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Next Nintendo DS: Camera, Music Playback and confirmed by Nikkei
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charlequin
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ksamedi said:
Ask yourself this question: did charlequin already post to this thread saying that he thought they might raise the price again?
(Hint: yes.)
That's by no means certain, but my point is that there's no specific evidence from the article that this is a "high-end" DS that will sell alongside the Lite rather than replace it; until we get the real announcement, either one is very possible.
charlequin
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Hcoregamer00 said:
This new model will likely retail for $200
The lowest available price for a DS unit in the US will definitely not go up.
ksamedi said:
It is? Is that why it's gone from selling 50k to 70k again over just the last few weeks and is once again the weekly best-selling system in Japan?
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
MoogPaul said:
This new DS model would make it more expensive than the PSP in Japan if the rumored price is correct.
Nintendo could easily market this as a high end DS made to compete with the PSP's multimedia capabilities.
charlequin said:
Of course, but they could market this as a high end model.
The DS lite and a DS multimedia.
Kurosaki Ichigo
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Nope.Hcoregamer00 said:
Core PSP is 19800Y, Value Pack being 24800Y. They are actually the same prices PSP launched in 2004.
DS launched at 15000, then DS Lite raised it to 16800Y and this new DS is supposed to cost less than 20000 so who knows but not more expensive than a PSP.
PD: I love the discussion about being DS2, about becoming a multimedia device or using 2 SKUs. Reminds me of all the backslash other systems got back then.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Kurosaki Ichigo said:
Oh, I kept on hearing that the PSP price is close to the DS lite, so I assumed that this new model would make it surpass it (even in one model).
Damn you GAF, you fail as sources.
Kurosaki Ichigo
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Heh, but if its ~19800Y, you would be able to buy either a new DS or a new PSP or the arcade 360 for the same price in Japan :lolHcoregamer00 said:
This isn't the *next* portable people...I'm about 97% sure they'll keep the GBA slot in. We don't know enough to say how it'll really look, what's it's main aim is or even all the features it'll have, but I imagine that the asthetics and overall clamshell design will remain the same (any type of slide or swivel design would be pointless as the top screen isn't the touchscreen) as will the hardware (though if it's to have boosted wireless and more features it may need a bit more memory). The screen size may be upped and maybe (since part of it's aim will be to extend the life of the current DS generation) some better output features (better AA, scaling, slightly higher resolution?) may be added.
I already have a design in my head I may show before OCT 2. Basically same size as NDSlite (maybe shorter lengthwise) with larger screens whilst also addressing the obvious problems of button ergonomics, the clamshell hinge and how to keep it small enough to be a practical multi-media device while still having larger screens.
I already have a design in my head I may show before OCT 2. Basically same size as NDSlite (maybe shorter lengthwise) with larger screens whilst also addressing the obvious problems of button ergonomics, the clamshell hinge and how to keep it small enough to be a practical multi-media device while still having larger screens.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Kurosaki Ichigo said:
Holy Crap, I didn't even think of that.
:lol
BobFromPikeCreek
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Glad I stuck with my DS Phat through the Lite era. I almost caved and got a Lite, but I'm glad I didn't.
comedy bomb
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lyre said:
Please don't give them any ideas.
V
Vilix
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BobFromPikeCreek said:
I thought I was the only one. :lol
I would hope that if this is indeed a new incarnation of the DS we would certainly see improved specs. I hope some if not all of these come true:
- dual touch screens
- more internal storage ram (upgradable?)
- speedier CPU (GCN capable visuals?)
- built in wi-fi capable form of pictochat
- simple form of Mario Paint on board (doodle over pictures taken with the camera then send them via wi-fi to friends?)
- Opera or other browser on board
- wireless transfer of pictures to the Wii or vice versa
- accelerometer
- Mii integration
- Virtual Console capable (take your already purchased games on the go)
- dual touch screens
- more internal storage ram (upgradable?)
- speedier CPU (GCN capable visuals?)
- built in wi-fi capable form of pictochat
- simple form of Mario Paint on board (doodle over pictures taken with the camera then send them via wi-fi to friends?)
- Opera or other browser on board
- wireless transfer of pictures to the Wii or vice versa
- accelerometer
- Mii integration
- Virtual Console capable (take your already purchased games on the go)
A Link to the Past
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The DS Phat to Lite is cosmetic, you can't compare them. GBASP and GBMicro were both active at the same time, due to the fact that GB Micro has a different purpose. In the case of DS Lite to Next DS, you've got way more than a cosmetic difference, Next DS is probably the biggest upgrade to a Nintendo handheld besides the GBASP (the first handheld to use an LED battery, IIRC), and many of the features - SD card support, camera, music playback - some people wouldn't want. DS Lite is like one of the PS3/360 lesser SKUs, but more appealing.
charlequin
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Jumpman23 said:
It's not.
Cygnus X-1
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Stumpokapow said:
Complete and ironic at the same time. Thanks for elaborating.
Death_Born
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BobFromPikeCreek said:
Sadly, you missed out on an incredible improvement. And you'll probably have to wait another few months for this baby anyways. By that time they will have come out with the DS2.
I'm keen to see how they price it. The newspaper article suggests to me that it will be 19800 yen, which would be fucking retarded, but would still sell a boatload. Also, the release date? Probably close to the DS / Wii release dates - start of Dec / end of Nov. No way they will be able to keep up with demand though. I bet even the pre-orders have massive queues 
The Hermit
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Jumpman23 said:
This is not DS2 ok?!
Black-Wind
Member
YAY!
I still only have the Phat so I was able to skip the DS Lite if-when this comes to the US!
Eat it up Japan!
I still only have the Phat so I was able to skip the DS Lite if-when this comes to the US!
Eat it up Japan!
BobFromPikeCreek
Member
I pretty much only play my DS at home, so a brighter screen and smaller size weren't nearly enough for me to double dip. All I missed out on was a worse D-Pad.Death_Born said:
Jonnyram said:I'm keen to see how they price it. The newspaper article suggests to me that it will be 19800 yen, which would be fucking retarded, but would still sell a boatload. Also, the release date? Probably close to the DS / Wii release dates - start of Dec / end of Nov. No way they will be able to keep up with demand though. I bet even the pre-orders have massive queues
DS the same price as the 360 Arcade SKU?
Don't know if this was mentioned yet, but Nintendo commented:
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1218405_1124.html
It's not the "rumor and speculation" standard answer I had expected, at least that's what I get from the Google translation - but I guess someone who actually understands Japanese should translate.
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1218405_1124.html
It's not the "rumor and speculation" standard answer I had expected, at least that's what I get from the Google translation - but I guess someone who actually understands Japanese should translate.
DefectiveReject
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seems like a strange reponse from Nintendo who ALWAYS state they don't respond to comments or rumours
Nintendo has always put a priority on the Japanese market, so it seems only natural they would release a new iteration of the DS now that it's slowing down there.
To me, the real question is when they'll release a new Wii with colours/DVD/more storage, since the Wii hasn't exactly been burning up the sales charts recently, either.
To me, the real question is when they'll release a new Wii with colours/DVD/more storage, since the Wii hasn't exactly been burning up the sales charts recently, either.
