While finalizing the last details of its new 3D handheld The company Nintendo has begun to warn consumers of the risks of the technology in three dimensions, especially for children.
Nintendo warns that 3D video games increase eye fatigue, therefore recommends frequent breaks during periods of games. The company has also decided to increase the minimum age recommended to use your device to 6 years.
3D technology for the next portable Nintendo looks spectacular, but it is true that their consumption should be different from other common devices in 2D.
Nintendo has taken the responsibility to educate users about their use. The company, in an exercise of commitment to its users, has made an official statement on its Japanese website where information on the responsible consumption of your device.
The company's main objective is to prevent eye fatigue and possible damage to vision. Nintendo explains that 3D consumption causes more eye fatigue than 2D graphics. For this reason the company recommended Japan breaks every 30 minutes.
The temporal frequency is lower than the usual traditional consoles, whose recommendation is usually to take a break every hour. Nintendo also recommended to stop playing immediately if users detect any sign of fatigue.
Children are another concern for Nintendo. The company has raised the minimum age recommended for the use of the Nintendo 3DS. The children's eye health is more fragile as the Japanese manufacturer recommends that parents limit their children's consumption by turning off the 3D function at their convenience.
In this line the company also encourages parents to use the controls to prevent access by minors to inappropriate content.
In Nintendo's statement also tells users that their 3D experience may vary depending on the visual abilities of each individual. The uptake capacity of each eye is not always the same and therefore their response to the new technology may vary from user to user.
