Nintendo DSi

[subbie]

World domination with odd choices.

Nintendo DSi anounced this morning in japan. Set to be a 3rd pillar (now where did we hear that before)

. Launch Nov 1, 2008 (18,900.00 JPY)
. GBA Slot Removed
. SD Slot added
. Built In Storage (Size not given)
. Slimer, Lighter
. Looks like DS Lite
. Both Screens support touch
. Both Screens are larger
. 300k pixel camera (on the back side)
. DS Ware store built in
. DSi comes loaded with web browser
. Can listen to music and view photos
. Two colors at launch, White and mat black
. Comes with 1,000 Nintendo Points (Wii Points -> Nintendo Points)

--edit--
more info found here
http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/...ogging-th.html

[Ed the Nerd]

Is it official? are we geting a 3rd ds! Cool, gona love the dual touch screans:clap:

:dance::dance:*begins the happy dance*:dance::dance:

Would you mind posting a link to info on this?
Also do you know if DSi is a working title, or is this the name it will be released with?

Yay Nintendo!

[subbie]

this will not end well.

No word on specs makes me think it's still just a DS. Yet what do game devs need to do to support the new features? Can games posibly support both at the same time? If not consumers are fucked as devs will probably only target the DS it self and not the DSi features if they can't have a game that can use the new features while still being able to run on current DS models.

[Ed the Nerd]

found an article on dsfanboy.com
http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/10/02/n...-nintendo-dsi/

:drool:DO WANT:drool:

[subbie]

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081002/nint04.jpg

Just gonna get it out there. DS shitty 256x192 res blown up even more wont be nice.

[Ed the Nerd]

but the dual touch will be nice, I cant wait to see home brew for this!

[subbie]

if it's not multi-touch why bother?

i'm midly interested atm since I still have phatty and have no need for psp3000 (my slim is just fine) but i'm not entirely sold on it being worth it (other then maybe the ds store).

[Ed the Nerd]

yes, the store seams interesting

[z3ntn3l]

• Dual Touch and 99% of the commercial Software can't use it
• Shitty Cam (WTF 0.3MP/640x480), cheap mobiles have much better)
• No more GBA compability
• Maybe its thinner but here it looks like overall bigger
• Music + Picture thing is nothing new if you own a M3 / Simply

So whats good on this?
The new DS wants a piece from the PSP-is-more-than-a-Gaminghandheld-Cake but i'm pretty sure its not a big deal... OK, all the little girls and boys outthere will love to buy this dated Hardware for a high price... Just like the Wii ;-)

[kamon]

• Shitty Cam (WTF 0.3MP/640x480), cheap mobiles have much better)

That's the inside camera. The outside one is 3MP. Yes, it has two, check the DSFanboy article posted above.

It does make me wonder....two cameras, internal and SD storage, dual touch screens, stick an aerial in there and you have a pretty competent mobile phone.....

The dual touch could be a bit a of a worry. I can't see casual gamers coping with "DSi only" titles.

[Ed the Nerd]

I wonder what the 'i' stands for

[Yakumo]

OK, all the little girls and boys outthere will love to buy this dated Hardware for a high price... Just like the Wii ;-)

There's nothing wrong with the Wii. Try playing one to find out and I don't mean the shit that the high street store push.

As for this new DS, well, the extras are nice but for the price I'd want a few more extras worth having. As for a dual touch screen I can't see the point. What's the big deal about choosing options on both screens by touching it? I can't see anyone bothering to make something that will only run on the DSi.

yakumo

[jp.]

Goddammit...

I just replaced my DSLite a month ago or so. :-(


And I'll be buying this. Ugh. :DOH:

[Ryusui]

First PSP-3000, now DSi.

Who else is now happy they didn't buy a PSP-2000 or DS Lite?

[Midnight Milkshake]

Me XD

[Pikkon]

Think I'll just stick with my DS lite,really no need for the DSi.

[liquitt]

overall its cool stuff, but as mentioned before, why now the multitouch?!?! too much next gen imo...what will the devs do??

[alphagamer]

Think I'll just stick with my DS lite,really no need for the DSi.

2nd'ed

[Barc0de]

this is very odd considering consoles need to have a standard feature-set and uniform support all over.

I m certain that the dual touch screen is there just for applications and games will be restricted to use a single one - otherwise it wouldn't make any sense :S


GBA slot is probably removed so that they can offer GBA games over the network, like VC.

a built-in browser should translate to more memory, and quite alot more actually if they want their browser to be anything more than a novelty.

[randyrandall]

I m certain that the dual touch screen is there just for applications and games will be restricted to use a single one - otherwise it wouldn't make any sense :S

I agree, it's likely only for applications as opposed to commercially released games- it would make this a replacement DS as the DSlite wouldn't support new games, so it looks like more of an upgrade for those who would like the extra features.

Perhaps the downloadable content on DSware would support the extra touch screen. IMO iusing the top screen for touch would be awkward, you still have to hold the system with one hand and your stylus hand would be at an awkward angle- trying holding your DS and tapping on the top screen, it's a pain to be accurate and not very comfortable.