There are tons of positive receptions from people who managed to get a hold of the Nintendo 3DS at E3, saying the 3D effect really works and the quality of the video/in-game graphics are quite impressive for a handheld. However there is something that parents should take note…

Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo America stated that the 3DS is not advisable for children under the age of 7. Here is the reason:

“We will recommend that very young children not look at 3D images. That’s because, [in] young children, the muscles for the eyes are not fully formed… This is the same messaging that the industry is putting out with 3D movies, so it is a standard protocol.”

Source(s): videogamer via Kotaku

Nintendo consoles are usually targeted by parents as suitable products for their kids, so I feel that this is unfortunate news for them. I guess some parents may need to scratch the 3DS off their “Christmas presents for the kids” list. Remember, health comes first!

Here are other 3DS articles on Zotaku in case you missed them: 3DS Is So Pretty!, 3DS Specs

Source(s): Kotaku | videogamer