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Sorry sorry sorry for that horrible title... but I had to think of something.
All I can say is wow, this seems an amazing Idea... Before Rickoss harps on about the Virtual Boy and 64DD may I point out that the VB enduced headaches which was why it failed and the 64DD was released too late.
This new DS probably means Nintendo are to abandon their GBA connectivity feature as this essentially does the same thing!!!!! For those who haven't read the press release I will put it down below, but this is a really fantastic original and pure fun idea.
In a shocking announcement which is set to rock the gaming world, Nintendo have released details of their forthcoming DS Portable gaming system. Rumours began flying a few weeks ago after mysterious words were uttered from Nintendo spokes people regarding a new machine. Some thought the machine would be the fabled “Game Boy Enhanced” with the mighty power to play Game Boy Advance AND Gamecube games, however this is not the case.
This surprising move from Nintendo sees them releasing a third stand-alone portable system to take games playing and interactivity to a completely different plane of existence! This new machine will feature not one but two 3” TFT LCD screens to allow for greater scope and perspective on the games. The two screens will be backlit to allow for poor-light play. The main processor is pparently an "ARM 9" with the Sub-processor an "ARM 7".
Here’s the official word from Nintendo:
”Players can look forward to being able to manage their game progress from two different perspectives, enhancing both the speed and strategy of the challenge. For example in a football game, you can view the whole game on one screen, while simultaneously focusing on an individual footballer's tackle or goal on the other screen. Players will no longer be forced to interrupt game play to shift perspective, such as moving from a wide shot to a close up, or alternating between a character's ongoing battle and a map of their environment. Nintendo DS makes it possible to perform the tasks in real time by simply glancing from one screen to the other.”
Self-styled “Funny Man of Gaming” and Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had this to say on the new product:
"We have developed Nintendo DS based upon a completely different concept from existing game devices in order to provide players with a unique entertainment experience for the 21st century"
The Nintendo DS will feature two separate screens, separate processors and a semiconductor memory of up to 1 gigabit. It will be marketed and sold as a separate entity to Game Boy Advance and the Gamecube systems. More information will be available at E3 when the system will be fully unveiled for the first time. Nintendo says we can expect a world-wide launch before the end of the year!
Cube-Europe.
DUDE!
All I can say is wow, this seems an amazing Idea... Before Rickoss harps on about the Virtual Boy and 64DD may I point out that the VB enduced headaches which was why it failed and the 64DD was released too late.
This new DS probably means Nintendo are to abandon their GBA connectivity feature as this essentially does the same thing!!!!! For those who haven't read the press release I will put it down below, but this is a really fantastic original and pure fun idea.
In a shocking announcement which is set to rock the gaming world, Nintendo have released details of their forthcoming DS Portable gaming system. Rumours began flying a few weeks ago after mysterious words were uttered from Nintendo spokes people regarding a new machine. Some thought the machine would be the fabled “Game Boy Enhanced” with the mighty power to play Game Boy Advance AND Gamecube games, however this is not the case.
This surprising move from Nintendo sees them releasing a third stand-alone portable system to take games playing and interactivity to a completely different plane of existence! This new machine will feature not one but two 3” TFT LCD screens to allow for greater scope and perspective on the games. The two screens will be backlit to allow for poor-light play. The main processor is pparently an "ARM 9" with the Sub-processor an "ARM 7".
Here’s the official word from Nintendo:
”Players can look forward to being able to manage their game progress from two different perspectives, enhancing both the speed and strategy of the challenge. For example in a football game, you can view the whole game on one screen, while simultaneously focusing on an individual footballer's tackle or goal on the other screen. Players will no longer be forced to interrupt game play to shift perspective, such as moving from a wide shot to a close up, or alternating between a character's ongoing battle and a map of their environment. Nintendo DS makes it possible to perform the tasks in real time by simply glancing from one screen to the other.”
Self-styled “Funny Man of Gaming” and Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had this to say on the new product:
"We have developed Nintendo DS based upon a completely different concept from existing game devices in order to provide players with a unique entertainment experience for the 21st century"
The Nintendo DS will feature two separate screens, separate processors and a semiconductor memory of up to 1 gigabit. It will be marketed and sold as a separate entity to Game Boy Advance and the Gamecube systems. More information will be available at E3 when the system will be fully unveiled for the first time. Nintendo says we can expect a world-wide launch before the end of the year!
Cube-Europe.
DUDE!
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AAA titles by the barrel full? Heh, there are a few good franchises on Sony's consoles and the rest of it's game are, more often than not, overhyped crap. The GameCube and XBox's line-ups are far stronger.
The success doesn't make the console decent, the PS2 is the worst console I have ever owned and I know there are many more people who say the same. Whether the PS3 can take a different road is something I will have to wait for, the PSONE was far bettered by the N64 and the PS2 is far bettered by both the GameCube and Xbox. Yes it sells more but in the same breath I remember 3 lads who went and bought a PS2 just to play GTA 3, by the time the next set of consoles are out I do not believe the series will be Playstation exclusive. Without that and Metal Gear the Sony empire is guff beyond belief.
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> You say this then go onto say you're looking forward to the PS3.
Well gee, what am I more likely to have confidence in, a console from a company with a sting of successful consoles and AAA titles by the barrelfull, or a company with a string of consoles with steadily declining sales figures.
Heh, sure mock the comic selling if you want but my bank balance is going to support around 10 new games from selling comics over 2 months which cost me £30 in total. That's 10 times my investment. Sad huh?
> You say this then go onto say you're looking forward to the PS3.
Well gee, what am I more likely to have confidence in, a console from a company with a sting of successful consoles and AAA titles by the barrelfull, or a company with a string of consoles with steadily declining sales figures.
Heh, sure mock the comic selling if you want but my bank balance is going to support around 10 new games from selling comics over 2 months which cost me £30 in total. That's 10 times my investment. Sad huh?
Yukikaze wrote:
who would buy bricks if they were stamped with the
> Nintendo logo (exageration).
Heh
You say this then go onto say you're looking forward to the PS3.
Run along little Bellend, I think I see some new comics for you to collect.
who would buy bricks if they were stamped with the
> Nintendo logo (exageration).
Heh
You say this then go onto say you're looking forward to the PS3.
Run along little Bellend, I think I see some new comics for you to collect.
I think I'm being realistic.
After playing stuff since I was about 6 I've gotten past the "jumping up and down with joy based on press release" stage. Fact is every single thing in the industry is prestaged by a similar press release. Every stupid peripheral and system likewise. I mean how many times has it happened that loads of you get excited about something, then it comes out, gets bought, and people decided that it is not all that great?
Ali did it with Xbox Live, loads of people complained about Mario Kart, Metroid Prime, Sunshine etc
I'll bet anything this is yet another almighty failure with all but Nintendo diehards who would buy bricks if they were stamped with the Nintendo logo (exageration). It just has that look about it.
Though, and this kind of contradicts me but what do I care, I am looking forward to Sony's E3 showings because if the latest OPS2 Magazine is anything to go buy it'll be PS3 stuff alongside the first PSP games.
After playing stuff since I was about 6 I've gotten past the "jumping up and down with joy based on press release" stage. Fact is every single thing in the industry is prestaged by a similar press release. Every stupid peripheral and system likewise. I mean how many times has it happened that loads of you get excited about something, then it comes out, gets bought, and people decided that it is not all that great?
Ali did it with Xbox Live, loads of people complained about Mario Kart, Metroid Prime, Sunshine etc
I'll bet anything this is yet another almighty failure with all but Nintendo diehards who would buy bricks if they were stamped with the Nintendo logo (exageration). It just has that look about it.
Though, and this kind of contradicts me but what do I care, I am looking forward to Sony's E3 showings because if the latest OPS2 Magazine is anything to go buy it'll be PS3 stuff alongside the first PSP games.
Yukikaze, you need to loosen up. The DS could be great, it could be crap - fact is, no one knows, and you're jumping to some harsh conclusions. You have to trust Nintendo. Yes, they've had some failures, but the ideas have always been good. They take risks; it's what they do. If it wasn't for the likes of them, gaming life would be pretty boring.
Oh, and try to grasp the concept of a sequel, eh? :D
Oh, and try to grasp the concept of a sequel, eh? :D
Heh, funny pic :D
Why do people assume it is going to be something like the Virtual Boy?
Why do people assume it is going to be something like the Virtual Boy?
Heh :-)
First real pics of the system:
http://www.yakyak.org/viewtopic.php?t=13954
(Just for the record I think it's a pretty cool idea but can't see it being a roaring success.)
http://www.yakyak.org/viewtopic.php?t=13954
(Just for the record I think it's a pretty cool idea but can't see it being a roaring success.)
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Shouldn't you be dusting your Halo figures or something?
Nah, you have to actually have stuff to dust it don't you? 1 sold and 2 waiting for payment. Total of around £85.
> Shouldn't you be dusting your Halo figures or something?
Nah, you have to actually have stuff to dust it don't you? 1 sold and 2 waiting for payment. Total of around £85.
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