The official name for the DS

[Crash]

Originally Posted by Stonecutter

Of course they named it the "DS." They need to name it something with a small pre or suffix that they can add to every one of their titles. They didn't do that with the cube and they don't have nearly enough creativity to come up with another new set of titles.

Zelda DS
Mario DS
Metroid DS
Here they come!

And furthermore.

How typical of Nintendo.

Yeah, they sexed it up after the PSP out classed and out gamed them in every facet imaginable, but they didn't add an analog stick. Remember how ground breaking that thing was according to Nintendo in 96'? Apparently it's not going to be that important to play glorified ports of their old games that once couldn't be played without it. Maybe 18 months after it comes out they're going to realize it was a good idea and we'll get a DSSP, and then everyone will fork over another $200 to get the real deal that they were screwed out of in the first place.

Pfft.

Someday all the bull**** will come back and bite them in the ass for real, and I don't intend to be on the ship when it does.

yeah, but it has the touch screen - nintendo wants that to be the "new" analog stick. i can understand why they didn't include it. take a look at it this way: some laptops have the touchpad (nintendo) and some have that crappy eraser head in the middle of the computer (sony) i'm not complaining about the lack of analog stick at all.

hard to imagine right now, but i can picture using the touch screen with your finger to move your character.... tough to get used to at first, but so was trying to use the analog stick with fighting games... at first.

[KillerGremlin]

I'd just like to point out how incredibly comfortable and sexy the GBASP's control pad is. It is very comfortable, and I have had no problems moving in all directions with it. I'll reserve judgement until I get my hands on a DS, but I bet it will all work out. Remember all the harsh comments about the SP before it came out? Those were quickly dismissed.

[Canyarion]

Heh I remember those. Everyone said it was too cubic to be comfortable.

Crash, I think the touch screen will be used for a lot of movement things, but remember that the position isn't really comfortable for your hands...

[Danchastu 4.0]

[Dyne]

Originally Posted by Danchastu 4.0

Me like VERY much!

I also want to see a Jet Black version; I'd prefer that colour.

[Danchastu 4.0]

[Danchastu 4.0]

Phew. Well, tried to make my own. Here it is. Retro GB styled DS.

[Stonecutter]

Originally Posted by Crash

yeah, but it has the touch screen - nintendo wants that to be the "new" analog stick. i can understand why they didn't include it. take a look at it this way: some laptops have the touchpad (nintendo) and some have that crappy eraser head in the middle of the computer (sony) i'm not complaining about the lack of analog stick at all.

I.... fail to see your point.


Elaborate.


(but both the touchpad and the knob suck, I use a mouse on any laptop)

[Crash]

Originally Posted by Stonecutter

I.... fail to see your point.


Elaborate.


(but both the touchpad and the knob suck, I use a mouse on any laptop)

that's right, they do both suck... i always thought they sucked badly, but after being forced to use them I got used to em. I still prefer a mouse, but the touchpad is cool now. However, most people use a Wacom Tablet when editing pictures (those professional guys i mean). That is like the DS's controls. They use it because it's more accurate. My point is, dont knock it until you try it. Maybe not right away, but after a season or so, there will be some pretty wild games appearing.... and that is what i'm looking forward to.

Nintendo is right, if something doesn't happen fast, this next generation will be the last one the video game market sees.

[Seth]

Originally Posted by Crash

Nintendo is right, if something doesn't happen fast, this next generation will be the last one the video game market sees.

That's hilarious. You underestimate people's willingness to buy the same old **** in a different case.