After Nintendo recently released its new handheld device the 3DS, everyone is wondering about the special technology that has been used in the gadget.
After all the 3DS allows for 3D without special glasses. Hideki Konno, the hardware designer who helped developing the handheld gadget said that the Nintendo 3DS uses a technology called stereoscopic 3D.
The stereoscopic 3D technology works in this way: the display shows two images, one for each eye to view. When the left and right eyes see each image, the brain processes them together to give the illusion of 3D depth.
This is not the first time that Nintendo has tried its hand on glass-free 3D but earlier problems with achieving the correct screen resolution and costs stalled the company’s efforts, noted Hideki.
But with the recent advancements in the technology allowed Nintendo is now finally able to create a 3D-capable device. Konno said that the 3DS was a great combination of a handheld console and 3D technology.
3DS also has another notable feature, a slider that allows players to toggle how strong the 3D affect will appear. Konno noted that including a slider for users to personally customize the level of 3D was essential.
Konno said that with 3DS Nintendo intends to provide the viewers with a rare experience.