(Posted by: Harrison Milfeld)
With less than two months until the Japanese release of the 3DS, Nintendo is making sure parents know of possible vision problems from their latest handheld. Starting at launch, Nintendo will be putting a health warning label on the new device, which according to the company could create eye risks in children under the age of six. These risks include possible eye fatigue and headaches while playing the device in 3-D mode, an option which can be adjusted to varying use.
According to a report from NPR, studies on the 3D effects do not provide enough data to support whether how much long-term damage the device could cause to children. NPR believes (along with various vision scientists) that some game developers will urge young children to not use the handheld's adjustable 3D mode. The same concern of eye-strain and vision problems was brought up to parents during the release of the Virtual Boy in 1995, and we all know how that turned out.
Now, the question remains whether or not this health concern will have any effect on the 3DS' early sales. If so, how will Nintendo correct this problem?
According to a report from NPR, studies on the 3D effects do not provide enough data to support whether how much long-term damage the device could cause to children. NPR believes (along with various vision scientists) that some game developers will urge young children to not use the handheld's adjustable 3D mode. The same concern of eye-strain and vision problems was brought up to parents during the release of the Virtual Boy in 1995, and we all know how that turned out.
Now, the question remains whether or not this health concern will have any effect on the 3DS' early sales. If so, how will Nintendo correct this problem?
