Post by: mouse_clicker on July 27, 2004, 10:12:47 PM
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on July 27, 2004, 10:17:25 PM
Post by: Cube_King on July 27, 2004, 10:29:39 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on July 27, 2004, 11:09:14 PM
Also it looks damn hot.
Post by: Blackknight131 on July 27, 2004, 11:34:21 PM
Now, onto the redesign...
WOW.
Im liking the streamlined, more sophisticated look. I didnt have a huge problem with the prototype's look, but Im a helluva lot more happy to see this one.
More importantly however, we have larger more tactile looking D-pad and face buttons (and, apparently, triggers as well). No analog stick, but that concern was secondary to me over having buttons that were just too damn small.
And over 140 games in development....outstanding.
The DS's future is starting to look as bright as its shiny new exterior...
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on July 27, 2004, 11:44:30 PM
....I do not like the new design. I prefer the original design we saw at E3. The new design, to me, looks more bulky, too edgy and not as slick. It looks like my opinion is in the minority..........so flame me all you want!
EDIT: but I do like larger face buttons.
Post by: Deguello on July 28, 2004, 12:19:55 AM
Post by: CHEN on July 28, 2004, 02:46:10 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 28, 2004, 04:35:48 AM
Though I'm glad we'll still be referring to it as the DS, I don't really understand why...
And it looks very sleek, actuallly...I'm wondering, though, does anyone feel that it's still behind the PSP in the design department? I think they're both top notch, especially with the sexy finish Nintendo's put on it...
Post by: bostwick202 on July 28, 2004, 04:52:17 AM
Post by: odifiend on July 28, 2004, 05:20:28 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 28, 2004, 05:41:14 AM
A very nice redesign on Ninty's part...And people say Ninty never listens... >=P
Post by: kurst_chao3030 on July 28, 2004, 09:21:29 AM
Post by: bostwick202 on July 28, 2004, 10:12:25 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Stereo speakers are wasted on a handheld... :\ But whatever...Some people think they need them...
A very nice redesign on Ninty's part...And people say Ninty never listens... >=P
Hey, stero's better then mono...even if its wasted
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 28, 2004, 11:02:04 AM
Post by: Zach on July 28, 2004, 11:27:07 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 28, 2004, 01:26:31 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 28, 2004, 01:33:23 PM
Post by: Blackknight131 on July 28, 2004, 01:38:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Uncle Rich AiAi
I'm a happy boy Nintendo decided to keep the "DS" name, however.......
....I do not like the new design. I prefer the original design we saw at E3. The new design, to me, looks more bulky, too edgy and not as slick. It looks like my opinion is in the minority..........so flame me all you want!
EDIT: but I do like larger face buttons.
READY. AIM. FLAAAAAAME!!!!
No, j/k.
Actually Im surprised you think its bulkier....its clearly quite a bit more shallow than the prototype unit, and the redesigned top is an improvemet...make for less of a 'brick look', and more importantly, it closes on the screens more securely than with the prototype's.
I would like to know its exact length, however....keeping in mind they have enlarged the D-pad and face buttons (thank gawd), the redesign is looking the same length if not a bit shorter....
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 28, 2004, 01:54:26 PM
Must be the lack of MSN chats...
Post by: kurst_chao3030 on July 28, 2004, 02:32:19 PM
Post by: kurst_chao3030 on July 28, 2004, 02:33:42 PM
Post by: Koopa Troopa on July 28, 2004, 04:04:44 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 28, 2004, 04:23:42 PM
I'd make a joke of the artistry, but I couldn't make something half that good if my life depended on it.
Post by: StrikerObi on July 28, 2004, 04:24:05 PM
Just incase anyway asks 5.1 is not a channel designation, it's a speaker designation. It means 5 speakers and a bass module (subwoofer). a 5.1 system outputs in usually 5 or 6 channels depending on the source.
Post by: Edisim on July 28, 2004, 05:53:18 PM
the thing about the new design is that it looks really sharp and sophisticated now, so it doesn't really look like a toy / gaming platform anymore.. looks like a cross between a "game and watch" and shiny toaster/grill.. it looks like it should be more expensive now too.. hope that won't be the case of course..
/crazy on.
did someone say monorail?
...
"is there a chance the track could bend?"
"not a chance, my hindu friend."
"i've heard these things are awfully loud."
"it glides as softly as cloud."
"the ring came off this pudding can."
"use my pen knife, my good man."
mono..
oh wait. nevermind.
/crazy off.
Post by: Zach on July 28, 2004, 05:59:39 PM
Post by: kurst_chao3030 on July 28, 2004, 07:32:08 PM
Post by: Blackknight131 on July 28, 2004, 07:57:52 PM
Not that him/her/it is not deserving of a happy birthday...
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on July 28, 2004, 09:17:50 PM
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Originally posted by: Blackknight131
Actually Im surprised you think its bulkier....its clearly quite a bit more shallow than the prototype unit, and the redesigned top is an improvemet...make for less of a 'brick look', and more importantly, it closes on the screens more securely than with the prototype's.
I would like to know its exact length, however....keeping in mind they have enlarged the D-pad and face buttons (thank gawd), the redesign is looking the same length if not a bit shorter....
I meant bulkier in terms of look, not actual size. Also, I said I like the fact they enlarged the buttons. Looking at the new design again, it's not terrible (far from it). The base where the d-pad, face buttons and touch screen look okay, but I really don't like the design of the flip-top cover. Too curved and when closed, it makes it look bulky.
I'll stop my bitchin'. The desigin won't stop me from buying one. And my eyes are fine, thank you very much!
Post by: Nephilim on July 29, 2004, 12:30:57 AM
Looks like a modernized GAW
I liked the old look but this much much better
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 29, 2004, 01:19:42 AM
"Nintendo DS"
"Nintendo GAMECUBE"
This is in contrast to other simple brand name presentations like "Game Boy Advance" or "Game Boy" (not "Nintendo Game Boy Advance I'll kill you to death with such a long name"), "PS2," and "Xbox."
Post by: Dasmos on July 29, 2004, 01:35:47 AM
Post by: Jale on July 29, 2004, 04:02:56 AM
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Originally posted by: captain pikpikyou stupid person go to nintendo.com go to DS home then you will see the new design is NOT BULKY
Well we dont know the size yet. For all we know the Ds might be the size of a laptop!
Nintendo Exec.: Right we have had complaints about small screens and small buttons.
Nintendo Techy: I know! Lets make thebuttons the siz of fists! That will show them to not criticise our desibns
All: BWAHAHAHA
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 29, 2004, 04:46:09 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
I'm not an audio junkie, but I do know that mono is a prefix for "one," and hence in audio terms it means "one speaker"...
Oh. Right.
I was testing you.
Post by: Blackknight131 on July 29, 2004, 04:09:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Uncle Rich AiAiQuote
Originally posted by: Blackknight131
Actually Im surprised you think its bulkier....its clearly quite a bit more shallow than the prototype unit, and the redesigned top is an improvemet...make for less of a 'brick look', and more importantly, it closes on the screens more securely than with the prototype's.
I would like to know its exact length, however....keeping in mind they have enlarged the D-pad and face buttons (thank gawd), the redesign is looking the same length if not a bit shorter....
I meant bulkier in terms of look, not actual size. Also, I said I like the fact they enlarged the buttons. Looking at the new design again, it's not terrible (far from it). The base where the d-pad, face buttons and touch screen look okay, but I really don't like the design of the flip-top cover. Too curved and when closed, it makes it look bulky.
I'll stop my bitchin'. The desigin won't stop me from buying one. And my eyes are fine, thank you very much!
Yea, I mean its just with that Scrooge McDuck avatar of yours....angry, angry Duck, that one.
Post by: Blackknight131 on July 29, 2004, 04:20:35 PM
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Originally posted by: Dasmos
I agree it does look bulkier than the first version and i don't think you have the right to call him/her stupid captain pikpik!!!
Looks like that post was deleted....and for good cause. It aint fair to call people "Stupid" based on their personal observations or opinions.
If they ask questions about what "mono" means, thats a different matter.
No, Im j/k.
About the dimensions guys, definitely check out the thread entitled...um, "Dimensions"....a forum user had a really great observation that makes the DS seemingly not much thicker than our beloved SPs....
Post by: HAY GUYS MY UNCLE KNOWS MIYAMOTO OH NO I'M BANNED on July 29, 2004, 10:04:01 PM
Post by: Gamebasher on August 19, 2004, 07:38:40 AM
Sony may claim to have made it cool to play games (actually it was SEGA with Sonic who originally made gaming cool in the eyes of people in the beginning of the Nineties, according to EDGE Magazine), but Nintendo makes it cool to own and show off a gameconsole, in particular their handheld ones! I am going to be so proud of my little NDS and it supercool touchscreen!
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 19, 2004, 07:54:43 AM
Post by: Forte on August 22, 2004, 11:11:55 AM
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