Topic: DS LITE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

[Hostile Creation]

lol at prof

Very cool redesign, that'll pull some people in.  I won't be getting it, since I've been perfectly satisfied with my DS.  However, my family really wants to get a DS to play while I'm at school, so I'll probably wait until this is available, so I'll sort of own one

[ShyGuy]

Wait a second. The current stylus won't fit into the DS lite. So there going to have to put it in sideways? oooh a longer stylus will be nice.

Great Taste! Less Filling!

[stevey]

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Originally posted by: IceCold
Am I the only one who hates (OK not hate - too strong) the white colour that they're going with for this and the Revolution? I really liked the black colour when they showed the Rev for the first time @ E3, but the white colour just looks horrible to me.

And the black may look good for the Rev, but I'm not sure it would look to good on the DS. I didn't really like the black colour on the Rev controllers; the silver ones were nice. Hmm.. guess I'll just have to wait to see the other colours. Or look at the black NRC again..

I hate the new white color too.

[Requiem]

Cross posting is a b-i-t-c-h

But less of one when you can qoute yourself.

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Originally posted by: Requiem

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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.

[Pale]

I will admit, that though I like the black color idea better for the DS, I'm glad they didn't go with it as their 'color to market'.  Too many people would cry that they were just copying the PSP.

You may call me crazy, but I think it being black will allow for a better gaming experience.  I find that, in my opinion, having a darking border to a screen makes the screen appear to be of higher quality.

[darknight06]

Darker colors contrast with the backlighting a lot better, that's why it works so well and it's also the reason I got an Electric Blue.  At the same time though, color ultimately comes down to opinion and what someone's looking for out of their handheld unit.  On that front, it's would be good to offer more than one color.

[Requiem]

Which they are...

It's been said that they will launch with 3 colors. None of those colors are confirmed, but white is an easy guess.

My others would be black and some color other than silver. They'll go with black because of how reminicent it will look when compared to the REV at E3. Plus it'll give a chance for direct sexy-ness comparison with the PSP (but really, if it looks even almost as sleek as the PSP, then you can cut another branch of the PSP's tree). Also, not silver because that has been basically the only color out (in the states at least) and they want the lite to be recognized as a different model.

[JonLeung]

I was just about to say that white is probably the first of many colours.

All the way back to the original Game Boy, Nintendo handhelds have come in multiple colours.  The DS already has red and blue and other special editions.  This new DS is looking like part of the new Nintendo family with its similar style as the Revolution, and it's even expected that the Revolution will come in multiple colours.

So for those of you who don't like the white, expect black (iPods come in black too, if Apple's style is what they're emulating) and probably platinum, and a slew of other colours before long.  Special editions, too.  A Super NES Limited Edition?  (I suppose that'd be more likely if they ported over more Super NES games, though, which seems unlikely once the Revolution's download service launches - unless they had DS features, oooh!)  These would probably be easier to make custom skins for, as well.

[norebonomis]

all i really wanted was some cool PDA software and Media capabilites. i didn't ask for a re design. what the he77 nintendo aren't you listening to me? grrrr...

[thepoga]

I was looking at the picture again, and the top part of the DS Lite is kinda shiny...
So do y'all think that its going to be Ipod shiny as well? Or is that just for the picture and the regular one is just like the regular white DS. No gloss (or whatever its called). It would be a lot better for the paint because the silver edges on my DS are fading out revealing the dull white underneath.
I like how they've gotten rid of how the screen looks like its made out of different parts instead of looking like one unit (the black around the normal DS screen).  

Another thing...
Is nintendo going to cycle all the old DS systems out or keep selling them? It's a lot cheaper to produce these newer ones probably, and yeah...  

[trip1eX]

Might as well let us store music on this thing while they're at it.  Seriously why not?  I know they only focus on gaming, but it seems it wouldn't be too hard to put some rudimentary mp3 functionality in the DS.  

[joshnickerson]

It's irritating, but it's still not any more functional that the current model. And if I get the urge, I can always do what I did with my SP and just trade in and upgrade.

[Artimus]

I think this does fix the button problem. The buttons are now a third higher than before, meaning when you hold it your hands will angle up, same as a console controller. This means your hand won't have to twist to reach the A button. It'll be like the GCN's X button instead.

[darknight06]

Isn't somebody supposed to be still working on a PDA application for the DS, heck wasn't there somekind of deal floating around involving Palm OS and the DS?

"Might as well let us store music on this thing while they're at it. Seriously why not? I know they only focus on gaming, but it seems it wouldn't be too hard to put some rudimentary mp3 functionality in the DS. "

I'm quite sure Nintendo has no intentions on making this thing over $150USD.  That and there's probably a good reason why the PSP has a separate processor for it's multimedia functions.   The best thing you can hope for is either Nintendo to bring a DS enhanced Play-Yan over or for someone else to make a media player for it.

[jasonditz]

since there doesn't appear to be any new functionality to this, I would hope the cost doesn't change.

I'd also like to see some more interesting colors than black white and platinum. There's a whole rainbow of colors out there guys, lets see some. Plus, isn't this handheld uniquely successful at gaining the female audience? Would it kill them to offer a pink one?

I'd love to get a Spice-colored DS... or a Hello Kitty themed pink and white one... that's the sort of stuff that turns peoples' heads...  

[BiLdItUp1]

How soon do you guys think the GBA will be phased out after this? I figure I'm gonna pick up one of the new SPs right before they run out (im thinkin for fifty bucks.)

[animecyberrat]

I am actualy thinking this is good news, if the price of original goes down once it comes out I can afford to buy a dS for each nephew I have. I bought the Blue Ds and I will keep that as its my favorite out so far, unless they make a purple one since thast my favorite color but that wont happen anytime soon, if ever.


I still keep waiting for someone to make an application that connest to WFC thatlets your browse webpages. Then we can all log onto PGC form our DS and talk about how cool Nintendo is forma  Nintendo made system. yeah sweetness.

[jasonditz]

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Originally posted by: BiLdItUp1
How soon do you guys think the GBA will be phased out after this? I figure I'm gonna pick up one of the new SPs right before they run out (im thinkin for fifty bucks.)

Whoa whoa... hold on there.

We don't even know where Nintendo is going with the Gameboy line yet. Is the DS the "next gameboy", or was Nintendo sincere about the whole "Third Pillar" thing.

If there's still a Nextgen Gameboy forthcoming, it probably wouldn't be until late '07 at the earliest, and I wouldn't expect to see the GBA entirely off the market until that happens.

It might make some sense for Nintendo, especially with the recent rumors floating around of an Xbox-branded handheld media device/game system. Coming up with a single screen GB4, then a few years into its lifespan whipping out a DS2 with GB4 backwards compatibility.

[Cap]

i'm not really sure if i like this new design or not....i think i have to see one in person. maybe its becouse i have no problems with the current design of the ds.

personaly i believe(or maybe i'm just hoping) that the next incarnation of the gameboy will play gamecube games. at least it would be nintendos best option in my opinion. it seems with the backward compatibility of revolution, that it would just be a logical choice(at least to me, i know lots of people dislike the disc format for a portable). i'm not sure how they could tranfer the controls to a portable, but it could be done.

[Requiem]

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Originally posted by: BiLdItUp1
How soon do you guys think the GBA will be phased out after this? I figure I'm gonna pick up one of the new SPs right before they run out (im thinkin for fifty bucks.)

Whoa whoa... hold on there.

We don't even know where Nintendo is going with the Gameboy line yet. Is the DS the "next gameboy", or was Nintendo sincere about the whole "Third Pillar" thing.

If there's still a Nextgen Gameboy forthcoming, it probably wouldn't be until late '07 at the earliest, and I wouldn't expect to see the GBA entirely off the market until that happens.

It might make some sense for Nintendo, especially with the recent rumors floating around of an Xbox-branded handheld media device/game system. Coming up with a single screen GB4, then a few years into its lifespan whipping out a DS2 with GB4 backwards compatibility.

Cross-posting is becoming a habit.....

The next GameBoy?

[BlackNMild2k1]

I like that render up above, I remember it from a long time ago.

but here is a better comparison render of the two handhelds

[Nile Boogie]

Seems to me that Nintendo os trying to connect the dots between the Rev and the DS. Bet a dollar you'll be able to control certain Rev games with the DS. Further, watch Nintendo design a Rev to DS docking station for downloads and stuff, although they're both Wi-Fi so I guess thats not needed.

I like the design. I can trade my Ds in now and put it toward a...cough, um nevermind. I'll keep my dirty lil secret.

[King of Twitch]

I really hope you can connect DS to Rev with Wifi.. that'd be rad. Maybe that's the non-gameplay related feature that's being withheld till E3. yay.

[darknight06]

I could've sworn DS to Revolution Wi-Fi communication was planned.  Or at least that would seem like a no brainer.

[NWR_Lindy]

I can't wait to pick this up.  I'm going to keep my original DS around for sure...it'll really help me while review games, since I'll be able to access multiplayer modes by myself.  Besides, I always like having the "original" version of a system lying around, just for nostalgia's sake.

As for a release date, sure, it'll be after the March 2nd Japanese date.  But how long after?  Maybe March 20th, when both Tetris DS and Metroid Prime: Hunters are released?  Hmmm...