The problem of doing it by firmware update is the capacity of the console generating 3D graphics: like PS3, they are downgraded when doing the double images. If 3D is to be implemented in their next console, it should be planned since from beginning to include it.

I have a feeling Nintendo will go all out for its next console. It'll be similar to the 3DS, with multiple new features. It will have HD, 3D, and maybe something else new that acts as the "hook" that differenciates itself from the competiton. I think Nintendo has learned from the N64/Gamecube days where they only had incremental upgrades. By the time they release it, 2013 or 2014, 3D will be cheaper and more mass market.

Why not go both HD and 3D and realease it in 2012 - 2013 , by then more people would hve bought 3D TV's.

its not a big thing for it to have 3D when having HD power.

going all out is not when 360 and PS3 can already do it.PS3 can do 1080p HD.

I agree that nintendo's next console will be HD and 3D with something else to make it better than the ps360. What that is the world won't know till 2012 but im thinking virutal reality.

I have a feeling Nintendo will go all out for its next console. It'll be similar to the 3DS, with multiple new features. It will have HD, 3D, and maybe something else new that acts as the "hook" that differenciates itself from the competiton. I think Nintendo has learned from the N64/Gamecube days where they only had incremental upgrades. By the time they release it, 2013 or 2014, 3D will be cheaper and more mass market.

Notice the bold. It'll will have HD and 3D functionality, but ALSO something unique from the PS3, 360, and the next consoles from Sony and MS that will differenciate itself, like Wii had motion controls. What that unique feature will be I have no idea, but then again I don't work for Nintendo. Could be anything from digital game downloads for full retail games, to a projector that allows you to play games anywhere. But it will be something new and different. for a video game console.