The "Official" Nintendo DS Launch Thread (NSF56k)
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Does anyone know of anywhere I can buy a DS for retail price? Does anyone have any left at a local store that they would be willing to send through the mail? I just sold my SP and need something to play my gba games on. I would be willing to send money through paypal.
mashoutposse
Ante Up
I went to a Target yesterday; they had 16 in stock (near Baltimore). I wanted to buy all of them, but the manager said that there was a 2 per person limit. He let me get 4 though.
I played a demo unit at EBGames in the local mall when I was out shopping yesterday. To be blunt: I was not impressed. (For what it's worth, I own and enjoy a GBA SP.)
The stylus control for the Metroid demo was NOT like a mouse and keyboard -- sorry, but they are not the same thing. Pictochat seemed interesting, but who the hell is going to own one of these things that I want to chat with? (I'm guessing the installed base is not going to have a significant 30-year-old demographic.) The size of the unit is almost a dealbreaker for me, given that my main usage time for the GBA SP is when I'm on business travel. I can fit the SP, the charger, and a couple of games in less space that the DS unit itself would take up, and my computer bag is already pretty full of laptop accessories and papers as it is.
I'm sure it's cool technology and all that, but I see no compelling reason to upgrade anytime in the near future...maybe ever.
The stylus control for the Metroid demo was NOT like a mouse and keyboard -- sorry, but they are not the same thing. Pictochat seemed interesting, but who the hell is going to own one of these things that I want to chat with? (I'm guessing the installed base is not going to have a significant 30-year-old demographic.) The size of the unit is almost a dealbreaker for me, given that my main usage time for the GBA SP is when I'm on business travel. I can fit the SP, the charger, and a couple of games in less space that the DS unit itself would take up, and my computer bag is already pretty full of laptop accessories and papers as it is.
I'm sure it's cool technology and all that, but I see no compelling reason to upgrade anytime in the near future...maybe ever.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
I'm enjoying the heck out of my DS....now for my wishlist
KONAMI you pricks! give me a new badass contra game with bosses that span 2 screens. Heck any konami shooter with bosses that span 2 screens
NIntendo all this crappy talk about inovation and i get one freagin ds game at launch, booo, you can do better. Where is my smash brothers with multi levels and online play? How about Pikmin portable? Starfox? ZELDA, or new game ip's.
Square - RPGS...aholes..
Capcom - give me 2d platformers with 3d effects.
Sega - give me more wacky tittles like Feel the magic, it seems like its the only thing you can do these days
that and virtua fighter.
NO MORE FPS GAMES ON THE DS....they suck, unless it has lock-on i dont want to touch it.
thats it for now
KONAMI you pricks! give me a new badass contra game with bosses that span 2 screens. Heck any konami shooter with bosses that span 2 screens
NIntendo all this crappy talk about inovation and i get one freagin ds game at launch, booo, you can do better. Where is my smash brothers with multi levels and online play? How about Pikmin portable? Starfox? ZELDA, or new game ip's.
Square - RPGS...aholes..
Capcom - give me 2d platformers with 3d effects.
Sega - give me more wacky tittles like Feel the magic, it seems like its the only thing you can do these days
that and virtua fighter. NO MORE FPS GAMES ON THE DS....they suck, unless it has lock-on i dont want to touch it.
thats it for now
soundwave05
Member
Yeah I wish the Japanese companies, specficially Namco, Konami, and Capcom had more for launch, but that stuff will come.
The touchscreen is the real deal though. It does definitely add a new element to gaming and makes it accessible to everyone. I'm having a ton of fun alternating between Mario 64 adventure mode and the touchscreen minigames.
They're an awesome time burner.
The touchscreen is the real deal though. It does definitely add a new element to gaming and makes it accessible to everyone. I'm having a ton of fun alternating between Mario 64 adventure mode and the touchscreen minigames.
They're an awesome time burner.
hyp said:
I can put the DS in my front pocket and still have enough room to pull the thing out with my hand. That equates to "enough room to spare".
Are you using a shoehorn to pull the thing in and out of your pants or something? :lol
You can't put the thing in your back pocket but you sure is hell can fit the thing in your front pocket. And I didn't even think that the DS was that much bigger than the original GBA. Its a lot heavier but I didn't think it was bigger.
soundwave05
Member
Well the larger body size is just part of the deal. PSP is gonna be the same deal.
There's a limit to how physically small you can make such a unit.
Besides, it is winter, I would assume most that you likely would wear more than just pants and a t-shirt outside. DS fits easily into most coat pockets.
There's a limit to how physically small you can make such a unit.
Besides, it is winter, I would assume most that you likely would wear more than just pants and a t-shirt outside. DS fits easily into most coat pockets.
Spiritreaver
Member
Blargh, I had a brain fart. Nothing important. But GBA games simply look amazing.
Spiritreaver
Member
It's probably referring to the system used by Pokemon Dash and Emerald, and FTM and many Sega games. Basically when you insert certain GBA carts while playing certain DS games, it'll unlock new features, items, or levels.autobot said:
So I decided to go for it, even though there weren't any launch titles that truly grabbed me. (I'm not a big Mario fan). Picked it up with Mario anyway. No real complaints about the control, I've been using the thumb strap, and while it does take a little bit of getting used to, I feel it works well.
But my main reaction is when I inserted a GBA game, what a revelation! Who knew how rich and beautiful these game could look. It's kinda like going from composite to component video. Colour me impressed.
But my main reaction is when I inserted a GBA game, what a revelation! Who knew how rich and beautiful these game could look. It's kinda like going from composite to component video. Colour me impressed.
krypt0nian
Banned
So as some of you already know, I emailed NOA about the DS' lack of the sleep mode wake up feature.
Here's there response:
Add later via firmware flash?
Here's there response:
Add later via firmware flash?
suikodan
Member
I tried the multiplayer mode in Mario 64 DS. It's fun but I noticed one thing, why do I need to download the game in my DS from the "host" when I already have the cartridge?
If it's gonna limit the capacity of mp games, then it's stupid because we all know that when you download games into other DS (or GBAs), you have less features than if you used a cart along with your friend
If it's gonna limit the capacity of mp games, then it's stupid because we all know that when you download games into other DS (or GBAs), you have less features than if you used a cart along with your friend
evilromero
Member
Only Mario does this. If you noticed with Metroid it doesn't require the same thing to play multiplayer. If everyone has the cart than no hassle.suikodan said:I tried the multiplayer mode in Mario 64 DS. It's fun but I noticed one thing, why do I need to download the game in my DS from the "host" when I already have the cartridge?
If it's gonna limit the capacity of mp games, then it's stupid because we all know that when you download games into other DS (or GBAs), you have less features than if you used a cart along with your friend
seismologist
Banned
Either the I've been playing my DS too much or the battery life is shorter than expected because it just went red while I was playing. I think the last time I charged it was on Tuesday.
I never had this happen with the SP and I'd usually charge that like once per week.
I never had this happen with the SP and I'd usually charge that like once per week.
People are saying that they're already getting scratches on their DSes.
wtf? I've been playing Mario rigorously every damn day, and I don't notice a damn scratch. ok, I hold it up to the light, I see marks, but those are stains from the stylus. a little spray of the screen, and drying off, and it looks brand new.
You people sure these are scratches?
wtf? I've been playing Mario rigorously every damn day, and I don't notice a damn scratch. ok, I hold it up to the light, I see marks, but those are stains from the stylus. a little spray of the screen, and drying off, and it looks brand new.
You people sure these are scratches?
krypt0nian
Banned
GaimeGuy said:
142 stars on Mario plus 1 Feel the Magic run though and not a scratch to be seen. Of course I use the stylus/thunb strap and not kitchen knives.
evilromero
Member
I haven't noticed any scratches on my unit, and I've played the shit out of Mario. Already up to a 140 Stars, and played extensive multiplayer. So it's most likely the kitchen knife.
Cold Shadow
Member
damn, look at this one
MrPing1000
Member
woot lik sang will be sending mine between dec1 and 10th.
*adds mr driller to order*
*adds mr driller to order*
krypt0nian
Banned
Society said:
NO its not old. I just got the reply the day I posted it.
evilromero
Member
I thought most of the launch games were already creeping up in retailers in Japan? Didn't we see a pic of Azobit selling the DS units with all of the games? Or was I dreaming?
Nester
Member
I randomly found someone in Metroid today while waiting for my wife to finish Christmas shopping out at the Mall of America.
I searched for hosted games and someone that had named themselves "Justin" was waiting for people. I hopped in, and he started up. I ended up killing him twice, and he quit. Looked around and couldn't see anyone else holding a DS, but I was in a pretty open area.
Quit after two kills. Just like the internet!
I searched for hosted games and someone that had named themselves "Justin" was waiting for people. I hopped in, and he started up. I ended up killing him twice, and he quit. Looked around and couldn't see anyone else holding a DS, but I was in a pretty open area.
Quit after two kills. Just like the internet!
mumu said:
So many updatable options, if You've heard the 'Alarm Clock' on your DS you know that a 'warning signal' can get really damn loud... enough to hear it in your pocket or backpack.
Is there any word that this Firmware could be updated like at a demo kiosk? Or say on a new demo cartridge, or future game that updates the system automatically? Or even through linking up with people ... If so EVERYONE's new DS could be updated very quickly...
or is it say.. a mail it back into Nintendo for an upgrade?
evilromero
Member
I'm guessing key software could have it built into the card. It might check to see if your system is updated or not and then take the proper steps.
Spiritreaver
Member
Nice news on Metroid Hunters, I'm sure that'll really brighten the day for Metroid fans. Ugh, now I actually have a reason to pick up this game. Hopefully we'll hear more about where it falls in the timeline and such soon though, and how much of the game is really focused ont he story.
I still don't get Nintendo's recent interest in multiplayer Metroid though.
Ugh, now I actually have a reason to pick up this game. Hopefully we'll hear more about where it falls in the timeline and such soon though, and how much of the game is really focused ont he story.I still don't get Nintendo's recent interest in multiplayer Metroid though.