DS:SP...

NokkonWud · 14 Jan 2006 at 02:03

I agree Sic, thats a very nice design.

Kreeeee · 14 Jan 2006 at 02:25

Sic said:

Ew, hope not. Would be very flimsy and would easily break.

NokkonWud · 14 Jan 2006 at 02:29

kreeeee said:
Ew, hope not. Would be very flimsy and would easily break.

What are you planning on doing with it like?

Kreeeee · 14 Jan 2006 at 02:37

NokkonWud said:
What are you planning on doing with it like?

Use logic and common sense. How much hollow space would there be once extended and think about the pressure points. Simple, no?

NokkonWud · 14 Jan 2006 at 02:45

Thats true, but it would depend on the kind of plastic used.

Fillado · 14 Jan 2006 at 12:58

(IMO) They should take out the GBA port - it's good for backwards compatibility but it'll save a lot of space - maybe for an SD card slot and a built in Play Yan? They should also try to make the top and bottom mesh properly so it looks nicer when closed.

Nintendo are very clever doing this now - they've realised that people actually like the DS way over the PSP in Japan, and now they can win over even more people by making it look good.

Kreeeee · 14 Jan 2006 at 13:13

Fillado said:
(IMO) They should take out the GBA port - it's good for backwards compatibility but it'll save a lot of space - maybe for an SD card slot and a built in Play Yan?

The GBA port can also be used as an expansion port so that's a bad idea.

Weebull · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:27

Interesting. If they manage to fix the awful ergonomics of the current DS, I'll most certainly trade in to get the new one. I can see it being a challenge to balance the shape of the DS with a comfortable styling though, since it needs a fairly square shape for the clamshell style. Still, I hope for better buttons and proper rounded sides at the very least.

Moonpie2 said:
Will the revolution detect the new DS as a freestyle controller/pointer ??

I thought they were always planning to have the DS function as a Rev controller, using the wireless feature? :confused:

Moonpie2 · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:29

The rev will certainly detect the ds with wi-fi.
What I meant was will it detect the new ds in 3D space and the direction its pointing and whether its tilting etc...

Weebull · 14 Jan 2006 at 17:38

Hmmm, possibly, but I wouldn't have thought so. If they added the tilt stuff to the new DS, then it would be a bit of a waste not to use it in any games, but then you leave the old DS unable to play the new games. I can't see it being any more than a redesign of the current system myself, much like the GBA SP.

punky_munky · 14 Jan 2006 at 19:57

I don't care if they don't make the new DS any smaller. If they add an SD slot and make it sexified then I'll replace mine for sure.

barnettgs · 14 Jan 2006 at 20:53

Nintendo Comments on Redesign Rumors

"Clearly, Nintendo DS continues to be one of the most popular and talked-about video game systems available," said a Nintendo of America representative this morning. "Through 2005, some 13 million units have sold worldwide. Nintendo is always looking for ways to improve its games and systems, but we have nothing to announce at this time."

http://ds.ign.com/articles/681/681200p1.html

Moonpie2 · 14 Jan 2006 at 21:00

That's just Nintendo's policy these days.
VERY carefully worded denials without actually denying anything

Still.......... we're only 2 days away from the truth !!!

skysnapper · 16 Jan 2006 at 13:48

Well according to world time its 22:45 Moonday in Tokyo, had a look on Famitsu but no sign of news of any new hardware DS wise... If it was annouced today it would be done so by now.

Mark JB · 16 Jan 2006 at 14:42

I was hoping for a announcement and a stealth release :eek:

Ill have to stick with playing the miss's pink one for now

Moonpie2 · 16 Jan 2006 at 15:04

Gutted !!!
Been reading on't'tinternet that its not happening this week and it was indeed all strong rumor

skysnapper · 16 Jan 2006 at 15:20

Mark JB said:
Ill have to stick with playing the miss's pink one for now

ooerr...

Founder_film · 16 Jan 2006 at 16:01

Gutted there was no release of a new redesigned DS today, anyway here is some more concept designs to keep us guessing:

http://www.joystiq.com/2005/11/17/joystiq-readers-redesign-the-nintendo-ds/

bigdunc · 16 Jan 2006 at 16:20

Would it likely to be a worldwide release if they bring out a new design or will it be released in Asia first? I am looking to buy one but am tempted to hang on a few more weeks to see if a new design becomes available.

BoomAM · 16 Jan 2006 at 19:24

I can see the design, if it happens, being something that makes the DS look more like a fancy gadget, like what the PSP does.
If the redesign makes the DS easyier to hold without aches i'll probably rebuy, eventually. All too many times, extended MarioKartDS sessions leave certain parts of my hands aching due to the design of the DS.