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Old 03-07-2005, 06:32 PM   #1
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The Nintendo DS: Thoughts?

I haven't seen much talk about the DS as I have of the PSP. I picked up this system last year when it was just released, and I have to say I'm having more of a blast with this system then with the PSP. I know the PSP isn't out yet, but there's obvious ways of getting your hands on it. But that's to be discussed in another thread. This is all about DS.

Post your thoughts, ideas, gripes, and what you expect/expected from it. So far the game library for the DS is slowly growing and their games are nothing short of fun. Granted every system always has a few that are rotten but the ones that are good are extremely great.

The Metroid Prime demo was a good example of things to come. Since then I have played Mario DS (Awesome), Feel the Magic (Very very fun for all) and just recently picked up Wario Ware: Touched! I have to say thus far Wario Ware as taken full advantage of the DS' capabilities and is extremely fun that the whole family, (and by that I don't mean it's not hardcore enough for the big gamers) and anyone can get into it, being extremely addicting. You all should try this before you go out and pick up a PSP. Unless of course you get both.

I have nothing against the other systems, (I normally get all of them), I just feel this is the right one to be with at the moment. With more great games on the horizon like a new Mario Bros DS game, a Sonic Game, Animal Crossing, Metroid Hunters, Ray Man, Animal Crossing, Balloon Trip, Mario Kart and more, I'm sure it'll have a long life. Check it out.

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Old 03-07-2005, 10:11 PM   #2
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I haven't really payed much attention to this one. What is the deal with the touchscreen?
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Old 03-07-2005, 11:35 PM   #3
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I haven't really payed much attention to this one. What is the deal with the touchscreen?

It does seem to have come out of nowhere even with the usual coverage done by the magazines and websites. Basically it acts as another way to interact with the games you have. Pretty much almost every game out is tailored to be used by the touch screen. There are 3 ways of using the screen. The stylus pen, a thumb pad that's attached to the wrist band, and your fingers. It's prefered that you don't use them though, that's why you're given 2 pens and the one thumb pad.

A good example of the uses for the touch screen would be controlling Samus in Metroid Prime Hunters. With the thumb pad attached, you basically control, your aim and where you are facing while the dpad controls going back and forth, and strafing. It's the equivalent to using a mouse and a keyboard on a PC game. Believe me it works brilliantly. After a few practice rounds you'll be a pro.

Another method of controlling the characters, is using the touch screen with the thumb pad as if it was the analog controller on any controller. This one is a bit awkward and so far I believe only Mario DS uses this to move around the character, because you have to keep reseting your thumb to the middle of the screen to begin walking again. It's not terrible and it plays smoothly once you get it down pat.

With games like Feel the Magic and WarioWare:Touched! You use the touch screen and the mic to interact with the minigames. From dragging things around, pulling, pushing stuff, tossing them somewhere else, cutting stuff, drawing, colouring, every little aspect of what you can do with the touch screen, is intertwined with each game. Sometimes you'll have to yell at the screen, high and low, and as crazy as you'll look doing it, it's fun. You'll be blowing as well, and all this because of the mic.

Then to top it off, it also offers Wireless connectivity up to 30 feet away, with certain games. Also used to chat with others, that have a DS. Practically anyone can get in a chatroom and begin chatting with the keyboard or scribbling messages to each other. Fun stuff. Some games you'll need 2 cartridges others just one to host a game session. At the moment you can have deathmatches in Metroid and minigames in Mario DS. Also backwards compatible with the Advance games, and the backlit screen is much better since the SP is front lit. The colour is much more richer. I gotta say I love this little thing so far.

Hope that's not too much to read, but well worth it if you're interested! And there's so much more info you'll have to check out ign.com for more details that I just couldn't possibly fit in. Enjoy!
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Old 03-07-2005, 11:45 PM   #4
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I may have to check it out.
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Old 03-07-2005, 11:58 PM   #5
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I'm waiting for the Playstation handheld which comes out March 24th!
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Old 03-08-2005, 12:40 AM   #6
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There's no doubt I will be getting that too. Or you can go on ebay and get them direct from Japan now. But you pay out the ass.
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Old 03-08-2005, 05:56 AM   #7
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I'm waiting for the Playstation handheld which comes out March 24th!

Hey, no PSP talk here! All DS!!! :P

If it's possible make sure you take out a warranty with that thing. It's Sony, and alot of early models had some flaws. Not all is great. So far I can only see myself getting Gran Turismo. Who would ever buy a Metal Gear Solid Card based game? that idea just sucks. All other games aren't very appealing. Yet.

Not to mention they're developing movies on the UMD discs that they use for the system. I can't see anyone buying the same movies over again just to watch on your PSP. That's what portable dvd players are for. They might have gone a bit to far with this, but only time will tell. Kick ass industrial design for sure.
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Old 03-11-2005, 05:49 PM   #8
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I just bought one of these today and am anxiously waiting for it to complete it's initial charge. I bought Zoo Keeper, Mr Driller & Polarium for it.

*giggles giddily and stares maniacally at the little orange charging light*

-Angie
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Old 03-11-2005, 06:14 PM   #9
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I'm waiting for the Playstation handheld which comes out March 24th!
I'm agreeing with you way too much lately. The DS did nothing for me but in all fairness I'm don't really know anything about it. We've got a mess of Gameboy SPs around the house and this one didn't seem that much of a leap. Give me my PSP!
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:23 PM   #10
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I just bought one of these today and am anxiously waiting for it to complete it's initial charge. I bought Zoo Keeper, Mr Driller & Polarium for it.

*giggles giddily and stares maniacally at the little orange charging light*

-Angie
You're gonna have to tell me how Zoo Keeper and Mr. Driller are. I've not heard of Polarium I'll have to look that one up. I'm having way to much fun with WarioWare Touched right now though. You should also check out Feel the Magic by SEGA!
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