Not all 3DS games will use 3D

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-13-not-all-3ds-games-will-be-in-3d?

"New game cards, however, will be specific to Nintendo 3DS, but whether they will be in 3D or not is basically up to the maker, just like how much to use the touchscreen was up to developers for Nintendo DS."

The Mario creator went on to explain that he thought it was too much to expect all developers to immediately start developing in 3D.

"Suddenly requesting all the game developers to only make 3D games on game cards exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS from now on would really raise the hurdle for them.

"We thought it would be better for developers, as well as players, if they could do as they please depending on the software, having images jump out just a little or making games based significantly on 3D."

I'm glad - not all games really need 3D to be honest.

Personally I care more about the better graphics than the actual 3D feature.

Just like not every DS game uses the touch screen.

Just like not every DS game uses the touch screen.

Icare0

But yeah, I don't care. If the game is good, I'm not going to dismiss it for not being in 3D.

Thats okay with me, since the graphics have improved for the system.

However he makes it sound like it's difficult to develop 3D games for the 3DS, I would have thought it was all automatically done using the 3DS dev kit?SaltyMeatballs

As long as improved graphics or lowered price are compensated for the missing 3d, it's all fine with me.LetsPlayer

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]However he makes it sound like it's difficult to develop 3D games for the 3DS, I would have thought it was all automatically done using the 3DS dev kit?Sepewrath

what might be the tough part in the 3D thing is programming how it'll work. it's not just 3D modelling then pressing a magic button. you need to place things in relation to the screen, check the deadzone, what pops out and what stays "inside", how the effect will work, the focal point of the 3D, etc.

this is just me guessing at how it goes.

To be honest I think what will really happen is we will see 3D features forced into most games even where simply using system resources for something else is more desirable. That trend will probably continue for most of the system's lifetime as well.

All that matters is if the games are good.

They better not sit on it like motion plus.

Am I missing something is it not called the 3DS or is it called the DS maybe 3D? O well that's the way she goes sometimes lol.

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]However he makes it sound like it's difficult to develop 3D games for the 3DS, I would have thought it was all automatically done using the 3DS dev kit?BrunoBRS

what might be the tough part in the 3D thing is programming how it'll work. it's not just 3D modelling then pressing a magic button. you need to place things in relation to the screen, check the deadzone, what pops out and what stays "inside", how the effect will work, the focal point of the 3D, etc.

this is just me guessing at how it goes.

Wow. Then I don't understand the point of making a game for the 3DS if you are not gonna use 3D.

Wow. Then I don't understand the point of making a game for the 3DS if you are not gonna use 3D.

vgamefreak225

Great so 3D is going to be another one of Nintendo's features that will be used by developers for a few months for good games, then it'll change to just been used for Shovel-Ware and Nintendo's own games only.spike6958

I actually look forward to this. Imagine how good the games will look like without 3D. Heck they might use te max rez of 800x240

I actually look forward to this. Imagine how good the games will look like without 3D. Heck they might use te max rez of 800x240

painguy1

dang it i keep forgetting that. stinkin 3DS & its gosh darn parralax barrier :P

I'm not sure if anyone asked this already but does that mean that games without 3D will have better graphics?

I'm not sure if anyone asked this already but does that mean that games without 3D will have better graphics?

Alx1231

[QUOTE="Alx1231"]

I'm not sure if anyone asked this already but does that mean that games without 3D will have better graphics?

OreoMilkshake

Personally I care more about the better graphics than the actual 3D feature.

DealRogers

[QUOTE="DealRogers"]

Personally I care more about the better graphics than the actual 3D feature.

Aquat1cF1sh

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"][QUOTE="Alx1231"]

I'm not sure if anyone asked this already but does that mean that games without 3D will have better graphics?

Alx1231

[QUOTE="Alx1231"][QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]What we're learning from DoA is better framerate.BrunoBRS

I'd like to see what the 3DS can do without running 3D. Because that's theoretically twice the processing power.

meh, who cares.. the games look awesome

Wouldn't mind Yugi-Oh card games in 3D to be honest :)

Wouldn't mind Yugi-Oh card games in 3D to be honest :)

superbuuman

Err I thought this was obvious..makers will continue tomake normal DS games while some will make them 3D able. Doesnt seem like a big deal to me?

DOA is Dead of Alive correct?...so does this mean 3D bouncing boobies :P

Err I thought this was obvious..makers will continue tomake normal DS games while some will make them 3D able. Doesnt seem like a big deal to me?

Blake135