Nintendo is warning its customers that its new 3D portable gaming system should not be used by kids under six years old. The company also warned older users to take a break after playing the gaming system in 3D mode for 30 minutes. I don’t know any kid that only plays a gaming system for that short of time before taking a break.
An advisory posted on Nintendo’s Japanese-language Web site says the eyes of children under 6 have not yet fully developed and that 3D viewing on the 3DS could disrupt that development. The company recommends that adults protect young players by way of parental controls on the 3DS that allow for the blocking of the 3D function while leaving 2D play accessible.