should the "DS 2" be motion-sensing as well?

i was thinking if they could use what is in the wii mote for the DS, or maybe just something like the six-axis, it could be interesting.

but then again, im not sure how much i would want it....

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i dont think that would be cool. besides, there probably wont be a ds2, due to the fact that it already sells like hotcakeskirbyfanatic

well of course there will be, not soon, but there will be one. better graphics is a given, so i was thinking if theyd add motion-sensing. it wouldnt have to be a necessity, but something that can be used, like the DS' microphone

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They all have motion-sensing tech, the exact same tech in the Wii-mote, which is Blue-tooth.

So you're idea is nothing new and it's been done before in the past.

But having it inside the DS as part of the machine might open up new gameplay elements, however, I don't think it will be that versatile other than controlling a plane like the Arwing in Starfox or tilt games like the ones I posted above.

It might be cool....but the touch screen on the DS works just perfectly and with the DS still dominating in Japan and worldwide, selling over a quarter million every week in Japan, I don't think Nintendo is going to come out with the DS2 anytime soon.

I do not believe that the successor to the DS should focus on motion-sensing. With the Wii and PS3, motion-controls work because the actual sensors (the controllers) are moved about freely while the television display is always at a fixed, stationary position. Having to constantly turn and shake the unit while still maintaining a good look at the screen on the portable unit would be a bit frustrating in most cases. Portable games that have used motion on the GBA (like the Yoshi game and Warioware) have only used a simple rotation motion.

Can you imagine playing a future-Zelda game on this DS2 that requires a shake of the unit for each time you want to swipe the sword? Or, play a Wii-Sports type game? It simply wouldn't work.

What would make more sense for the next incarnation of DS (whenever that may be, it's years away) would be to keep all of it's current feature set, plus include an analog stick (something that could retract into the unit with a push when it's closed and not-in-use, but would pop out at a push of a button), and the obvious bump-up in graphics. 

I do not believe that the successor to the DS should focus on motion-sensing. With the Wii and PS3, motion-controls work because the actual sensors (the controllers) are moved about freely while the television display is always at a fixed, stationary position. Having to constantly turn and shake the unit while still maintaining a good look at the screen on the portable unit would be a bit frustrating in most cases. Portable games that have used motion on the GBA (like the Yoshi game and Warioware) have only used a simple rotation motion.

 

Can you imagine playing a future-Zelda game on this DS2 that requires a shake of the unit for each time you want to swipe the sword? Or, play a Wii-Sports type game? It simply wouldn't work.

 

What would make more sense for the next incarnation of DS (whenever that may be, it's years away) would be to keep all of it's current feature set, plus include an analog stick (something that could retract into the unit with a push when it's closed and not-in-use, but would pop out at a push of a button), and the obvious bump-up in graphics.

AndyKaotik

Actually, I do not think it will have motion sensing. Nintendo wanted the DS and Wii to be different from eachother as much as possible, so that people will not think the DS is just a mere portable Wii (in the same way a PSP is similar to a portable PS2).

 The Wii and DS are very far apart in terms of how you play the game, so thats what makes them both great. They are unique. Plus, imagine how strange it will feel to use motion sensing and a touch screen at the same time...

OMG there making another all ready. I was just about to buy th DS Lite, now im not so sure. I dont want to have to buy another in less than a year. :(
black_awpN1

they're not making it - yet - but they propably will in a couple years..  

[QUOTE="black_awpN1"]OMG there making another all ready. I was just about to buy th DS Lite, now im not so sure. I dont want to have to buy another in less than a year. :(
Mr_MiniMe

they're not making it - yet - but they propably will in a couple years..

Pre-dev is no doubt already underway though, but that's perfectly normal. As long as the DS is on fire Nintendo have no reason to release a new machine. 

[QUOTE="Mr_MiniMe"]

[QUOTE="black_awpN1"]OMG there making another all ready. I was just about to buy th DS Lite, now im not so sure. I dont want to have to buy another in less than a year. :(
Articuno76

they're not making it - yet - but they propably will in a couple years..

Pre-dev is no doubt already underway though, but that's perfectly normal. As long as the DS is on fire Nintendo have no reason to release a new machine.

I don't think motion sensing on a handheld is a good idea, especially when portability means you want to be able to play it anywhere. If riding in a bumpy car or bus means it will mess up how well you play the game, it's not a good idea. I already have a hard time playing a game like Trauma Center in a car, although it is still playable. I think graphics will be a big focus and I think a powerful device could be made with something even smaller than the psp. Something that has slightly bigger screens than the DS, but still uses SD card-sized media could make for an ultra-portable, great looking gaming machine.

Think about it, SD cards can be had in 1GB or 2GB sizes, and the prices are quickly coming down with the release of bigger storage media. By the time Nintendo releases their next handheld, smaller SD card sizes like 1GB and 2GB should be very affordable and games could still be sold at a $34.99 price point. Gamecube discs held 1.5GB, and therefor Gamecube sized games could fit on a 2GB SD card easily and load times would be insanely quick, and battery life would be much better than PSP because of the lack of any "moving" devices inside. Besides motion sensing being a big part of the Wii, Nintendo's other big focus was making a very powerful machine that could fit in such a small, power efficient enclosure, and I have no doubt that their next portable will have a similar focus.

What does....

,

,

...and...,

....have in common?

They all have motion-sensing tech, the exact same tech in the Wii-mote, which is Blue-tooth.

So you're idea is nothing new and it's been done before in the past.

But having it inside the DS as part of the machine might open up new gameplay elements, however, I don't think it will be that versatile other than controlling a plane like the Arwing in Starfox or tilt games like the ones I posted above.

It might be cool....but the touch screen on the DS works just perfectly and with the DS still dominating in Japan and worldwide, selling over a quarter million every week in Japan, I don't think Nintendo is going to come out with the DS2 anytime soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASK_Story

I think its wayy too early to be discussing the DS 2, or whatever the next iteration of the GameBoy would be, but either way I dont think they're going to make it motion sensing but maybe something new and fun we havent thought of yet. or they can bring a old concept back and freshen it upburfeindt21

Yeah, I also think it's kinda pointless to discuss the new gameboy. The first year of the DS wasn't that good (I'm talking about the games), but now more and more interesting titles are coming (we saw a similar story for the GBA) and it's indeed selling like hell. They should keep it for at least 2-3 years, and just concentrate on the games. In the meantime they can develop an awesome new handheld system which wouldn't then just be a PSP/DS+, but please let us enjoy the DS for another couple of years.

I don't mind new versions of the DS though (better battery, improved touchscreen etc.) just like they did with the GBA as long as the games can be played on all systems. With regard to motion sensing, I would rather have something else.. we can enjoy motion sensing on the Wii or with games like Wario Ware Twisted for the GBA. Speaking of the Wii; they should enable DS demos to be downloaded from the Wii!

Not to mention, if motion-sensing were implemented on a handheld gaming system.. we'd get more idiots like the ones that threw their Wiimotes, broke stuff and injured others.. then tried to sue Nintendo for their losses [due to their stupidity].

I don't know, though.. the touchscreen was quite the innovation, so even if the "DS2" pulled a Game Boy Advance, I'd be happy with it; that is.. keep all the features of the prior handheld, but just get better graphics and, possibly, a snazzier look.