During the development phase of the 3DS, a handheld device featuring stereoscopic 3D without the need of accessories, Iwata stated that his background in technology helped keep Nintendo's engineers in line.
Pada fase pengembangan 3DS, sebuah peranti yang menampilkan 3D stereoskopik tanpa kebutuhan aksesoris, Iwata menyatakan bahwa latar belakangnya dalam bidang teknologi membantu menjaga para teknisi Nintendo.