MOVIES on the NINTENDO 3DS??

You dare question Nintendo?

Why is Nintendo doing this? I thought they were only good at gaming? Is there a real market for downloadable movies? Id rather watch in HD on my handheld than 3D.....Coolyfett

Also I like this idea I can use it when I go on vacation or when I'm at school I used my DSi a lot sometimes just to listen to music when I was in between classes. I'm sure I would use my 3DS for stuff like that aswell.

I use my DS a great deal on road trips. Popping in a movie to watch would be nice.

Also, the GBA has Fairly Odd Parents and other cartoons. Those were always fun to watch when I was on a road trip.

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

How's this any different from downloadable comics?

This is nintendo, they can do whatever they want bro. So movies on the go are ok now. Kruiz_Bathory

Were they ever not okay?

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What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

Cherokee_Jack

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What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

Well, if you had a big screen TV available, you wouldn't be using a handheld to watch movies anyway, would you?

And just out of curiostity, what's "fake 3d"?

How's this any different from downloadable comics?

Silverbond

3DS supports HD resolution, I think.

i just hope there is a way to watch the movies I bought for my regular tv on the 3DS. I'm talking about the digital copy of course, like how you can watch movies on your ipodGunSmith1_basic

Like you said, the best way to distribute 3DS movies would be as digital copies accompanying Blu-ray discs, just like they do with digital copies for iPods. I hope Nintendo concentrates on that particular area, because I don't want to have to choose between paying full price for an HD movie or a tiny low-res 3D one.

Uhm, why not?

3DS supports HD resolution, I think.

Dahaka-UK

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[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] Same point as watching any movies on any portable. It's a 3D handheld so isn't it sort of obvious that they would have 3D movie playback functionality?Cherokee_Jack

Well, if you had a big screen TV available, you wouldn't be using a handheld to watch movies anyway, would you?

And just out of curiostity, what's "fake 3d"?

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3DS supports HD resolution, I think.

Cherokee_Jack

Oh well nevermind then. Still isn't a bad res for a handheld. I'm reading that the PSP is only 480x272.Dahaka-UK

it looks just like on your TV... but you don't need to wear glasses to watch it. i saw some footage of "how to train your dragon on it" (while looking for the MGS trailer >.> ), and it looks really well.BrunoBRS

it's a feature.. don't like it don't use it. For 3d movies, it could be pretty cool. I'd rather use a 3ds and get 3d without having to wear glasses and get a headache. fastr

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[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]Well, yeah, that was really just a new spin on my previous question of what's the point of 3d gaming on a 3 inch screen. I suppose I don't get it due to not being able to see fake 3d (stereoscopic 3d effect), but it seems to me like if I COULD see stereoscopic 3d, I'd rather it be on a big screen. I mean, I always hear that these 3d movies are better on the great big imax screens... Yeah, I can pretty safely say that if I was able to see fake 3d, I'd rather have 3d games and movies on my big screen tv, where i can enjoy it more and enjoy it with others, than on a 3 inch handheld, even WITH the glasses.

ianuilliam

Well, if you had a big screen TV available, you wouldn't be using a handheld to watch movies anyway, would you?

And just out of curiostity, what's "fake 3d"?

OK, I see what you mean. Though "simulated 3D" might be a more accurate description.

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3DS supports HD resolution, I think.

Dahaka-UK

The video quality on the PSP still looks great though after all these years.

That's Dogfights (The Last Gunfighter) playing on the PSP.

If the 3DS plays movies then it'll be great. I might buy one just for myself. I know my kid wants one. Just wondering what format will the videos be in.....

Edit: In case a mod might find the PSP video image questionable, I have the Dogfights DVD sets.

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[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

Well, if you had a big screen TV available, you wouldn't be using a handheld to watch movies anyway, would you?

And just out of curiostity, what's "fake 3d"?

Cherokee_Jack

OK, I see what you mean. Though "simulated 3D" might be a more accurate description.

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

Why is Nintendo doing this? I thought they were only good at gaming? Is there a real market for downloadable movies? Id rather watch in HD on my handheld than 3D.....Coolyfett

It's movies in 3D that's why, it's a selling point.

3D photos

3D games

3D no glasses

3D this and that

As they can't showcase the actual 3D effect to the mass market, they need selling points so that the gamer of each family gets a hold of 3DS, passes it around other family/friends, they get the ahaaa feeling and go out to buy it, simple. That's also why they are heavily focusing on hardcore games this time around.

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

I love how on the PSP, being able to watch movies is a huge plus, but on the 3DS it would suddenly be a useless feature. System Wars strikes again!!

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What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

svetzenlether

I love how on the PSP, being able to watch movies is a huge plus, but on the 3DS it would suddenly be a useless feature. System Wars strikes again!!

Yup. I take mine to the gym with me. An hour on a cardio machine can get boring sometimes. Watching videos on the PSP makes that hour go really quick.

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

It is an extra and i won't be using it. I'd rather watch movies on a higher quality screen like the iphone or some other high end handheld device. The resolution on the 3DS isn't to high if what i saw was true.

Of course there is a market for downloadable movies, iTunes has done it for years on iPhone, iPod Touch

Wonder how they will be distributed. Online/netflix or retail cartridges....

Wonder how they will be distributed. Online/netflix or retail cartridges....

Shirokishi_

If you don't like it, don't use it.

Of course there is a market for downloadable movies, iTunes has done it for years on iPhone, iPod Touch

darth-pyschosis

By contrast, Nintendo steadfastly seems to hold out on even allowing TV out in their handhelds...

To expand their market.IronBass

Expand into digital downloads of movies? Very Interesting. They have deals with Paramont, Disney & Warner Bros....It will be interesting if 20th Cent Fox & Universal come along. I have downloaded a few movies from PSN to my PSP and they look really good for SD, once they switch over to HD I a sure they will look even better. Its just interesting how Nintendo is following the downloadable content trend when all they are supposed to do is gaming...Interesting..

What's the point in watching 3d movies on a 3 inch screen?

ianuilliam

Interesting question and argument...Its funny yousay this because I was just having the same chat with some dudes at work. Whats the point in watching movies on a small screen like the DS, PSP or Iphone/Itough? They never release the numbers for this topic, as least I have never seen the numbers in any of the business rags I read. But who is really pushing this agenda...is it the device firms, the studios or another factor. I read all the time that Blockbuster Video is having trouble, but Net Flicks and Red Box seem to be doing ok...RIGHT?? With Red Box you still have to leave your home though. Is THIS the future of movies? Will Sony and Nintendo eventually have music & book stores?? What is peoples opinions on all this?

Will Sony and Nintendo eventually have music & book stores??Coolyfett