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BenVTrigger on 28 January 2011
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Squilliam said:
BenVTrigger said:
Squilliam said:

It may tap into that market somewhat but I wouldn't say that they could really take advantage of it considering the size of the NGP, intimidation of non 18-35 y/o gamers due to formfactor and the unknown cost in comparison to the iTouch which is the best current platform to play those games.

The bid differenct though is the whole connectivity environment this thing is bringing with it. No dedicated handheld console in history has brought with it the sheer amount of online features and person to person connectivity that this machine is bringing and I think ALOT of people are overlooking that.

You've changed tack :/

Sure no console has bought those features but like with the PS3 / 360 / Wii comparison in terms of overall features it is really hard to anticipate ahead of time how meaningful they are and what other factors may over-ride them.


I just don't personally, and this is entirely opinion based, see what the 3DS can offer in terms of competition with the NGP outside of its 1st party lineup and the 3D effect of the screen.  If it truley is revolutionary and amazing I think it may seal the deal for Nintendo but I think moveing more to an Iphone type set up will be a much larger deal.  Just imagine the impact of a game the equivalent of Words With Friends but on the NGP would mean for sales with its robust online 3G component. 

Price however as always will be King.  And again this is all opinion and not meant as a knock towards Nintendo AT ALL, just personally if the NGP delivers what its promising to me all hype was killed for the 3DS, and I planned on buying it at launch.