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Old 09-21-2004, 12:15 PM   #1
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bit pricy for what it does IMO. but thats just me cuz im not a big handheld fan. lol

the instant message thing seems a bit odd to me tho. you either have to be A) in a hot spot so i can send a message over the internet, which im not sure if that would work anyway, and most already have a computer where they have the internet. or you have to be in the general area of each other, so it would be like one of thoes toys where kids in the same class room can send a little message to each other. i cant see that really being used much by people who buy it.
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Old 09-21-2004, 12:33 PM   #2
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I just read this on another news site... but this is the best news from Nintendo as of late...

And also... 2 games for the price of none? Thats just insane! Cant wait... going to reserve now...
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Old 09-21-2004, 12:36 PM   #3
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wow thats just for a handheld? So guys what are ya guys gettin me for xmas.. j/k... Thats a bit pricy for me I can see paying that for a console or something but for a handheld maybe..we'll see I'll have to wait for jonbo to getone then I'll check into it
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Old 09-21-2004, 12:52 PM   #4
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that's crazy you guys think that is expensive, that is way freaking cheap...

sega nomad launched at 299.99 right?

that's probably what the Sony PSP will launch at... sony wont be able to touch the price without losing their shirts on this one.
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Old 09-21-2004, 01:21 PM   #5
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that's crazy you guys think that is expensive, that is way freaking cheap...

sega nomad launched at 299.99 right?

that's probably what the Sony PSP will launch at... sony wont be able to touch the price without losing their shirts on this one.

and i didnt buy a nomad either. lol

i said its a steep price for what it does. Sony isnt going to try and be the same price, sony just said they'll lose money on the price and it'll be competitive. im guessing 199.99 to 250.

and thats expensive too and i doubt i'll get it. but at least your getting more for that price.
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Old 09-21-2004, 01:25 PM   #6
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$149.99 is very good for the DS. You seriously Null can not expect the DS to launch at $99. That would be way too low.

And also, PSP will have Wireless Play/Connectivity also. If it included a built in messaging program, would you complain also you have to be in a hotspot? I don't want my handheld bogged down to one spot by a cord if I want to play online. I want to walk freely or not worry about cords if I want to use my DS online.

But for $149.99, getting a DS, Metroid Prime: Hunters and a built in IM program, thats a helluva deal there. And also, the price is reasonable considering your getting 2 LCD Screens. An iPod costs more and it does less (not saying iPod sucks, just pointing out something *still needs an iPod*)

Looks like I'll be getting it for sure
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Old 09-21-2004, 01:37 PM   #7
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yea actually i can and did. the GBA launched at that price. and i see no new 'main' differences.

And i wasnt complaining about it being cordless, what i mean is; you have to be in a certain spot to use it. So if your already next to a network. why use that message program over one on the computer? and i've yet to read that they actually support games over the internet. all they've said so far is it supports a network of players that are near each other over the wireless wi fi. but im assuming it can go online even tho i havnt read it.

My point was i REALLY dont see a big use for a messaging program in a hand held game system. i cant see it being used much. but thats not a big issue cuz thats only 1 little thing. wasnt the main point, (it is ironic tho)


and ipod does more still hehe
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Old 09-21-2004, 01:43 PM   #8
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yea actually i can and did. the GBA launched at that price. and i see no new 'main' differences.

And i wasnt complaining about it being cordless, what i mean is; you have to be in a certain spot to use it. So if your already next to a network. why use that message program over one on the computer? and i've yet to read that they actually support games over the internet. all they've said so far is it supports a network of players that are near each other over the wireless wi fi. but im assuming it can go online even tho i havnt read it.

My point was i REALLY dont see a big use for a messaging program in a hand held game system. i cant see it being used much. but thats not a big issue cuz thats only 1 little thing. wasnt the main point, (it is ironic tho)


and ipod does more still hehe
you forget you're also getting 2 free games.



but i still agree that you get more with the iPod
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