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

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LordTheNightKnight said:

archbrix said:

LordTheNightKnight said:

cyberninja45 said:

ph4nt said:

"HD graphics" is a gimmick.

Its not and 3d isnt either

They are. They change the style, not the substance. And the intial audience interest for HD movies and and games, and the interest for 3D movies, has worn off, proving they are gimmicks (before you bring up motion controls, they are play standards, and sales for games that use them well are still strong, same as the DS touch screen which works for loads of games on mobile devices).

The term "gimmick" can mean ingenious or an imortant feature that's not immediatly apparent.  But I believe you mean it as it's other more commonly used meaning, a marketing trick (given the @bolded in your post).  In this sense, HD is clearly NOT a gimmick.  HD hasn't worn off at all.  Maybe for you personally, but every satellite and cable provider thirves on providing HD programming and blu-ray is increasingly popular (even within digital distribution it's popular).  Just because standard definition remains the choice for many, HD is far from being just a quirky novelty; not when every single TV sold today is HD.

1. Yes, that is the context I meant, as others were using it in that context as well.

2. Releasing is not sales. And sales of blu-ray as well as standard DVD has been down.

The point for HD is that it's not a sales booster anymore, and wasn't that much to begin with. So I maintain that even 3D won't go away, it won't be a boon much longer.

But thats all Nintendo needs it to do. 

To gain support.

 

After that the system can sell on its library. The 3D is just its kick starter.