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[jj984jj]

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/yet-another-ds-sellout-in-japan-151659.php

A new model is coming and the thing is still selling out. :lol

 

[DECK'ARD]

I can't wait to see what the sales for the new model are if it launches in 3 colours.

GAF will need new graphs.

 

[Brannon]

Nintendo - "Sony's kicking our ass? We could've sworn it was a free massage heh hah desu ka."

 

[Cpl_Cain]

Dang, can't wait to see what happens when the new one hits.

 

[Kroole]

It's really going to be interesting to see the sales and reports when the ds lite hits Japan.

 

[Error]

easter still going strong

 

[tanasten]

The coming of the new model doesn't care. The spectacular thing is that the system is selling fast than Nintendo can supply them. I don't remember a case like that.

 

[clearacell]

To think, this is happening over a year after it's launch...is there a precedent for this?

 

[Manjimaru]

The coming of the new model doesn't care. The spectacular thing is that the system is selling fast than Nintendo can supply them. I don't remember a case like that.

Super Famicom ?

 

[fresquito]

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/yet-another-ds-sellout-in-japan-151659.php

A new model is coming and the thing is still selling out. :lol

I´m willing to bet most adopters don´t know about the new model.

 

[Mihail]

How hard is it to produce this thing? It seems so cheap.

 

[AniHawk]

To think, this is happening over a year after it's launch...is there a precedent for this?

Not really. I'd say that in Japan, it has the potential to be the best selling system of all-time, if things stay this way.

And I'm usually pessimistic regarding Nintendo's sales potential.

 

[Drinky Crow]

I can't believe people are happy about this. What would you think if the game.com was selling out over the GBA?

 

[Matlock]

Haha, oh Drinky.

 

[Cpl_Cain]

I can't believe people are happy about this. What would you think if the game.com was selling out over the GBA?

Huh?

 

[Zilch]

I can't believe people are happy about this. What would you think if the game.com was selling out over the GBA?

If the game.com had better games than the GBA (like the DS has better games than the PSP), I'd be pumped.

Oh wait, only technology matters to you.

 

[fresquito]

How hard is it to produce this thing? It seems so cheap.

It´s more than possible that they are focusing in producing the new model vs the old, by now. However, knowing the old model is selling like hotckaes I´m not sure it´s the best thing to do...

 

[AniHawk]

I can't believe people are happy about this. What would you think if the game.com was selling out over the GBA?

Maybe next time, you should choose a handheld with a future.

 

[tedtropy]

I can't believe people are happy about this. What would you think if the game.com was selling out over the GBA?

I would think you were somehow responsible.

 

[Chibbi Brady]

It'll be interesting to see the sales ratio between the DS and Lite. Will the original drop quite a bit, or will the release of the Lite catapult total weekly sales by a significant amount?

 

[Drinky Crow]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

Fortunately, the rest of the world knows that the PSP has the superior library and once they stop balking at the price, we can look forward to a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

 

[DECK'ARD]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

PSP is home of massive rehashes, and I got one at the Japanese launch.

And you will be playing New Mario Bros. along with everyone else ...

 

[ThunderEmperor]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

Fortunately, the rest of the world knows that the PSP has the superior library and once they stop balking at the price, we can look forward to a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

and it ain't the psp, now tha tis what I call good business

 

[Drinky Crow]

I played Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS, too. Even the 3DO had a few games I wanted to play.

 

[fresquito]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

Fortunately, the rest of the world knows that the PSP has the superior library and once they stop balking at the price, we can look forward to a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

Now that you´ve released your hate, realise the truth that DS is sold out in Japan (which is the theme of this thread) hasn´t changed a bit. However, you can still live in your fairytale where PSP is king, but fear not to step outside, breathing some fresh air will ease your otherwise, still brain. Enjoy your time in the real world!

 

[AniHawk]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

Fortunately, the rest of the world knows that the PSP has the superior library and once they stop balking at the price, we can look forward to a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

So bring on Suikoden I & II, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, Mega Man Irregular Hunter X1-4, Mega Man Powered Up 1-8, and countless Saturn ports. IT'S THE NINETIES BABY AND WE LOVE IT.

 

[Archie]

No, the DS really doesn't have much of a library -- for gamers. Outside of Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS -- two massive rehashes -- and maybe Trauma Center or Kirby for a little dumb novelty, there is ZERO reason to own a DS unless you really simply hate modern games and are either some sort of non-gaming outsider or a nostalgia-addled tool. Unfortunately, thanks to Japan's stupid single-minded exclusivistic focus on churning out subpar anime-based RPGs and action games over the last 15 years, we've created a situation where said non-gamers and nostalgiacs are queuing up for sub-standard hardware and poorly-designed stylus twaddle.

Fortunately, the rest of the world knows that the PSP has the superior library and once they stop balking at the price, we can look forward to a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

Fight the good fight.

 

[Drinky Crow]

It's not so much hate as it is a sad acceptance that we live in a world where the Ford Explorer can be the best selling vehicle, Britney Spears can go platinum, Friends can be the most popular show on network TV, and the Nintendo DS isn't consigned to a Virtual Boy-esque fight for its crimes against the greater good of gamerdom and is instead a massive success because people are easily duped by their nostalgia and their inability to make discriminating purchases.

Thankfully, the PSP is selling well regardless. Still, it should be dominating because THE PSP HARDWARE IS A FUCKING GAMING MIRACLE AND SOLD BY THOSE WONDERFUL FOLKS AT SONY AT A LOSS JUST SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE QUALITY AND INNOVATION, but oh no you see some tired cereal box grade mascots from your childhood shoehorned into shitty kart racers and ZOMG all reason goes out the window.

 

[MrAngryFace]

Yes we do love it

 

[jj984jj]

So bring on Suikoden I & II, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max, Mega Man Irregular Hunter X1-4, Mega Man Powered Up 1-8, and countless Saturn ports. IT'S THE NINETIES BABY AND WE LOVE IT.

A future of REAL INNOVATION!

 

[evilromero]

I played Advance Wars DS and Castlevania DoS, too. Even the 3DO had a few games I wanted to play.

It's cute how much you actually love the DS. I admire your effort to unite the fanbase. It's quite successful.

 

[Drinky Crow]

Mmmm, Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX and Valkyrie Profile PSP.

 

[fresquito]

It's not so much hate as it is a sad acceptance that we live in a world where the Ford Explorer can be the best selling vehicle, Britney Spears can go platinum, Friends can be the most popular show on network TV, and the Nintendo DS isn't consigned to a Virtual Boy-esque fight for its crimes against the greater good of gamerdom and is instead a massive success because people are easily duped by their nostalgia and their inability to make discriminating purchases.

Following your logic you should accept GC is the best console this generation, which I guess you aren´t even considering to do.

 

[AniHawk]

Mmmm, Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX and Valkyruie Profile PSP.

NOSTALGIA

I thought Valkyrie Profile was 2000 though.

EDIT: eh.. 1999 in Japan. But just barely!

 

[EmCeeGramr]

I am bitter and jaded

We know :[

 

[Archie]

NOSTALGIA

checkmate

 

[Kroole]

Still, it should be dominating because THE PSP HARDWARE IS A FUCKING GAMING MIRACLE AND SOLD BY THOSE WONDERFUL FOLKS AT SONY AT A LOSS JUST SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE QUALITY AND INNOVATION, but oh no you see some tired cereal box grade mascots from your childhood shoehorned into shitty kart racers and ZOMG all reason goes out the window.

I thought the PSP was one of the reasons Sony made profit this year?

 

[robo_robo]

gimmickry nostalgia > sucky dpad and analog stick

I say sony announce a psp revision + a chunck of good games at E3 then we can talk.

 

[AdmiralViscen]

...a future of REAL INNOVATION, not GIMMICKRY.

Same graphics we've had for 6 years + pocket - analog stick = INNOVATION

It's not so much hate as it is a sad acceptance that we live in a world where the Ford Explorer...

It isn't.

 

[Drinky Crow]

i checked my cheek and there is still a tongue in there

and if i was bitter and jaded, i'd own a ds.

 

[[Nintex]]

So this time around :
Shipped units=sold units

The DS is a monster!

 

[MrAngryFace]

Haha like an N-Fan knows ANYTHING about good games.

 

[evilromero]

Following your logic you should accept GC is the best console this generation, which I guess you aren´t even considering to do.

One last word and I'm off. If you didn't catch on by now, Drinky is actually quite the Nintendo fan. You're kinda like the registered effect he was fishing for, which is charming because you're so sincere. The more Nintendo hate that occurs the stronger is binds them.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

It's not so much hate as it is a sad acceptance that we live in a world where the Ford Explorer can be the best selling vehicle, Britney Spears can go platinum, Friends can be the most popular show on network TV, and the Nintendo DS isn't consigned to a Virtual Boy-esque fight for its crimes against the greater good of gamerdom and is instead a massive success because people are easily duped by their nostalgia and their inability to make discriminating purchases.

Thankfully, the PSP is selling well regardless. Still, it should be dominating because THE PSP HARDWARE IS A FUCKING GAMING MIRACLE AND SOLD BY THOSE WONDERFUL FOLKS AT SONY AT A LOSS JUST SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE QUALITY AND INNOVATION, but oh no you see some tired cereal box grade mascots from your childhood shoehorned into shitty kart racers and ZOMG all reason goes out the window.

:lol I love you man!

 

[Drinky Crow]

powerful audiovisual hardware = more game design possibilities. the ds can't do half the genres the psp does with even a quarter of the quality. There's very little that the DS does that the PSP can't do in some alternate fashion save the most stylus intensive games -- of which there are very few and even less that are GOOD.

 

[MrAngryFace]

I think if N-Fans ever wanna know what its like to talk to them, they should go down to the bible belt and ask the people there what they think about God.

 

[Idioteque]

I thought the PSP was one of the reasons Sony made profit this year?

I think they were losing money on it in the beginning but now it's profitable.

 

[AniHawk]

You're just upset that the DS emulates gaming in the 90s better than the PSP does.

 

[Lo-Volt]

I see Drinky Crow's in good form, as always.

 

[Zilch]

Drinky's posts in this thread (and most Nintendo threads) reminds me of bitter Sega fans who threatened to 'leave gaming' or that 'gaming was over' when Sega went third-party.

Reality's a bitch, mang.