The Forgotten Controversy of the 3DS Launch

Everyone remembers the 3DS as a breakout success. Although it absolutely was a success, it didn’t happen overnight. This is the story of a controversy no one remembers, and for good reason.

0:00 Hey, remember the 3DS launch?
5:13 Wait what even is 3D?
13:05 Stereo Hysteria
16:23 Let's ask the pros

Thumbnail by the absolute whiz @hotcyder
Guest voices by @Zac Frazier @MML's Commentaries @LambHoot @Chariot Rider @The Playing Field and @ Tayls

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Articles quoted (in order of appearance):
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/jan/20/nintendo-3ds-could-harm-child-eyes-claim
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/3d-games-can-ruin-childrens-eyes-nintendo-warns
https://gizmodo.com/the-nintendo-3ds-will-destroy-childrens-eyeballs-no-r-5720422
https://kotaku.com/doctors-say-the-3ds-is-safe-potentially-beneficial-to-5725770
https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101482-Nintendo-Says-3DS-Not-Recommended-for-Young-Children
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204304204576051021329863968
https://www.ft.com/content/68377bfe-8a38-388e-a63d-8bc28f07a5b9
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/04/so-i-took-my-3ds-to-the-eye-doctor/
https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/3ds-might-permanently-damage-children-s-eyes-922105
https://www.pcworld.com/article/220722/will_nintendos_3ds_harm_your_eyes_we_ask_an_expert.html

Image and video credits:
Can the Nintendo 3DS harm children’s eyes? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0LEnrjsaY
Why Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Was An Epic Failure - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYTHmzYNFq8
This video works with Nintendo Labo VR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDitMiano5Y
Baseball ball hits camera - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65p1sA-Cb1E
Eye exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im5Z2YZnjgs&t=118s
Spongebob 3D Ride (Red Cyan 3D) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81d6Akiej1w
E3 2010 3DS Hands-On Reactions.mov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_otic4QVqGU
3D cinema audience watching a 3D film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfQ_SLf_fc
First Person Routine Eye Exam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFLq5dw2pg
IGN – All Super Mario 3D Land Footage, E3 conferences and 3DS game trailers
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeancient/7975380611/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax_barrier#/media/File:Parallax_barrier_vs_lenticular_screen.svg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax_barrier#/media/File:1896-05_A._Berthier_-_(le_cosmos_p._229).jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax_barrier#/media/File:ParallaxBarrierCrossSection.svg
http://www.outeraspect.com/history_lenticular.php
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/436145545138883830/
http://nextgenlog.blogspot.com/2010/05/3m-conquers-3.html
https://www.eizo.com/library/healthcare/the_advantages_of_using_polarized_3d_technology_for_surgeries/
https://thinklucid.com/tech-briefs/polarization-explained-sony-polarized-sensor/
https://www.edmundoptics.com/knowledge-center/application-notes/optics/introduction-to-polarization/
https://www.iridian.ca/specialty-filters/3d-cinema-optical-filters-glasses/

Music:
3DS Friend's List, Swapnote Theme, 3DS eshop theme.
VVVVVV - Passion for Exploring
Mutant Mudds - World 1-2
Super Mario 3D Land - Clock Tower, Beach Overworld, Boo Waltz, Underground Cave
Animal Crossing New Leaf - Outdoor Sunny 01, 12, 23

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