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Spirit Icana
06-26-2004, 04:35 PM
In this topic, I would like to discuss what makes the Nintendo DS a system that stands out from the others. Nintendo has long been known to have said that they wish to have the DS and GBA co-exist side by side, but what makes DS stand out as a new breed of hardware that will possibly create a new market to stand on.

I've often wondered if it was possible to hold both a stylus, a DS, and cooperatively work with the two screens while standing in a busy line waiting to pick up your check or something. It's come to my attention that the DS was playable on stands at E3. It wasn't neccessary to actually hold and carry around the DS while playing it at the event. This would probably lead to a setting in which we are playing our lovely DS's on a table top or desk. Negating all the WiFi and Wireless Lan talk, I believe the touchscreen could alone very well change some of the way's we've come to play video games. I'd like to here some of your thoughts on this matter.

Cooolcorey
06-26-2004, 08:17 PM
Most people don't walk around while playing GameBoys anyway. And I'm sure Nintendo won't be releasing something that's impossible to use anyway. They're not stupid.

BigBroMario
06-26-2004, 09:30 PM
And if you think about it, holding the stylus while playing the DS doesn't seem like it would be too difficult, just try holding a pen and your GBA.

alegoicoe
06-27-2004, 06:05 PM
we just going to have to get adapted.

Kirbimirsha
06-27-2004, 06:51 PM
In a way nintendo is right about DS being the 3rd pillar....even if its a bit too extreme to say the least.....

That is the whole point......new ways of playing = new adaption : when was the last time we had that ? The control stick...way back in 96.

I agree with the fact that gb s aren t played while walking.....sitting down in the train or while in a queue is more normal.

This is fresh and its nintendo.

Spirit Icana
06-27-2004, 07:16 PM
You made a strong point their Kirbimirsha. I myself don't believe many carry GB's to play while taking a walk through the park or stuff like that. I had standing in line in mind but now that I think about it, not many do that anyway. I believe weight will play a big factor here however. If the DS is nice and light, it shouldn't be too hard to hold the DS, and the stylus while on that train ride or waiting for your meal from a waitress. The unit's two screen design and size I believe could make for an odd playing experience and like you said Kirbimirsha, that's what makes it fresh and that is very Nintendo like. Thanks for the responses guys.

Igotnoname
06-27-2004, 07:21 PM
I saw some where that the DS waid about 1.5 gba sps. I can't remember where but they were reliable.

Kirbimirsha
06-27-2004, 07:25 PM
yeah i heard that 2.....Thats great considering what you get in the system....

If you think about it the DS will be like a laptop computer....with the stylus or not..

alegoicoe
06-28-2004, 03:22 AM
i dont think a laptop computer, more a gaming machine