Would the DS and 3DS have sold the same with out Touch Screen and 3D capabilities?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

spurgeonryan said:

Veknoid_Outcast said:
I agree with most of the comments here. The DS would not have been as successful without the touch screen. The 3DS would probably be as successful with or without 3D capabilities.

I think it's a shame though. I really like the 3D. I remember playing Pilotwings Resort in Target before the system was released. I was mesmerized.

I like the 3D as well. But there is no real need for it. Kind of like the Rumble pack. Beyond immersing you into the game more and a few game play tricks there is no real need for it. I only asked about the DS because I really never cared for using the touch screen as a controller. Although there were some that I enjoyed. Mainly eshop titles and Wario.

That's a fair comparison. Fun but inessential.

On the other hand, I think the touch screen on the DS was absolutely essential. Sure, a few high-profile games barely used it, but those that did use it were great. And they were great because of it. Elite Beat Agents comes to mind.

For me, the DS is an all-time great system -- the best Nintendo handheld, and one of the very best video game systems ever made.