Hideki Konno is platform producer for the 3DS, and he had a say in everything from the sliding analog pad, 3D screen and the Tag Mode automatic downloads. Despite the fact that downloads look like they’ll play a key role in the system, he expressed some reluctance about the coming of the download revolution to portable consoles.
“This is my own personal opinion, but although I sometimes download music, when it s game software I prefer to actually go to a store and get the product in my hands, said Konno. However, I don’t think we can stop the era of downloadable purchases from coming.”
Konno also confirmed during the interview that the accelerometer and gyroscope in the 3DS are essentially the same technology as the Wii MotionPlus. Also, when asked if the 3DS design was finalized or if there would be changes before its release, he said, “You can take this as the final shape.”
Source: Wired
