First of all, to briefly explain my absence: Slowly, Im working on bringing video to this blog. Meaning, sooner or later, I plan on actually taking this blog into the video era! Which means, yes fellow gamers, you will be able to see and hear your doctor live and in person!
But that technology isnt available to me yet. But there is no way I could pass up on blogging about the newest console setting the gamer discussion board ablaze, and that system being the 3DS.
Europe is getting this fancy new handheld system on March 25th, and I've heard that we're getting it March 27th (although that was only through Twitter, so I could definitely be wrong), and anyone who watched the event in Europe knows why this is a big deal. All of the launch and near launch titles look INCREDIBLE. Super Street Fighter 4? Looks just as impressive as it did on the console versions. Legend of Zelda OoT? Looks BETTER than it did before, and for a 64 game, that game looked incredibly impressive originally.
But here's the question on everyone's mind: $250 at launch, worth it or no? And I've heard arguements for both sides, but I'm going to tell you why I feel that yes, it is very much worth it.
First of all, everyone I talk to dwells on two issues: 1) the 3D 2) the fact that its a portable system. Well firstly, stop dwelling on the 3D aspect, because here's the reality: The 3D, is only ONE aspect of this system. An aspect that really, should be looked at more as an added bonus to what this handheld system can do. The real drawing point of this system? It's a handheld system capable of competing against current gen consoles. This console is capable of fully running Gamecube, Playstation 2, and X-Box games. As a matter of fact, Tales of the Abyss, a MASSIVE, and quite frankly gorgeous RPG for the Playstation 2 is on the list of future releases for the 3DS. And even though it might not be able to play a 360 or PS3 game, it is capable of producing a game with just as good graphics (I.E. Street Fighter 4). So don't get hung up on the fact that it plays games in 3D. Focus on the fact that this handheld system, has incredible power behind it.
As for those who are stuck on the fact that it's a handheld system, I'd like to argue that the fact that it is a handheld system is exactly why it is worth that price. The fact again, that games look just as good as PS3 and 360 games, but are still less than both of those systems, plus you're not limited to one particular area leads me to argue that Nintendo could have even charged MORE for this system. Originally, people were thinking this was going to be a $300-500 system. The fact that they decided to release it at $250 is incredible.
Also remember, for those who are thinking "Why would you charge only 50 dollars less than the consoles for a handheld system?" Remember two things: The Playstation 3, debuted at $600-700. As far as IM concerned, that's the biggest rip off in release price. But notice it's down to $300. Same with the X-Box, which was originially running $400-500 at it's release date. Why is that? Because they've been out for a while, meaning the price dropped. On top of that, nobody complained when Sony's utter failure of a Portable system debuted at the EXACT SAME PRICE.
In closing, I'm just going to put it like this. If you find yourself in March with $300 dollars, and you're wondering whether you should get the 3DS, or a console, go with the 3DS + game, especially considering the incredible list of launch titles they have planned. The 3DS is nothing short of a revolutionary handheld system, which this blogger believes will pretty much cement Nintendo as the king of handheld. Notice that all of the current gen consoles have been around for a long time. Because they're kept alive by the fact that there really is no need to update to a newer, bigger system with the fact that they're all very powerful systems, and they have DLC keeping their games fresh. Nintendo wanted to do the very same thing with their handheld system, and I believe with the 3DS, they will manage exactly that. The 3DS is vastly worth the $250 Nintendo is asking for it. All I'm asking is: If you're going to argue whether or not $250 is too much for the system, keep in mind there is a difference whether or not it's worth $250, and whether or not you can afford it. Nintendo shouldn't sell their system short just because you might not have the money.
My Perscription: When you have the money, get this system.
Dr. Buck
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