So about the new Nintendo handheld...

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

SolemnJedi79

Based on the sales of the DS, Nintendo is not gonna make a traditional handheld.

I would like internal memory for VC games as well as downloadable GB and GBA games. It makes sense that the next system would be comparable graphically to the GC, the games compared to the Wii would probably be similar to the difference between PSP and PS2. Widescreen is a must, it could also double as a PMP but would still be mainly games-focused.

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

SolemnJedi79

Equal to the GC? come on. lets get real.

they should take away the gba slot and add a new slot that will play ds 2 games, maybe with better graphics

so you could play both ds and ds 2

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/telson-umpc-prototype-does-3d-without-the-goggles/

^This blew my mind when I saw it. It would be sweet if Nintendo implemented this sort of display for at least one of the screens on their next handheld. (I know, I'm reaching here)

I think they will at least make one more new ds model before moving on to another handheld. I mean the ds is doing so well, why make a new system and risk screwing it up?knightfire35

That's why I feel it is safe to assume that a new Nintendo handheld won't come along at least until the Wii's run ends.

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

SolemnJedi79

the ds's graphics arent better than the N64 if they were they wouldve made phantom hourglass more like ocarina of time

[QUOTE="SolemnJedi79"]

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

thebeav3

the ds's graphics arent better than the N64 if they were they wouldve made phantom hourglass more like ocarina of time

No, it was a sequel to Wind Waker that's why the visual style was the way it was.

[QUOTE="thebeav3"][QUOTE="SolemnJedi79"]

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

ECG_24

the ds's graphics arent better than the N64 if they were they wouldve made phantom hourglass more like ocarina of time

No, it was a sequel to Wind Waker that's why the visual style was the way it was.

it still couldve been more 3d like wind waker and not top down

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

[QUOTE="ECG_24"][QUOTE="thebeav3"][QUOTE="SolemnJedi79"]

The DS graphics are better than the N64..

Personally I'd like to see not a replacement for the DS, but a traditional, standard Gameboy style handheld, maybe with graphical capabilities equal to Gamecube.

thebeav3

the ds's graphics arent better than the N64 if they were they wouldve made phantom hourglass more like ocarina of time

No, it was a sequel to Wind Waker that's why the visual style was the way it was.

it still couldve been more 3d like wind waker and not top down

The fact that it is a top down game does not mean that the DS is less powerful. The game designers just wanted to make a top down game rather than a full-fledged 3D game.

Maybe it will have a "C stick" instead of a touch screen.Link9n17

Nintendo isn't stupid. They will not get rid of touch controls.
GBA slot needs to get dumped.
An analog stick would be nice.
Graphics will definitely get better.
They can't ditch dual screens either...
It would be suicide in terms of appeal if they did, IMHO.

I felt that Nintendo really did a great job designing the DS. I think they should keep the dual screens and touch screen but add:

1. an anolog stick

2. graphics equal to the Gamecube. The DS really should have been given the graphics of the N64 instead of its presently slightly inferior graphics.

3. Larger screens, possible as large as the PSP's screen.

4. Both screens are touch screens.

how about this?stewpidduh

The analog stick needs to be on the other side so you can control the camera and movement. Other than that it's pretty ugly.

[QUOTE="stewpidduh"]how about this?ECG_24

The analog stick needs to be on the other side so you can control the camera and movement. Other than that it's pretty ugly.

seen it, and i think the idea of it is good but realistically, it wouldn't look visually appealing and the pocket size wouldn't actually fit in your pocket. It's too bulky for that.

Gamecube graphics, web browser, downloading stuff (like the Nintendo Channel and Virtual Console), motion sensing, and a massive hardrive.vatterott

Boo hard drive. Flash memory, we only need 512 MB anyway.

27inch widescreen, hd, and 1080p support. under $20 retail, 2 Aanalogs, 4 screens (each 27inch widescreens), all touch screens, motion sensing capabilities, a decent hardrive, foldability, internet capability, Nintendo Shopping channel, multiple colors, and Wii-like graphics, and capability to fold in fourths.

and thats not even the "lite" version

27inch widescreen, hd, and 1080p support. under $20 retail, 2 Aanalogs, 4 screens (each 27inch widescreens), all touch screens, motion sensing capabilities, a decent hardrive, foldability, internet capability, Nintendo Shopping channel, multiple colors, and Wii-like graphics, and capability to fold in fourths.

and thats not even the "lite" version

Blue_Panda

You're demanding all that but you're ok with Wii-like graphics?

^^o sry. i want component cables. ty for reminding me.Blue_Panda

HDMI FTW

Do you think they'll switch over to CDs, like they did when they went from the N64 to the GC? I mean, I don't think plastic cartridges can go much smaller than they already are... Well, I'm sure they can, but really, people (not just kids) will be misplacing them left and right.

And I think an analog stick is definitely in order. I could care less whether or not they ditched the GBA slot, as I've kept my SP and I'm definitely keeping my DS Lite.

Do you think they'll switch over to CDs, like they did when they went from the N64 to the GC?.

drummer131

I would personally hope not. Optical drives are serious power hogs. Solid state is still the the most ideal for a handheld IMHO.

[QUOTE="ECG_24"]

[QUOTE="stewpidduh"]how about this?tim_aka_link

The analog stick needs to be on the other side so you can control the camera and movement. Other than that it's pretty ugly.

seen it, and i think the idea of it is good but realistically, it wouldn't look visually appealing and the pocket size wouldn't actually fit in your pocket. It's too bulky for that.

It needs to lose the Gameboy slot. If people dont' have a DS Lite of GBA by now, they'll never get one. No need for that much space.

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

myols

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

[QUOTE="myols"]

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

santiagochile

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

Sure there's a reason: Cost. If you want to support format X or format Y, you need to pay royalties. Practically nothing is free.

Besides, you can get all or most of that functionality in a phone, a iPod, and however many other devices now. For most people such features would only be redundant.

[QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="myols"]

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

ThePlothole

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

Sure there's a reason: Cost. If you want to support format X or format Y, you need to pay royalties. Practically nothing is free.

Besides, you can get all that functionality in a phone, a iPod, and however many other devices now. For most people such functionality would only be redundant.

I don't think the cost is that much different. You have to remember that technology becomes cheap within months. That is not the issue. The PSP Slim is only $40 more than the DS Lite, and it has all those things. As for carrying around all those items, I only want to carry a game system and a phone. Plus a phone is for calls, so I don't want my phone to have to do everything, because it wastes the battery. I'm sure the next Nintendo handheld will have most if not all of the media functions I described. Plus I wouldn't want an Ipod even if someone gave it to me for free.

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="myols"]

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

santiagochile

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

Sure there's a reason: Cost. If you want to support format X or format Y, you need to pay royalties. Practically nothing is free.

Besides, you can get all that functionality in a phone, a iPod, and however many other devices now. For most people such functionality would only be redundant.

I don't think the cost is that much different. You have to remember that technology becomes cheap within months. That is not the issue. The PSP Slim is only $40 more than the DS Lite, and it has all those things. As for carrying around all those items, I only want to carry a game system and a phone. Plus a phone is for calls, so I don't want my phone to have to do everything, because it wastes the battery. I'm sure the next Nintendo handheld will have most if not all of the media functions I described. Plus I wouldn't want an Ipod even if someone gave it to me for free.

[QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="myols"]

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

ThePlothole

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

Sure there's a reason: Cost. If you want to support format X or format Y, you need to pay royalties. Practically nothing is free.

Besides, you can get all that functionality in a phone, a iPod, and however many other devices now. For most people such functionality would only be redundant.

I don't think the cost is that much different. You have to remember that technology becomes cheap within months. That is not the issue. The PSP Slim is only $40 more than the DS Lite, and it has all those things. As for carrying around all those items, I only want to carry a game system and a phone. Plus a phone is for calls, so I don't want my phone to have to do everything, because it wastes the battery. I'm sure the next Nintendo handheld will have most if not all of the media functions I described. Plus I wouldn't want an Ipod even if someone gave it to me for free.

also, keep in mind the DS has yet to have a price drop... if it wasnt selling so well, id gaurantee itd be somewhere around the $95 mark.

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="santiagochile"][QUOTE="myols"]

I want it to stay focused on gaming. Sure, it has an internet browser, Nintendo kind of gave into that trend. I simply don't want to see the next Nintendo handheld turn into a multi-media player in hopes of people buying it. No offense to the PSP, but that is what attracted most people I know to even consider buying one, not even for the games. If anything, the sales for the DS and DS Lite should show Nintendo to stick to a pure focused gaming handheld.

I would probably still buy the new handheld if they did make it into one, but only to keep playing the franchises I have loved for years. I would be pretty disappointed, but that is simply me.

Blue_Panda

I think you are missing the point. In the 21st century people want their gadgets to be useful. I had to buy a media player online for my DS Lite. It costs extra and takes up a lot of space. The next handheld NEEDS to have MP3, pictures, video, and internet, there is no reason not to have it. I think Nintendo has learned, and that's why there is a web browser on the Wii, along with the news and weather channels, and the picture viewer.

Sure there's a reason: Cost. If you want to support format X or format Y, you need to pay royalties. Practically nothing is free.

Besides, you can get all that functionality in a phone, a iPod, and however many other devices now. For most people such functionality would only be redundant.

I don't think the cost is that much different. You have to remember that technology becomes cheap within months. That is not the issue. The PSP Slim is only $40 more than the DS Lite, and it has all those things. As for carrying around all those items, I only want to carry a game system and a phone. Plus a phone is for calls, so I don't want my phone to have to do everything, because it wastes the battery. I'm sure the next Nintendo handheld will have most if not all of the media functions I described. Plus I wouldn't want an Ipod even if someone gave it to me for free.

also, keep in mind the DS has yet to have a price drop... if it wasnt selling so well, id gaurantee itd be somewhere around the $95 mark.

The DS was originally $150.

Someone mentioned the DS having another kind of "Spin-off" like the DS Lite before the "DS2". Thats an actuallity already, nintendo have, according to rumors, finished it, and are awaiting the fall of the DS lite before they launch it. So before the DS2, we're waiting for the DS Lite to stop selling, having another DS launched, and waiting for THAT to stop selling. It'll be a while.
kamikaze_pigmy

If that's the case, then I think Nintendo should really come out with more first-party games. A second NSMB or a new 3D mario game, or another Zelda game, or another Metroid. Because if it's gonna be another 3-4 years before we see the next Nintendo handheld, we can't just let the third-party people have all the fun all this time (plus imagine all the mediocre slime that will keep appearing on shelves). I certainly wouldn't mind more Mario themed sports games on the DS.

hmm. graphics equal to psp or a little better. widescreen. TWO ANALOG STICKS for major badass shooting games (come on nintendo, M rating AND voice chat in ALL online matches, is it so much to ask?)

basically a lot more power so the system isn't limiting the online multiplayer communication because right now ds wifi seems so barren. you can't talk to anyone.

oh, no friend codes. just a gamertag-type deal.

music capabilites.

hmm. graphics equal to psp or a little better. widescreen. TWO ANALOG STICKS for major badass shooting games (come on nintendo, M rating AND voice chat in ALL online matches, is it so much to ask?)

basically a lot more power so the system isn't limiting the online multiplayer communication because right now ds wifi seems so barren. you can't talk to anyone.

oh, no friend codes. just a gamertag-type deal.

music capabilites.

paullywog

Firstly, you can use the touch screen for shooting games and it works quite fine (metorid prime hunters (though i only ahd athe free demo)). Secondly, why would you want M rated games when you dont really need it, i can understand for a console since thats pratically TV, but this is a handheld, and in my experiences of handhelds M games dont always work out ( excluding GTA VCS and GTALCS) but in the most part they dont. I think personally DS needs an ....

F-ZERO game before moving onto DS2.

And DS2 just needs better graphics, bigger screens and .... actually i dunno, Ds is pratically a great machine right now

first off...

the ds lite sucks....

i mean its good, but you drop it once and its gone forever...

between my family weve had 5 ds's and 4 of them are broken because they were dropped and the hinge fell off and eventually they just stopped turning on all together...

and my friend has told me about just opening the ds and the hinge flying off..

and if they make a new one i would like it to keep the gba slot because half the time im playing a gba game