Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 29, 2004, 04:32:42 AM
There you go. Nintendo of America has included a logo for Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt right on the Nintendo DS's box, but the company is saying that later shipments of the system may have a cleaner look...
In addition to the built-in instant-messaging PictoChat feature, Nintendo DS units in North America will come with a free Nintendo DS Game Card featuring a playable demo of the upcoming Metroid Prime Hunters game*. The demo, called Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt, will feature several single-player modes of the first-person adventure game along with a unique multiplayer mode in which four DS users can compete wirelessly. Nintendo DS launches Nov. 21 in North America at an MSRP of $149.99.
(* while supplies last)
This statement confirms that PictoChat will be hardwired into the system and will not require a Game Card, but First Hunt will. It also clears up the question of whether First Hunt will include any single-player features, which was not clear after last week's announcements. And if you want the Metroid demo, you'd better pick up a DS this year, because it looks like it won't be offered forever.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 29, 2004, 04:59:18 AM
The box design is very basic Nintendo. Simple elegant picture of the system. Splash Art for bonus discs which are probably stickers so that when Nintendo changes the promotion it can be something different.
What is alittle sad is we don't know what is on the back of the box. Which is usually launch games and teases for games coming out for the system...also in typical Nintendo fare.
Metroid being a demo I think confirms that Metroid: Hunters will not be a launch title. I personally would love a bunch of levels that are basically single missions in which Samus is hunting down different criminals every level...but I doubt we will get something like that.
Post by: SgtShiversBen on September 29, 2004, 05:34:50 AM
rools::
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 29, 2004, 05:56:12 AM
It is a bit cleaner than other Nintendo Boxes. I like the focus of White, Black and the picture of the system.
It just appears to be simple and elegant.
I really like the Japanese DS website. The menu system is pretty trippy. You just feel like you are floating in a white room.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 29, 2004, 07:29:09 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on September 29, 2004, 07:29:44 AM
Though what's with this "while supplies last" asterisk? Why release later versions without the demo? Early adopters are going to buy a DS regardless. Having a pack-in really should be used to grab those on the fence. They should keep this around for at least a year I think.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 29, 2004, 07:38:42 AM
Anyway, the Metroid logo is a little big, but reasonably so, and it obviously won't keep me from getting it...
Post by: Berto2K on September 29, 2004, 08:26:58 AM
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(* while supplies last)</small>
This statement confirms that PictoChat will be hardwired into the system and will not require a Game Card, but First Hunt will. It also clears up the question of whether First Hunt will include any single-player features, which was not clear after last week's announcements.
I don't get whats more confirmed or cleared up. All that was cleared up by Nintendo last week in the press release and teleconference.
Post by: ralph98201 on September 29, 2004, 09:14:17 AM
P.S. i assume that the ds on the side of the box is running pictochat? <as if anyone would know>
Post by: odifiend on September 29, 2004, 09:32:27 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Though what's with this "while supplies last" asterisk? Why release later versions without the demo? Early adopters are going to buy a DS regardless. Having a pack-in really should be used to grab those on the fence. They should keep this around for at least a year I think.
While I agree from a business stand point, it is a about time the company gave SOMETHING (material) to early adopters.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 29, 2004, 09:57:18 AM
That would be correct...
"While I agree from a business stand point, it is a about time the company gave SOMETHING (material) to early adopters."
This statement makes it look like Ninty is the only one who hasn't packed in free stuff for a console's premiere... =\
"I don't get whats more confirmed or cleared up.
I don't recall reading about First Hunt (officially) having single-player...
Post by: mantidor on September 29, 2004, 10:03:18 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 29, 2004, 10:20:14 AM
Post by: odifiend on September 29, 2004, 10:27:49 AM
This statement makes it look like Ninty is the only one who hasn't packed in free stuff for a console's premiere... =\"
Well, yes pack-ins have stopped in recent times and Nintendo isn't the only one guilty, but recently Nintendo is most notorious for huge price drops and bundles that favor late adopters (price drops especially on the handheld front). Sony in comparison took much longer to drop their price. I'm not saying Sony was justified I'm just saying it took awhile for them to start offering incentives.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 29, 2004, 10:31:15 AM
Post by: Zach on September 29, 2004, 11:18:14 AM
Post by: Polemistis on September 29, 2004, 01:52:17 PM
Post by: Syl on September 29, 2004, 03:46:01 PM
nonetheless, i want a DS, very badly.
Post by: Mario on September 29, 2004, 04:46:14 PM
Post by: Pale on September 29, 2004, 05:13:22 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 29, 2004, 05:17:06 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on September 29, 2004, 07:50:03 PM
Hey! I would never not buy something because of the packaging. If I did the English/French bilingual writing on Canadian packaging would turn me off of every first party game (and all cereals). Plus there's Ikaruga's "frothing demand" quote.
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 30, 2004, 09:02:11 PM
The oo at the end of Nintendo is a stroke of genius, though! Ha, freakin' awesome.
I may just have to get this. Alas, more money gone. You have ruined my financial life, Nintendo.
Post by: MattVDB on September 30, 2004, 09:25:05 PM
What some people don't realize, is that I _need_ a DS. Plain and simple.
Post by: Mario on September 30, 2004, 09:58:00 PM
