Though I think the DSi will get a price drop. It now needs an extra GPU and special screens. So it might launch at the current DSi price.

2) No. It seems to be a brain block to most people, but the DSiXL is actually for people with visual impairment(ie seniors). It's still a fine machine, but it's very unlikely that 3d will go over well with seniors.

3) Could be better, but likely won't happen. Development has already started on these games. Switching to new tech late or mid development usually comes at a cost of being good and sales.

4) Likely. It's still mostly NDS architecture.

5) There is no lack of connectivity between DS and Wii already. It's just no one is all that interested. Much like no one really uses the PSP as a steering wheel and rear view mirror in of the PS3 driving games. Cool concept, but don't seem to take off.