metsallica
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The DS has been PSP'd! Beautiful.
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Nintendo DS: the new design !
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OG_Original Gamer
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btrboyev said:
Yeah, I noticed that to.
I can see gamers now, just holding it for hours without even turning it on.
THANK GOD. Much better. The E3 version looked very prototype-ish. This looks quite sleek..has the same retro/geometric tones that have permeated through the GC/GBA-SP designs imo. I love the bevelled look when closed.
edit - and yes, the screens do look bigger..but it may just be the way the top is angled..
edit - and yes, the screens do look bigger..but it may just be the way the top is angled..
metsallica
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Press release is up at NOA's site, along with pictures featuring a right-justified logo!
The press release at NOA
The press release at NOA
TheGreenGiant
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Suikoguy said:
yeah. but only for so long. unless you want to look like the borg with that wrist battery pack.
NINTENDO WINS! BC WINS!
TheGreenGiant
Banned
eh>?
MIC? Someone care to talk about this?
MIC? Someone care to talk about this?
metsallica
Member
I was just about to post that! (x a few posts) 
Some high resolution images, sans-watermarks:
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_open.jpg
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_closed.jpg
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_logo.jpg
Some high resolution images, sans-watermarks:
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_open.jpg
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_closed.jpg
fullsize: http://home.gwu.edu/~r_buff/ds/ds_logo.jpg
TheGreenGiant
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DavidDayton said:
IAWTP but the SP guy should be slapped for the headphone fiasco
metsallica
Member
PictoChat. Probably built-in, too.Society said:
July 28, 2004 03:00 AM US Eastern Timezone
Nintendo Announces Official Name and New Design for Nintendo DS; More Than 120 Games in Development Worldwide for Nintendo's New Game Platform
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2004--In preparation for the launch of Nintendo DS(TM) in North America and Japan later this year, Nintendo today announces major global developments for the innovative dual-screen, wireless, hand-held video game system.
Nintendo DS, originally chosen as the code name, has been selected as the official product name. The Nintendo DS name evokes the idea of a portable system with "dual screens," providing the rationale for the final name. The hardware also has been redesigned to sport a slimmer, sharper look. The retooled Nintendo DS features a thinner, black base and an angular platinum flip-top cover. The face buttons and shoulder buttons are larger, and some have been reconfigured for optimum use. The unit includes a new storage slot for the touch screen's stylus, and the speakers now broadcast in stereo sound, with or without headphones.
"The Nintendo DS will change the future of hand-held gaming," says Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo Co., Ltd. "Dual screens, chat functions, a touch screen, wireless capabilities, voice recognition -- these abilities surpass anything attempted before, and consumers will benefit from the creativity and innovation the new features bring to the world of video games."
Software companies worldwide have more than 120 Nintendo DS games in development. Nintendo alone is developing more than 20 titles, and in excess of 100 companies have signed on to create games for the new system.
"The innovative functions make Nintendo DS a superior game device, while the chat feature and ability to detect other DS units make it a social device as well," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. "We've figured out the magic of what makes portable game play so attractive to consumers. We've defeated nine challengers and once again we're prepared to win."
Nintendo will announce the launch date, price and game lineup for Nintendo DS at a later date.
The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.9 billion video games and more than 170 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(TM) and Donkey Kong(R) and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.
Nothing about the screens being larger....
Nintendo Announces Official Name and New Design for Nintendo DS; More Than 120 Games in Development Worldwide for Nintendo's New Game Platform
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2004--In preparation for the launch of Nintendo DS(TM) in North America and Japan later this year, Nintendo today announces major global developments for the innovative dual-screen, wireless, hand-held video game system.
Nintendo DS, originally chosen as the code name, has been selected as the official product name. The Nintendo DS name evokes the idea of a portable system with "dual screens," providing the rationale for the final name. The hardware also has been redesigned to sport a slimmer, sharper look. The retooled Nintendo DS features a thinner, black base and an angular platinum flip-top cover. The face buttons and shoulder buttons are larger, and some have been reconfigured for optimum use. The unit includes a new storage slot for the touch screen's stylus, and the speakers now broadcast in stereo sound, with or without headphones.
"The Nintendo DS will change the future of hand-held gaming," says Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo Co., Ltd. "Dual screens, chat functions, a touch screen, wireless capabilities, voice recognition -- these abilities surpass anything attempted before, and consumers will benefit from the creativity and innovation the new features bring to the world of video games."
Software companies worldwide have more than 120 Nintendo DS games in development. Nintendo alone is developing more than 20 titles, and in excess of 100 companies have signed on to create games for the new system.
"The innovative functions make Nintendo DS a superior game device, while the chat feature and ability to detect other DS units make it a social device as well," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. "We've figured out the magic of what makes portable game play so attractive to consumers. We've defeated nine challengers and once again we're prepared to win."
Nintendo will announce the launch date, price and game lineup for Nintendo DS at a later date.
The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.9 billion video games and more than 170 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(TM) and Donkey Kong(R) and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.
Nothing about the screens being larger....
deadhorse32
Bad Art
I am so hard right now
Seriously, the Nintendo DS looks like Nintendo, Apple, and Bose designers had a threesome born lovechild. It looks magnificant. I told you guys!
And Square asking fans what games they want on the Nintendo DS?!? If you don't say a proper FF game, I will cast Bahamaut on you all!
Seriously, the Nintendo DS looks like Nintendo, Apple, and Bose designers had a threesome born lovechild. It looks magnificant. I told you guys!
And Square asking fans what games they want on the Nintendo DS?!? If you don't say a proper FF game, I will cast Bahamaut on you all!
Scrow said:
I do not think that will happen. When GBA first came out it already had problems with screens getting scratched and no back light... the SP solved those. Also, with Revolution coming, and Nintendo still supporting the GBA, they'd be really stupid to throw in another variable in the mix and bother marketing the difference.
Just look at the NDS dude, you can see for yourself that there's nothing but sweet, sweet goodness oozing from it. ^__^
edit:
It would.
DeEJaYMiND
Member
Very nice... really very nice look. +1 sold