I wouldn't say that this will automatially end the 3ds, or that the 3ds will end this. It will be a pretty close fight *if* Sony prices it right and decides to support it. The suppot may not be a problem, but with the tech they are cramming in it, I don't see this thing going any cheaper than US$300, unless they sell it at a loss.
- The Sony Advantage
I see Sony with an advantage over the 3DS because brand recognition, and how most hardcore gamers prefer Sony over Nintendo. In other words, this could be a GameCube-like situation for Nintendo (only they have the weaker sysem now). Nintendo tries hard to win over the hardcore audiance with games and support, but they just get eclipsed by Sony in the end due to brand recognition.
Long Story Short: An advantage Sony has over Nintendo is that hardcore gamers prefer them over Nintendo.
- The Nintendo advantage
Nintendo's advantage over Sony is well, the 3DS's 3d. I think that casuals will want to see how it works and maybe the hardcore too. If stuff like that can win over gamers, combined with 3d movies, classic Nintendo franchises, and games, Nintendo may be able to hold its own despite weaker hardware.
Long Story Short: Nintendo innovation always wins.
BOTTOM LINE: Both companies havetheir advantages. The war will escalateat E3 as new games are announced, and should be one hell of a fight.
