3DS has the wow factor for gamers and non gamers (even Nintendo haters)

[LordTheNightKnight]

ameratsu said:

MaxwellGT2000 said:

I honestly think situations like that is exactly what Nintendo is going for, people being social in real life, not some internet posters praising or hating on the machine, cause the people they're talking to cannot see for themselves.  The 3D just has the eye catching "must have" feeling they were talking about at GDC, the only way to truly show off the 3DS is to have people play it for themselves, so the 3DS comes with software that flat out encourages being social, from Face Raiders, to the photo apps, to the game coins.  It makes sure you carry it with you, get others involved, and most of all have fun while doing it. 

Also of note, from the large groups I've shown, only two had issues seeing the 3D, one of which was not wearing his glasses and was still sold on the idea after showing him Ridge Racer, the other I showed him the depth slider and toned it down and he saw it fine, he was still clinging to his DSi XL however cause he bought it not long ago.

Anyway I hope you've enjoyed my first week with the 3DS, feel free to discuss or share any stories you guys have with showing the 3DS to others!

I agree with you for the time being. It's cool technology for sure.

What gets me though is how nobody has brought up Apple yet. Nintendo is the first to market with glasses-free 3d, and while reception seems to be positive, they risk losing their current monopoly on the technology if rumours like this are real. The current 'wow' factor that Nintendo has will be diminished should an iPod Touch come out with similar technology.

I think in order to keep the 'wow' factor, Nintendo needs compelling software (duh), because high-quality 3d software will also help differentiate Nintendo's offerings from Apple's ineviatble Touch device that will have 3d games that fall far short of typical Nintendo quality.

Good software is far more than "wow", as it stays good far longer than the initial awe of it lasts. VC sales show that games that have lost any "wow factor" are still loved.