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join:2002-08-23
Albany, GA | Great!
I'm looking forward to these things when I get my DS. |
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jporter07
join:2004-03-22
Mobile, AL | I still want the PSP! |
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juggernaut83
join:2004-10-25
Princeton, NC | sounds cool.
but i too want to pp. |
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disorder
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join:2003-04-16
Alexandria, VA
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2 edits | Can't wait!
I have gotten the DS the first day it came out and I just can't wait for this. From dual screens to touching now it's going to online capabilities. Let's just hope Nintendo "officialy" releases their own online service on the DS and not let it fail like it did on the Gamecube. Looking forward to this soon.
By the way... the DS rocks! 
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paulhaskew
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join:2002-01-10
Vancouver, WA
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1 edit | w00t
gotta love the DS, so versatile... |
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jporter07
join:2004-03-22
Mobile, AL | reply to disorder
Re: Can't wait!
What would you say the best features are to someone who doesn't see it's appeal? I like GTA, Halo, Half-Life, Max Payne, etc. It just looks too cumbersome for an adult to play. |
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disorder
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1 edit | I love every single game you have mentioned and own. It's just it's a first to see something like this to come out. I really don't see how it's too bulky, I think it's perfect for it's size especially when it's fliped down and what it's capable of doing. I mean try making a portable with dual screens, touch pad, built microphone, backwards compatibility, extra controls, for only $150 and see how small you can make it. It's just like having the N64 in your hands, but even better and inovative as it is.
I also like the way Nintendo is heading for adult gaming now, hence the name "Nintendo DS" and not Game Boy.
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twig49
join:2004-10-28
Plainview, TX | hehehe...
It will soon be emulated. Oh yes, it will be done. |
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Vchat20
Landing is the REAL challenge
join:2003-09-16
Warren, OH
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| day late and a dollar short
this is news? people have been hacking away at the DS since the first week it was out back in November.
and they are not "hacking" so to speak. majority of the work right now is finding a way to use the proprietary wireless through standard wifi, but so far its coming to a point where you will need dead on specific hardware for it to work. |
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AuraReturn
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join:2003-08-18
San Francisco, CA
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Re: hehehe...
said by twig49  :It will soon be emulated. Oh yes, it will be done. Sure, DS game roms will show up on the internet in no time. But you know what? You don't get the touch screen, multiplayer, voice command, and the whole handheld experience. |
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Speedy8
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join:2002-08-22
Alliance, OH
clubs: | It does for the people that buy flash carts for their machines. Personally I don't care for handhelds much. |
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the_buz
join:2004-02-15
Yorba Linda, CA
| After a poor launch...
they're just looking for something to do with it. I mean, 5 games come launch day? They should've held off on the release until they had mediocre following.
And what's even more sad? When the PSP launches in March (I think it's March), it will have more games then the DS up until that point in time. A true shame if you ask me.
And yes, I also have a DS. Plan on buying a PSP when it launches too. |
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Vchat20
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join:2003-09-16
Warren, OH
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| i dont see it as a porr launch. why in the hell do you think that just abut every damned place in the states that carries the DS is sold out? many people are being forced to wait till january before they can get one. i dont think it was anywhere near a poor launch.
also, imo, the DS and the PSP are not on a level playing field. the DS was made to be a pure gaming system. nothing else. the PSP was made to be an all purpose entertainment portable. |
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stet
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join:2002-03-08
Warren, MI
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Did you know that the GameBoy originally launched with only 4 games, and it took over 6 months for more to come out? And guess what, the GameBoy platform went on to be the most popular platform for video games, ever.
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TZi
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Miami Beach, FL
2 edits | said by stet :Did you know that the GameBoy originally launched with only 4 games, and it took over 6 months for more to come out? And guess what, the GameBoy platform went on to be the most popular platform for video games, ever. Yes, but when the original GameBoy launched it was the only portable game system around. So even if they totally screwed up the original gameboy launch (which nintendo has done with every system after the NES IMHO) they still succeeded.
The new game boy has three major things going against it:
1. No software: kinda hard to convince someone to buy a new system so few games, sony certainly has the licensee advantage here.
2. Demographics: Most gameboy owners probably prefer their playstion over their gamecube, so if given the choice most will probably go with sony.
3. Competition: Not only does this unit have to compete with sony, but nokia (well kind of), and even the old SP units still being sold.
Given those three factors, nintendo can ill afford to botch a launch lest they lose their last niche portable sector of the market to sony.
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Jerome925
join:2003-02-24
College Station, TX
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| This happened to the GBA too. I hardly found the launch titles appealing at the time, yet I bought one after a year when the good titles started coming out. Now it outsells the PS2. DS has the potential for some great games down the road. It was just a quick release.
1. We'll wait and see what PSP has to offer on release.
2. That is a baseless assumption. I am the owner of both and like them both equally, and I doubt that statement would be true for the majority. They both have unique strengths. Gamecube owners don't tend to be displeased that they made the purchase.
3. Agree except Nokia should not even be mentioned  |
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rbright
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join:2002-12-10
Lexington, KY
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I'd have to say that the GBA SP and even the original GBA will give the most competition to the DS - at least until the PSP arrives. I don't think Nokia even deserves mention when it comes to competition.
Another factor working against the DS is the fact that it costs $150. I'd just as soon tame my gaming habits to stay within my home and save some money. This factor is also going to work against the PSP as it's priced even higher. |
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doc69
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join:2004-08-01
USA
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The new game boy has three major things going against it:
1. No software: kinda hard to convince someone to buy a new system so few games, sony certainly has the licensee advantage here.
2. Demographics: Most gameboy owners probably prefer their playstion over their gamecube, so if given the choice most will probably go with sony.
3. Competition: Not only does this unit have to compete with sony, but nokia (well kind of), and even the old SP units still being sold.
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you forgot #4. all of sonys gaming machines keep breaking down so you will have to buy 2 psp's just like the others !!!! |
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Chosen1
join:2001-08-05
Orange Park, FL | Xbox Lite
I'd prefer a portable Xbox, although I'm sure it would be the size of a backpack.
-Chosen1 |
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lucky644
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join:2002-02-04
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Re: After a poor launch...
said by the_buz :they're just looking for something to do with it. I mean, 5 games come launch day? They should've held off on the release until they had mediocre following. And what's even more sad? When the PSP launches in March (I think it's March), it will have more games then the DS up until that point in time. A true shame if you ask me. Quality over quantity. |
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