Post by: Bloodworth on January 25, 2006, 09:42:55 PM
http://www.planetgamecube.com/hardware.cfm?action=profile&id=245
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 25, 2006, 09:59:43 PM
Post by: wandering on January 25, 2006, 10:10:56 PM
Post by: Arbok on January 25, 2006, 10:26:49 PM
Post by: Mario on January 25, 2006, 10:29:06 PM
I don't feel the need to buy one, as i'm perfectly satisfied with my current DS, but this would be nice to get eventually.
Post by: ruby_onix on January 25, 2006, 10:53:34 PM
I'm very glad that they moved the D-pad and buttons up higher, because their placement on the DS made it absurdly top-heavy. The reduced weight is also a big deal.
I personally think they still could've done more to make it comfortable (this probably still has the pathetic little D-pad and buttons Nintendo seems to have gotten used to), but it looks like a very good balance of comfort and appearance (the old DS had neither, IMO). And the fact that it looks like a GBA SP is a great move.
The MSRP seems a little high, and NOA in particular should be looking for a price drop, because while this redesign is very nice, I don't see it holding Sony at bay for very long, especially not if Sony has any surprises of their own in the works.
Edit: I wonder how the L&R triggers are? Hopefully they don't "pull an SP" in that regard. It seems unlikely. And where's the power button? Don't tell me they "pulled a Micro" and put it on the lower edge of the unit? And while I'm complaining, I hope they ditched the "slider" volume control and moved back to a dial.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 25, 2006, 10:57:29 PM
Post by: 31 Flavas on January 25, 2006, 10:57:54 PM
QuoteOh hush, GBA's screen wasn't bad. I'll take a functional non-lit GBA 2 years early over a GBA with horrible battery problems and higher inital price tag any day. Besides the issue was easly fixed, EB/GameStop sold many inexpensive worthwhile solutions.
Originally posted by: Mario
This is perfect, not enough of a difference to annoy current DS owners, but a nice sleek upgrade to make it look more attractive on the shelves. Honestly, I don't think they can do more than this to the DS, they got its design perfect straight away, there are no glaring faults to fix like with the original GBA and it's terrible screen.
As far as DS lite, looks good, bet it sells like gangbusters.
Post by: Bloodworth on January 25, 2006, 11:01:36 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 25, 2006, 11:03:22 PM
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Oh hush, GBA's screen wasn't bad.
Yes. Yes it was. Even the Atari Lynx had a better screen.
Post by: wandering on January 25, 2006, 11:09:36 PM
Not that I'm complaining that the DS Lite will feature an even brighter backlit screen, woohoo!
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 26, 2006, 12:40:40 AM
Post by: 31 Flavas on January 26, 2006, 12:40:58 AM
QuotePerhaps I should clairify my point. The SP has very good battery life and of course a nice self lit screen. What would have been the impact on storeshelf price and battery life though to impliment a true backlit system or afterburner style lighting system with the original GBA, though? At the time i'd argue considerable for both price and battery life.
Originally posted by: Bloodworth
Horrible battery on SP?? Worthwhile GBA lighting solutions sold at EB??? Sir what sad land are you living in?
As far as GBA Lighting solutions and EB, I picked up a nice mini-floruresnt food light for $15 at EB. There were many other worm/snake style lights sold as well for about $8-$10.
Post by: 31 Flavas on January 26, 2006, 12:48:54 AM
QuoteAnd ate what, 6 AA at a time in 2-3 hours? I remember it also had very unportable "PowerBar" type accessory that used 4 or 6 *D cell* sized batteries and still only lasted 6 hours on that. Like I said, i'll take an inexpensive unlit GBA that lasts 10 hours on 2 AAs over the monstrosities that were GG and Lynx.
Originally posted by: Infernal MonkeyQuote
Oh hush, GBA's screen wasn't bad.
Yes. Yes it was. Even the Atari Lynx had a better screen.
Post by: UncleBob on January 26, 2006, 12:52:03 AM
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Originally posted by: Nintendo of America
"Clearly, Nintendo DS continues to be one of the most popular and talked-about video game systems available. Through 2005, some 13 million units have sold worldwide. Nintendo is always looking for ways to improve its games and systems, but we have nothing to announce at this time." But give us a week, and we'll get back to you on that
16,800 yen? What's that in US dollars? And isn't that more than the DS originally debuted for in Japan (like 15,000 yen or such?) Did Japan ever get a price drop like we did in the US, or has it stayed at 15,000 yen?
Post by: odifiend on January 26, 2006, 12:57:04 AM
Post by: 31 Flavas on January 26, 2006, 12:58:33 AM
Quote16,800 Yen ~~= 145 USD. A quick look on Amazon.co.jp says the current model DS is 14,800 Yen.
Originally posted by: UncleBob
16,800 yen? What's that in US dollars? And isn't that more than the DS originally debuted for in Japan (like 15,000 yen or such?) Did Japan ever get a price drop like we did in the US, or has it stayed at 15,000 yen?
Post by: Mario on January 26, 2006, 01:08:40 AM
Post by: vudu on January 26, 2006, 02:06:23 AM
Post by: 31 Flavas on January 26, 2006, 02:48:58 AM
Quoteha ha. Understatement of teh year.
Originally posted by: vudu
Ian Sane is going to be pissed ....
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 26, 2006, 03:14:43 AM
Post by: Pale on January 26, 2006, 03:26:23 AM
I hate the white. iPods are stupid. =P
I hope the buttons and d-pad don't 'click' when i push them.
So much for my faint hope of having classic gb support integrated in the new design.
Post by: Pale on January 26, 2006, 03:53:20 AM
So has anyone played their Animal Crossing or Mario Kart in a different DS yet? What exactly happens when you switch systems? Does it give you a new friend code so you'll have to re distribute it?
Post by: BlkPaladin on January 26, 2006, 05:09:31 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on January 26, 2006, 06:20:27 AM
Since I just bought a DS a little over a month ago you would think that but I'm not. The GBA SP annoyed me because I really didn't like the original GBA screen. I just found it incredibly difficult to see anything unless I was sitting under the lamp at my desk. So I felt kind of ripped off that Nintendo allowed such a huge flaw to be released and then released what the GBA should have been later on. I got a Gameboy Player and didn't play GBA games on a portable until I got a DS.
The DS however is perfectly acceptable as is. My only beef is some issues I've had with connecting online but that has nothing to do with the system itself. I'm quite impressed with the actual system so I don't feel like Nintendo was "holding out" on a better unit this whole time or anything like that. Plus I specifically wanted the Mario Kart red DS. I'm content with the DS I have so it doesn't matter as much.
I would think that Nintendo constantly releasing "improved" versions of their portables would make customers cautious about buying one for fear that a "better" version is right around the corner. But surprisingly that doesn't seem to be that big of an issue. I still don't think Nintendo should do it but it hasn't bit them in the ass in a significant way yet.
Post by: Plugabugz on January 26, 2006, 07:25:39 AM
The question is, will Nintendo Europe decide to charge exactly the same amount as the DS Full Fat?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 26, 2006, 07:53:09 AM
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Originally posted by: BlkPaladin
I'm not to high on white either. Hopefully this was just a protype model and the actual units will be in the other DS colors.
According to someoone in the know, the DS Lite is supposed to release in three colors:
white, black & blue(or pink)
and it also releases in Japan on the same day as Children of Mana
I expect DSL to be sold out for te 1st few weeks
also rumored that Tetris DS might be released on the same day as well
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 26, 2006, 07:58:15 AM
-SB
Post by: Arbok on January 26, 2006, 08:44:02 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
It looks very much like it might be too small to be comfortable now. If the superimposed comparison someone did was accurate, then the D-pad looks to be significantly smaller than the existing one, something which I don't agree with at all.
-SB
Yes, assuming that comparison is spot on, anyone notice that the d-pad seems to have shrunk on the lite version?
Post by: Pale on January 26, 2006, 09:41:49 AM
The cool part is, I love the buttons on the Micro!
Post by: King of Twitch on January 26, 2006, 10:16:40 AM
Post by: Requiem on January 26, 2006, 10:31:48 AM
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Originally posted by: MJRx9000
Where'd the power button go? On the bottom edge?
Ok this is from some forum
Linky
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"I played it this morning for the first time after hearing about it officially a few days ago - the picture really doesn't do it justice, the screens are as bright as an AGT Game Boy (eg. even brighter and sharper than a PSP) - it feels much nicer in your hand - and most of all it looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL - it looks sexier than a PSP, and it's significantly smaller than a current DS. The power switch is now a flick-switch on the side and the stylus goes in sideways rather than in the top. Seen two colours so far including the white. White is best. I love my company!!!!"
I'm guessing this is real, though bias impression of the system.
Post by: darknight06 on January 26, 2006, 10:45:09 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on January 26, 2006, 11:26:07 AM
For whatever reason, this actually pleases me. Having said that, I'm too poor to buy it, as sexy as it may be.
Post by: King of Twitch on January 26, 2006, 01:52:15 PM
Post by: BlkPaladin on January 26, 2006, 01:58:54 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on January 26, 2006, 03:47:03 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2006, 04:30:17 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 26, 2006, 05:06:53 PM
DS Lite side by side with the original DS
Post by: Requiem on January 26, 2006, 06:33:04 PM
It makes me want to puke.....Oh well, it gets the job done.
I could care about what it looks like when opened. I tested out my friends DS and It is very uncomfortable in your pocket. It was also uncomfortable to play for a while with just the stylus (trauma center....I addicted).
