Fundamental differences and similarities between the 3DS and NGP

[Killiana1a]

Khuutra said:

Killiana1a said:

Don't be fooled by the 3D effect of the 3DS, the graphics ain't a vast upgrade over Nintendo 64 graphics. Sure a bit more lighting here, a tad more shadows there, a few more pixels, and rounded edges is basically what the 3DS has done to update Ocarina of Time. Not impressive once you get past the "ooh its 3D" group rubber necking bunk.

Now the NGP, that thing can pump out some graphics. Then again, graphics alone never sold a system, yet pricing a system to cover the hardware that enables those graphics can break a system.

So is Ocarina of Time the only 3DS game you've seen? Have you looked at either of the Resident Evil titles, which are at or above the fidelity of Gamecube games?

Just checked out a couple of Resident Evil 3DS gameplay vids. Pretty nice. Could have easily been done on the PSP.

I don't mean to be demeaning towards Nintendo but saying the graphics for the 3DS are at Gamecube levels is like saying graphics for a good NES game are great for "so and so console company" during the PS1/N64 era.

Point being, the graphics for the Gamecube cut it, but no one was raving about Metroid Prime's graphics in comparison to Shadow of the Colossus or God of War.

Graphics aren't and never will be Nintendo's bread and butter. Likewise the 3D gimmick is not fooling anybody. When both the NGP and 3DS are released, the NGP will boast the best graphics and greatest graphics capabilities bar none.