READY? a handheld gaming device with 3D vision without even wearing a 3D glasses. Talk about positioning a new subcategory of a newish category. Not a long ago, we were introduced with a 3D gaming experience in a computer. Now, the 3DS comes with not just 3D gaming experience, it also includes:
– 2 screens ( 3D and touch screen for stylus)
– 2 cameras which take 3D photos
– augmented reality games (fyi, soo cool! must see)
– charging cradle and metallic stylus
– some same features that comes with the previous DS
Moving on, the greatest competitor of Nintendo’s handheld devices is now the Apple with its iphone, itouch, and ipad. Because of the unbeatable touch screen technology of apple, games popularity are still increasing. More consumers are facing towards apple gaming, or to android powered smartphones.
On the other hand, Sony and Microsoft also have market share in gaming consoles or devices. They are also introducing motion-sensing controllers similar to wii.
Sony’s point of difference will be the perfect computer graphics and precision gamers love. As for Nintendo, they focus more on simplification of gaming controls and development of casual games like Brain Age.
ETA: March 2011
Price: ~$300
3DS blog: http://nintendo3dsblog.com/