Posted on 09/01/2013 at 09:55 AM
| Filed Under Feature
I actually agree with much of this editorial, but there's no figuring out the mass consumer when it comes to these things. For example, I actually thought the original Wii was a joke of a console; with no HD, DVD playback, or substantial on-line support, plus a stupid name, I was sure it would be a popular item that first Christmas and then tank substantially. Obviously, I couldn't have been more wrong.
But I was looking at things from the logic of an experienced gamer who can see when something is ill-devised, overpriced, or simply a novelty. And like the author, I, too, see the 2DS as a sort of enigma. But that won't stop Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma from picking up the relatively inexpensive gadget for Johnny this Holiday.
Perhaps NIntendo's biggest mistake is that this seems like an admission that the orginal 3-D concept was a misstep to begin with. Which it probably was, considering I lose the effect whenever I tilt the screen the slightest bit either direction. But I have to admit, it looks great in Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, and the upcoming Zelda title is also supposed to use 3-D to great effect.
Pity little Johnny won't ever be able to experience it...