Nintendo DS

[JetRaiden]

Who's getting it? What do you think about it?


Discuss here.

[SecondRaven]

wtf is a Nintendo DS? i stoped getting the Nintendo brand around the SNES era...

[JetRaiden]

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/index.jsp

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/img/games/main_DSoverview_lrg.jpg

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/img/ds/metroid/Metriod_4.jpg

[NightWalker XI]

PSP the whole way baby, until I see the DS putting sum real use to the second screen besides crappy map I can pull up by pausing any normal game, I think the two screens are not being utilised properly.

[JetRaiden]

PSP the whole way baby, until I see the DS putting sum real use to the second screen besides crappy map I can pull up by pausing any normal game, I think the two screens are not being utilised properly.

the PSP isnt coming out until like Q3 2005, but yea I know its better.

plus the PSP is expected to run at about $400.

[Hezzy]

Looks like a waste of money.

I think I'll pass.

[OfaLoaf]

Those are really good graphics for a handheld. In a generation or two they could catch up to normal console graphics...

[Diviant]

the PSP isnt coming out until like Q3 2005, but yea I know its better.

plus the PSP is expected to run at about $400.


Wrong and wrong. Comes out this December and will be sold for under $200. Stupid Nintendo homos.

[JetRaiden]

Wrong and wrong. Comes out this December and will be sold for under $200. Stupid Nintendo homos.

:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
Im talking about the PSP

:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

The DS is going for $150 on November 16th or 17th

[Infernus]

I think I'll be getting one, maybe... it depends what titles it has on its roster at release, I know the PSP already has an extensive list of seemingly good games.

[Doop]

DS is cool and all, but just not worth 150. There are better things out there.

[Diviant]

:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
Im talking about the PSP

:doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

The DS is going for $150 on November 16th or 17th

So was I. That's also why I said "Stupid Nintendo Homos"

(December for Japan, but still, under $200. One can only assume early 2005 for US launch.)

[JetRaiden]

So was I. That's also why I said "Stupid Nintendo Homos"

1. The PSP will won't release for anything under $350
2. The PSP will not be released before March 2005.

[Diviant]

First of all, check your sources, the price is PROMISED to be under 200.

EDIT: Btw, I edited the first post to make sure you understood I was talking about Japan's release date. And yes, this was before you posted what you posted.

[Rayder]

A handheld game thing for over 50 dollars? fucking waste of money

[JetRaiden]

First of all, check your sources, the price is PROMISED to be under 200.

EDIT: Btw, I edited the first post to make sure you understood I was talking about Japan's release date. And yes, this was before you posted what you posted.

Sony has been slowing upping the price and slashing features since they first announced it.

first announcement: OMG IT CAN PLAY DVDS AND ITS UNDER 200 and itS SUPAH SMALL
2nd announcment: well it can play DVDs but very slowly. and its 250.
3rd announcement: well it cant play DVDs and its $300. but its still awesome. right? right??? guys?

[JetRaiden]

A handheld game thing for over 50 dollars? fucking waste of money

:huh: GBAs go for like 80 bucks. what are you talking about?

[EineBeBoP]

PSP hitting Japan on December 12 for $185

Sony's PSP is hitting Japan within the year, with a price in the same ballpark as the Nintendo DS. Official word on battery life, to boot.

TOKYO--After months of analyst speculation that the Sony PlayStation Portable might not make it out this year, Sony Computer Entertainment today dispelled these notions when it announced that it will, in fact, release the PSP in Japan on December 12. The next-generation handheld gaming device will be priced at 19,800 yen ($185), which is fairly close to the already-announced price point of the Nintendo DS, which is slated to hit Japan on December 2 for 15,000 yen ($140).

Of further note, the PSP will be available in a number of different packages. The normal edition PSP package will include the handheld itself, an AC adapter, and a battery pack. The PSP will also be offered in a value pack that's 5,000 yen more at 24,800 yen ($232), which, in addition to the accessories included in the normal package, will come with a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, a set of headphones with a remote control, and a carrying case.

The accessories, of course, will also be available for purchase separately. The 32MB Memory Stick Duo and headphones with remote will be offered at 2,800 yen each ($26), and the carrying case will be offered at 2,000 yen ($19). Additional rechargeable batteries will cost 4,800 yen ($45), and a spare AC adapter can be purchased at 3,500 yen ($33).

In addition, today Sony Computer Entertainment finally made an official statement concerning the battery life of the PSP: The handheld's rechargeable Lithium Ion battery will allegedly last for four to six hours for gameplay, on average, and four to five hours for movies, on average.

Also, the PSP's wireless connection, which follows the IEEE802.11b standard, can allegedly reach up to 30 meters indoors at 11Mbps, and 91 meters at 1Mbps. Outdoors, it can reach up to 120 meters at 11Mbps and 460 meters at 1Mbps. The range will decrease if there are obstacles in the vicinity or strong electronic frequencies nearby, such as from microwave ovens or power lines.

Twenty-one PSP titles will be released during December, although SCE hasn't clearly stated as to how many of those games will be available precisely at launch of the PSP. The titles scheduled for release by the end of the year are as follows:

Electronic Arts K.K.: Tiger Woods PGA Tour R, sports
Electronic Arts K.K.: Need for Speed Underground Rivals, racing
Capcom: Vampire Chronicle: The Chaos Tower, fighting
Koei: Shin Sangoku Muso, action
Koei: Mahjong Taikai, table
Konami: Mahjong Fight Club, table
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan: Metal Gear Acid, strategy
Cyberfront: Kollon, puzzle/action
Sega: Puyo Puyo Fever, action puzzle
Sony Computer Entertainment: Dokodemo Issho, chatting game
Sony Computer Entertainment: Minna no Golf Portable, golf
Taito: Puzzle Bobble Pocket, puzzle
Namco: Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Daijiten, puzzle
Namco: Ridge Racer, racing
Hudson: Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory, SF action RPG
Bandai: Eiyuu Densetsu Gagharv Trilogy: Shiroki Majo, RPG
Bandai: Lumines, sound and light action puzzle
From Software: AC Formula Front, mech simulation
Marvelous Interactive: A.I. series Igo, table
Marvelous Interactive: A.I. series Shougi, table
Marvelous Interactive: A.I. series Mahjong, table

GameSpot will continue to bring you the latest updates on the PSP's imminent launch as they become available




Owned.

[Diviant]

I kept providing sources for him, but he refused to admit he was wrong. Ass.

[Rayder]

:huh: GBAs go for like 80 bucks. what are you talking about?
My point exactly.

[Salazar]

I kept providing sources for him, but he refused to admit he was wrong. Ass.

Whats with the hostility? He never insulted you, he even admitted PSP was better. So what if he got the date and price wrong.

[JetRaiden]

I promise you guys that the PSP will not hit the US market for anything less then $300. I can argue with you all day, just wait for the release.

if the PSP went for under $200, the DS wouldnt even be a competitor. Sony always shoot their price projections a little low.

[Heavygain]

err, What is PSP? and what does PSP abreiviete for?

[EineBeBoP]

play station portible.

http://psp.ign.com

[JetRaiden]

err, What is PSP? and what does PSP abreiviete for?

PSP=Playstation Portable

new handheld by sony, uses UMDs, similar in power to a PS2

[Hamma]

I stopped with Nintendo when I was 13.

[Lise]

One fact that is common knowledge is that the PSP can only operate for 2-3 hours when playing a game, then it runs out of batteries.

That, and the DS is as powerful as a Nintendo 64. If not moreso. And it has wireless multiplayer. And touch-sensitive screens.

DS for the win.

[I Hate Pants]

Nokia N-Gage beats them both.:doh:

[OfaLoaf]

Bah, you could probably make a D-cell pack for it. My dad made one for an old GB pocket.

[JetRaiden]

Nokia N-Gage beats them both.:doh:

vvn!

the DS and PSP are surperior in every possible way.

[Rbstr]

lol this thread has me remembering about the SEGA Nomad, dude it ate battaries(4xAA) in a couple of hours.

But it played regular Genesis titles and supported a second controler

i doubt i will be getting either of the new handhelds though, perhaps at a much later date

[Giovanni]

Last pocket system I had was gameboy pocket, not worth the cash in my opinion.

[Sputty]

One fact that is common knowledge is that the PSP can only operate for 2-3 hours when playing a game, then it runs out of batteries.

That, and the DS is as powerful as a Nintendo 64. If not moreso. And it has wireless multiplayer. And touch-sensitive screens.

DS for the win.
The PSP is comparable to a PS2

[Smaug]

Fanboys suck. Both systems will have their ups and downs. Don't listen to what the companies tell you, listen to reviews when the systems come out. Form your own opinion, and buy the hardware that you want.

[DaShiznit]

The PSP is comparable to a PS2
BS. You're telling me that a handheld is comperable to a PS2? pics:

[Biohazzard56]

cIt seems as though Nintendo Made a cute little PDA for Children.

Seriously, its dual screen, gimicky, and uses a stylus for FPS shooting. I predict that the DS is going to fail horribly in America. It should have stayed overseas the Japaneese love this kinda stuff.

The PSP and DS shoudnt be compaired because they arent even going to be the same price point. The PSP will at least retail for 100 dollars more than the DS. In terms of Visuals its like compairing the Xbox to the Dreamcast. The xbox being the PSP.

http://images.ea.com/eagames/games/psp/nfsur/screenshot_05.jpg

PSP Need for Speed Screens

[Rbstr]

yeah i'll wait to pass judgment on Graphics untill i can see it in action.

But factoring in low resolution, the need for a > 1 second battery life, and limitations on technology, i would put it at PS1.5ish graphics level, minus most of the shader and special effect stuff.

And who said the stylus would be used to aim, Quoth Nintendo
Touch Screen: The lower screen will offer something never before provided by any game device: PDA-like touch capabilities. Players no longer have to rely on just buttons to move characters or shift perspectives. They can navigate menus or access inventory items simply by touching the screen with stylus or fingertip. A software-based keyboard might even allow the screen to be used as an input center for games and messaging. The possibilities are limited only by developers' imaginations. The screen will have a tougher film cover for durability, and will come with a stylus.

[EineBeBoP]

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664929/imgs_1.html

http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/551/551329/need-for-speed-underground-rivals-20040925071704315.jpg

http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/563/563226/coded-arms-20041103031149128.jpg

http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/547/547240/metal-gear-acid-20040913093748702.jpg

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/664/664947/imgs_1.html

[Rbstr]

good, yes
PS2 level, no

[Fragmatic]

Battery life on the PSP isn't so bad, it's not gonna get played more than 6 hours in a day anyway... my only worry would be the screen scratching.

[NightWalker XI]

One fact that is common knowledge is that the PSP can only operate for 2-3 hours when playing a game, then it runs out of batteries.

That, and the DS is as powerful as a Nintendo 64. If not moreso. And it has wireless multiplayer. And touch-sensitive screens.

DS for the win.


Like I said, you guys are being silly, you like "WOW DUAL SCREEN WOW" except fact is, no one game announced for GB DS makes good use for the second screen, most use it as a map, which anyone can see in any console or handheld by just pressing pause which will pause the game too, so wow, no worries.

so yeah...

[Hamma]

Handhelds suck anyway, I like to leave my gaming on my computer and in my living room :p

Dunno, just like to get away from games now and then. Either way, if I was to buy one I would get the PSP simply because nintendo is too kiddy for my liking.

But like Rbstr said, don't listen to others listen to the reviews and such when they come out.

[Mag-Mower]

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/index.jsp

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/img/games/main_DSoverview_lrg.jpg

http://www.nintendo.com/ds/img/ds/metroid/Metriod_4.jpg
awful... PSP graphics look like this
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2004/screen0/920775_20040925_screen001.jpg

[OfaLoaf]

That level of detail's almost worthless for a handheld.