Some people on gaf are trying to start a war with that Chinese board...stoopid chinese
Hopefully they hack gaf in retaliation
gafFailOverflow
Funny how Chinese people own more legit games than most members here...
It looks exactly like a ds lite with a slightly bigger top screen and an analog pad. I genuinely don't understand why people have a problem with its design. IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME.
Bitch about the dpad placement or something substantial
Looks like I can play games on it, which is good enough for me because I'm not a fairy-princess ponce like the rest of you Marys.
:zelda OH FIDDLESTICKS IT DOESN'T MATCH MY EARRINGS :zelda
The touch screen is probably good enough to substitute for a stick as far as camera control goes.
It looks exactly like a ds lite with a slightly bigger top screen and an analog pad. I genuinely don't understand why people have a problem with its design. IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME.
Bitch about the dpad placement or something substantial
i can't play layton 5 in 2013 without buying a 3ds
3DS! *shakes fist*
Oh, I just use my thumb on the touchscreen. I've heard about people who always need to use the stylus though. Kinda weird. :wtf
Looks like I can play games on it, which is good enough for me because I'm not a fairy-princess ponce like the rest of you Marys.
:zelda OH FIDDLESTICKS IT DOESN'T MATCH MY EARRINGS :zelda
i don't think poor belongs in the description of someone who buys apple products
It looks exactly like a ds lite with a slightly bigger top screen and an analog pad. I genuinely don't understand why people have a problem with its design. IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME.
Bitch about the dpad placement or something substantial
i can't play layton 5 in 2013 without buying a 3ds
3DS! *shakes fist*
oh no you might have to get a new console every 5 years or so. It sucks being 'serious' about gaming huh?
i don't think poor belongs in the description of someone who buys apple products
Oh, it definitely does these days. I remember when I was a kid and I went to my classmates' houses for birthday parties, it was always the welfare cases living in the shittiest apartments with hobo-brand peanut butter who had the nicest TV sets. That's what Apple products are now.
Wiating for 3DS Lite/Color/Mini/Micro/Nano whatever
ugly design. I expect a slicker revision 6 months later.
but if it is true that it has 128MB RAM instead of 64MB RAM first reported, then I am pleasantly surprised.
i don't think poor belongs in the description of someone who buys apple products
Kid Icarus Uprising director Masahiro Sakurai has a suggestion for playing the 3DS: keep the system still!
In a few Tweets earlier this week, Sakurai responded to a follower's questions about the 3DS's 3D effect, and also shed some light onto the effect a shaky hand can have on the system.
3D can make your eyes tired, said Sakurai, but because the effect varies depending on the person, he suggested that players make adjustments using the system's 3D slider adjuster.
He also suggested that players keep the 3DS fixed. The reason for this is that the system's 3D view is achieved through the player's eyes being in a set position, so if the shake that results from control inputs is too harsh, there could be issues.
So a portable device you have to be sitting perfectly still for? Brilliant
What if you have rock-steady hands like a surgeon on Adderall...but a bobbly head? What then, Evilbore
Can't wait till No$GBA 2.9 comes out and has 3DS emulation built-in.
Can't wait till No$GBA 2.9 comes out and has 3DS emulation built-in.
now just give me a 3DS castlevania and it will all be good
now just give me a 3DS castlevania and it will all be good
yes i can't wait to see 1993 Rondo of Blood sprites in glorious 3D!
:bow 3DS
I'll be turning that 3D switch off the minute I get mine and I'll be awfully surprised if it ever goes on again.
How come?I'll be turning that 3D switch off the minute I get mine and I'll be awfully surprised if it ever goes on again.
depending on how it is, I might do the same for a lot of games. I like the 3D effect but it will have no impact on the actual games. It's a shame that they can't design mechanics around the use of depth and things like that. It's just a nice visual gimmick, and don't get me wrong, it's nice, but that's pretty much it.
iphone/ipad with 2$ games >>>>>>>>>>>>>> handhelds with 30$ titles
What you guys are not taking into account is that 3D, done right, is way more than a gimmick. Once you've seen a game running in 3D, you won't want to go back. It's not about crazy depth-of-field OMG FINGER IN MY EYE! type effects; it's about a richer, more convincing picture. Saying you would turn it off is like saying you would always choose the Dolby stereo track on a DVD even when you own a nice receiver and a 5.1 speaker system. Maybe once in a while, if the game in question is REALLY poorly optimized for 3D (and knowing Ninty's quality control over 3rd parties, there will be a few of those for sure).
I choose the 2D version of movies in the theatre as well. I don't care for it. It's fake as shit. If they ever get to a point where the 3D is working properly, I might jump in, but right now it's a half-baked effect. Especially if it messes up when the system moves. I'm pretty sure I can't pwetty-pwease ask the train driver to drive more smoothly so I can see my Dragon Quest better.
i think the screen is too small for it to be anything more than a novelty in most games
"haha, the 1/2 inch man is coming out of the screen, look at that"
I think that 3DS will be true jrpg weeaboo machine something like PS1+PS2.Machine seems to be fairly capable,decent storage medium.I wouldn't be surprised if FF15 turns to be 3DS game.
Of course nothing is set in stone(this gen proved that),Nintendo can still fuck things up
PSP2,not enough data,probably delayed now(failOverflow),price is also a big question
Starting position is not good,will have Marcus advertising campain
coupled with the vga/component out cables,
have you guys seen what devs are doing with iphone/ipod/ipad to tv connections? i guarantee you jobs has at the very least considered the idea of expanding on that with the next iterations of idevices. a bump in specs, officially branded apple bluetooth game controllers, coupled with the vga/component out cables, and there's your apple home game console in 720p HD.
http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/dead-space-hands-on-preview
this game is likely going to be $9.99, same game on 3DS would run you anywhere between $30-40. 3DS and PSP are likely to be the last dedicated portable gaming systems, they just can't compete with the saturation of phones/tablets or the price of games on the app stores.
have you guys seen what devs are doing with iphone/ipod/ipad to tv connections? i guarantee you jobs has at the very least considered the idea of expanding on that with the next iterations of idevices. a bump in specs, officially branded apple bluetooth game controllers, coupled with the vga/component out cables, and there's your apple home game console in 720p HD.
http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/dead-space-hands-on-preview
this game is likely going to be $9.99, same game on 3DS would run you anywhere between $30-40. 3DS and PSP are likely to be the last dedicated portable gaming systems, they just can't compete with the saturation of phones/tablets or the price of games on the app stores.
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
yeah, good point. I'm extrapolating from my experience with a high-end PC rig, of course.
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
yeah, good point. I'm extrapolating from my experience with a high-end PC rig, of course.
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
isnt the 3DS screen bigger than the dslite?
I got to jump the line at E3 to play the 3DS (thanks go out to you-know-who-you-are). It looks like you're looking into a little 2.5" or whatever-sized 3D window with QVGA resolution. It's effective, but dude, it's a handheld. Low viewing angle is pretty obvious.
Just sayin, don't get all excited. It's just a lenticular display. It's like looking at one of your grandma's 3D pictures of Jesus except it's backlit and moves
isnt the 3DS screen bigger than the dslite?
Nope. The resolution is slightly higher but it's not a giant monster like the DSi screen.
Hmm. $250-300 handheld with hot graphics, a single analog stick, and 3-5 hours of battery life. This is all... very familiar, somehow.
Hmm. $250-300 handheld with hot graphics, a single analog stick, and 3-5 hours of battery life. This is all... very familiar, somehow.
Sounds like the sequel to the best system this gen.
haha a camera option in Zelda OoT 3DS is 1:1 camera control. You turn around in real life to look behind you in the game, aim at an enemy as if they were really there relative to your position, etc.
haha a camera option in Zelda OoT 3DS is 1:1 camera control. You turn around in real life to look behind you in the game, aim at an enemy as if they were really there relative to your position, etc.
what? That's fucking stupid. Where is this?
And honestly, when I take my portable out I never play it for more than 4 hours. I rarely ever run out of batteries with my psp on a full charge and I run emulators.
haha a camera option in Zelda OoT 3DS is 1:1 camera control. You turn around in real life to look behind Link in the game, aim at an enemy as if they were really there relative to your position, etc.
to get the battery life people want out of these devices while still achieving the performance people also want, they would have to have batteries the size and weight of a paving block
it's always going to be one or the other, you're never gonna get both
haha a camera option in Zelda OoT 3DS is 1:1 camera control. You turn around in real life to look behind Link in the game, aim at an enemy as if they were really there relative to your position, etc.
I thought you had to keep it still?
Battery life is the most overrated aspect of a handheld ever. Nfags who care are:
a) asspies who have the fucking nerditude to pull something that dumb out in public to experience 3D gaming around other people
b) Friendless mouthbreathers who sit upside down stylusin' pikachu's fupa. All fucking day long.
Plug it in, for god sakes. And if you play it in public, dear lord, turn the 3D off. And the brightness down, so at the very least people around you can't tell you're playing some loli touching game
Zelda is the only game series I care about other than Mario anymore, and Phantom Hourglass undeniably sucks. So much.
They are now saying it could be with all the bells and whistles on.
well see if true.
to get the battery life people want out of these devices while still achieving the performance people also want, they would have to have batteries the size and weight of a paving block
it's always going to be one or the other, you're never gonna get both
Battery life is the most overrated aspect of a handheld ever. Nfags who care are:
a) asspies who have the fucking nerditude to pull something that dumb out in public to experience 3D gaming around other people
b) Friendless mouthbreathers who sit upside down stylusin' pikachu's fupa. All fucking day long.
Plug it in, for god sakes. And if you play it in public, dear lord, turn the 3D off. And the brightness down, so at the very least people around you can't tell you're playing some loli touching game
don't sell yourself short, you're at least douchey enough for an android device
I'm hoping. We'll see if I pass the test in May. :fbm
any FPS games announced for this thing yet, btw?
Nothing yet, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Activision at least can probably be counted on for an attempt.
It's an odd system.
Nintendo have had it rather good in the handheld market, since the GBA they have been releasing systems using old (and very cheap) hardware at cutting edge prices and getting away with it. With the 3DS they've had to make quite a jump because for the 3D effect to work, you don't just need the fancy screens but also the grunt to pull the effect off.
With say an xbox game, if your game slows down and starts dropping frames it's not the end of the world - most titles now attempt 30 fps but often drop well below it, which is the cost of trying to make a sequel look nicer when you've pretty much already maxed out the hardware. With the 3DS, if your game starts to drop frames you have a problem, because Nintendo are seriously worried about causing headaches and related health problems. So while it has a lot of grunt, you can't really tap into it that effectively until they stop worrying about the consequences (personally it doesn't seem to affect me at all).
I'm most excited about the software side of things, the ability to passively communicate with nearby systems for example could be huge if done well, going for a walk and coming back and finding out you've imported other peoples characters to battle against etc.
Battery life is really poor on the dev systems, they come with a dock so you are pretty much always charging it when not in use, and then you get about 3 hours tops. Hopefully final systems have larger capacity batteries.
The PSP2 is more exciting in terms of pure hardware.
The PSP2 is more exciting in terms of pure hardware.
Battery life is the most overrated aspect of a handheld ever. Nfags who care are:
a) asspies who have the fucking nerditude to pull something that dumb out in public to experience 3D gaming around other people
b) Friendless mouthbreathers who sit upside down stylusin' pikachu's fupa. All fucking day long.
Plug it in, for god sakes. And if you play it in public, dear lord, turn the 3D off. And the brightness down, so at the very least people around you can't tell you're playing some loli touching game
whats all this shit about playing handheld games in public being some sort of giant fucking taboo? I game on public transport all the time. nothing wrong with it. I'm a gamer and proud of it
whats all this shit about playing handheld games in public being some sort of giant fucking taboo? I game on public transport all the time. nothing wrong with it. I'm a gamer and proud of it
Remember most of us are Americans who value our shitty cars and sense of entitlement who wouldn't be caught dead riding transit.
QuoteIt's an odd system.
Nintendo have had it rather good in the handheld market, since the GBA they have been releasing systems using old (and very cheap) hardware at cutting edge prices and getting away with it. With the 3DS they've had to make quite a jump because for the 3D effect to work, you don't just need the fancy screens but also the grunt to pull the effect off.
With say an xbox game, if your game slows down and starts dropping frames it's not the end of the world - most titles now attempt 30 fps but often drop well below it, which is the cost of trying to make a sequel look nicer when you've pretty much already maxed out the hardware. With the 3DS, if your game starts to drop frames you have a problem, because Nintendo are seriously worried about causing headaches and related health problems. So while it has a lot of grunt, you can't really tap into it that effectively until they stop worrying about the consequences (personally it doesn't seem to affect me at all).
I'm most excited about the software side of things, the ability to passively communicate with nearby systems for example could be huge if done well, going for a walk and coming back and finding out you've imported other peoples characters to battle against etc.
Battery life is really poor on the dev systems, they come with a dock so you are pretty much always charging it when not in use, and then you get about 3 hours tops. Hopefully final systems have larger capacity batteries.
The PSP2 is more exciting in terms of pure hardware.
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QuoteIt's an odd system.
Nintendo have had it rather good in the handheld market, since the GBA they have been releasing systems using old (and very cheap) hardware at cutting edge prices and getting away with it. With the 3DS they've had to make quite a jump because for the 3D effect to work, you don't just need the fancy screens but also the grunt to pull the effect off.
With say an xbox game, if your game slows down and starts dropping frames it's not the end of the world - most titles now attempt 30 fps but often drop well below it, which is the cost of trying to make a sequel look nicer when you've pretty much already maxed out the hardware. With the 3DS, if your game starts to drop frames you have a problem, because Nintendo are seriously worried about causing headaches and related health problems. So while it has a lot of grunt, you can't really tap into it that effectively until they stop worrying about the consequences (personally it doesn't seem to affect me at all).
I'm most excited about the software side of things, the ability to passively communicate with nearby systems for example could be huge if done well, going for a walk and coming back and finding out you've imported other peoples characters to battle against etc.
Battery life is really poor on the dev systems, they come with a dock so you are pretty much always charging it when not in use, and then you get about 3 hours tops. Hopefully final systems have larger capacity batteries.
The PSP2 is more exciting in terms of pure hardware.
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link for this and someone post this in the GAF thread for some lolz :lol
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link for this and someone post this in the GAF thread for some lolz :lol
I don't see the problem here. 3d has been known to give many people nausea and headaches, I get a slight twinge of nausea when I'm playing an fps and the framerate keeps fluctuating. Its a valid concern. I just don't understand how the developer can be excited for the psp2 horsepower when they just decried how the 3ds has a bad battery life.
Man I hope you're just as critical of the next psp when it has worse battery life and it just as expensive. Oh wait, you're the microsoft schill concern trolling again, so of course you will be.
No one is blaming ms, I'm blaming the xbot concern troll.
No one is blaming ms, I'm blaming the xbot concern troll.
No one is blaming ms, I'm blaming the xbot concern troll.
spin spin spin
3DS is no threat to xbots,same goes with PSP
love my PSP,Sony did a great job with PSP(hardware wise),expect the same with PSP2
Nintendo and their outdated shit :yuck
OoT 3ds looks fantastic for REAL Zelda fans.
:bow
OoT 3ds looks fantastic for REAL Zelda fans.
:bow
The director of Skyward Sword also directed Phantom Hourglass. I win.
Nice seeing this hilarious role reversal on battery life between Ntards and Stards
Apparently Dead or Alive is 30fps in 3D, 60fps in 2D. If this is becomes a trend, that slider will be off most of the time.
Apparently Dead or Alive is 30fps in 3D, 60fps in 2D. If this is becomes a trend, that slider will be off most of the time.
Apparently Dead or Alive is 30fps in 3D, 60fps in 2D. If this is becomes a trend, that slider will be off most of the time.
This makes zero sense. It's rendering the same number of pixels. Team Ninja am fail
Touch games that benefit from having the touch input on top of the game are going to go by the wayside since the focus of the system and its software will be its 3d capability.
Touch games that benefit from having the touch input on top of the game are going to go by the wayside since the focus of the system and its software will be its 3d capability.
:-\ There's a good chance of this happening actually.
And that sucks, since the touchscreen games are what made the DS a great system.
Apparently Dead or Alive is 30fps in 3D, 60fps in 2D. If this is becomes a trend, that slider will be off most of the time.
This makes zero sense. It's rendering the same number of pixels. Team Ninja am fail
What are you talking about. PS3 titles suffer similar frame rate drops when 3d is enabled. Its been known for awhile that the 3ds has options for developers to make thier games perform better in 2d mode.
Yeah, but what about games like Ouendan and Trauma Center? Games that used the touch screen extensively were the best on the DS because they offered something you couldn't get on other platforms. The last thing I want is another PSP where we have nothing but dumbed-down console games.
You gotta explain this to me. 3DS is throwing out 800x240 pixels. In 3D mode it's drawing two 400x240 viewports that are offset by the lenticular display. In 2D mode it's drawing one 800x240 viewport. It's not like the PS3 where they are drawing frames at 1/60 for each eye to sustain 3D at 30fps.
You gotta explain this to me. 3DS is throwing out 800x240 pixels. In 3D mode it's drawing two 400x240 viewports that are offset by the lenticular display. In 2D mode it's drawing one 800x240 viewport. It's not like the PS3 where they are drawing frames at 1/60 for each eye to sustain 3D at 30fps.
Oh shit, is that a new dinosaur fighting game? About time we got a successor to Primal Rage :bow
As part of its big Nintendo World event being held in Tokyo at the moment, Nintendo has released a chart outlining the final hardware specifications for the 3DS. Most importantly, that includes details on the handheld's battery life.If true then really lolz
It takes 3.5 hours for a 3DS battery to fully charge, which is pretty good. As for how fast that battery drains, Nintendo has only provided a select number of figures, all based on the presumption you're using the handheld on a lower screen brightness level.
With the screen's backlighting turned down (but not off), you'll get 3-5 hours of battery life while playing a 3DS game. That number extends to 5-8 hours if you're playing an older DS game on the handheld.
Kotaku's making shit up. There is literally no way they are the only media source on the planet that Nintendo has made privy to further details on the battery. Pretty embarrassing that you'd give their word any credit at all, to be honest, maxy.
I'm skeptical because battery is only 1300mAh,PSP 3000 has 1200mAh stock battery,i bet that 3DS needs much more power than PSP(two screens,3D,lots of hungry transistors)As soon as i saw that number...uhh
edit: maybe people who buy DS games in Japan can explain it's relevance, but the game prices are 4,800 to 6,090 yen (highest seems to be Ridge Racer...namco lol)
looks like they've retained their excellent reputation for aiming controls
Kotaku's making shit up. There is literally no way they are the only media source on the planet that Nintendo has made privy to further details on the battery. Pretty embarrassing that you'd give their word any credit at all, to be honest, maxy.
I think handhelds have are done if youre over 18 mostly, and I dont see either the 3DS or the PSP2 make a huge dent in the the 18+ demographic.
Sure they will sell millions to little kids etc... but rest of the world?
Not really those left n64 shots must have been taken at night or something, because when you start off its definately hazy too.
Also water on the 3DS isnt even tranparent :/
I think handhelds have are done if youre over 18 mostly, and I dont see either the 3DS or the PSP2 make a huge dent in the the 18+ demographic.
Sure they will sell millions to little kids etc... but rest of the world?
hahaha
Why would most adults need a handheld next to their smartphone?
How do you explain the popularity of ipod/ipad/iphone gaming?
Nice to see more people sharing my feelings towars the oot port :smug too bad ntards are gonna eat that shit up and ask for more of course it shouldn't surprise me since paying nintendo to rape you in the ass is like a hobby for their fans.
I have to hand it to Nintendo though, they know how to milk their cash cows.
Seriously the amount of Zeruda fans who will suck that shit up their butt, it sickens me
I doubt it? There will be some half assed touch screen shit.
All the "New Play" (or whatever that range was called) games for Wii (Pikmin, DK Jungle Beat et al) were just ports with waggle tacked on.
I cant see how this will be any different. If morans want to blow their cash on this stuff thats their problem. I'll stick to new games thanks
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years. They can make great games (SMG2 is amazing), but their business model revolves around rehashing old crap, because its more profitable.
We all know that cash is king, I guess. As I said before, Nintendo fantards are the problem, becuase they keep gobbling this shit up. If people stopped buying this crap, Nintendo might have to consider stepping their game up, which would be great for them. They are a stagnant dinosaur company currently
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years.
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years.
Shit, I WISH Nintendo made one new game every two years. Then maybe I'd start caring about them again.
Mario Zelda Smash Bros. Metroid Mario Mario Metroid Mario Zelda Donkey Kong Mario Kirby zzzzzzzzzzzz
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years.
Shit, I WISH Nintendo made one new game every two years. Then maybe I'd start caring about them again.
Mario Zelda Smash Bros. Metroid Mario Mario Metroid Mario Zelda Donkey Kong Mario Kirby zzzzzzzzzzzz
at this point i would trade a new mario and zelda for a fucking localization of Xenoblade and Last Story. I cant believe that Wii has a FF12-like epic rpg that we might never be able to play.
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years.
Shit, I WISH Nintendo made one new game every two years. Then maybe I'd start caring about them again.
Mario Zelda Smash Bros. Metroid Mario Mario Metroid Mario Zelda Donkey Kong Mario Kirby zzzzzzzzzzzz
at this point i would trade a new mario and zelda for a fucking localization of Xenoblade and Last Story. I cant believe that Wii has a FF12-like epic rpg that we might never be able to play.
localised Xenoblade is coming out this year no?
It's just disappointing that Nintendo makes like 1 new game every two years.
Shit, I WISH Nintendo made one new game every two years. Then maybe I'd start caring about them again.
Mario Zelda Smash Bros. Metroid Mario Mario Metroid Mario Zelda Donkey Kong Mario Kirby Mario + 30 Pokemon games zzzzzzzzzzzz
I have to hand it to Nintendo though, they know how to milk their cash cows. Why make new games when they know their fanbase is 100% man breasted manchildren who live on nothing but nostalgia and Burger King.
Seriously the amount of Zeruda fans who will suck that shit up their butt, it sickens me
Jesus christ, you guys are worse than GAF. ::)
I doubt it? There will be some half assed touch screen shit.
All the "New Play" (or whatever that range was called) games for Wii (Pikmin, DK Jungle Beat et al) were just ports with waggle tacked on.
I cant see how this will be any different. If morans want to blow their cash on this stuff thats their problem. I'll stick to new games thanks
Jesus christ I just read everything below that post. Oscar is right, you guys are fucking terrible. And the revisionist history on display is appalling. I could go ahead and post all the new IP that nintendo has gone through the trouble of publishing, but no oh no it won't count because its not a real gamers game, or some third party made it in collaboration, or its not a console game, or [insert bullshit modifier here]
BUY RHYTHM HEAVEN
It was also a game going on 7 years old when it was released, with only one release prior to that -- Mario 64.
PEOPLE ARE WRITING THINGS I DON'T LIKE READING
Wii music
Wii fit
Wii play
Wii sports
Brain age
Nintendogs
:bow Nintendo :bow2
PEOPLE ARE WRITING THINGS I DON'T LIKE READING
No, it's more like people are writing things so fucking stupid and poorly thought out that it hurts my head to read.
With all the legitimate criticisms a person could make of Nintendo, I don't see why people need to create a fantasy version of them and/or reality to hatesturbate to.
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And this wasn't you, but Kosma looks like a right distinguished mentally-challenged fellow for assuming there's no adult audience for handheld gaming systems because of iOS's success. If that were the case, you'd assume the existing handheld systems wouldn't still be selling to adults, but they are. I don't see why new systems are going to have any trouble hitting the same audience.
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A lot of those games are just published by Nintendo. Nintendo is a good publisher (in Japan at least), I'm not disputing that. But this is like giving Sega credit for the trio of Platinum games, Alpha Protocol, and whatever. They might be good, original games, but the credit goes to Platinum and Obisidian, not the guys who gave them the money to make the game.
My point is, for every Drill Dozer, Daigasso, and Rhythm Tengoku that Nintendo develops there are 15 Pokemon games, 10 Mario games, and 5 Zelda games. And of course Daigasso, DD, and RT are thrown aside to handhelds while the big budget console releases are ALWAYS the same old safe bet franchises. Xenoblade and Excite Truck/Bots being the lone exceptions (and even then, Xeno and Excite are hardly new).
You seem to have my character down pretty good, Feelbad. I've been thinking of franchising, will you work for tentacle porn?
Iwata: 3DS shipment for Japan this FY (through March 31) will be 1.5 million. The remaining 2.5 million will head to the rest territories outside Japan.
You people should realize that games are not made for us anymore.
Annyway,
3DS shipment
Japan...1.5 million
West...2.5 million
A lot or not?
No idea what the buzz is like in NA, and the TV commercials have *just* started rolling here, but I don't think they're going to have to worry about selling out in the first week with that size shipment, at any rate.
As a comparison, the Wii launched with 400k units in Japan and about 600k in the US, the DS fat launched with about 600k in each region, and the DS Lite launched with about 600k in each region. Nintendo's obviously got high hopes here. Probably hoping to avoid the sell-out issues they had with the Lite and the Wii.
Well I guess that's just where we differ then. I don't consider Nier a Square Enix game just like I don't consider Ouendan a Nintendo game. /shrug
edit: Kid Icarus is such an enigmatic IP. There has been ONE SHIT GAME TWENTY YEARS AGO, yet Ninfans have been clamouring for a sequel on the internet for years. I guess it's that whole hivemind thing
You people should realize that games are not made for us anymore.
Annyway,
3DS shipment
Japan...1.5 million
West...2.5 million
A lot or not?
No idea what the buzz is like in NA, and the TV commercials have *just* started rolling here, but I don't think they're going to have to worry about selling out in the first week with that size shipment, at any rate.
As a comparison, the Wii launched with 400k units in Japan and about 600k in the US, the DS fat launched with about 600k in each region, and the DS Lite launched with about 600k in each region. Nintendo's obviously got high hopes here. Probably hoping to avoid the sell-out issues they had with the Lite and the Wii.
probably not gonna have to worry about immediate sell-out if it's $300
Well I guess that's just where we differ then. I don't consider Nier a Square Enix game just like I don't consider Ouendan a Nintendo game. /shrug
yea i think in the same way too... back when i was posting on gaf i got pissed when it was revealed that saki was one of the assist trophy of brawl,sin & punishment is a treasure game,not a nintendo one so i couldn't help but think that he was out of place,also i didn't know nier wasn't developed by square so who the heck made the game?
After a while, people just got used to banging the drum for a Kid Icarus sequel, and besides, what other dormant Nintendo IP is there left for them to bang the drum for?
I just heard from someone that knows that the 3DS isnt really transit friendly.
Don't believe Kosma lies :shh
He has real-life interest in games being bought for cellphones/ smartphones/ iDevices not for PSP/ 3DS handhelds. That's why he is spinning so hard against 3DS :punch :gun :punch
This person, says the console is hard to play while moving, with the 3D but also with the camera integration in some games.
With regards to FF, where should they put it? The series is facing a declining customer base, skyrocketing budgets, and increasing indifference from the west. They put their other major franchise onto handhelds and got a record result, saleswise.
Your Nintendo 3DS is not only a gaming device, it’s also a pedometer. It can track your steps and collect this data within the Activity Log application. But it seems like Nintendo are actively encouraging you to walk around with your 3DS. There’s a “Game Coins” feature built-in to the device that gives you “coins” based on how many steps you take. These coins can then be used to unlock new content in games. You may be thinking “this is stupid!” and yes, you can often trick pedometers without much hassle. But I like that Nintendo is increasing the usefulness of StreetPass mode. If everyone ends up walking around with their 3DS we all get to benefit from its more unique features.
Nintendo has discontinued production of the Nintendo DSi, according to a Japanese retail source.
The only available DSi units are those currently in inventory, Kotaku reports.
The larger DSi XL is still in production, apparently.
With the Nintendo 3DS handheld just a few months from release, attention is turning away from Nintendo's DS family of consoles. Kotaku speculates the decision might have been made to help differentiate the two consoles in consumers' minds.
Released in 2008, the DSi is the third iteration of the DS. It is similar in design to the DS Lite, features a low-resolution camera and connects to the Nintendo DSi Shop.
We've asked Nintendo for clarification.
Now, the DS Lite? They stopped producing those a while ago. As you've noticed.
lol, cause we are all gonna import J-games...
America #1, as usual
lol, cause we are all gonna import J-games...
America #1, as usual
Square Enix producer Takamasa Shiba has told VG247 that he is looking forward to hardware improvements afforded by the yet-to-be-announced PSP2.
Speaking with us in Tokyo regarding upcoming PSP actioner Lord of Arcana, Shiba said that while hardware is something that’s constantly being both created and tweaked, software needs to be created to push new hardware on consumers.
“There are a lot of things I’m excited for the PSP2, but I’m more interested in hardware specifics rather than a unique feature,” said Shiba.
“Hardware is always coming out, so the software needs to be pushing the hardware as well. So, if they put something in that’s very unique then it is hard to create games for it.
“As a creator, I’m looking forward to mainly hardware improvements.”
QuoteSquare Enix producer Takamasa Shiba has told VG247 that he is looking forward to hardware improvements afforded by the yet-to-be-announced PSP2.
Speaking with us in Tokyo regarding upcoming PSP actioner Lord of Arcana, Shiba said that while hardware is something that’s constantly being both created and tweaked, software needs to be created to push new hardware on consumers.
“There are a lot of things I’m excited for the PSP2, but I’m more interested in hardware specifics rather than a unique feature,” said Shiba.
“Hardware is always coming out, so the software needs to be pushing the hardware as well. So, if they put something in that’s very unique then it is hard to create games for it.
“As a creator, I’m looking forward to mainly hardware improvements.”
Take that,Mr EmCeehttp://www.vg247.com/2011/01/11/squares-shiba-looking-forward-to-hardware-improvements-in-psp2/#more-136656 (http://www.vg247.com/2011/01/11/squares-shiba-looking-forward-to-hardware-improvements-in-psp2/#more-136656)spoiler (click to show/hide):P[close]
When 3DS was announced,I thought that PSP2 had no chance against it but now i'm not so sure
Lots of unpopular stuff by Nintendo lately(battery and now region lock) and they have yet to announce price in the West.
Sony should just lay low and then like a true predator attack 3DS weak points,without mercy
I love competition.
Things like battery life (as long as it gets a few hours) and region lock do not matter to kids/nintendo fans.Price will matter(with kids),that is my starting point,without that slim chance.In short I'm not counting on casuals immediately jumping on 3DS and that gives Sony decent time to attack.Japan seems to like PSP,that should be exploited.
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Obviously, every Nintendo console has to go through Miyamoto's own approval process.
UK shops are now taking pre-orders for Nintendo's 3DS console, and have listed unconfirmed release dates and pricing for the handheld.
TheHut, WHSmith, Best Buy UK and Woolworths all peg the 3DS for release on 18th March if you pre-order or 25th March otherwise for an eye-watering £299.93. They each list the 3DS in blue, black and red.
I'd rather that game designers move on from cameras that need to be adjusted. That applies to all platforms. No seriously, I hate stuff like babysitting the camera in monster hunter, shit needs to be isometric or top down or something before I would call it enjoyable. I feel that way about a lot of 3d games. So often the problems could be alleviated if they would just pull the camera viewpoint off of your characters ass, but I guess they put so many polygons into the character model they wouldn't want it to go unappreciated.
Its been 15 years since Mario 64, you'd think you can control cameras by now mate.
I'd rather that game designers move on from cameras that need to be adjusted. That applies to all platforms. No seriously, I hate stuff like babysitting the camera in monster hunter, shit needs to be isometric or top down or something before I would call it enjoyable. I feel that way about a lot of 3d games. So often the problems could be alleviated if they would just pull the camera viewpoint off of your characters ass, but I guess they put so many polygons into the character model they wouldn't want it to go unappreciated.
I'd rather that game designers move on from cameras that need to be adjusted. That applies to all platforms. No seriously, I hate stuff like babysitting the camera in monster hunter, shit needs to be isometric or top down or something before I would call it enjoyable. I feel that way about a lot of 3d games. So often the problems could be alleviated if they would just pull the camera viewpoint off of your characters ass, but I guess they put so many polygons into the character model they wouldn't want it to go unappreciated.
When is the first big game coming?They'll charge $50 :teeheeHOLY SHIT. THEY ADDED NEW ANIMATIONS TO EVEN ENEMIES AND TRIVIAL SHIT LIKE DARUNIA'S DANCE :hyper
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Capcom is insinuating that it's got per-game friend codes too. Awesome. They will never learn until people stop buying their stuff.
If Sony doesn't use PSN to maximum with PSP2...no words
Capcom is insinuating that it's got per-game friend codes too. Awesome. They will never learn until people stop buying their stuff.What? Fuck off, Nintendo. :yuck
PSP was a success imo. I have a huge library of awesome games on it and more are still being made every year. If PSP2 can get the level of support that PSP has gotten I will breakdance on the dance floor.
I have a stroooong fear though that it'll be closer to the support the Saturn got coming off the SegaCD. The nichiest of niche support. I just don't see a market for it outside of Japan and in Japan where in a vacuum it could have been the strong successor to the PSP which is extremely huge there...in the real world the 3DS is going to kill it because it'll be out first and PSP2 won't offer anything the 3DS can't to the casual Japanese gamer.
Oh really?
You mean like MGS5? Parasite Eve 3? FFXIII Agito? FF7 Crisis Core? Kingdom Hearts BBS? Super Robot Wars Z2? Zettai Zetsumei 3? 2 Syphon Filter games? 2 God of War games? A Resistance game arguably better than the console entries? 2 of the best Wipeout games in the series? Zettai Hero Project? Tons of original titles like Crush, Patapon, Loco Roco? The Metal Gear Ac!d series? Etc..etc...
Just because they don't slap a number on a game doesn't make it some fanservice spinoff. PSP started off good, became shakey and then came back fucking strong in the last 2 years and still has another year or so of strong support.
MGS5?
Parasite Eve 3?
FFXIII Agito?
FF7 Crisis Core?
Kingdom Hearts BBS?
Super Robot Wars Z2?
Zettai Zetsumei 3?
A Resistance game arguably better than the console entries?
Zettai Hero Project?
The Metal Gear Ac!d series?
Capcom is insinuating that it's got per-game friend codes too. Awesome. They will never learn until people stop buying their stuff.
If Sony doesn't use PSN to maximum with PSP2...no words
It'll use PSN. Sony loves put their stuff across all their products.
PSP has a better real games library then the Wii.
It would be fucking awesome if they put a GPS and a Kindle Whispernet-style always-on free 3G connection inside it for leaderboards/simple messaging. I don't think you could possibly download full games over 3G due to the sizes, but it'd be phat for locating innocent children
It would be fucking awesome if they put a GPS and a Kindle Whispernet-style always-on free 3G connection inside it for leaderboards/simple messaging. I don't think you could possibly download full games over 3G due to the sizes, but it'd be phat for locating innocent children
Not all 3DS games will have to make use of the device's 3D capabilities, Nintendo has revealed.
Answering a question from Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi in a new Iwata Asks interview as to whether the handheld will be compatible with DS cartridges, Nintendo guru Shigeru Miyamoto explained, "It's compatible with software for previous Nintendo DS systems, which will be viewed in the 2D mode.
"New game cards, however, will be specific to Nintendo 3DS, but whether they will be in 3D or not is basically up to the maker, just like how much to use the touchscreen was up to developers for Nintendo DS."
The Mario creator went on to explain that he thought it was too much to expect all developers to immediately start developing in 3D.
"Suddenly requesting all the game developers to only make 3D games on game cards exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS from now on would really raise the hurdle for them.
"We thought it would be better for developers, as well as players, if they could do as they please depending on the software, having images jump out just a little or making games based significantly on 3D."
You know, the nice thing about portable gaming is going to another country and picking up a game there knowing that of course it'll work, it's a portable system!
::)
Wow, the 3DS has one of the worst launch lineups I've ever seen. Professor Layton is the only game that looks remotely interesting. Awful.
Daigasso! Band Brothers (Nintendo)
Chokkan Hitofude (Polarium) (Nintendo)
Cool104 Joker & Setline (Aruze)
Kimi no Tame Nara Shineru (literally "I Would Die for You"; aka Feel the Magic: XY/XX aka "Project Rub") (Sega)
Kensyūi "Dokuta Tendo" (Spike)
Mahjong Taikai (Koei)
Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits (Namco)
Pokémon Dash (Nintendo)
Super Mario 64 DS (Nintendo)
The Urbz: Sims in the City (Electronic Arts)
WarioWare: Touched! (Nintendo)
Zoo Keeper
There's no doubt Super Street Fighter IV is the launch title to get, if one is silly enough to grab this thing at launch.
Gimmicks evolve into standards.
Not denying I like me some novelty.
edit: And I really think its foolish to dismiss touch interfaces at this point. DS has proven it benefits many genres, iOs came along and has arguably made a vast majority interact with their games in such a way.
god, you novelty-obsessed cretins
There's no doubt Super Street Fighter IV is the launch title to get, if one is silly enough to grab this thing at launch.
Somehow I doubt it will control well. The dpad seems to be in an uncomfortable position.
There's no doubt Super Street Fighter IV is the launch title to get, if one is silly enough to grab this thing at launch.
Somehow I doubt it will control well. The dpad seems to be in an uncomfortable position.
I read that Capcom worked with Nintendo to make sure the 3DS has a good d-pad. Hopefully that's true.
Besides, SF4 is very lenient with its inputs. It works fine* even with the 360 d-pad, and that thing is an abomination.
*Bison Ultra 1 excluded
el oh el at thinking zoo keeper was a good DS game
It's kinda funny and sad that the game i'm most excited for at the moment is the zelda port.
It's kinda funny and sad that the game i'm most excited for at the moment is the zelda port.
why not kid icarus? it's a new game made by someone with a ounce of talent
It's starting to sound like you have deformed penguin flippers or something, emcee.
It's starting to sound like you have deformed penguin flippers or something, emcee.
Add to that his creepy internet stalking habits, AND THE PUZZLE IS COMPLETE! :omg
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN.
Hunh, my hands didn't cramp up on Hunters. It's starting to sound like you have deformed penguin flippers or something, emcee.
well to be fair i had problem playing with starfox... it's just a pain having to press the shoulder button constantly AND touching the touch screen
did the DS launch in the states before Japan? I remember importing band bros a few weeks after I had my DS. the multiplayer was like rock band before rock band was rock band...in beeps and boops.
Yep, it launched in the US first.
So really, its launch titles were:
* Asphalt Urban GT (Gameloft)
* Feel the Magic: XY/XX (Sega)
* Madden NFL 2005 (Electronic Arts)
* Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits (Namco)
* Ping Pals (THQ)
* Ridge Racer DS (Namco)
* Spider-Man 2 (Activision)
* Sprung (Ubisoft)
* Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt (Nintendo)
* Super Mario 64 DS (Nintendo)
* The Urbz: Sims in the City (Electronic Arts)
* Tiger Woods PGA Tour (Electronic Arts)
Either way, there have definitely been worse launches than both of them, particularly in Japan. What is missing from both the DS and 3DS's launch titles that many worse launch line-ups have had is that one stellar, play-it-til-shit-gets-better title, which on Nintendo hardware is usually provided by Nintendo. Unlike the DS, Nintendo couldn't even be arsed to put a half-effort like SM64 DS forward this time for launch.
People played Hunters long enough to get hand cramps ???well the demo was free :teehee
People played Hunters long enough to get hand cramps ???
People played Hunters long enough to get hand cramps ???
People played Hunters long enough to get hand cramps ???
It happens after like 10 minutes for me.
Writing on the ever growing social media site Twitter, Ross wrote “I have been invited by Nintendo to host a conference next week that gives out info on the 3DS. Tried it yesterday! Booyah!”
Writing on popular social media site Twitter, Ross commented “What I can say about 3DS is that the 3D is far better than I would have thought possible without glasses. Can be switched to regular 2D!”:o
Whilst he confirmed that he had only been playing on a prototype model, Ross had nothing but praise for the upcoming handheld having played a number of titles including Mario Kart.
He then went on to comment that “The games that seem to benefit the most are the driving and shooting games – the perspective makes it all feel more accurate.”
Having been queried as to the other selection of games he was able to test, Ross only teased “A few other faves coming as well – plus a few unexpected revivals!” Although, it is more than likely that the games that he was referring to have already been announced and was playing coy in case they hadn’t.
Finally, Ross revealed that he actually owned a Virtual Boy back in the day, writing “Remember the Virtual Boy?! I had one of those. Great looking but weird to play.”
That was a fruitless google image search.
clearly F-Zero X souped up port,it's the only one they have never done!
People played Hunters long enough to get hand cramps ???Multiplayer was cheesy, but fun.
http://www.the-magicbox.com/1101/game110116a.shtmlthis is bound to blow up like crazy in media,just like anything else...although there is some truth to it
Japanese weekly magazine Friday has posted an article about Nintendo's 3DS event in Japan last week at Makuhari International Convention Center in Tokyo. The magazine reviewed numerous visitors who played the demo of 3DS at the show. A majority of players said they experienced symptoms of dizziness within 10 minutes of playing. One 30 year old male said he played the Sengoku Musou Chronicles demo, the game feels good at the beginning, but in a few minutes he couldn't take the stereoscopic 3D visual anymore and turned it back to 2D mode.
Many users said viewing the 3DS screens in stereoscopic 3D made them felt a little dizziness and fatigue; some people said you can reduce fatigue by holding the machine in a fixed position. Over half of the people said 3D effects on 3DS will accelerate eye fatigue in a short time, at the beginning they look forward to 3D visual effects on 3DS, but they had to turn 3D effects off in the middle of gaming due to eyes fatigue.
http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/2256116.html
I've been drunk since '96 so I doubt I'll notice any dizziness or fatigue.:lol :bow2
This is hilarious. Are those people tired of seeing real life in 3D?:rofl
Their eyes are CONSTANTLY seeing a different image that the brain puts together and this creates depth perception. Looking at a 3DS is no different that looking at anything else.
Nintendo has told Eurogamer there is a "possibility" 3DS games from one region won't work when played by a 3DS from another region.
Here's why:
"Nintendo 3DS hardware is available in three versions: Japanese, American and European/Australian. Nintendo has developed different versions of Nintendo 3DS hardware to take into account different languages, age rating requirements and parental control functionality, as well as to ensure compliance with local laws in each region," a Nintendo statement explained.
"Nintendo 3DS also offers network services specifically tailored for each region.
"Additionally we want to ensure the best possible gaming experience for our users, and There is the possibility that Nintendo 3DS software sold in one region will not function properly when running on Nintendo 3DS hardware sold in another."
The statement added: "Guidance will appear on every packaging of Nintendo 3DS hardware and the accompanying software.If you are in doubt, Nintendo recommends that you only purchase Nintendo 3DS software in the region where purchased your Nintendo 3DS system."
Fzero does not sell enough to justify its development. It has depreciated in sales with every release until it was irrelevant. Starfox will probably never see a new release either.
This is why paying attention to sales figures is important, people.
edit: Best case scenario is that they do some cheapo digital distribution release, ala Excitebike wiiware.
Sony makes games that don't sell all the time.
Fzero does not sell enough to justify its development. It has depreciated in sales with every release until it was irrelevant. Starfox will probably never see a new release either.
This is why paying attention to sales figures is important, people.
edit: Best case scenario is that they do some cheapo digital distribution release, ala Excitebike wiiware.
Sony makes games that don't sell all the time.
Well I guess thats the difference between caring for games, and caring for a company.
Well I guess thats the difference between caring for games, and caring for a company.
Well I guess thats the difference between caring for games, and caring for a company.
I like the games Nintendo does make, even the Wii Noun stuff.
I don't see whats the problem with understanding why they don't pursue frivolous endeavors. The impression I get is that people get all butthurt when a franchise that isn't going to produce a profit doesn't get made. Means you get to keep making games.
IMAGINE IF SEGA HAD USED THIS BUSINESS SENSE.
Well I guess thats the difference between caring for games, and caring for a company.
I like the games Nintendo does make, even the Wii Noun stuff.
I don't see whats the problem with understanding why they don't pursue frivolous endeavors. The impression I get is that people get all butthurt when a franchise that isn't going to produce a profit doesn't get made. Means you get to keep making games.
IMAGINE IF SEGA HAD USED THIS BUSINESS SENSE.
Which is why I consider die hard Ninty fans as the most sheepish out of the three. They usually allow Nintendo to dictate and control their gaming tastes. I personally don't conform to a multi million dollar corporation's standards of what's "in" or "out", and change platforms faster than I change my underwear.
Case in point: No single mature adult should acknowledge the Wii Noun games as brilliant "games" unless he's a shareholder, brilliant "products" from a bystander's view-point? maybe. Basically there are many more games out there worthy of your time and money, that is if you take the time to look past Iwata and Miyamoto's asses that are blocking your view.
I loved all the Sega arcade games and they didnt sell shit, if they made stuff like Segadogs I wouldnt have loved them in the first place.
Eh, if I think Wii Music, Wii Sports Resort, and Wii Fit are enjoyable products, I don't think that makes me immature by any measure. No doubt I was attracted to these projects initially due to my bias. That doesn't make automatic dismissal of those games a morally correct stance to take. If anything they are a nice break from the male empowerment fantasies that have saturated the marketplace. I agree that their quality is waxed upon hyperbolically by many a fanboy, but I feel the same way about, say, the Zelda franchise.
You were making a point about the importance of understanding the market, how it helps people to come to terms with the shortcomings of the only platform they own, and stops them from expressing disappointment or asking for certain games, which I find very sad.
By what idiotic metric is Bayonetta a bomb? It exceeded SEGA's expectations by quite a bit.
And seriously - SEGA released more good games in 2010 than Nintendo did. You really shouldn't be talking smack about them given your favourite company's pathetic slide into quality irrelevance, emcee.
And seriously - SEGA released more good games in 2010 than Nintendo did.
today is the day,little more than 5 hours left
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Nintendo European 3DS event...price,maybe some new games,everything about 3DS launch
live streaming,blogs,etc
3pm in central europe
will make a new thread
Xbox is 199 man.
but you forked out for every single Wii noun game?
You can try and justify yourself all you want but at the end of the day, you are carrying the banana.
When my mom got bored with her Wii she got one of those too