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[seismologist]

So what's the mic for again?

 

[krypt0nian]

Oh really? So if Nintendo themselves referred to DS as a third pillar, wouldn't that be similar to Virtual Boy back at that point in time in Nintendo's stable of products? Console, handheld, and something...else. I love how you immediately write me off just because I don't kiss Nintendo's ass. Jesus Christ.

DS brings a new gameplay element (two screens, touchpad). Virtual Boy also brought a new gameplay element (quasi-holographic, quasi-virtual reality). The latter failed due to lack of games. Having not seen much coverage of DS games yet in any online or offline media (I concede it may be out there, but I haven't heard a big buzz about it and for a hardware launch that's surprising to me), I likened its chances to Virtual Boy. And that's banworthy? Come on, grow up.

So why was this guy unbanned?

 

[0wn3d]

So can it connect to the Gamecube like a Gameboy Advance does?

 

[jarrod]

im not going to buy DS, but that shot makes it hard for me not to. Looks extremly sexy,

Itagaki would want you to buy one.

 

[Craig Majaski]

As for the power button...in the DS Manual it states that you slide the button to the right to turn it on...not press it in. If you look at it, there is a groove to the right of the switch where you could press the button to the right. Sorta like the SNES where you had to press the switch forward, not in, to turn the system on.

 

[Tenguman]

As for the power button...in the DS Manual it states that you slide the button to the right to turn it on...not press it in. If you look at it, there is a groove to the right of the switch where you could press the button to the right. Sorta like the SNES where you had to press the switch forward, not in, to turn the system on.

Cool. No accidental power-offs then

 

[Tritroid]

That's the same type of Power switch on the GBA/SP.

 

[Gahiggidy]

I'll pay $200 for that!

 

[cvxfreak]

Nice and sexy, yeah!

 

[seismologist]

So can it connect to the Gamecube like a Gameboy Advance does?

what are they going to talk to each other now or something?

 

[shpankey]

You guys think that looks sexy? Ugh... that looks clumsy and jallopy.

 

[GDGF]

No more clumsy than any other fliptop device. Not clumsy at all. I'm glad it doesn't look like a universal remote with a screen smacked on it , myself (like one of it's competitors)

 

[Brofist]

WE series is also on DS. Do not see why it wont be localized.

But he wants his WE looking like a PS2 game not a N64 game.

 

[Brofist]

You guys think that looks sexy? Ugh... that looks clumsy and jallopy.

IAWTP, it does not look sexy at all

 

[jarrod]

But he wants his WE looking like a PS2 game not a N64 game.

Naw, he'll be skipping all mentioned platforms for for the online exclusive XBox release.

 

[human5892]

I love how the DS looks. Very sharp.

Also, I'm wondering how many more above-N64 level screenshots people will need to see before they cease the N64 comparisons...

 

[Discharger]

boioioioioioing!

 

[Tellaerin]

Very nice. Casing design's come a long way since the prototype.

Amazing how something as superficial as a plastic housing can shape people's perceptions. I think Nintendo learned that the hard way with the Gamecube, but it looks like they're using it to their advantage with the DS. Point to Nintendo.

 

[Speevy]

The DS is the overhead projector, the PSP is the microwave.

 

[human5892]

Very nice. Casing design's come a long way since the prototype.

Amazing how something as superficial as a plastic housing can shape people's perceptions. I think Nintendo learned that the hard way with the Gamecube, but it looks like they're using it to their advantage with the DS. Point to Nintendo.

Very true, although I think the lesson was learned prior to the DS with the GBA SP.

I expect the Revolution to be a damned sexy piece of hardware.

 

[Hans]

Nintendo World Touch! DS: http://nintendo.co.jp/n10/nwt/index.html

 

[AniHawk]

Nintendo World Touch! DS: http://nintendo.co.jp/n10/nwt/index.html

Zuh?

 

[Hans]

Zuh?

It's the DS roadshow in Japan.

 

[nubbe]

It starts in November? If so… December release?

 

[Brofist]

Naw, he'll be skipping all mentioned platforms for for the online exclusive XBox release.

Well that would be a smart move

 

[GDGF]

Wait til' World Touch.

Has a nice ring to it, eh?

Anyway, I can't wait to see the launch games and final price on this baby. Not too long now!

 

[AniHawk]

It starts in November? If so… December release?

There was a rumor a while back that it'd be released in the US before Thanksgiving or Black Friday, and released in Japan in December.