A friend just showed me an interesting article:
http://kotaku.com/5564200/3ds-traces-its...o-gamecube

So if Nintendo really thought of 3D back in 2001, could it be that everything Nintendo did up until now was part of a bigger plan? I think it could be!^^

Releasing the Wii and DS for casual gamers and slowly gain profit, waiting till 3D technology matures and making Sony and Microsoft believe Nintendo is no threat to the hardcore gamer audience.

Then after technology matured and they gained enough funds to safely develop 3D technology on a handheld they strike out of nowhere with all major publishers and
game series on board, like Metal Gear Solid, Dead or Alive etc...

Sure it's only my theory but if it's true Nintendo is even more awesome then ever