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http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=02f73c08-f36d-403c-a017-ab1dc6fab277

So the official name of Nintendo DS will remain Nintendo DS.  Besides that, they've made the console look a LOT slicker.

looks more "grown-up" to me.
glad they didnt change the name also.

I don't care what its name is and what it looks like, as long as it has some cool games. I don't understand why the media was all over this.



I don't care about any of these abilities. Voice recognition?? They expect me to talk to the thing when I'm I'm the train? Or touch it with my greasy unwashed hands? And if it uses a pen, I can already see myself stick it right through the thing on the first bump I'll pass.
And what about that chat function and the wireless thing? Do they plan to put this thing networks of mobile phones? I can't see any other reason to chat on a handheld. You don' t need this if you're gaming with someone close to you.

I find this ds thing very confusing and I really don't know what to think of it.

Videogames are trying to become more mainstream again and apeal to everyone soon there wil be another regression and the industry will slump if they keep this up.

like PS2 and XBOX having DVD players?

well it makes sense because they are making games on dvds now, but ya basically.

I haven't had a problem with DVD players on systems. It's kind of a handy feature. But it's when it goes beyond that it's just too ridiculous. There's all this talk now of the PS3 having a PVR and a DVD burner and a million other features, and you know Microsoft will try to compete with that when they release XBOX NEXT. That's all going way to far. It's insane. The prices of these things are going to be astronomical with all of those extra features. And the reality is, most people don't care about the extra features. It's often a small bonus, but hardly anyone will pay that much extra (and we're not talking about $10 here) just because they can record live TV. I see no reason to have a stand-alone PVR. Why would I want to spend twice as much money on my video game system because it has one built in? Sony and Microsoft will be alienating themselves from a large majority of the market because the price is just too high. It's very possible that Nintendo will end up back on the top of the market in the next generation because they've been talking about their next system being more simplistic. That's what the consumers want, a system that plays video games for a reasonable price. I don't give a shit if I can rewind during Matlock and I don't think anyone else does.

My X-Box DVD player actually messes up during certain movies, though this may be an isolated thing, I havent looked into it. I have taken great care of it though.

I didnt really need to see anything else on the DS except for the new side scrolling Mario game. I've been waiting for something like that since Super Mario World 2.

Ooohhh, me likes the new design!

I'm really looking forward to the 802.11b capability. I hope to hell they do it right, so I can hit any hot spot and play a kick ass game with a friend that lives elsewhere.

*Bluetooth enabled so you can catch a virus anywhere.*-not really but still the same kinda thing.

Chat can bite my ass.  I'm looking for a machine to play games, not a cell phone, if I wanted to talk, I'd get a free cell phone and carry it too.  I have an amazing thing called pockets so I can carry more than one item.  PSP is a game machine straight up, I think it will do better than DS for that reason alone.  The failure of the Jokia N-Rage is a given.

I think the PSP is going to have problems to because there universal disks will only work on there system. Also isnt it supposed to cost an estimated $250-300?
Ive given up on Nintendo they will never win the "console wars" again if they keep pitching to such a young audiance and dont come up with new franchises instead of rehashes o the same old games.
Seriously my cousin has 3 Different variations of Ocarina  of Time for the gamecube. and i cant really see buying  Pacman or SMBs for GBA at $20 a piece im sorry.

I dont really see the kiddie angle, but thats me. Games are games whether they have childish character designs or not, as long as its well and tastefully done. Of course there are exceptions to this rule. I'm 23 and I still enjoy most every Nintendo game that comes out as much as I enjoy, say, Splinter Cell or Ninja Gaiden.
I'd also rather not Nintendo win the console war, but it keeps them making games and thats all I care about really.
And as for the PSP having problems, dont forget IZ, Sony knows how to market.

Heres a new list of DS games that sounds really interesting. A new Mana game, a Game Arts RPG, even a Vandal Hearts (PS1) game!
http://planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=5481

Said this going on 5 years ago.
Anyone agree with me yet or still?

There must have an increase in traffic to that link and they took it down, because it's not working now.

You were definitely right about gaming becoming more mainstream. The industry doesn't seem to be slumping yet, but I suppose it's still possible. This may be the "peak" of video games.

Not at all... DS has enabled some insanely good games that couldn't be done otherwise. Examples are Meteos, Elite Beat Agents, The World Ends With You, etc. Also, it helped keep 2d gaming afloat when everything seemed to be going 3d. Does it appeal to the mainstream? You betcha. But that doesn't stop it from having some games that will appeal to even the most 'hardcore' gamers. I don't see why a system can't have mainstream appeal while maintaining 'hardcore' games.

Also,

Haha, I would have been somewhat inclined to agree but damn. They're making a killing this generation and winning on both fronts (sales wise).

Sure, they're collecting a boatload of cash, but that doesn't instantly make you win this generation. I'm sure most (non-casual) gamers would agree this generation is still up for grabs for either Microsoft or Sony. It'll depend on the couple of years ahead who'll win.

(But looking at it purely financially, Nintendo is doing excellent of course)

What do you define winning as? Because Nintendo is not only going to win financially, but it has a huge lead for amount of hardware sold.  So if you say it doesnt win when it makes the most money and sells the most units it kinda sounds like your cherry picking.

To me, having the largest line-up of good games makes a console a winner. 10000 shovelware games and 10 good games still only make for 10 games. ;) (These numbers are made up and solely to give an example)

The fact that all the non-gamers in the world are suddenly buying Wii's and DS's doesn't make Nintendo a winner imo. The Wii is a huge hype right now in the non-gamer world. Next generation might be like the GameCube generation again for Nintendo, who knows. I find the GameCube and Wii about equally good, yet the GameCube finished last, last generation and the Wii first this? I don't agree with that at all.

You may not agree with it, but by the time the Wii slows down the "next gen" consoles will of been replaced by "next next gen consoles". It has already been years and while the Wii wasn't for everyone it has proven it is for most. Hell it even made a world record. Wii Sports is now the best selling game of all time.

That's just a shame.

If I'd have to pick a Wii game for best selling game of all time, it'd be Super Mario Galaxy.

Oh man! Cobra has a TWEWY avatar! Yesssssssssssssss!

*sorry this has nothing to do with this topic*

Yep :) I have seen a lot of games that grabbed my attention for the DS but finally a game I absolutely have to own a DS for. So before long I'll be a DS owner. :)

I don't know about that. We are talking about the DS after all.

All I'm going to say is it is insanely good. I don't want to reveal everything I'm going to say about it (I have to keep some stuff in the review a surprise), but I will say I enjoyed it immensely during a time where I wasn't really enjoying videogames as much as I used to.

Thanks Shimra. I really can't wait to play this and probably haven't looked forward to getting a game this much since the Dreamcast.

I'll give you one bit of advice- take your time and have fun as you go through the game. There are no random battles so technically you could blow through the story only doing the necessary battles, but I'd really suggest just taking your time and experimenting around with all the different things the game has to offer. The game's as fun as you want it to be-- but do note that if you don't like the battle system you won't like this game nearly as much.

Seeing the slogan survive 7 days I had a feeling that may be the case but thanks for confirming that Shimra. As it'll be my only game I'll be sure to make it last and truly enjoy it.

Maybe I need to check out that game, seems interesting.

Don't worry, there's over 100 sidequests.

I can tell I'm really gonna love this game. :)

Your and Cobra's avatar look so much alike, I always have to check your usernames to see who posted what. :P

If you get the game and enjoy it, you too should join this new RF Gen cult. ;)

If someone would give me a DS for free, I probably would. ;)


You posted inside Cobra's quote, Link. ;)