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05-31-2013, 08:45 AM
So - six years ago - a genius by the name of Johnny Lee came up with a brilliant hack which allows the Nintendo Wii to be converted to enable 3D graphics (without the need for glasses) and head tracking.
And ever since then - Nintendo has done nothing with the idea.
Anybody know why?
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05-31-2013, 08:57 AM
Wow, that's fucking brilliant.
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05-31-2013, 09:25 AM
they make most of their money on the hand helds, maybe they are using this sort of tech for the 3ds?
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05-31-2013, 09:36 AM
Thanks for the vid. Will check it out soon.
I just adore smart people like this!
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05-31-2013, 09:39 AM
Quote: (05-31-2013 09:25 AM)master_thespian Wrote:
they make most of their money on the hand helds, maybe they are using this sort of tech for the 3ds?
The 3DS uses different technology.
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gamesgear/how-go...-50003221/
Funnily enough - I have yet to use a Nintendo Wii or a 3DS.
I don't like video games. But the idea above is so ingenious that I was waiting to see what Nintendo would do with it. And it amazes me they haven't done anything with it.
Shit like this really makes you lose faith in things. Nintendo is possibly the most innovative company ever. And they get handed a fantastic revolutionary idea on a plate.
And then... nothing!
Seems crazy to me.
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05-31-2013, 09:49 AM
What's interesting also is that Apple applied for a head tracking patent that looked very similar to what Johnny did around 6 months after the video was uploaded to youtube.
Seems like everyone saw the huge potential in it besides Nintendo.
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05-31-2013, 10:12 AM
Quote: (05-31-2013 09:49 AM)gsinplaya Wrote:
What's interesting also is that Apple applied for a head tracking patent that looked very similar to what Johnny did around 6 months after the video was uploaded to youtube.
Seems like everyone saw the huge potential in it besides Nintendo.
this reminds me, x box one, ps4, or wii U?
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05-31-2013, 03:33 PM
I just watched that video in the O.P, and me and my mate were fucking going crazy over the amazing 3D effect. It's just amazing! Imagine playing games like that?!
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. - H L Mencken
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05-31-2013, 04:31 PM
Super fucking clever.
I want that shit and I don't even play video games!
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05-31-2013, 04:31 PM
me too!