Nintendo DS

Xx#1BallerxX · Nov 22, 2004, 02:18 AM

Has anyobody gotten the DS yet? I heard that it came out today and I was wondering if anyone could tell how it is. I heard that it is a very good system but I just wanted to know how all of you think that it is.

Judas · Nov 22, 2004, 02:58 AM

i wish i could give input..... i can't afford it.. or i'd already have it seeing as it's got Metroid Hunters bundled with it....

Sargentwhitey · Nov 22, 2004, 03:43 AM

I cant wait till I get it

some racing games, Metroid Hunters, aaand that Mario 64DS

Nacht · Nov 22, 2004, 04:51 AM

I just got it today, it's great...the only thing i have though is the metroid demo. im gonna go get that racing game tommorow. my bro has mario 64 and its great

so much fun. the metroid demo even has multiplayer

YAYitsAndrew · Nov 22, 2004, 07:32 PM

My roommate and I picked up a DS yesterday. We both got feel the magic for it, which is a great little game. The MP demo looks really promising and the multiplayer is good stuff. The unit itself feels a little bulky and cheaper than the gba sp did.

pr0digal jenius · Nov 22, 2004, 07:36 PM

i played with one in the walmart and have concluded that metroid hunters is a pimp game

Senor_Mota · Nov 22, 2004, 11:14 PM

It's kind of gimmick-laden...but as soon as I can afford the sumbitch I'll get one.

Damn hidden-deep-down-inside-Nintendo-fanboyism

Nacht · Nov 23, 2004, 12:37 AM

you know whats going to be the best thing about it? emulation. the GBA sp could do SNES emulation at 99% speed ( i think) but with no sound. Now, with the DS, we should have full SNES emu with stereo sound, plus a full size SNES controller, not to mention a screen to touch to use emulator options! the possibilities are endless!

Sargentwhitey · Nov 23, 2004, 01:14 AM

woo! modifications here we come! ahhh I cant wait till I get my hands on this thing

Senor_Mota · Nov 23, 2004, 01:36 AM

It would be cool as hell to play some old-school "Trackball" style video games using a Touchpad emulator. Just by mimicking the action of a trackball's motion into the touchpad's sensor, Marble Madness could be fun again.

Anyone else just play the sh!t outta that game?

*Crickets Chirping

dipstick · Nov 23, 2004, 02:02 AM

I tried one at the local EB and I must say that it’s a nice little unit. However the lack on any analog control makes playing 3D games a real pain in the butt. It’s too cumbersome to have to use the stylus while holding the thing in the air; it seems they designed it with a table nearby. I'll wait for the next GBA SP or PSP before I get another handheld.

Nacht · Nov 23, 2004, 03:17 AM

i played marble madness alot on NES, so i never had analog hehe

Warpy · Nov 23, 2004, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

i played with one in the walmart and have concluded that metroid hunters is a pimp game

ferret2004 · Nov 24, 2004, 07:11 AM

I got my DS Sunday, and I think it's awesome! You don't have to use the stylus for fps games such as Metroid, you can use the strap that comes with the DS, ya stick it on your thumb and use the touch screen for free look. Pretty slick in my opinion

Nacht · Nov 24, 2004, 07:51 AM

my favorite feature so far is the link download play. i was playing mario 64 with my brother with only one cart

pr0digal jenius · Nov 24, 2004, 08:01 AM

wi fi hacking could be a possibility for free games with a homemade antennae then

dipstick · Nov 24, 2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferret2004

I got my DS Sunday, and I think it's awesome! You don't have to use the stylus for fps games such as Metroid, you can use the strap that comes with the DS, ya stick it on your thumb and use the touch screen for free look. Pretty slick in my opinion

Yeah, I noticed that also...very slick indeed. I ended up trading my SP for one of these and having used it a few times I will say its a great handheld. The screens are superb-although higher rez screens would have been better- and are way better than the SP. I mean black is now actually black lol. Nice unit if you're in the market

YAYitsAndrew · Nov 24, 2004, 08:51 PM

http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,194.html

I'm getting the retro one

topbob · Nov 24, 2004, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nacht

you know whats going to be the best thing about it? emulation. the GBA sp could do SNES emulation at 99% speed ( i think) but with no sound. Now, with the DS, we should have full SNES emu with stereo sound, plus a full size SNES controller, not to mention a screen to touch to use emulator options! the possibilities are endless!

You sir, just got me sold.
how do i put a snes emulator on it?

YeCkeL · Nov 26, 2004, 06:30 PM

Just picked mine up omg amazing!!!

Nacht · Nov 26, 2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topbob

You sir, just got me sold.
how do i put a snes emulator on it?

There isnt one yet (AFAIK, i havent looked), but they came out fairly quickly for the GBA. All you need once they release it is a flash linker. This is like a cartrige that you can hook up via a cable to your USB ports, and put whatever you wish on there. Then, you only need to put the emulator and ROMs on

dipstick · Nov 26, 2004, 09:03 PM

Anyone else think Nintendo screwed up bringing this to the market? I mean there are no more than five DS games out and maybe two are worth getting. Thank goodness it can play GBA games, it's the only thing saving it right now. The big N needs to get some games out for this thing asap! All dates at EB are for late 2005 on all good games for it.

Counterfe1t · Nov 26, 2004, 09:14 PM

maybe but then again you can wait for the psp which looks to be decent competition for DS the only things that can ruin a handheld are price, library, and battery life.

Captain EBD · Nov 26, 2004, 09:36 PM

I'm not really into the hand-held gaming myself...

But i know my brother is, He's got every single Game Boy ever MADE - He's probaly going to get DS...i think...

Sargentwhitey · Nov 27, 2004, 12:33 AM

Personally Im mostly just getting it for racing games and Metroid.. I have no GBA Games so I've got nothin there

Nov 22, 2004, 03:43 AM	#3
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	I cant wait till I get it some racing games, Metroid Hunters, aaand that Mario 64DS __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Nov 22, 2004, 07:32 PM	#5
YAYitsAndrew Anti-Piracy Poster Boy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	My roommate and I picked up a DS yesterday. We both got feel the magic for it, which is a great little game. The MP demo looks really promising and the multiplayer is good stuff. The unit itself feels a little bulky and cheaper than the gba sp did. __________________ "It is because the resistance to paying for copyrighted material, although often characterized as arising from a supposed technical burden or principled concern for the public interest, arises rather from exactly the same segment of the brain that is dominant in shoplifters." - Mark Helprin, Digital Barbarism In other words, it's never okay to steal even if you think you have a good reason! www.yayitsandrew.com

Nov 22, 2004, 11:14 PM	#7
Senor_Mota 悪魔の方法 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ee-duh-ow Posts: 2,384 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	It's kind of gimmick-laden...but as soon as I can afford the sumbitch I'll get one. *Damn hidden-deep-down-inside-Nintendo-fanboyism* __________________

Nov 23, 2004, 01:14 AM	#9
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	woo! modifications here we come! ahhh I cant wait till I get my hands on this thing __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Nov 23, 2004, 01:36 AM	#10
Senor_Mota 悪魔の方法 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ee-duh-ow Posts: 2,384 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	It would be cool as hell to play some old-school "Trackball" style video games using a Touchpad emulator. Just by mimicking the action of a trackball's motion into the touchpad's sensor, Marble Madness could be fun again. Anyone else just play the sh!t outta that game? Crickets Chirping __________________ Last edited by Senor_Mota; Nov 23, 2004 at 01:59 AM.*

Nov 22, 2004, 02:18 AM	#1
Xx#1BallerxX Driver Heaven's MVP Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 860 Rep Power: 0	Nintendo DS Has anyobody gotten the DS yet? I heard that it came out today and I was wondering if anyone could tell how it is. I heard that it is a very good system but I just wanted to know how all of you think that it is. __________________

Nov 22, 2004, 04:51 AM	#4
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	I just got it today, it's great...the only thing i have though is the metroid demo. im gonna go get that racing game tommorow. my bro has mario 64 and its great so much fun. the metroid demo even has multiplayer

Nov 22, 2004, 07:36 PM	#6
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	i played with one in the walmart and have concluded that metroid hunters is a pimp game

Nov 23, 2004, 12:37 AM	#8
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	you know whats going to be the best thing about it? emulation. the GBA sp could do SNES emulation at 99% speed ( i think) but with no sound. Now, with the DS, we should have full SNES emu with stereo sound, plus a full size SNES controller, not to mention a screen to touch to use emulator options! the possibilities are endless!

Nov 23, 2004, 02:02 AM	#11
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	I tried one at the local EB and I must say that it’s a nice little unit. However the lack on any analog control makes playing 3D games a real pain in the butt. It’s too cumbersome to have to use the stylus while holding the thing in the air; it seems they designed it with a table nearby. I'll wait for the next GBA SP or PSP before I get another handheld.

Nov 23, 2004, 03:17 AM	#12
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	i played marble madness alot on NES, so i never had analog hehe

Nov 24, 2004, 07:11 AM	#14
ferret2004 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 285 Rep Power: 46	I got my DS Sunday, and I think it's awesome! You don't have to use the stylus for fps games such as Metroid, you can use the strap that comes with the DS, ya stick it on your thumb and use the touch screen for free look. Pretty slick in my opinion

Nov 24, 2004, 07:51 AM	#15
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	my favorite feature so far is the link download play. i was playing mario 64 with my brother with only one cart

Nov 24, 2004, 08:01 AM	#16
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	wi fi hacking could be a possibility for free games with a homemade antennae then

Nov 24, 2004, 08:51 PM	#18
YAYitsAndrew Anti-Piracy Poster Boy Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,194.html I'm getting the retro one __________________ "It is because the resistance to paying for copyrighted material, although often characterized as arising from a supposed technical burden or principled concern for the public interest, arises rather from exactly the same segment of the brain that is dominant in shoplifters." - Mark Helprin, Digital Barbarism In other words, it's never okay to steal even if you think you have a good reason! www.yayitsandrew.com

Nov 26, 2004, 06:30 PM	#20
YeCkeL DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Just picked mine up omg amazing!!!

Nov 26, 2004, 09:03 PM	#22
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Anyone else think Nintendo screwed up bringing this to the market? I mean there are no more than five DS games out and maybe two are worth getting. Thank goodness it can play GBA games, it's the only thing saving it right now. The big N needs to get some games out for this thing asap! All dates at EB are for late 2005 on all good games for it.

Nov 26, 2004, 09:14 PM	#23
Counterfe1t DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 440 Rep Power: 0	maybe but then again you can wait for the psp which looks to be decent competition for DS the only things that can ruin a handheld are price, library, and battery life. __________________

Nov 26, 2004, 09:36 PM	#24
Captain EBD i like computers. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296 Rep Power: 0	I'm not really into the hand-held gaming myself... But i know my brother is, He's got every single Game Boy ever MADE - He's probaly going to get DS...i think... __________________ .......

Nov 27, 2004, 12:33 AM	#25
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	Personally Im mostly just getting it for racing games and Metroid.. I have no GBA Games so I've got nothin there __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook