Nintendo Okie

According to Mr. Iwata that was technology that was available for the GameCube.

To tell you the truth, GameCube is secretly designed to load graphical circuits which display graphics for right and left eyes respectively, for a future possibility of realizing 3D gaming experience. So actually we have had interest on this technology, but I have some doubt about everyone needing glasses to play.  – Satoru Iwata

That’s a very interesting revelation and another insight into Nintendo’s mindset when developing consoles.  The technology was there, but they chose not to support it because they didn’t feel that 3D technology was something that people would be interested in.  It would be interesting to find out if the Wii has the same capabilities.  I feel much the same way that he did in that having to wear a pair of glasses really hampers the technology especially considering how many people wear some form of corrective eye wear, which can hamper the experience of viewing entertainment in 3D. 

Source: Nintendo’s Japanese Website