What new features would you want in a Super Nintendo DS?

I know a new DS isn't comming anytime soon, but there will surley be one some day. Oh, and I made up the name Super Nintendo DS because it sounds proper. So, what new features would you like to see in a new DS system? I would like it to have a better friend code sytem, and memory card support for music, movies, and demos. Built in internet would be a plus. The graphics could stay the same so it would support original DS games, but an upgraded mic and a more precise touch screen would be cool. I would want it to look like this pic below, cause that would be awsome, so ya, what are your thoughts?

What is that the iDS?

• Higher resolution would be nice.
• And then perhaps slightly larger screens as well (though not AS large as the ones depicted above... that seems like overkill just a bit)
• Or, alternatively, a single large touch screen. Eg:
• A Virtual Console of sorts, but for handhelds like the Gameboy, GBC, GBA, and Game Gear, as well as a portable version of Wiiware (DSware?). Obviously this would require either internal space or an SD slot.
• Maybe an iphone-esqe "multitouch" screen. (though the drawback is that you'd get a lot of fingerprints on your screen)
• Either a dedicated button for brightness, or a "HOME" menu that I can access in-game for changing that sort of stuff. (it's rather annoying that I have to restart my DS off every time I want to change the screen brightness)

To TRANSFORM! into the "energizer bunny from hell".

Seriously, better wi-fi and scratch resistant screen.

thoes thingsare all pretty cool what you all said

hopefully you can turn in your DS Lite and pay like $50 for the new one or pay less

I like the camera idea, but nintendo will never go for that.

Of course, I'd like to see better graphics, larger screens, internal memory support, and a wii-esque menu would be kind of neat.

The camera idea was awesome. If Nintendo made a handheld system with a camera, bigger screens, improved graphics and better sound, with a built in internet system with features to support videos and music, then Nintendo could be in the same class as the PS3 with its compatability with the internet. This is very risky and an unlikey move for Nintendo since there would be nothing innovative/new about it like the DS's touch screen or the Wii's Wii Remote except the new features that would support the internet. Without anything innovative/new in the system, the new fans of Nintendo might not be hooked enough or ready for a high tech system like this. Besides this, Nintendo has never really stepped foot into the "Online Activity" of gaming as far as Sony has.

We could play on names all day; DS Advanced, DS Micro, DS Slim, Super Nintendo DS etc. One thing you have to consider is that Nintendo only releases products that are "Sturdy" and can withstand abuse. I doubt Nintendo would release a system so thin, it could crack with very little effort. Here's my opinion of what the next DS could offer:

1. No GBA Port:

As much as we'd like to believe that backwards compatibility is a "Must-Have" feature, I think Nintendo is ready to move towards the future. I expect a slot for original DS games on the bottom of the system, where the GBA port is now. Newer DS games will feature larger cartdriges (similar to compact flash size), and will have a new slot on the top of the system.

2. Slimmer System with simple, yet sleek aesthetics:

I don't expect the new DS to be as thin as the MacBook Air, but I think it will shave a few milimeters in thickness. By omitting the GBA slot, the cartdridges will not require the thickness of the current DS Lite.

3. Larger Screens with improved resolution, but the same brightness technology:

Nintendo has definately found a sweet spot with the brightness on their LCD screens. First with the Micro, then the updated GBA SP, and then with the DS Lite. Only bigger screens, or higher resolution could make an improvement, so this one is a no-brainer.

In the end, I'm sure Nintendo will include features such as the Microphone, but I also hope that the controls offer something new, and more innovative than the current setup. Only time will tell, but their choices in the past should give us some indication of what to expect.

1. No GBA Port:

As much as we'd like to believe that backwards compatibility is a "Must-Have" feature, I think Nintendo is ready to move towards the future. I expect a slot for original DS games on the bottom of the system, where the GBA port is now. Newer DS games will feature larger cartdriges (similar to compact flash size), and will have a new slot on the top of the system.

DSfanatic5

Instead of a D-Pad a joystick would be nice especially for Super Mario 64 DS :)Pro-Styler

If the Gamecube proved one thing, it's that the world is not yet ready to phase out the D-pad. They're still a lot more accurate for many genres including fighters.

Now a seperate joystick might be nice... if they can design one that actually works on a handheld.

Taking out the GBA slot would render some games and features usless, but I still think it is worth it. Also, I like the idea of a new menu that resembles the Wii, and if there was a VC, it should include the NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA.

Much more interaction with the Wii would also be cool. Like games where you can play multiplayer between DS and Wii, like Pokemon, but better. Things like WiFi pictochat, where you can use either a Wii or DS over WiFi to not only text and draw, but voice chat with other Wii and DS owners.

Pictochat should also be upgraded, introducig colors, and more drawing tools.

Player-Better battery life than the DS Lite (yeah, like that'll happen with hi-res screens, faster CPUs and GPUs, and whatnot...)Nameless

Better Graphics(of course)

Backwards compatability back to gameboy games.

Bigger better screens.

Built in memory

Would use CDs like psp.

NO MOVIES OR CAMERAS OR MP3S. I could do without those things and they would just drive the cost up.(the reason I didn't get the PSP)

What annoys me is, the PSP obviously lossed to the DS or at least is about to loose the whole DS vs PSP fight... and i would say, that it is not wierd, i mean the DS' games is alot more fun than the PSP's, but the PSP has way more detailed, and prettier graphics for that matter. And it annoys me abit. Cause even though graphics is not all, and i'd rather go for a better gameplay any day, why not improve game graphics? I mean we live in the 21st century, and i do like 3d games much more than 2d games. And we know the DS is capable of using the 3d effect, look at Mario Kart DS, and Super Mario 64 DS version, and so on and so on, point is: Why not maximize the graphics when it is possible, i admit sometimes getting abit annoyed by the money i have payed, for a game that basicly has the same graphics as an internet game... and no i do love some of the 2d games, i'm not saying i dont, i'm just pointing out, that at least the PSP used all of it's power and made great looking games, and the DS game developers just aint always do that, and even though gameplay is always number 1! Graphics really really can change a game, so...

I'd wish they would make a DS with enhanced graphic card/chip (whatever) and maybe some internet connection like iPhone or so :)

The next ds should be able to have the full backwards compatibility, downloadable content off the internet (being able to use ds

download stations at home), optional sd cards for the ability to download mp3's, simple games and such,and a pictochat that has

the ability to use some special simple games downloaded to the sd slot and play with other people in the same chat room. More

games should be able to use the single card play, an internet browser for the ds that is faster than the last one and allows

downloads to the sd cards to include flash players and other things like that. Graphics can be a little smoother and the touch

screen more durable (maybe the stylus less harsh?), a filtering system that prevents the use of the action replays during wifi

gaming. The ds lite is as thin as it really needs to be if it is any thinner it will feel and may be extremely fragile.

What i would want is a pictochat revamp. If you could use it like texting for instance. First you type in your friends DS number(like a friend code) then write what you want to say. A few seconds later, your friend picks up his DS after it vibrates and he reads the message. To much like a phone?TAKE_IT_BACK

That is a cool idea, but no vibrating. It should be more like e-mail, but DSMail. You would send a message, then when your friend connects to WiFi a screen pops up saying "You have mail!", the person reads it, they reply, and you get your answer or whatever.

You should also have chat rooms on WiFi where you can chat with anyone at any time, using pictochat to draw, text, and voicechat. Nintendo probably wont do this because of "safety" and "protection" stuff, but we can dream.

[QUOTE="TAKE_IT_BACK"]What i would want is a pictochat revamp. If you could use it like texting for instance. First you type in your friends DS number(like a friend code) then write what you want to say. A few seconds later, your friend picks up his DS after it vibrates and he reads the message. To much like a phone?ta11on

That is a cool idea, but no vibrating. It should be more like e-mail, but DSMail. You would send a message, then when your friend connects to WiFi a screen pops up saying "You have mail!", the person reads it, they reply, and you get your answer or whatever.

You should also have chat rooms on WiFi where you can chat with anyone at any time, using pictochat to draw, text, and voicechat. Nintendo probably wont do this because of "safety" and "protection" stuff, but we can dream.

*sigh* i'll keep on dreaming...

My ideas:

GBA slot and DS slot

The new DS games would be a longer DS cart, so they would stick out of the DS slot further than old DS games but use the same slot. GBA slot would stay the same but have an accesory that would fit into the slot, that would hold virtual console type games for your DS.

Virtual Console

Get NES, SNES, Game Boy Color, and other systems games over the Wi-Fi. They would be held on a memory card that fits into the GBA slot.

Dual Touchscreen

The top screen would be a touch screen as well.

Tilt sensors

Either an accesory that fit into the GBA slot that did this, or built in tilt sensors. Would add a bit of variety to the games. Marble rolling, anyone?

Extending Mic

The Microphone would be extendable out of the DS(like a pole coming out) so you wouldn't have to lean over to talk into it.

Circular D-pad

Instead of the normal D-pad, it would be a circular D-pad(see: D-pad over a circle so you can press diagonals and such) It would have a hole in the middle so you could screw in a anolog pole or analog stick.

Button redesign

There would be 5 multi colored buttons, A(big green button), B(small red button to the left of A), Y(small white button under A), X(small black button above A) and C(rectangular yellow button in the corner above B and to the left of X). The R and L would remain the same, but would stick out a bit more.

Brightness control

There would be a backlight control under the volume changer.

[QUOTE="Pro-Styler"]Instead of a D-Pad a joystick would be nice especially for Super Mario 64 DS :)ThePlothole

If the Gamecube proved one thing, it's that the world is not yet ready to phase out the D-pad. They're still a lot more accurate for many genres including fighters.

i agree. buying Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance for the Cube was one of the worst things i've ever done.

My ideas:

GBA slot and DS slot

The new DS games would be a longer DS cart, so they would stick out of the DS slot further than old DS games but use the same slot. GBA slot would stay the same but have an accesory that would fit into the slot, that would hold virtual console type games for your DS.

Virtual Console

Get NES, SNES, Game Boy Color, and other systems games over the Wi-Fi. They would be held on a memory card that fits into the GBA slot.

Dual Touchscreen

The top screen would be a touch screen as well.

Tilt sensors

Either an accesory that fit into the GBA slot that did this, or built in tilt sensors. Would add a bit of variety to the games. Marble rolling, anyone?

Extending Mic

The Microphone would be extendable out of the DS(like a pole coming out) so you wouldn't have to lean over to talk into it.

Circular D-pad

Instead of the normal D-pad, it would be a circular D-pad(see: D-pad over a circle so you can press diagonals and such) It would have a hole in the middle so you could screw in a anolog pole or analog stick.

Button redesign

There would be 5 multi colored buttons, A(big green button), B(small red button to the left of A), Y(small white button under A), X(small black button above A) and C(rectangular yellow button in the corner above B and to the left of X). The R and L would remain the same, but would stick out a bit more.

Brightness control

There would be a backlight control under the volume changer.

rky_nick

I like the tilt idea, it would make it a bit more interactive

[QUOTE="Pro-Styler"]Instead of a D-Pad a joystick would be nice especially for Super Mario 64 DS :)ThePlothole

If the Gamecube proved one thing, it's that the world is not yet ready to phase out the D-pad. They're still a lot more accurate for many genres including fighters.

Now a seperate joystick might be nice... if they can design one that actually works on a handheld.

If super smash bros melee taught us anything, its that you don't need the d-pad, except to taunt with.

But how would the DS close if it had a analog nub sticking out?

wow you all have some great ideas. I wonder if Nintendo people read these?

here are my ideas,

dual multi touch touchscreens

improved graphics (not that Im dissing the ds I just want prettier visuals is all)

sd card support (to swap out files from my wii to my super ds)

scratch resistant screens

bigger screens

built in wifi browser(802.11g)

friend system much like the wii's

home menu

connectivity to wii

internal memory

available demos

virtual handheld console

NO CAMERA, MP3, or other add ons. Itll make the system expensive and clunky

expansion port.

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="Pro-Styler"]Instead of a D-Pad a joystick would be nice especially for Super Mario 64 DS :)TalesofRaGnArOk

If the Gamecube proved one thing, it's that the world is not yet ready to phase out the D-pad. They're still a lot more accurate for many genres including fighters.

Now a seperate joystick might be nice... if they can design one that actually works on a handheld.

If super smash bros melee taught us anything, its that you don't need the d-pad, except to taunt with.

But how would the DS close if it had a analog nub sticking out?

Well I like the always-on internet that the wii browser utilizes, that would be a nice addition, along with more and better internet support.

No friend codes. I'm sorry Nintendo, but the world is ready for open world internet and this is an old, archaic, and annoying feature.

An obvious update in the graphics department. I'm thinking on par with cube graphics would be quite possible within a few years.

A built in joystick for obvious reasons.

Wider screen, better resolution, blah, blah, blah. Been posted already.

And something ridiculous and awesome. Like the touch-screen, really make something that will change games again. I don't know what, but I'm sure you guys will think of something sweet.