Redesigned Nintendo DS

v-boi2002 · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: Redesigned Nintendo DS

I just checked out some news recently, and I heard that Nintendo is redesigning the DS to make it a little better than before (smaller, and the screen is better-quality).

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KamiNoSeigi · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:59 pm Post subject:

Wow...I really like their design for the new DS. It really focuses on the square, more geometric shaping than the original DS went with. I thought that the DS felt too bulky when held and thought that the design really had room for improvement and I'm happy to see this version.

But with the praise I still have some complaints. I really thought that the system could do with a major graphics improvement because the graphics on the original DS is a bit lacking, well that's a light way to put it. I hope that the touch pad screen doesn't get scratched as easily as the original DS did because right now my touch screen looks like it's been used with a razor blade...it's really that bad.

I would also like to see what the back looks like. I mean the front and interior looks good, but the back...I mean I thought that the DS's back was just horrid looking because the black coloring and the horrible set up of where the games were inserted.

(Are the second and third pictures the actual size???? If so then that is just awesome!)

The design reminds me too much of what an iPod looks like though...but the White PSP looks like an iPod too and it sold perfectly fine. I think that the pearl white color is the new hand held system color of choice.
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v-boi2002 · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:54 am Post subject:

Is the back really that bad? To be honest, I've never really held a DS in my hands before... Ok well, just once at a store, but the DS was encased in those protective cases to prevent theft.

But aside from that, it really would remind you of an iPod with that white, clean look. I sort of like how they engraved that DS logo on the front.
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seefutbow · A-Source Staff Joined: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 207

I hated the original DS's design. It was bulky and ugly. Definitely not worth my time. The new DS on the other hand, looks a lot better. I would definitely think about getting one. The quality of games for the DS has also been very good too. Definitely a very big factor in buying a new console/handheld.

razor_alchemist · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Jun 18, 2005 Posts: 385

I heard at another that the new ds was a rumor and that nintendo said themselves it wasn't true but this person could be wrong. especially after acctually seeing it. Well that sucks, since i already got a ds and doubt im getting a new one.

Tufio · newbie! Joined: Nov 18, 2005 Posts: 49

Revolution style.

Well, it's not a big change like gba-gba sp

omegavii · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Dec 17, 2005 Posts: 53

It sounds pretty cool, but I've already bought the DS so I am not sure if I will go for this one unless my existing DS' screen gets messed up. If you have not bought a DS it's about time. There are finally some great games for the system now. Great gadget during traveling.

KamiNoSeigi · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:17 am Post subject:

I think that Nintendo has been releasing too many handhelds in such a sort amount of time. I mean the GBA wasn't that old when the SP was released and sortly after that the DS emerged and then the Micro. They keep releasing handheld varients one after another and you can compare it to the current releasing of the iPod (iPod mini, shuffle, video, nano...etc).
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wingyan435 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:22 am Post subject:

so what is the price?

v-boi2002 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

pnayako · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject:

Is the price going to be US$145? Not higher or lower?
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KamiNoSeigi · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject:

I think that it would probably be a little bit more expensive, but i'm not sure. Nintendo doesn't really seem to be wanting to compete with Sony's PSP because the two handhelds seems to be attacking different aspects of gaming. The DS really emphasizes on interaction in the sense that it wants the player to be as involved with the game (the touch screen and how you yourself have more control).
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ryanx1x2 · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Jan 07, 2006 Posts: 51

i think nintendo is losing their touch. in the beginning, they were doing great since they had no competition but with playstation and xbox and other companys...theyre looking pretty shabby. and also, i prefer nintendo sp or advance than the ds.

silverkitsune · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

dophen · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 1:34 am Post subject:

I don't really see a point in this... I mean yeah it's thinner but does it really matter? This is only my opinion.