Nintendo has spent decades honing its reputation as a company safe for kids of all ages. But concerns about the effects of 3D visuals on the still-developing eyes of young children have added an air of uncertainty to the impending release of their new 3DS handheld.
Launching in North America on March 27, the system boasts 3D technology without requiring the use of cumbersome glasses. It's the next iteration of the wildly successful DS line, which trails only the Playstation 2 as the best-selling game system ever. It's already proven to be a big hit in Japan -- and with pre-orders through the roof in both Europe and the U.S., it seems destined for (at least initial) greatness in other regions, too.
Parents, however, might be a bit surprised when they see the following warning slapped on the box containing their shiny new hardware:
"3D Mode for ages 7+. Warning: Viewing of 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage. Use the parental control feature to restrict the display of 3D images for children 6 and under."
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