Nintendo says the 3DS is 'bad for kids eyes'. Doctors say 'No it's not.'

Nintendo has always been worried about health. They have about 5 warning screens before a game even begins. They developed Friend Codes for the explicit reason to keep online dangers away from their community. And with a new game system that uses real 3D imagery, they went out and said that kids under 6 cannot use the 3DS in 3D mode.

But apparently doctors say the opposite. They say that those fancy 3D screens can help in detection of undiagnosed vision problems. If they are having trouble in watching a natural 3D image like the 3DS, that means they have found a problem with the kid's eyes, and because of their young age, they can quickly diagnose it and have more time to cure it.

Eye Specialists actually got up and said that Nintendo is being ridiculous, and that there is nothing wrong with it.

Only in Nintendo's world would the doctors defend the videogames and the game companies try to take them down. :|

But let's see the PSP2 do that.

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

Nintendo is just preemptively defending against inevitable lawsuits, courtesy of dumb parents. You know some dumbass will try to sue them for his 3DS addicted kid's bad eyesight.

Nintendo has always been worried about health. They have about 5 warning screens before a game even begins. They developed Friend Codes for the explicit reason to keep online dangers away from their community. And with a new game system that uses real 3D imagery, they went out and said that kids under 6 cannot use the 3DS in 3D mode.

But apparently doctors say the opposite. They say that those fancy 3D screens can help in detection of undiagnosed vision problems. If they are having trouble in watching a natural 3D image like the 3DS, that means they have found a problem with the kid's eyes, and because of their young age, they can quickly diagnose it and have more time to cure it.

Eye Specialists actually got up and said that Nintendo is being ridiculous, and that there is nothing wrong with it.

Only in Nintendo's world would the doctors defend the videogames and the game companies try to take them down. :|

But let's see the PSP2 do that.

Willy105

Post this on GAF, Willy.

Unless you've been banned.

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

mexicangordo

Well, it doesn't mean that everyone will be able to use the 3D, just that 5 year olds are OK to use it and won't go blind.

Post this on GAF, Willy.

Unless you've been banned.

Nintendonly

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

mexicangordo

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Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

Cherokee_Jack

Well, it doesn't mean that everyone will be able to use the 3D, just that 5 year olds are OK to use it and won't go blind.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

ianuilliam

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

ianuilliam

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

mexicangordo

Nintendo is just preemptively defending against inevitable lawsuits, courtesy of dumb parents. You know some dumbass will try to sue them for his 3DS addicted kid's bad eyesight.

Baranga

this obviously.

Like they always say, Nintendo knows bes----

Er...

...I mean the doctor knows best :P

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[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

Wow thats really really awesome! I was incredible worried about it because I have a lot of eye problems, depth perception included and was worried that I wouldn't be able to use the system.

Willy105

Months later, we learn that this doctor was on ninty's payroll...

[spoiler] :P [/spoiler]

u relize they just say this to cover their own buts in case of a law suit. many companies do this its not a big deal.

But let's see the PSP2 do that.

Willy105

▲ Lets see if the 3DS can have a decent list of games for launch. ▲

Clearly they must be lying :P Inb4 WilliamRLBaker 20/20 vision can't see 3D.SaltyMeatballs

He said he can't stand watching it for long periods of time.... I believe him because I can't either and I have 20/20.

wow thats really awesome...completely wrong...well not so awesome but so much as completely wrong.

last eye exam in 2010 I still had good ole 20/20 and pseudo 3d *the fact ""doctors"" actually called it 3d is laughable* and not only does Pseudo 3d not work for me when it should more then 15 minutes of it gives me headaches and eye strain.
Many other people report problems with Psuedo 3d people that it actually works for headaches, eye strain and the like.

Clearly they must be lying :P Inb4 WilliamRLBaker 20/20 vision can't see 3D.SaltyMeatballs

15 minutes and its eye strain with headaches longer and the affects get worse I'm sure my short time for affect has to do with the fact it just doesn't work for me but other people whom it does work for get the same affects after 2 hour movies...

wow thats really awesome...completely wrong...well not so awesome but so much as completely wrong.

last eye exam in 2010 I still had good ole 20/20 and pseudo 3d *the fact ""doctors"" actually called it 3d is laughable* and not only does Pseudo 3d not work for me when it should more then 15 minutes of it gives me headaches and eye strain.
Many other people report problems with Psuedo 3d people that it actually works for headaches, eye strain and the like.

WilliamRLBaker

After Meatballs called it in the 7th post I didnt think you would actually repeat it. :P

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Clearly they must be lying :P Inb4 WilliamRLBaker 20/20 vision can't see 3D.WilliamRLBaker

I'm pretty sure everyone knows its nothing but z-depth (sometimes referred to in graphic arts as 2.5d). Of course its a pseudo 3d effect, but that doesnt mean people are going to say pseudo 3d every time when its just easier to say 3d and everyone knows what you mean.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

wow thats really awesome...completely wrong...well not so awesome but so much as completely wrong.

last eye exam in 2010 I still had good ole 20/20 and pseudo 3d *the fact ""doctors"" actually called it 3d is laughable* and not only does Pseudo 3d not work for me when it should more then 15 minutes of it gives me headaches and eye strain.
Many other people report problems with Psuedo 3d people that it actually works for headaches, eye strain and the like.

sandbox3d

After Meatballs called it in the 7th post I didnt think you would actually repeat it. :P

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Clearly they must be lying :P Inb4 WilliamRLBaker 20/20 vision can't see 3D.sandbox3d

I'm pretty sure everyone knows its nothing but z-depth (sometimes referred to in graphic arts as 2.5d). Of course its a pseudo 3d effect, but that doesnt mean people are going to say pseudo 3d every time when its just easier to say 3d and everyone knows what you mean.

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[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"] 1.its pseudo 3d don't make out its any thing but its an image trick to make one image seem foreground and the other background its not actual 3d image in a 3d space.WilliamRLBaker

I'm pretty sure everyone knows its nothing but z-depth (sometimes referred to in graphic arts as 2.5d). Of course its a pseudo 3d effect, but that doesnt mean people are going to say pseudo 3d every time when its just easier to say 3d and everyone knows what you mean.

Eh.. maybe so. I work in both 2.5d and 3d programs daily so I just view it as common knowledge. I figured average Joe gamer would realize that if they cant view it from all angles then it is not 3d. Maybe I give em too much credit? And of course the media advertises it like that. Its quick, catchy and people dont have to think. If they said "come see Avatar in pseudo 3d!" it would be kind of funny.

As for your other post, I understand. I have friends who cant see (pseudo) 3d at all and others that can, but at the expense of headaches from hell.

See, I knew it

Unlike these Doctors, Nintendo is covering thier legal backsides. Toshiba has a similar disclaimers for their new glass-free 3D HDTV.

[QUOTE="Willy105"]

But let's see the PSP2 do that.

Loco_Live

▲ Lets see if the 3DS can have a decent list of games for launch. ▲

Let's see Loco_Live actually look up the launch games. Alternatively, I don't even know if the launch lineup has been announced.

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[QUOTE="Willy105"]

But let's see the PSP2 do that.

789shadow

▲ Lets see if the 3DS can have a decent list of games for launch. ▲

Let's see Loco_Live actually look up the launch games. Alternatively, I don't even know if the launch lineup has been announced.

▲ I looked them up. 3DS has no gaems. And, sorry for turning this into a trashing the lineup thread, but Willy left out that bait...and I couldn't resist. ▲

1.its pseudo 3d don't make out its any thing but its an image trick to make one image seem foreground and the other background its not actual 3d image in a 3d space. WilliamRLBaker

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]1.its pseudo 3d don't make out its any thing but its an image trick to make one image seem foreground and the other background its not actual 3d image in a 3d space. ThePlothole

It is only applied to the Z axis, thus making it 2.5D. True 3d can be viewed from multiple angles. We dont have movies or games that project true 3d images. True 3d would be when you can walk around in front of your set and see your games and movies from different perspectives.

It is only applied to the Z axis, thus making it 2.5D. True 3d can be viewed from multiple angles. We dont have movies or games that project true 3d images. True 3d would be when you can walk around in front of your set and see your games and movies from different perspectives.

sandbox3d

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

[QUOTE="Loco_Live"]

▲ Lets see if the 3DS can have a decent list of games for launch. ▲

Loco_Live

Let's see Loco_Live actually look up the launch games. Alternatively, I don't even know if the launch lineup has been announced.

▲ I looked them up. 3DS has no gaems. And, sorry for turning this into a trashing the lineup thread, but Willy left out that bait...and I couldn't resist. ▲

[QUOTE="Loco_Live"]

[QUOTE="789shadow"]

Let's see Loco_Live actually look up the launch games. Alternatively, I don't even know if the launch lineup has been announced.

spookykid143

▲ I looked them up. 3DS has no gaems. And, sorry for turning this into a trashing the lineup thread, but Willy left out that bait...and I couldn't resist. ▲

▲ I guess, I didin't get a 360 at launch. ▲

[QUOTE="sandbox3d"]

It is only applied to the Z axis, thus making it 2.5D. True 3d can be viewed from multiple angles. We dont have movies or games that project true 3d images. True 3d would be when you can walk around in front of your set and see your games and movies from different perspectives.

ThePlothole

Trust me man, I'm not trying to be difficult here, but it is not 3d. You are viewing a 2d output, but with depth on the Z, thus 2.5D. This is what I do for a living lol. Zbrush (the logo in my avi) is primarily a 2.5D paint program (well NOW it has 3d functionality) and it works the same way as the pseudo 3d we have today. Its a pseudo 3d effect that is only viewable from one direction, thus not truly 3d. Programs like 3ds max, Maya, Modo, Blender, Softimage, C4D, Lightwave, etc... are true 3d programs in which objects are viewable from all possible angles, thus true 3d.

If you dont want to take my word for it, then you can read up on it here.

And if that is still not good enough for you, then Google is your friend. Research away and you find that what I'm saying is true.

Trust me man, I'm not trying to be difficult here, but it is not 3d. You are viewing a 2d output, but with depth on the Z, thus 2.5D. This is what I do for a living lol. Zbrush (the logo in my avi) is primarily a 2.5D paint program (well NOW it has 3d functionality) and it works the same way as the pseudo 3d we have today. Its a pseudo 3d effect that is only viewable from one direction, thus not truly 3d. Programs like 3ds max, Maya, Modo, Blender, Softimage, C4D, Lightwave, etc... are true 3d programs in which objects are viewable from all possible angles, thus true 3d.

If you dont want to take my word for it, then you can read up on it here.

And if that is still not good enough for you, then Google is your friend. Research away and you find that what I'm saying is true.

sandbox3d

Its odd considering people have constantly complained about motion sickness in all types of modern 3D displays.

Exactly what I said. That warning was flame shield from any potential lawsuit that might come from some kid who claims his eyes were poorly affected by this new tech. There's no reason it could hurt people's eyes unless the screen was made with nuclear waste or something, and then it would do a lot worse than **** up eyes.enterawesome

For a moment I was think you were referencing a post I made about a week ago in a very similar topic.

[QUOTE="sandbox3d"]

Trust me man, I'm not trying to be difficult here, but it is not 3d. You are viewing a 2d output, but with depth on the Z, thus 2.5D. This is what I do for a living lol. Zbrush (the logo in my avi) is primarily a 2.5D paint program (well NOW it has 3d functionality) and it works the same way as the pseudo 3d we have today. Its a pseudo 3d effect that is only viewable from one direction, thus not truly 3d. Programs like 3ds max, Maya, Modo, Blender, Softimage, C4D, Lightwave, etc... are true 3d programs in which objects are viewable from all possible angles, thus true 3d.

If you dont want to take my word for it, then you can read up on it here.

And if that is still not good enough for you, then Google is your friend. Research away and you find that what I'm saying is true.

ThePlothole

Not worth arguing any further I guess. I'll agree to disagree. :)