Even though you may have the most ammo, it doesn't mean that you'll actually hit the target.

Nintendo's conference in a nutshell.

I did at a 3DS Invite-only Event, got half a hour on it, the 3D works a lot better than at the cinema and my eyesight isn't exactly 20-20, the ability to alter the 3D'ness of the screen is a godsend and really help you get confortable.

It's quite a bit more heaver than a DSi but around the same size but it's a bit thicker, those with big hands or thumbs may accidently press the home buttons. The screen's quality is quite an improvement, I noticed that the 3DS automatically adjusts the brightness depending on the conditions it's in so the 3D works better. Looking at the back you couldswap out batteries if your concerned about it dying on you if you like enjoy carrying a screwdriver on you for some reason.

The AR stuff works like a charm you can easily move about without it losing focus and the game I played was very fun.

Kid Icarus' controls are extremly fiddily, it seems you can adjust them(judging on how the game helps you learn them) but you couldn't do it in the demo. The graphics were like a HQ Wii game with the 3D Off but it's harder to aim than with it turned on, the anti-alias seems turn off when the 3D comes on but you'll hardly notice unless you're looking for it.

Asphalt was well....Asphalt IN 3D! The 3D does make racing easier as it's easier to judge where the cars are but it seem most of the effects focus on the HUD and stuff.

Resident Evil: Merc looked almost like it does in the Wii version however doesn't really benefit from the 3D at all....basically if you like Resident Evil you'll like this, the controls are slightly cumbersome.

Pilotwings Resort was excellent and it was a shame the demo was short but the 3D really helps the game when flying around the island, epspecially if you use first person mode.

I also saw Nintendogs, it's just like the old one but the 3D makes stuff look better. Sky 3D is really nice too but it was only a rolling demo so I'd like to test it for myself.

Nintendo Respond to 3DS Price Concerns

We ask Nintendo why 3DS didn't follow in the footsteps of the DS's low price strategy and why they didn't set an RRP for Europe.

We asked 3DS Buzz readers what questions they wanted answered by Nintendo. One of the main concerns of our readers was the 3DS's price. So we fired off a couple of questions to James Honeywell, Nintendo UK's Marketing Manager.

3DS Buzz: When Wii and DS reach the end of their product life cycles, it looks like they will be the two best selling consoles of all time. Part of their success has been down to their relatively low prices. Why aren't Nintendo sticking with that formula for 3DS?

JH: We believe 3DS offers incredible value for money when you look at exactly what it offers and what it can do. There seems to be a widespread belief that handheld consoles should always be cheaper than home console counterparts so it's important to remember that 3DS is a unique product so its not always appropriate to compare the cost to other systems. Ultimately consumers will decide if the price is too high. The only way to experience 3D currently is either at a cinema for two hours at a time at an average price of around £10 or to purchase a 3D TV – the cheapest of which are currently priced at around £700 add to that that both of these 3D options are fixed and with 3DS you can take it anywhere – it all starts to add up and represents great value.

3DS Buzz: Why have you left pricing down to retailers and not provided a recommended retail price?

JH: I'm happy to be able to clear things up here. Under European Law it is illegal for a manufacturer to work with a retailer to 'set' a retail price for any product. A retailer is free to sell any product at whatever price they want to sell it for. Prior to the Amsterdam conference we were able to share the trade price of 3DS with our retail partners. This meant that as soon as the conference was over retailers could go-live with their pre-orders at whatever price they wanted to. This has ultimately meant that everyone wins because whilst some retailers chose to sell 3DS for £229, others chose to sell for £219, others for £202 and even some UK retailers for £199. Ultimately by not announcing or alluding to an RRP retailers are free to set a price that works for them and consumers can pick and choose from a range of prices and deals to get the best value.

http://www.3dsbuzz.com/nintendo-respond-to-3ds-price-concerns/

Well there's that then. bit of a lame reason but at least it makes sense, I'll be picking one up for £199 then. ;)

It was pointed out to me that my last wallpaper had some ugly artifacts so I polished it up a bit...
Here's the updated version:

ERAze1

Well done

[QUOTE="Gluornetto"][QUOTE="islandkiwi"]

Nintendo was doing a stock buyback because Square Enix was trying to buy...I think it was Techmo? Or Taiko?

Hmm...I can't remember the name. But MS was not in the picture.

Blu_Moon_Angel

in the article i think it only said about 12 percent was public.

I think Nintendo brought it back up to 18