Report: Sharp's Parallax Barrier LCD Tech Makes the DS a 3DS

The Register details how the technology creates 3D images:

So how does it work? Think about that 3D cinema experience: differently polarized images play on screen together. Viewers wear special glasses with lenses that allow opposite polarizations through. In a simple 3D screen, a very fine grating, called a "parallax barrier", is placed in front of the LCD screen. It does the job of the polarizing glasses, directing light from each image slightly differently so that at a so-called "sweet spot" about 20 inches in front of the screen the two images are separated just enough that the brain will create a composite 3D image.

The technology is said to create vibrant 3D images, but the screen must be viewed at a precise angle and it can take time for the eye to adjust to. Sharp's monitors offered both 2D and 3D modes, so it's likely the 3DS will as well.

I don't really recall, offhand, Microsoft taking shots at Nintendo's expense. If they have, it's awash in memories of Sony slagging on ALL of their competitors in what seems like a weekly basis.

But yes, the new hate is about to begin again. Like I said in another thread, I just can't wait until the people who piss and moan about this start touting their AWESOME new 3D PSP's, or whatever they get from somebody other than Nintendo.

Gimmick Doomed

DOOOMEDDDD GIMMMMMICKKKK!!!!

GOOOMMMICKKKEEED!!!!

Nintendo shoudn't have closed the mouth... like always, and show the 3DS in the last minute

the 3DS will be DOOMED! like the Wii has been for the past few years.

you're right this will never take off

Um, Microsoft kinda already have a reputation of doing this.

microsoft doesn't do handhelds, also the hate wave already started by sony and patcher