Well, we all knew that Sony was going to have to say something about the Nintendo 3DS announcement yesterday. I didn’t think they’d say something so…uninformed.
“I think it remains to be seen where Nintendo goes with 3D on a portable. Having been in the portable space for quite awhile, I think it’s an interesting move but one I’d like to see where they go from a demographic standpoint. 8 and 9 year-olds playing 3D is a little bit of a stretch given where some of our research is right now.” – Sony’s Director of Hardware and Marketing, John Koller
Really, John Koller? REALLY?! The Nintendo DS has sold more than 125 million units since November 2004, and they would not have been able to reach those numbers if their demographic is not just 8 and 9-year-olds. You see the DS in the hands of just about every demographic that exists. It is arguably the most successful video game platform in history and has penetrated the modern American family on every level.
I guess he had to say something. This sounds more like sour grapes and less of an actual commentary on the system. Its probably just sour grapes. Go back to your PSP No Go, Koller. Ugh. </rant>
PSPgo *BOOM!* MWHAHAHA!!!
I couldve sworn every animated movie is in 3D nowadays. I dont hear any 8 or 9 year olds complaining.
Haha yeah kids hate 3D, right.
Here's an odd demographic question?:
Are there 125 million 8-9 year olds on the planet?
Hahaha, poor Koller, he was finished with that arguments, and with all the reason.
Theres 60 million psp's out there. I never see anybody with one….ever. But i see all kinds of pepole playing nintendo ds! i saw an old guy in line for pokemon heart gold and soul silver the day it came out 😀
I think what the guy says has some truth to it, it's a bit single-minded to think that only kids play DS when I'd imagine the majority of users are older, but where 3d on a portable, it'll be interesting to see how Nintendo implement it, and how well it'll work without being gimmicky.
Nintendo seem to enjoy taking risks as of late, just cos DS and Wii succeeded, doesn't mean the 3DS will work, it's a risk.
And another thing to mention, 3d is mostly wasted on kids, I could sit my nephew in front of a HD PS3 game or a game on original gameboy, as long as he enjoys it he couldn't care less how it looks. Same goes for 3d in games or movies, he doesn't appreciate the 3d in it.
Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of the 3DS and really can't wait to see how it plays out, but the fact is it's still a risk that Nintendo's taking. Nothing is certain.
Dear John Koller,
WHAT?!
Love,
Alexis
This is the same research they did that made them think people want a PSP Go.
So it's an EXCELLENT research team.
Pretty sure I saw the PSP Go in the target clearance bin marked down right beside Tony Hawk Ride.
WHOA! EPIC FAIL!!! 😛 That was truly pathetic.
I tend to agree with @Jamie.
My 13 year old son would rather watch Avatar in 3D rather than 2D but my 6 and 9 year old girls would rather not see avatar at all.
Now if the choice were Hanna Montana in 3D or 2D their only care would be that they get to see it regardless of the format. Put the two formats side by side and they will notice the difference and probably like the 3D more but again, they would just be thrilled to watch it period. A bag of popcorn would put them over the top.
Taking the Sony quote I can understand him meaning that 3D for that one demographic might be a stretch, but not that it would be for all other demographics.
Then again, that would be like Nintendo saying that Sony's God of War 3 might be a stretch for the 8-9 year old demorgraphic. Well no kidding.
I'll take Nintendo's chances.
he says that now until they unveil the ps3Dgo for double the money and you have to buy add on screens to see it in 3D.
I've only seen 6 PSP system played in the past 4 years and I've already lost count of all the DS (Phat, Lite and i) played at restaurants, sports events, movie theaters, etc.
lol sony is just scared. honestly why do they even have a psp. theres nothing special about it at all!
i havnt used my psp in seriously 3 years. and have no reason to.
I have both a PSP and a DS, and the DS sees alot more use than the PSP. Simply based on the amount of games and fun I have with a DS. The PSP has seen four iterations now, and they haven't done much to improve.