Nintendo's president sees piracy as a serious problem, but 3D gaming as no health problem at all.
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has stated that the upcoming Nintendo 3DS portable system will have enhanced anti-piracy features. When asked what the features might be, he declined comment since he didn't want to give pirates any ideas.
One of the primary issues Iwata raised is what he feels is a growing tolerance of piracy. He worries that "a kind of thinking is become widespread that paying for software is meaningless", adding that Nintendo has "a strong sense of crisis" regarding piracy in general.
Iwata also touched on people's fears that 3D gaming may damage the eyesight of players, especially children. He assured that the 3D functionality of the 3DS would be easy to turn on and off, allowing gamers to play with or without 3D visuals.
While no release date has been given for the 3DS, it will arrive before the end of Nintendo's current fiscal year in March 2011.