The success of the 3DS has vindicated Gunpei Yokoi and the Virtual Boy

[Mandalore76]

farlaff said:

Mandalore76 said:

A. I wrote this.

B.  Yes, Nintendo took a loss on hardware after launch, but returned to profitability with software and declining costs of the hardware down the road.  Addressed in OP.

C.  It would be difficult for any dedicated handheld only device to reach 100+ million in a market/climate that is already shrinking.  To claim that the "3D" is what shrunk the market is ignorant of the impact that mobile phones have had on it.  Addressed in OP.

Fantastic read! Loved it. Don't bother the naysayers, your point is just great

Thanks much, glad you enjoyed it!

burninmylight said:

Mandalore76 said:

A. I wrote this.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks!

KilleyMc said:

farlaff said:

Fantastic read! Loved it. Don't bother the naysayers, your point is just great

I share this sentiment, anyone that thinks that the 3DS sold 70+ millions "in spite" of its 3D has no idea what  he's talking about.

Agree!