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Nintendo: 3DS' 3D Warning Label There to Stave Off Lawsuits

by Carlos Macias, posted on 11 January 2011 / 1,860 Views

So, is 3D good or bad for you? According to the official word from Nintendo, 3D may have a negative effect on children under 6, especially when using the company's upcoming portable, the 3DS. Reports by eye specialists, though, have been coming in saying that the contrary is true: that 3D effects don't necessarily cause visual complications in the young.

Whoever you believe, doesn't matter seems to be the case as Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata says that the warning is simply a means to inform parents about potential negative effects to 3D viewing and to -- quite frankly -- stay off the lawsuit track.

"They're not meant to mean that game systems are dangerous," Andriasang translated from a Wall Street Journal interview with Iwata, "Rather, Nintendo hopes to give its customers adequate information and protect against lawsuits."

"Nintendo very actively attempts to share information with its customers," Iwata continued. "Outside of this goal, it would never issue a warning that would not lead to a plus in sales."

Who do you guys believe? Will you let your child near a 3DS with all the conflicting reports on the potential side effects of using the technology? Child-free? Feel free to profess your own fears of 3D screens taking over the world in the comments, as well.


5 Comments

dsister
dsister (on 11 January 2011)

Duh -___-

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YoshMaster
YoshMaster (on 11 January 2011)

I don't understand the problem anyway.... who the hell gives a UNDER 6 YEARS OLD a 3DS!?!? I mean, ok I started gaming at 5 on a NES but it's not like the under 6yr represents a huge part of the sales!

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Cheebee
Cheebee (on 11 January 2011)

Well, obviously it was to stave off lawsuits. Seriously, did anyone think otherwise? :s

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ryuzaki57
ryuzaki57 (on 11 January 2011)

3D harms battery longevity and fame-rate, and I have no interest in it. Therefore the 3D will be always turned off on my 3DS. 3D is gadget to lure casual gamers imo, I want the system for the games.

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