Nintendo announces "DSi"

*Ninjinister* · 10-02-2008, 12:01 AM

It's a bit thinner, has bigger screens, has a camera, and a music player...

But loses the GBA slot.

Looks like I'm getting a DS Lite....

*Roseangelo* · 10-02-2008, 12:18 AM

I *just* upgraded from the DS phat to the DS lite, so imagine my annoyance when this rumor started a couple days ago. However, looking at it... I have to say I have no regrets.

And why is the camera on the outside of the system? It only made sense to add the camera if you could actually use it in games like Face Training. And it makes the outside look ugly.

I do like the included browser and downloadable content functionality, but if I really want that there are homebrew apps.

Since they're bound to update this yet again in another two years, I can probably hold off until then to get one.

*Ninjinister* · 10-02-2008, 12:20 AM

I concur. I don't have a DS or a DS Lite yet, I was holding out to see if their next announcement would be something spectacular. If I wanted all of this rubbish, I'd buy an iPhone. And I don't want an iPhone.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-02-2008, 01:42 AM

Mario & Luigi 3, Punch Out! Wii, new Kalona game, and of all the megaton surprises in the freaking world, we're getting a sequel to Sin & Punishment? Sin and FREAKING Punishment? Consider your E3 showing forgiven Nintendo. You actually delivered for once, and I didn't see it coming. Kudos.

Now, about that new DS. I'm in. If the built in MP3 player's sound quality matches that of the Play-Yan micro, we could have a winner here. Screw the GBA slot. Never used it anyway.

But the best part is the apps store. Seriously, I wrote an editorial over a year ago screaming for a "Virtual Portable" of sorts so we could get a store where we could buy classic Game Boy titles, which would rock because my cartridge collection is dying. A WiiWare for portables could be the most revolutionary thing for the portable market in a long time. The SD inclusion makes this even more amazing.

I think the DS market just got a MAJOR extension on life. Dual touch screens? This is borderline new handheld.

And the news that they are re-releasing GameCube titles makes me breath easy. No wasted resources on ports...just slap the old code on a Wii disc and ship it. Win.

An honest to God Megat0n....who'd a thunk it? I assumed these died last year.

*Dr. Doom* · 10-02-2008, 02:25 AM

No, shut up.

(please note I barely read anything he said)

*Andrew NDB* · 10-02-2008, 02:31 AM

Bigger screens? I'm in. DS emulation on my PC is making it difficult to continue to pirate Nintendo ROMs.

*Eiko* · 10-02-2008, 07:17 AM

it will be good i own a ds and by the looks of this one i want it

*Mecha Cow* · 10-02-2008, 07:53 AM

Ugh. Looks like those rumors were true after all. You just know future games will be using the larger screens and camera, meaning I'll be forced to buy a third DS. Not cool.

But hey, at least Nintendo's finally announced some actual Wii games.

*E*

Quote:

I think the DS market just got a MAJOR extension on life. Dual touch screens? This is borderline new handheld.

It's still only got one touch screen.

*Ninjinister* · 10-02-2008, 10:26 AM

While I'm not as enthused with Nintendo's announcement cadre as ThirdMarioBro., most of the stuff they revealed following the DSi interested me, especially the new SD card setup for Wii and a new Punch-Out.

*Cure* · 10-02-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Mario & Luigi 3, Punch Out! Wii, new Kalona game, and of all the megaton surprises in the freaking world, we're getting a sequel to Sin & Punishment? Sin and FREAKING Punishment? Consider your E3 showing forgiven Nintendo. You actually delivered for once, and I didn't see it coming. Kudos.

Now, about that new DS. I'm in. If the built in MP3 player's sound quality matches that of the Play-Yan micro, we could have a winner here. Screw the GBA slot. Never used it anyway.

But the best part is the apps store. Seriously, I wrote an editorial over a year ago screaming for a "Virtual Portable" of sorts so we could get a store where we could buy classic Game Boy titles, which would rock because my cartridge collection is dying. A WiiWare for portables could be the most revolutionary thing for the portable market in a long time. The SD inclusion makes this even more amazing.

I think the DS market just got a MAJOR extension on life. Dual touch screens? This is borderline new handheld.

And the news that they are re-releasing GameCube titles makes me breath easy. No wasted resources on ports...just slap the old code on a Wii disc and ship it. Win.

An honest to God Megat0n....who'd a thunk it? I assumed these died last year.

You know...you really are a mad man.

*Mecha Cow* · 10-02-2008, 03:29 PM

After the mess that was Partners in Time, I really can't be excited for M&L3.

poiuytre · 10-02-2008, 04:21 PM

Not worth the upgrade at the moment for me. My cellphone has a better camera and plays real MP3's and not just some weird AAC format. I might hold out for a while until they've made enough games high res games that can't be played on the regular DS.

I wonder why Nintendo had such a weak E3 when they were sitting on all these announcements.

Partners in Time was a good, challenging game, so I'm looking forward to number 3. Seeing Bowser playable really makes me hope they add another Geno cameo or maybe even Mallow this time.

*Ninjinister* · 10-02-2008, 04:35 PM

Have they made any confirmation that the DSi will eventually play games the DS can't? I've only seen it on the same unreliable sources that claim there's two touch screens.

Peanut · 10-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Mario & Luigi 3, Punch Out! Wii, new Kalona game, and of all the megaton surprises in the freaking world, we're getting a sequel to Sin & Punishment? Sin and FREAKING Punishment? Consider your E3 showing forgiven Nintendo. You actually delivered for once, and I didn't see it coming. Kudos.

And the news that they are re-releasing GameCube titles makes me breath easy. No wasted resources on ports...just slap the old code on a Wii disc and ship it. Win.

Are you f*cking kidding me here? We get a another mediocre Mario RPG an already stale franchise in Mario & Luigi 3, what will turn out to be more sh*tty wiimote swinging with Punch Out, and a sequel to an obscure, sh*tty as f*ck shooter no one knew about until it hit the VC. Yeah, really fantastic. Sin & Punishment is a REAL classic. Just like Ice Climbers, and Kid Icarus. I'm sure the fact that it's an obscure title for a Nintendo console isn't the only reason it's so popular amongst the blind Nintendo **** polishers.

And yeah, throwing Gamecube games on the Wii is fantastic! Why bother working on new games that are actually worthwhile!? Just shove your old sh*t back out in new packaging and have all the Nintendo ass f*ckers buy it up again, because of their need for a decent experience on their trash platform!

On top of it, they're gonna release another version of a handheld that's been dead for a f*cking year! I don't know about you guys, but I've been playing my copies of "Sh*tty Games for Babies" and "Licensed Garbage" a ton this year. Forget worthy games like Elite Beat Agents, New Super Mario Bros, and Hotel Dusk! That stuff is long forgotten!
SOUNDS LIKE A F*CKING GOLD MINE!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-02-2008, 05:14 PM

My interest for the DSi cratered after I found out it only supports AAC audio. Fu*k that. The electronics industry is trying to move us away from mp3 because the format is too "open" for them. Not happening. The DS Ware channel still interests me quite a bit for the potential, but I'm off the boat until they show me some software for it.

As for Punch Out!, it's freaking awesome...as long as you have a wireless nunchuck, which I do.

And Nintendo can shove their GameCube ports up their ass. I have no interest. I'm just glad they're not wasting resources to add waggle, which they aren't.

*Dr. Doom* · 10-02-2008, 05:25 PM

It's very difficult for me to get excited about anything Nintendo does anymore.

*Mecha Cow* · 10-02-2008, 05:30 PM

I'll get excited if Another Code Wii means Hotel Dusk will get the same treatment.

*Ninjinister* · 10-02-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The S

It's very difficult for me to get excited about anything any game company does anymore.

Paraphrased The Doctor's statement to reflect my own opinion.

*Spike Spiegel* · 10-02-2008, 06:06 PM

I don't have DS the first. I'm content with my SP and my cartridges of TMNT (the movie game) and Metroid.

For those who own one, is it really worth buying?? I may pick one up now...

*Mecha Cow* · 10-02-2008, 06:18 PM

Things have been slow lately but there are still plenty of great games for it. If you do intend on getting one, I obviously suggest waiting for the DSi though.

10-02-2008, 12:01 AM	#1
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Nintendo announces "DSi" It's a bit thinner, has bigger screens, has a camera, and a music player... But loses the GBA slot. Looks like I'm getting a DS Lite.... __________________

10-02-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,120	I just upgraded from the DS phat to the DS lite, so imagine my annoyance when this rumor started a couple days ago. However, looking at it... I have to say I have no regrets. And why is the camera on the outside of the system? It only made sense to add the camera if you could actually use it in games like Face Training. And it makes the outside look ugly. I do like the included browser and downloadable content functionality, but if I really want that there are homebrew apps. Since they're bound to update this yet again in another two years, I can probably hold off until then to get one. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

10-02-2008, 12:20 AM	#3
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I concur. I don't have a DS or a DS Lite yet, I was holding out to see if their next announcement would be something spectacular. If I wanted all of this rubbish, I'd buy an iPhone. And I don't want an iPhone. __________________

10-02-2008, 01:42 AM	#4
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Mario & Luigi 3, Punch Out! Wii, new Kalona game, and of all the megaton surprises in the freaking world, we're getting a sequel to Sin & Punishment? Sin and FREAKING Punishment? Consider your E3 showing forgiven Nintendo. You actually delivered for once, and I didn't see it coming. Kudos. Now, about that new DS. I'm in. If the built in MP3 player's sound quality matches that of the Play-Yan micro, we could have a winner here. Screw the GBA slot. Never used it anyway. But the best part is the apps store. Seriously, I wrote an editorial over a year ago screaming for a "Virtual Portable" of sorts so we could get a store where we could buy classic Game Boy titles, which would rock because my cartridge collection is dying. A WiiWare for portables could be the most revolutionary thing for the portable market in a long time. The SD inclusion makes this even more amazing. I think the DS market just got a MAJOR extension on life. Dual touch screens? This is borderline new handheld. And the news that they are re-releasing GameCube titles makes me breath easy. No wasted resources on ports...just slap the old code on a Wii disc and ship it. Win. An honest to God Megat0n....who'd a thunk it? I assumed these died last year. __________________

10-02-2008, 02:25 AM	#5
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	No, shut up. (please note I barely read anything he said) __________________ I love you, Pickle.

10-02-2008, 02:31 AM	#6
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,574	Bigger screens? I'm in. DS emulation on my PC is making it difficult to continue to pirate Nintendo ROMs.

10-02-2008, 07:17 AM	#7
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	it will be good i own a ds and by the looks of this one i want it __________________

10-02-2008, 10:26 AM	#9
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	While I'm not as enthused with Nintendo's announcement cadre as ThirdMarioBro., most of the stuff they revealed following the DSi interested me, especially the new SD card setup for Wii and a new Punch-Out. __________________

10-02-2008, 03:29 PM	#11
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	After the mess that was Partners in Time, I really can't be excited for M&L3. __________________

10-02-2008, 04:21 PM	#12
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	Not worth the upgrade at the moment for me. My cellphone has a better camera and plays real MP3's and not just some weird AAC format. I might hold out for a while until they've made enough games high res games that can't be played on the regular DS. I wonder why Nintendo had such a weak E3 when they were sitting on all these announcements. Partners in Time was a good, challenging game, so I'm looking forward to number 3. Seeing Bowser playable really makes me hope they add another Geno cameo or maybe even Mallow this time. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

10-02-2008, 04:35 PM	#13
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Have they made any confirmation that the DSi will eventually play games the DS can't? I've only seen it on the same unreliable sources that claim there's two touch screens. __________________

10-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#15
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	My interest for the DSi cratered after I found out it only supports AAC audio. Fu*k that. The electronics industry is trying to move us away from mp3 because the format is too "open" for them. Not happening. The DS Ware channel still interests me quite a bit for the potential, but I'm off the boat until they show me some software for it. As for Punch Out!, it's freaking awesome...as long as you have a wireless nunchuck, which I do. And Nintendo can shove their GameCube ports up their ass. I have no interest. I'm just glad they're not wasting resources to add waggle, which they aren't. __________________

10-02-2008, 05:25 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	It's very difficult for me to get excited about anything Nintendo does anymore. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

10-02-2008, 05:30 PM	#17
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I'll get excited if Another Code Wii means Hotel Dusk will get the same treatment. __________________

10-02-2008, 06:18 PM	#20
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Things have been slow lately but there are still plenty of great games for it. If you do intend on getting one, I obviously suggest waiting for the DSi though. __________________