"We were not able to launch Nintendo 3DS at a time when a sufficient number of strong software titles were ready," Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told his company's investors. The executive did note that part of the problem is Nintendo feels preserving a game's is more important, which can often lead to extended, unintentional delays if a title doesn't meet high standards. "Because we are doing this, we cannot constantly provide the market with big hit titles,"

the company is looking into developing more StreetPass software for the system. The executive noted many fans might have started not carrying their 3DS with them, having completed StreetPass-based Puzzle Swap and Find Mii mini-games that were included with the 3DS. Iwata said that designer and executive Shigeru Miyamoto has been asking for progress on projects himself.

Lastly, Iwata commented on the consistency of 3D effects between various 3DS games. An investor noted that routinely third party games do not feature 3D enhancements that are as good as Nintendo's own efforts. Iwata disagreed with that opinion, stating that he thought some third parties had done well. However, he did note that Nintendo is going to make more of an effort in providing developers with "effective support," resulting in better products for consumers.

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I know Iwata can keep his own with interviews and such but this is nonsense.

If anything, the 3DS's launch was stronger than its predecessor.

Also, downloadable software isn't going to save the 3DS.

When nintendo couldn't get someone like me to purchase the 3ds you know they did something wrong

Same thing i was thinking, It probably would have had a bigger launch if they waited a while longer.

I've been saying that for a looooooooong time.

The man speaks the truth. There was nothing that made me want to buy a 3DS at launch. I got RE Mercenaries and the enhanced 3D effect is non-existent. I carry my 3DS with me, everywhere AND I try to walk closer to people that look like they may own a 3DS for Street Pass purposes. It's madness!

Yea i have found a few people with spot pass, though i think the radius is pretty good that you dont have to be really close.

Low! Even by rol standards.

Creepy

Glad they're finally admitting what was pretty obvious to most gamers. It's not a huge deal though, as the 3DS is still very young. Many people forget that the DS also started with an underwhelming lineup. I remember rushing out to find launch games after getting the console for christmas, and there was really nothing besides Mario 64 DS, so I was resorted to picking up the freakin' Sims. Now the DS has one of the strongest and most diverse lineups ever. The same can happen to 3DS, but Nintendo shouldn't not wait to much longer to get it going. Zelda OOT is a nice start, but they also needs more games that appeal to the masses.