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Title: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 07, 2009, 03:23:10 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blogArt.cfm?artid=18130

 


The day that NWR receives a new system from Nintendo is always one filled with mirth, celebration, and life-affirming optimism.  Director Jon Lindemann shares his unboxing of the new system in this video blog, and gives his thoughts on his new toy.    



   


Be sure to read the DSi impressions already posted by Zach and Neal, and look for more coverage of DSiWare games in the days and weeks ahead.

Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Dasmos on April 07, 2009, 04:29:46 AM
Your bedroom is boring.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 07, 2009, 04:36:49 AM
Quote from: Dasmos on April 07, 2009, 04:29:46 AM
Your bedroom is boring.

At least his room is clean. I'd have to do a videocast in my living room because of the poor status my room is in.

The lights and mirror are weird. Funny about how it went off at the post office.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: ShyGuy on April 07, 2009, 04:47:44 AM
"You can see a little bit of the reflection there"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I'm bald too :(

I hope the larger screen makes playing Moon easier.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 07, 2009, 04:50:41 AM
Your video is not helping my willpower keep me from buying one with my birthday money. The black one looks so nice too.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 07, 2009, 11:49:36 AM
Yeah, that room is boring, it's the extra bedroom though.  There's not a lot in there.  Trust me, my actual bedroom is a disaster.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Caliban on April 07, 2009, 12:07:00 PM
Jonathan "Lex Luthor" Linde(r)mann looks tired. Get some sleep.

I've been wanting to get a DSi, but the only thing that's holding me back is that should I look for a GBA SP and trade in my DS Lite, or keep my DS Lite so I can play my GBA games.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: pyrokamileon on April 07, 2009, 12:17:55 PM
THAT SHIRT IS F-ING AWESOME!!!  but I agree this video is not helping me resist buying one either.  sh** they're already available...  better start saving up.  (one of the main reasons that I ever considered buying one is because the screens are supposed to be bigger, but honestly they don't seem much bigger to me...  apparently that doesn't matter much because I'm still putting money aside for my THIRD DS)
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stogi on April 07, 2009, 12:59:25 PM
Good vid.

Is it strange that I want the box more than I want the DSi?
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on April 07, 2009, 01:09:10 PM
I'm curious how the speakers compare to the Lite's.  Also, since the volume is controlled by buttons now, what's the gradient like?  Is it large enough to be uncomfortable when using earphones?  Is it still possible to have the speakers just barely audible in a quiet room?
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: vudu on April 07, 2009, 02:08:38 PM
Did Pale eat your cake?
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stogi on April 07, 2009, 02:30:09 PM
Quote from: UltimatePartyBear on April 07, 2009, 01:09:10 PM
I'm curious how the speakers compare to the Lite's.  Also, since the volume is controlled by buttons now, what's the gradient like?  Is it large enough to be uncomfortable when using earphones?  Is it still possible to have the speakers just barely audible in a quiet room?

This concerns me as well; well this and the power button. I wonder why they moved it.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on April 07, 2009, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on April 07, 2009, 02:30:09 PM
This concerns me as well; well this and the power button. I wonder why they moved it.

They like to move around buttons and switches to make the system feel new.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on April 07, 2009, 04:29:26 PM
Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on April 07, 2009, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on April 07, 2009, 02:30:09 PM
This concerns me as well; well this and the power button. I wonder why they moved it.

They like to move around buttons and switches to make the system feel new.

I imagine these tertiary inputs simply get placed wherever there's room left after all the important stuff is nailed down.  They don't have a lot of leeway to move the D-pad, after all.  Maybe the camera hardware and wiring forced them to move the power button.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 07, 2009, 04:42:48 PM
They move them to justify higher price tags to cover the cost of building a new factory to make these forms and motherboards.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 07, 2009, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: UltimatePartyBear on April 07, 2009, 04:29:26 PM
Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on April 07, 2009, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on April 07, 2009, 02:30:09 PM
This concerns me as well; well this and the power button. I wonder why they moved it.

They like to move around buttons and switches to make the system feel new.

I imagine these tertiary inputs simply get placed wherever there's room left after all the important stuff is nailed down.  They don't have a lot of leeway to move the D-pad, after all.  Maybe the camera hardware and wiring forced them to move the power button.

I know on my Lite I'm a little worried that my right hand could hit the power button enough to turn off the system. I'm a southpaw so I hold the DS primarily with my right hand on stylus intensive games and my hand tends to press against the power button at times. So I'm glad they moved that switch.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 07, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Yeah, I was up super-late the night before.  I look like a zombie.

I'll check on the volume.  I can tell you that the speakers are loud.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 07, 2009, 07:35:12 PM
BTW it is Lindy Luthor. Not John "Lex Luthor" Linderman.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: AV on April 07, 2009, 08:14:21 PM
is it safe to assume that RFN will now discuss DSi game downloads ??
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on April 07, 2009, 10:37:52 PM
I'm sure whoever has a DSi will talk about any games they download.  Jon is the only one I know of so far.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Caliban on April 08, 2009, 01:33:39 AM
Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on April 07, 2009, 07:35:12 PM
BTW it is Lindy Luthor. Not John "Lex Luthor" Linderman.

whaaaaaaaaaaaateeeeeeeeeeever...
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Halbred on April 08, 2009, 02:44:29 AM
I got Aquia and Birds 'n' Beans, Jonny. The former is an actual puzzle game (sure ain't pretty, tho) and the latter is a cell phone game.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on April 08, 2009, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: Lindy on April 07, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Yeah, I was up super-late the night before.  I look like a zombie.
He's just trying to get hits from the zombie craze that has been storming consoles this generation. Maybe the RSS feed should say "Zombie Luthor Eats DSi Box's Brains"
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 08, 2009, 04:50:08 AM
Quote from: TheYoungerPlumber on April 08, 2009, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: Lindy on April 07, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Yeah, I was up super-late the night before.  I look like a zombie.
He's just trying to get hits from the zombie craze that has been storming consoles this generation. Maybe the RSS feed should say "Zombie Luthor Eats DSi Box's Brains"

"Zombie Luthor Eats DSi Box's Brains to the sounds of roaring applause!"
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 08, 2009, 03:11:28 PM
So I assume that first box (with the mirror and cheering) is only for the review systems sent out to the press? I want that.

On a side note, how long was this site in existence before you got companies to start sending you free stuff?
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Tybo68 on April 08, 2009, 04:54:59 PM
Just got my DSi today. I like the way the buttons feel and how the control pad clicks but I'm still getting used to the power button move and the shoulder buttons that stick out a little bit. I think the pictures it can take look pretty good.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 10, 2009, 05:48:55 PM
Yup, the cheering box was just for DSi's sent to the press.

We've been getting free stuff forever.  I would say probably since 2000.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 10, 2009, 06:06:12 PM
Quote from: Lindy on April 10, 2009, 05:48:55 PM
Yup, the cheering box was just for DSi's sent to the press.

We've been getting free stuff forever.  I would say probably since 2000.

Wasn't that because somebody got a hold of a great contact list from back in the day? I forgot already but I remember it was mentioned on the anniversary 'cast.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 12, 2009, 09:58:35 AM
Billy probably met somebody on a plane when he was drunk or something.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: PimpMyNintendo on April 12, 2009, 01:54:49 PM
Very nice video.  BTW, your room is sooo clean.

Congrats on getting the DSi.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 14, 2009, 02:13:44 PM
What you don't see is the literally waist-high pile of crap that's just off-camera.  I had to make the room presentable for the video.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 14, 2009, 05:57:05 PM
Quote from: Lindy on April 14, 2009, 02:13:44 PM
What you don't see is the literally waist-high pile of crap that's just off-camera.  I had to make the room presentable for the video.

I had two friends who kept their dorm room floor covered with close to a foot of crap. The only clear area was by the door and random patches they jumped to to get around unless they felt like wading through it. Yet if they knew a girl was visiting they could get it tidy in three minutes flat.
Crazy.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stogi on April 14, 2009, 07:26:29 PM
Got to love that motivation.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 14, 2009, 08:34:26 PM
Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on April 14, 2009, 07:26:29 PM
Got to love that motivation.

Some of the best motivation there is  :D
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 14, 2009, 08:37:08 PM
Lindy Luthor is the best NWR video recorded unboxer EVER.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: KDR_11k on April 15, 2009, 09:53:27 AM
I liked having the start and select buttons easily reachable as secondary inputs if needed on the fat DS... Was pretty useful when I played the GBA version of Duke Nukem on it since that way I could quickly hit select to change the weapons.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 17, 2009, 03:47:50 AM
Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on April 14, 2009, 08:37:08 PM
Lindy Luthor is the best NWR video recorded unboxer EVER.

I had to one-up Pale.  Granted, I had more to work with.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_pap64 on April 17, 2009, 04:13:01 AM
Oh, I definitely have to plan an unboxing video.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Mop it up on April 17, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: pap64 on April 17, 2009, 04:13:01 AM
Oh, I definitely have to plan an unboxing video.
What will your trademark look be? Pale has the hat, Lindy is bald... what's your gimmick?
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 17, 2009, 09:19:27 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on April 17, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: pap64 on April 17, 2009, 04:13:01 AM
Oh, I definitely have to plan an unboxing video.
What will your trademark look be? Pale has the hat, Lindy is bald... what's your gimmick?

Crazy Puertorican.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Stratos on April 18, 2009, 07:03:48 PM
Quote from: Lindy on April 17, 2009, 03:47:50 AM
Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on April 14, 2009, 08:37:08 PM
Lindy Luthor is the best NWR video recorded unboxer EVER.

I had to one-up Pale.  Granted, I had more to work with.

One problem, you did not have BucketHat. If you had BucketHat then your vid would have been sweet perfection incarnate. Until then Pale is one jump ahead...
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: NWR_Lindy on April 26, 2009, 02:24:47 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on April 17, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Oh, I definitely have to plan an unboxing video.
What will your trademark look be? Pale has the hat, Lindy is bald... what's your gimmick?
[/quote]

I never thought of my baldness as a gimmick, but I'll roll with it.  I consider my baldness the physical equivalent of the Wii Remote...it draws you in because of the novelty, but then the fun you have with the game keeps you playing.

LOL
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: Mop it up on April 26, 2009, 02:41:55 PM
A gimmick is not necessarily a bad thing. By definition, it does not have a negative connotation, but many people tend to associate it as being a "cheap gimmick", or rather a ploy to attract people to a bad product. A gimmick can also be some characteristic or quality which makes an object or a person easily recognized and/or remembered. Pale's bucket hat, your baldness, the Wii Remote... these are all gimmicks, but that is in no way a bad thing.
Title: Re: Lindy Unboxes the Nintendo DSi
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 26, 2009, 02:44:48 PM
Exactly, "In marketing language, a gimmick is a unique or quirky special feature that makes something "stand out" from its contemporaries.". It usually has a negative association, but a gimmick is just something that helps a product stand out.