Technology | Nintendo 3DS Nintendo to Little Kids: Don't Use Our 3D Console Those under age 6 risk damage to vision By Nick McMaster Posted Dec 30, 2010 2:17 PM CST Copied A visitor demonstrates a Nintendo 3DS featuring 3-D imagery during a press conference by Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata in Chiba near Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) As Nintendo prepares to unveil its highly anticipated 3D gaming system, the company is warning that kids under 6 should steer clear. Because their eyes are still developing, the 3DS system could damage their vision, it says. In fact, users of all ages should be wary of eye fatigue with the glasses-free technology and ready to take a break. The Huffington Post has more. The warning sounds alarming, but it's actually no surprise, notes Engadget. These concerns have been around for a while and previously reported. Still, expect a spate of is-it-safe-or-not stories as 3D becomes more popular. Legitimate studies on the subject are scant, writes Nilay Patel, "but in the meantime we're guessing the smart course of action is to treat 3D like any other fine vice: dose yourself in moderation and keep it away from kids until their parents say it's okay. Cool? Cool." Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. Iran's supreme leader makes first public comments since ceasefire. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. Report an error