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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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Yes it is a crape subtitltle, isn't it.
Possibly the crapest subtitlte ever.
Snake Eater?
One other thing, after the utterly disappointing Metal Gear 2 who knows what will happen in the 3rd? At least we can guarentee what Twin Snakes will be like, 2 of the greatest (if not the greatest) games developers in the world working on the best Playstation game and one of the finest games to date, I know which one I am looking forward to most...
Both Metal Gear 3 and Metal Gear: Twin Snakes are using an advanced Metal Gear Solid 2 engine, netiher will have any advanate over the other. Read the Metal Gear: Twin Snakes preview on IGN with the inteview with Hideo Kojima.
Dringo wrote:
> Or it could be because there was a third console on the market this
> time around.
Was last time. Sega Dreamcast anyone?
> And that is not true I'm getting an X-box for Halo. There was no hype
> for Metroid Prime due to the game apparently being
> "crap"... hype wheels turn... people get talking... the
> inclusion of a multiplayer gets other gamers playing... Goldeneye all
> over again.
I'm sorry but this is the classic kind of stuff you always come out with. It was pretty much useless as far as generating extra sales went. Zelda did get sales, but not Metroid. Metroid was crap, whoever decided to throw away standard FPS controls wants shooting - though I guess you'd call that Nintendo innovation - alongside the "lets make them have to scan everything to get 100%" person.
> Pikmin was actually pretty popular, nice advert and attracted many
> female gamers... expect a similar effect.
> Metal Gear Solid will attract many many many die hard solid fans and
> some just after a new system.... and there are plenty of them.
You don't think they already have Twin Snakes on the Playstation then? Because if you want to argue graphics then Snake Eater blows Twin Snakes away...
> The real die hard fan base of Final Fantasy will be attracted by
> Crystal Chronicles.
Really? You don't think it a little worrying that it seems a departure from standard FF fair?
> Expect Geist to appeal to adult gamers.
Like manhunt, GTA etc?
> Resident Evil 4 will be the Gamecube's biggest game of 2004
> regardless on whether Zelda or Metroid Prime is released, this game
> is predicted to shift 1.8 million copies damn quickly and not by
> Capcom an independant company... that will shift consoles.
Is this the Capcom that has recently said multiple Gamecube exclusives, including Killer 7, will be making their way to other platforms including the PS2?
> 2004 will feature many multiplayer games which is one of Nintendo's
> biggest selling points, attracting gamers by getting current Cube
> owners mates to play on Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, Geist, Metroid
> Prime etc... etc...
Multiplayer games eh? I think Sony and Microsoft are about ten millions steps ahead. Any 16 player FPS games on the Cube? No? Pity...if you love multiplayer then Xbox Live or Sony Central Station are the places to be at.
> Or it could be because there was a third console on the market this
> time around.
Was last time. Sega Dreamcast anyone?
> And that is not true I'm getting an X-box for Halo. There was no hype
> for Metroid Prime due to the game apparently being
> "crap"... hype wheels turn... people get talking... the
> inclusion of a multiplayer gets other gamers playing... Goldeneye all
> over again.
I'm sorry but this is the classic kind of stuff you always come out with. It was pretty much useless as far as generating extra sales went. Zelda did get sales, but not Metroid. Metroid was crap, whoever decided to throw away standard FPS controls wants shooting - though I guess you'd call that Nintendo innovation - alongside the "lets make them have to scan everything to get 100%" person.
> Pikmin was actually pretty popular, nice advert and attracted many
> female gamers... expect a similar effect.
> Metal Gear Solid will attract many many many die hard solid fans and
> some just after a new system.... and there are plenty of them.
You don't think they already have Twin Snakes on the Playstation then? Because if you want to argue graphics then Snake Eater blows Twin Snakes away...
> The real die hard fan base of Final Fantasy will be attracted by
> Crystal Chronicles.
Really? You don't think it a little worrying that it seems a departure from standard FF fair?
> Expect Geist to appeal to adult gamers.
Like manhunt, GTA etc?
> Resident Evil 4 will be the Gamecube's biggest game of 2004
> regardless on whether Zelda or Metroid Prime is released, this game
> is predicted to shift 1.8 million copies damn quickly and not by
> Capcom an independant company... that will shift consoles.
Is this the Capcom that has recently said multiple Gamecube exclusives, including Killer 7, will be making their way to other platforms including the PS2?
> 2004 will feature many multiplayer games which is one of Nintendo's
> biggest selling points, attracting gamers by getting current Cube
> owners mates to play on Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, Geist, Metroid
> Prime etc... etc...
Multiplayer games eh? I think Sony and Microsoft are about ten millions steps ahead. Any 16 player FPS games on the Cube? No? Pity...if you love multiplayer then Xbox Live or Sony Central Station are the places to be at.
Dringo wrote:
> Well if you're going to be technical they've had 2 price cuts although
> one was before launch to undercut the X-box... but that was the
> original planned release price anyway.
£129.99 was not the original planned release price! The original price was £199.99 and I know because I've still got the retailer info pack around somewhere. The price was changed roughly a month before release and not to undercut the the Xbox because the price drop info came before the Xbox price drop information...
> Well if you're going to be technical they've had 2 price cuts although
> one was before launch to undercut the X-box... but that was the
> original planned release price anyway.
£129.99 was not the original planned release price! The original price was £199.99 and I know because I've still got the retailer info pack around somewhere. The price was changed roughly a month before release and not to undercut the the Xbox because the price drop info came before the Xbox price drop information...
Well if you're going to be technical they've had 2 price cuts although one was before launch to undercut the X-box... but that was the original planned release price anyway.
Belldandy wrote:
> With those figures average sales are still down each year despite the
> GC being price slashed several times whilst the N64 wasn't.
Once... the Gamecube has had one price cut.
> With those figures average sales are still down each year despite the
> GC being price slashed several times whilst the N64 wasn't.
Once... the Gamecube has had one price cut.
*halo 2
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