3D in certain scenarios can enhance the experience but it is very rare. In games it seems like a great move, however it has its drawbacks. Super Street Fighter IV for the 3DS in which 3D enabled, has half the framerate. Movies such as Clash of the Titans has 3D practically as a selling point but it had no pop out or zoom in 3D effects. 3D has a long way to go and won't leave soon. Until then, all forms of entertainment should embrace it. Also, word to developers: Just because you can have 3D, doesn't mean you shouldn't. You spend millions of dollars fitting it into the game/movie/etc and only half(if that) of the consumers will actually pay more for the use of the 3D glasses or buy a 3D TV just to play Killzone 3. Cheers

I still haven't had the opportunity to test 3D on games, but I think it's not about gameplay at all.

The improvement here is just graphical, pretty much like when gaming evolved from Standard Detail to FullHD. It didn't change gameplay, and it wasn't supposed to. 3D is the exact same thing. It's not supposed to be a new gameplay element, but another graphical improvement.

Great input Taz! I'm really happy I got 3DS. You have to see it for yourself to really get a good take. The included software is awesome and I have had a lot of fun with the camera and sound editor. It was a good idea to include the slider function to vary the degree of 3D because it has given me a headache a few times and even made me a little nauseas on day one. Pilotwings and Super Street Fighter 4 are great pick up and play titles. Its a shame Ocarina didn't make it to the initial launch window. As far as PS3, I wish I had the money for a 3D tv because I can't imagine how awesome Killzone 3 would be with my Sharpshooter and Move controller.

its not important but its nice to have, I don't think its something someone should be completely focusing on, but hopefully im wrong and 3DS can do something really amazing with 3D effects that none of us have ever seen before not just the AR card stuff I've seen that already :P

It makes no difference really. Personally, I think it distracts your from the actual game. Besides, at some point 3D will grow old on you, and you won't even bother to turn it on anymore.

I got a chance to play a 3ds for a bit and I was impressed. It looked simply gorgeous.

never played any 3D games...but i can live without them anyways

The technology behind 3d impresses me.  The results not as much.  Reason being is I only see the depth as a box with 2D cut outs inside.  Kind of like a shoe box diorama.  All the people and objects lose their dimensions and look flat.  Maybe my brain is doing it wrong.

Glasses 3D strains my eyes and starts to hurt after about an hour.  The glasses free of the 3DS only takes 20 minutes before I want to turn it off.

Well, the little I played the 3DS did not impress me. I felt is if none of the game were actually taking advantage of the 3D and it was there only as a gimmick. There is no real point in having 3D if it is not an integral part of the gaming experience. The 3d is also a bit counter-intuitive to the nature of a handheld. I had to keep the thing in one spot just for the full effect, not really useful on a handheld.

For me, graphical excellence has never been a major selling point in games. I only care about game play, and that it doesn't look completely lame. 3D just seems like an unnecessary gimmick

I know I would prefer if companies would focus on creating a better story or focus on gameplay refinements over adding 3D into games. There simply aren't enough 3D TV's in households for it to have a substantial impact. While I realize 3D TV's have come down in price I will still buy a 55 inch LED for less than or around $1,000 than put up over $2,000 for the same TV with 3D capabilities.

It is great. I picked up a 3DS. WARNING: Don't play a lot of 2D games then try to play a 3D game, just too disorienting.

meh, 3d is a waste just wait for holograms :P

Personally 3D effects hurt my eyes, but that's only if I wear the glasses.  I think that this whole 3D craze that's going on right now is kind of lame, like i don't think home gaming consoles having 3D effects is worth it, especially since you need the glasses.  But 3D without the glasses, that's pretty awesome.  

3D TVs today are just like color TVs back when they were new. It's a nice feature, but it doesn't really add a huge amount to the experience, and until such time as it can be cheaply implemented without any fuss (glasses etc) most people won't buy it. In anything from a few years to a few decades the technology may become considerably cheaper and more practical, allowing it to achieve some level of widespread use, but until that happens (if it ever does) 3D will remain an expensive novelty.

I could care less bout 3D really, I'm more interesting for the 3DS because of what kinda games it could deliver.

The DS has tons of awesome games, so I hope the 3DS will too.

i have never been a big fan of the idea of 3d games but thats my own opinion

I don't know.. It sometimes hurts my eyes.

I've been playing Ridge Racer 3D with the 3D turned up all the way for the last week now.  It's a very cool effect.  It doesn't give me headaches or nausea or anything, and it adds a little extra something to the experience.  I have no plans to ever play it with the 3D off.  That said, how much I like 3D on the 3DS will likely depend on the game.  The next title I want to pick up is Splinter Cell, and I have no idea if I'll want to use 3D with that game.  Nintendo was very wise to give us the option to turn it off.

As someone who is nearsighted and has astigmatism, the 3DS, from my limited play of it, just like 3DTVs and 3D Movies, gives me a terrible migraine.

The inclusion of 3D, and the price tag to match, is a waste of money for persons like myself who simply cannot, physiologically, utilize the feature.