Yves MakhoulWarning about 3DS screens for eyes
January 2nd 2011 03:39
Nintendo has issued a stern (and alarming) warning about the 3D effect found in its upcoming 3DS system.
Nintendo specifically requests that children aged six or younger only use the 2D mode when playing the handheld. Apparently, use of 3D could damage the development of healthy eyes of children that young.
On top of this, Nintendo requests that gamers cease playing the games in 3D after half an hour warning of possible side effects such as blurring and nausea.
Nintendo has been sued in the past -- who could forget the Wii remote debacle with the epidemic of broken television sets around the world. This may just be to cover the company's behind in case things to go awry in the future once the system is released.
All the same, it's concerning that Nintendo is having to alienate such a chunk of their core demographic. Time will tell if these warnings are legitimate issues, or simply a precautionary measure.
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