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http://www.news1130.com/entertainment/article/200743–dr-mario-3-d-screen-on-nintendo-3ds-could-help-kids-with-vision-disorders-optometrists-say
Normally parents would restrict the amount of time children could play on game consoles as it may lead to nearsightedness, addictiveness and so on. This does not seem to be a problem anymore with the 3-D screen Nintendo 3DS! Optometrists are saying that these 3-D screens have healthy benefits. The 3-D screen feature does not harm young children’s eyes and instead may help identify vision problems at an early age. Some symptoms that may alert parents to vision disorders may be if children cannot see the 3-D images or if they experience dizziness. These subtle vision disorders may cause children to experience problems when reading. Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, optometrists are saying that children ages 6 and under should be exposed to the 3-D screens of the 3DS, as problems with vision if identified before the age of 6 are likely to be easier to fix as the visual system is still developing.
I think this benefit clearly serves as the 3DS’ competitive advantage as it’s the first game console with this 3D feature and is linked to health benefits. As a game console it appeals to the children and young teenage audience but now Nintendo could also target parents with their 3DS in promoting a healthier game device for their children to play during their spare time. Although other substitutes or competition exists, such as the 3D TV and movies, we understand that children spend more time playing on their game consoles than seen doing the other alternatives.
Although the 3D feature is seen to link to the identification of vision problems, many others contradict the notion. They believe that parents should still limit children’s play on game consoles and that the benefits seen with the 3D feature are not certain. In my opinion, this possible positive news may still create a demand in purchasing these game consoles, especially for families that have children.