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Old 09-01-09 | 10:49 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Shows what I know. I thought there already were DSi only games. Wasn't there some rhythm game that came out with the DSi that everything was gushing over?
Old 09-01-09 | 11:06 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
That's a bad idea.
How?

Old 09-01-09 | 11:11 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Fewer sales and/or confusion for the average shopper. I can already see people lining up at the return counter to return games (that are no longer returnable, btw) because they don't work on their DS.
Old 09-01-09 | 11:16 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

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Fewer sales and/or confusion for the average shopper. I can already see people lining up at the return counter to return games (that are no longer returnable, btw) because they don't work on their DS.
That didn't seem to be a problem with the GameBoy Color.

Or the Super Nintendo, or PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, etc.

The packaging will be different to distinguish them and they'll be labeled as DSi only.
Old 09-01-09 | 12:55 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by PixyJunket
That didn't seem to be a problem with the GameBoy Color.
Actually, that was a problem.

And is the tech between the DS and the DSi really that different that they need to make DSi games that are unable to play on the DS?
Old 09-01-09 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by slop101
And is the tech between the DS and the DSi really that different that they need to make DSi games that are unable to play on the DS?
It has twice the CPU speed and four times the RAM.

In other words, yes.
Old 09-01-09 | 01:41 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Nintendo said the same thing about the Wii compared to the Cube, and 3 years in, I've yet to see the difference.
Old 09-01-09 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by PixyJunket
That didn't seem to be a problem with the GameBoy Color.
It wasn't an issue at all. Some games were hybrid and worked on both and some were exclusive. As the Color took over eventual most of the games were for Color. This may not happen with the DSi, but I would hope it would get games that use its extra features. DSi Ware is nice, but it needs full games as well. If all we get are camera games though I will probably pass.
Old 09-01-09 | 02:02 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

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It wasn't an issue at all. Some games were hybrid and worked on both and some were exclusive. As the Color took over eventual most of the games were for Color. This may not happen with the DSi, but I would hope it would get games that use its extra features. DSi Ware is nice, but it needs full games as well. If all we get are camera games though I will probably pass.
The same thing is going on with the DSi. As I stated, KORG DS-10 Plus and Zelda: Spirit Tracks will both be dual mode carts. KORG DS-10 Plus (music software, not a game) will operate as the original software on the DS but will allow for double the synths, drums and patterns if used on the DSi (using the extra CPU and RAM). Zelda: Spirit Tracks (thus far) will just have some camera bonuses. The first retail DSi-only release in Japan will be Monster Finder, which is primarily camera focused (which I think will basically act like Monster Rancher on the PS1 generating data from music CDs).

Basically, it'll probably be a slow burn until Nintendo releases something big, like Super Mario Bros. DX on the GBC.
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
DSi only games are coming soon, they will come in white cases and the cartridges will also be white.

KORG DS-10 Plus and Zelda: Spirit Tracks will be DS games with DSi features.

A sequel/prequel to Okami is coming out for the DS.

Also, Nintendo Power is teasing a DSiWare game in their next issue that will get gamers excited.

Spoiler:
I think it might have something to do with genies and pirates.

Is Okami going to be DSi only?
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by slop101
Nintendo said the same thing about the Wii compared to the Cube, and 3 years in, I've yet to see the difference.
Old 09-01-09 | 04:38 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by PixyJunket
KORG DS-10 Plus (music software, not a game) will operate as the original software on the DS but will allow for double the synths, drums and patterns if used on the DSi (using the extra CPU and RAM).
That is really cool, btw. There is another camera game added called System Flaw that also has you using the camera on real objects as well. I'm hoping for more stuff like KORG that is using the extra power of the DSi.
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Thanks for reminding me to finish Okami on the Wii
Old 09-03-09 | 08:39 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by steebo777
Thanks for reminding me to finish Okami on the Wii
My second favorite game on the Wii, second only to Super Mario Galaxy. A DS sequel sounds pretty good.
Old 09-03-09 | 09:35 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by slop101
Nintendo said the same thing about the Wii compared to the Cube, and 3 years in, I've yet to see the difference.
So are you saying that the Wii could have been creating using Gamecube specs?
Old 09-03-09 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Not sure this has been mentioned... two new DSi colors are being released on 9/13: pink and white.

Right now, Amazon has a promo where you can get a DSi and pick a game or accessory for free.

Games include:
  • Drawn to Life: SpongeBob Edition
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • GTA
  • Rhythm Heaven
  • Up
  • Some murder mystery game
  • ... check this link for others
Old 09-03-09 | 08:23 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

That is a horrible shade of pink.
Old 09-03-09 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

I just got this in my email...

Q: What's short, round, and tastes like a mustache?

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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

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That is a horrible shade of pink.
Ain't it? I was excited for the news yesterday until I saw it.
Old 09-03-09 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by pinata242
Ain't it? I was excited for the news yesterday until I saw it.
Yeah, it is way worse than the GBA milky pink and then the DS Lite metallic pink. Are the 80s really back so much that everything is going to be neon now?
Old 09-03-09 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

I can't wait for Scribblenauts in a couple of weeks!
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I really hope we don't have to have another stupid argument about the DSi replacing the DS, and how furious it makes people. Jesus Christ.
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

What?
Old 09-04-09 | 05:58 AM
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Re: Official Nintendo DS Thread VIII: 65 Million Strong.. and Growing

Originally Posted by pinata242
What?
I must have missed that one too.


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