| padib said: Bof, it's backwards compatible to DS. And anyone can make 2D games if they want to, 3D is not mandatory. I know you know it, but some obvious things are disregarded sometimes. My take is that the DS is here to stay, and that the 3DS is for those who are looking for a more cutting edge experience. I think they'll tag along for another while still. Japan seems to be more attracted to cutting-edge than the states, so it's surprising that there's (relatively) little interest in the 3DS there. How the PSP beats it software-wise at launch is beyond me. As for being a bastard, remember that it's Nintendo that makes the console, not Yokoi nor his philosophy. So, as a company, they can translate their ideas to either mobile or home consoles. They used the Yokoi approach on the Wii ( a home console) and it worked. This time, they're going for the SNES/N64/GC approach for the 3DS, aiming for more cutting edge audience. Time will tell if it'll work, but I'm ready to bet it will, it'll just require more momentum than usual. |
I think after such resounding success you have to stretch your legs and see what is possible
