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I love how he nearly maxed out everything, but wanted Android 2.1.Razor210 said:got to here and couldn't hold my laughter in :lol
I love how he nearly maxed out everything, but wanted Android 2.1.Razor210 said:got to here and couldn't hold my laughter in :lol
weekend_warrior said:Because the 3DS is designed to be kid friendly.
does the iPhone use a clam shell? Does ANY smartphone on the market today use a clamshell?
When you have a device that's a music player, video player, internet device, clamshells are stupidly inconvenient.
No, its still the best design. It Maximizes usable area without sacrificing the small size form factor. Apple is a company that sacrifices usability for looks. Perhaps you like their design philosophy, but i don't.weekend_warrior said:Because the 3DS is designed to be kid friendly.
does the iPhone use a clam shell? Does ANY smartphone on the market today use a clamshell?
When you have a device that's a music player, video player, internet device, clamshells are stupidly inconvenient.
Gravijah said:Durability is only a "kid" issue?
I'm not entirely sure how it would hinder the usability of the device. Any examples?weekend_warrior said:It's simply not necessary. Especially when it hinders the overall usability of the device.
weekend_warrior said:Because the 3DS is designed to be kid friendly.
does the iPhone use a clam shell? Does ANY smartphone on the market today use a clamshell?
When you have a device that's a music player, video player, internet device, clamshells are stupidly inconvenient.
I had a post prepared but it all became irrelevant when I saw this. Just give me one of these, preferably with a big red button on top to make the sides pop out, and I will give you all of the money, Sony. All of it.the TMO said:
Lonely1 said:No, its still the best design. It Maximizes usable area without sacrificing the small size form factor. Apple is a company that sacrifices usability for looks. Perhaps you like their design philosophy, but i don't.
H_Prestige said:What the hell? You'd rather have a smartphone with a clamshell design?
Novella said:
- Good games
Gravijah said:I'm not entirely sure how it would hinder the usability of the device. Any examples?
les papillons sexuels said:why are laptops and netbooks all clamshells? Why are tablets becoming clamshells?
weekend_warrior said:Example: I'm using my PSP-2 as a music player with it in my pocket. I want to change songs so I have to flip it open, change songs, and flip it back. Instead of simply taking it out touching the screen and putting it back in my pocket.
weekend_warrior said:Example: I'm using my PSP-2 as a music player with it in my pocket. I want to change songs so I have to flip it open, change songs, and flip it back. Instead of simply taking it out touching the screen and putting it back in my pocket.
Yep. Because I can totally complete every function that I would be able to do on the screen with that remote.Lonely1 said:
Lonely1 said:
The PSP browser and typing functions are frustrating and slow to use. No.InfiniteNine said:Well it has buttons!
If you need more complex operations, opening the clamshell doesn't take more than a mere seconds. And with a flip screen you can have both form factors, without sacrificing usability, like, you know, actual gaming controls.Blu_LED said:Yep. Because I can totally complete every function that I would be able to do on the screen with that remote.
Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.Scuba Steve said:
CrayzeeCarl said:Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.
CrayzeeCarl said:Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.
Problem is, it's not.FrostuTheNinja said:Bottom screen is a VMU.
weekend_warrior said:Theres is absolutely nothing appealing about that design, what-so-ever. The ugliest thing I have ever seen.
What and what.weekend_warrior said:Middle ground.
3DS is a cheaper, kid-friendly, cartridge based, Mario Bros handheld. ....
PSP-2 will have a large disk-based and digital game library (hopefully). Fully fleshed out games (MGS, Gran Turismo, etc)...
6 buttons.CrayzeeCarl said:Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.
You only need a single analog when you have a touch input available and it has the same number of buttons as the PSP (which is about right for a portable system).CrayzeeCarl said:Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.
Is this the excuse people are using?viciouskillersquirrel said:You only need a single analog when you have a touch input available and it has the same number of buttons as the PSP (which is about right for a portable system).
The screens being different sizes is due to button placement, unfortunately. If both screens were wide, the unit would have to be that much wider to accommodate the buttons.
I agree with this. It's why I never play my DS in public, it screams kids toy when opened.Nonoriri said:Clam shells are gross and ugly.
viciouskillersquirrel said:You only need a single analog when you have a touch input available and it has the same number of buttons as the PSP (which is about right for a portable system).
The screens being different sizes is due to button placement, unfortunately. If both screens were wide, the unit would have to be that much wider to accommodate the buttons.
Blu_LED said:Is this the excuse people are using?
And then you can't use any of the face buttons....Atomski said:Well it works. Walk with analog, aim with touch screen and shoot with left bumper.
RuneFactoryFanboy said:I agree with this. It's why I never play my DS in public, it screams kids toy when opened.
I gotta stay hip man.
Clam shells are gross and ugly.
alr1ghtstart said:No more nub!
That sounds convoluted as hell.Atomski said:Well it works. Walk with analog, aim with touch screen and shoot with left bumper.
It's not an excuse.Blu_LED said:Is this the excuse people are using?
Analog sticks are a substandard input method and always have been, given that they use the first derivative of your movements rather than translating your movements directly. This means that you will never get the sort of precision, fast movements or gentle learning curve of something like a mouse, trackball or a touchpad.Blu_LED said:Is this the excuse people are using?
If you can manage to use the face buttons and the right stick on a Dualshock at the same time, I applaud you. The rest of us, however, are not koalasBlu_LED said:And then you can't use any of the face buttons....
Blu_LED said:And then you can't use any of the face buttons....
I'm not saying that 3D games are in any way unplayable with only one analog stick. I am someone who has put over 60 hours into Peace Walker. Trust me, I know it's possible. But to sit here and say that a second analog stick isn't need because the touch screen can replace it is just silly.viciouskillersquirrel said:Analog sticks are a substandard input method and always have been, given that they use the first derivative of your movements rather than translating your movements directly. This means that you will never get the sort of precision, fast movements or gentle learning curve of something like a mouse, trackball or a touchpad.
If you're used to them and don't mind being a mired-in-the-past reactionary, go ahead, enjoy your second analog stick. I'm not going to stop you. I will however, call you out if you suggest that 3D games are unplayable without one.
CrayzeeCarl said:Can someone explain to me what exactly is so great about this design? It's pretty basic. No dual analog, only 4 buttons? Also, it drives me crazy that the two screens are different sizes.
There's a big difference from lifting your thumb off a stick to push buttons, and lifting your stylus off the screen, and then somehow trying to reposition your hand on the system to push the buttons.Gamer @ Heart said:You cant use the face buttons at the same time with dual analogue too
Blu_LED said:And then you can't use any of the face buttons....
The problem is its a handheld. You need to be able to throw it in your pocket without feeling like you are going to destroy some sticks sticking out of the device. Only way I can see them having sticks instead of nubs is if they do go with a clamshell design to keep them secured.No more nub! Please for the sake of Pete, no more nub. Please make the sticks pop-up so there is some tilt, not pivot.
There's a big difference from lifting your thumb off a stick to push buttons, and lifting your stylus off the screen, and then somehow trying to reposition your hand on the system to push the buttons.