Furthermore, the DS is coming out with massive support from third parties, this is in addition to its backward compatability with GBA and gameboy games(Note, the DS is not a gamboy but a separate and innovative handheld. Nintendo is currently working on the next iteration of the gameboy). A couple of games I’m looking forward to are Mario 64 DS, a special tweaked (think more levels and gameplay enhancement) edition of the game that created the 3-D platformer genre, and Final Fantasy III, yes the very same one that has never seen the (legal)light of day in the US, albeit updated as the FF Origins compilation on the PSOne and utilizing the touch screen. It will be amazing to seee what other developers can come up with for this pocket wonder.
But you say, "Nintendo is a kiddie company, the don’t make games for older teens and young adults." The truth is, Nintendo targets all age groups, and is actually putting a lot more focus on the 18-25 market with the DS. The advertizing campaign by Nintendo lately has been decidedly more mature. I’ve encounterd a two page ad for the DS in Maxim Magazine, and the commercials have been high tech and high concept. That’s not to say that the DS will not be accesable to kids, because let’s face it, whiny little brats will always get their parents to shell outbig bucks for the latest thing. There will be more youth oriented games, but I assure you, you may find them to be incrediblly fun to play, perhaps quirky but definately fun. No doubt The DS will be one of the hottest items this holiday season. And at a price point of $150 US it won’t break the bank to get one, especially if you’ve got a lot of fun old GB or GBA games to play as well.
Super Mario 64 DS and Final Fantasy III DS are the two titles i’m looking forward to most as well – Feel the Magic XY/XX also looks like a great title.
One quick note – the DS can play GBA games, but it cannot play GB games. The way they’ve redesigned the ‘Extension Port’ means it can only accept normal GBA cartridges – the e-Reader won’t fit, either. But still, i’ve got my SP to play my GB games and my e-Reader games anyway.
Also, $150 isn’t that bad considering the technology involved as a release pricepoint. Compared to the $300 pricetag on the PS2 when it launched(and if you got one then you’ve no doubt had to service it a few times) it’s actually damn decent. Plus, with nobody to compete at this point they can have it a little high. Heck the could possibly even plan a pricedrop to coincide with the release of the PSP.
I just hope they get the ‘analog stick simulator’ thing with the touchpad right for Super Mario 64 DS.
Mine will be here with Feel the magic, mario, and Spiderman 2 sometime next week 🙂
Been excited about it since E3.
Yes, it has "better" graphics. I don’t know what it used to have. It’s got 64-ish graphics, apparently. I dunno exactly what it can do.
If you are considering price when deciding to buy the DS or not, don’t consider. Just buy it.
If you are looking for a totally new and exciting way to play video games, get the DS.
If you just want a PS/PS2 that is portable, get the PSP.
Yes, it has "better" graphics. I don’t know what it used to have. It’s got 64-ish graphics, apparently. I dunno exactly what it can do.
If you are considering price when deciding to buy the DS or not, don’t consider. Just buy it.
If you are looking for a totally new and exciting way to play video games, get the DS.
If you just want a PS/PS2 that is portable, get the PSP.
oh ok thanks for the information
I was suprised at the number of systems my local wal mart had (around 50 I would guess). I doubt that is any indication as to how well the DS is selling though, as I live in hickville.
I played the Metroid demo all the way through. It was quite enjoyable, and I found controlling the game with the stylus pleasing (mayhap because I own a Pocket PC). I was slightly disappointed by the size of the screens, however. I was expecting them to be much larger than they are. One would be hard pressed to tell the difference in size between the DS screens and the GBA screen without having the systems side-by-side.
I don’t see the DS doing particularly well against the PSP at their given price points. $50 isn’t much more to pay for a much larger screen and better graphic capabilities. Of course, anyone with half a brain would be able to look past the flashy graphics to see which system has the better games. But, the world is filled with fucktards that spend $5000 ricing out their 1996 Chevy Malibus and 1992 Honda Civics with the latest and greatest in ricing attire so they can look like the cool kids in The Fast and The Furious, whilst blowing out their speakers to talentless electronic music. These idiots would buy a PSP over a DS just so they can look cool. "Fuck having fun and inventive system, I want what the cool kids are buying!"
I fucking hate Sony.
The mini-games on Mario 64 DS are so damn addictive. I can just imagine what Warioware will be like.
Mario DS is weird at first, but just as addictive and fun as it ever was.
From what I’ve played of Warioware, it’s really funny. Like chopping vegetables and upturning bowls.
The PSP will outsell it though, because it’s not got sony’s cock on it.
feel the magic looked cute. I think I’mma get it. :-* is there a complete list of games for the DS anywhere? ;(
I fucking hate Sony.
I love you
That is one reason I hate Sony myself.
How much is it?
$149.99 in the U.S. It’s also not that hard to call up a local game store yourself.