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With a new handheld gaming system, Nintendo aims to once again revolutionize the high-tech world of entertainment. But does it succeed?The Nintendo 3DS , which went on sale in the U.S. Sunday for $250, lets users play 3D games without wearing special glasses. It also takes 3D photos. And this summer, the 3DS will play 3D movies streamed from Netflix on its 3.5-inch screen.I've been playing with the 3DS for about a week now, and for me, the device walks the line between awesome and not-yet-so-awesome. Here's why. PROS 1. It doesn't require glasses. I feel silly enough wearing 3D glasses in the movie theater, especially over my everyday glasses. But who wants to wear 3D glasses by yourself? Talk about nerdy! For the 3DS to be a success, Nintendo had to figure out how to do 3D without the need for glasses. With all the 3D hype over the past two years I was naturally skeptical that the gaming company's engineers could pull this off. They did. 2. Personalized 3D experience. The Nintendo DS ...
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Does it live up to the hype?
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime weighs in on the latest gaming creation: Nintendo 3DS .
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