E3 2010: I Can't See....(Literally)

Considering how much of the population simply couldn't use 3D technology with the glasses (not to mention the even greater percentage that wear glasses, and thus would, in effect, have to wear glasses over their glasses (so we can see while we see?)), I doubt 3D will ever become a standard, and if it does, I really doubt that developers would be unwilling to add in a "standard" setting that doesn't require the goggles.

I really hope, for your sake and mine, that the 3DS doesn't require the user to look like a goofy bastard. Then again, we got the Wii, so that may be too much to hope for...

Even if 3D does catch on, developers have to (or at least the really should) put in options to turn off the 3D filter. The reasons are for people with eye trouble (such as David) and people who may get head or eye aches from the 3D effect.

I know I for one can't even stare at a regular TV screen for to long without headaches either immediately or the next day.

They have to always have the option or else they'll alienate everyone who 3D doesn't work on.

I think the issues you bring up about 3d are pretty similar to what I've been fearing too. I have a stigmatism in both eyes, it's not to the point where I flat out can't see, but it's enough where I have trouble reading small text and finer details on screen when sitting on my couch without my glasses on.

I'm interested in seeing what Nintendo may do to create a workaround for people with vision problems. 3D isn't that big of a deal, but that wont stop the disappointment if their only answer is "To bad." Especially if it catches on and the industry attempts to make it mainstream like they're trying with motion control.

Now you have ME nervous!
Beast...

I think I remember reading somewhere that the 3DS works by parallaxing. Its all in the hardware to simulate the 3d.

like many, i require glasses to see correctly and well, for 3D i have to either take off the glasses to wear another pair or try to have them both on at once which never works. i hope 3ds somehow uses 3D without glasses cause i will abondend the next handheld console if thats the case.

I'm the same as zekana, I wear glasses not contacts. When I've seen 3D films Ive had to fit those over my existing glasses. luckily those realD glasses in the cinema are big enough. but the ones they're marketing for the tvs would never fit.

I, just like the previous posters, wear glasses. I can't say I've tried to watch a 3D movie without my glasses, but I imagine it would be kind of a problem. I think the last movie I saw in 3D was Spy Kids 3. For a company to go full 3D would just be a stupid idea. I think if that happened, I'd probably just stick to regular games.

I don't wear glasses and I don't have vision problems. . .But I still think 3D is the dumbest shit ever and I hope it doesn't catch on. Our life is in 3D. I don't need or want my games to simulate real life any more than it already does. I like my imagination, thank you very much. It's cool that we can do it, but now that they've proved it, let's move on to something more interesting. 3D is for theme parks and adventure rides, not movies and games in my personal opinion.

Sorry to hear about your condition, David. Anyway, I don't think 3D gaming, or 3D vision in general, won't catch on for awhile. It's still a new technology, and new technology can take years to standardized in both the developer industry and among the consumers. Not everyone has the technology at home capable of rendering full-on 3D HD. And not every developer is yet to be accustomed to 3D technology among their games. So, it may be a lengthy and cost-consuming process. Even then, when 3D technology is the trend of trends, like others said, it should be an optional add-on that's switchable, not the core feature or the main gazette. Personally, I think 3D does enhance the user's experience visually. I mean, having a few more pretty things to ogle your eyes over never really hurt anyone, but sometimes doesn't really add more to it than it already has.

But it is pretty damn fun to look at, I can't deny it.

You can relax, David. Did you see the demo video of the 3DS that was released about two months ago? If you haven't, the 3DS doesn't use 3D glasses or anything like that.
All it does is use the camera to track the position of your head to move the point of perspective in the 3D environment of the game, creating the illusion of "looking into a box".
Fuck, now I gotta look that video up.

Ah, there we go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPPCvVmx5Ho

Wow, well I feel sorry that the 3D glasses don't work for you David. And most likely they will let you still be able to play a game without 3D glasses. The 3DS though looks amazing to play with, maybe I should get it...

3D may work for theatres, but not for home.

I first want to thank you, David, for sharing something personal like that. For you to use, and illustrate, a personal problem in order to further your argument or make your argument more clear for the rest of us is pretty badass.

It was especially useful to me since I don't have any kind of vision issues, and such issues would never have dawned on me if it hadn't been for your saying something. I think 3D is pretty cool, but there are a lot of strings attached, like the way the 3D will be presented, i.e. goggles vs. no goggles, and etc. I've always really enjoyed the 3D movies thus far, but the tech still has a long way to go before I think it would be realistic and useful to put it into games. There are many kinks to be worked out before I think that would be feasible, like the goggle issue and vision issue, just to name a couple.

I hope the 3DS is a step in the right direction, but if it isn't, then it's on to the next I guess. :)

Worry not, David, it seems that even if the 3D aspects won't work with your eyes, you can turn the 3D off:

http://kotaku.com/5564147/your-first-look-at-the-nintendo-3ds/gallery/