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Nintendo should make a DS w/ 1 screen

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CO_Andy

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Nintendo deserves applaud off course for being the first to successfully implement touch-screen gameplay. However, it's becoming quite clear that developers are fumbling to find utility for the second monitor

From what i've played, only a bare few of the DS' selection bring the best out of that extra screen (Animal Crossing for example), and even then, some of the greats just it use it as an extension of space in-game (Sonic, Metroid Prime Pinball). The signs are out there that developers are discontent. For instance, the PSP's library of 32-bit games (PSOne ports ahoy) could easily be done on the DS.
 
They already told us that not every feature has to be used in every game. A big touch screen would be stupid in my opinion.
 
Although I don't think the second screen is absolutely necessary, it hasn't ruined any games and has made several better.
 
I don't care if it is a map screen, I like having a map screen.
 
They'd have to change the name if they did this! :D

I like having two screens but the gap between them should be much smaller. As it is now, they are too far apart
 
lol, why?

The map in Castlevania - Brilliant.
Aiming in Metroid while not blocking your view - Brilliant.
Mario 64 minigames wherin you shoot something to the top screen - Brilliant.
Baby Mario falling down, you drawing clouds - Brilliant.

1 screen would be a step backwards.
 
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