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QVC Nintendo 3DS presentation full of lies and inaccuracy

QVC UK's presentation for the Nintendo 3DS has to be seen to be believed. In the nearly 10 minutes of footage, the shopping channel's technology 'expert' lies to viewers about what they can do on the handheld right out of the box, should they buy it - mentioning 3D video recording, internet browsing, e-book reading functionality, and "thousands" of downloadable games.

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zootang4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

That's why we love them!

Need Bubbles!

darthv724768d ago

you can blame nintendo as it is clearly she is reading from information provided by a nintendo press release.

It happens all the time. Even though the "out of the box" stuff that isnt here RIGHT NOW will be at some point. So by then, the statements will be true.

Problem is, they cant really demonstrate its abilities like they did the wii. This one is my favorites from hsn:

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Trroy4768d ago

She's just reading a teleprompter, I'm sure.

LightSamus4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

She shouldn't be though if she's really their tech expert.

Trroy4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

Nah, even experts read from teleprompters -- sometimes they write the text themselves, and sometimes they don't. It puts a stop to all the "umm.." and other such nonsense people insert in everyday speaking.

If she's actually an expert, probably the only time she actually uses her own knowledge comes when the show hosts ask her questions that aren't pre-made for the show, which is likely rare. Such questions usually have to do with something odd that couldn't be predicted beforehand, like an item selling out, etc.

Most of her expertise comes into play in knowing how to pronounce the words on the teleprompter properly, so that QVC doesn't look totally ridiculous by calling Nintendo "Nine-ten-do" or something. I kid you not.

lizard812884768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

yeah, don't kill the messenger.

@LightSamus

yeah i guess so, but Fox News has some questionable experts too, so does TV in general.

plus they are selling it to uneducated audience. who really watches those shopping channels?...

http://iammommy.typepad.com...

Warprincess1164768d ago

I'm a blond and that was offensive.

GodofSackboy4768d ago

Wait arent u a man pretending to be a woman...I've heard lots of people on this site say it...

kesvalk4768d ago

there are no women on the internet, geez...

aceitman4768d ago

another thing is she says theres 2 cameras 1 for reg pics. another for 3d shes half right one is for reg. pics but both are needed for 3d . if u look at all 3d cams a recorders u will see they have 2 cams.

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Ddouble4768d ago

A facepalm is not enough for the presentation and that price.

AtomicGerbil4768d ago

Researcher needs to be fired!

blackhammer4768d ago

Cashing in with some greed, they are.

trophywhore14768d ago

Wait, so it doesnt do all that? Strange...

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Nintendo 3DS XL Super NES Edition still discounted on Amazon

The Amazon-exclusive version of Nintendo's handheld console has retailed for $149.99 almost consistently since being reduced during Prime Day in July.

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ApexWolf222060d ago

duly noted kind sir, that is a cool skin...

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Pokémon Gold and Silver Review — Returning to Johto - Gaming Ape

Pokémon Gold and Silver came out on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, and these two are just as good of games as they ever were.

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DigitalRaptor2404d ago

Never played any of these versions, but if they're as good as everyone says, I will have to pick them up for 3DS.

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New Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Key Art From a Retail Poster

This image basically confirms that in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon we will be seeing an alternate story. While it has been stated by Nintendo multiple times that this was the case, they were never really clear on it.

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Antnee5342410d ago

Why in fucks name did the designs for the mc make it through the planing stages of development? They are by far the worse thing pokemon have produced.

MeteorPanda2409d ago

but...you customize your own characters now? l dont like that boys neck. holy shit it's about as strong as a twig

Antnee5342408d ago

I understand that, but if you pick a boy you get the worse choices.

MeteorPanda2408d ago

oh for sure. The franchise just shits on the male version more and more per new entry, lol

Antnee5342408d ago

It's so weird being that the player base is 70/30 male you know. You would think that they would give the males a better choice selection.