Final DS packaging revealed

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 01:06 AM

Nintendo today released the final look of the North American retail packaging for its upcoming Nintendo DS system. As expected, the box design emphasizes the included demo of Metroid Prime Hunters, with a large logo and artwork of main character Samus Aran breaking up the otherwise subdued silver-and-black box art.

The announcement went on to mention that the demo would include several single-player modes, as well as the previously announced four-player wireless multiplayer demo. The game's genre has also been confirmed to be "first-person adventure," signifying that the full game should feature a full, robust single-player adventure akin to the console Metroid Prime titles.

The left-side panel of the box, meanwhile, features an image of the PictoChat software that is embedded into the Nintendo DS hardware. The text on the box reads, "Draw, sketch, write, and send wireless messages with the built-in communication tool, PictoChat."

The Nintendo DS is scheduled to be released on November 21 with an suggested retail price of $149.99. Full details on the system's lineup of launch titles are expected to be revealed at press conferences at the end of next week in the US and Japan.

See it!
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Source: GameSpot

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 01:08 AM

Will Mr. Judas be getting his hands on one of these?

Judas · Sep 30, 2004, 01:09 AM

no

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 01:11 AM

Not a fan of handhelds?

Judas · Sep 30, 2004, 01:14 AM

i am... but what's the point?.... here, it cost nearly 3 times more for a handheld the na bloody gamecube......

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Judas

i am... but what's the point?.... here, it cost nearly 3 times more for a handheld the na bloody gamecube......

So true....

How much is it for a GC now? *Checks FutureShop*

**dj_stick** · Sep 30, 2004, 01:22 AM

what sort of media do these take?

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

what sort of media do these take?

Good question!

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The system will be backward compatible with the Game Boy Advance (and, therefore, with other, earlier Game Boy models). The GBA cartridges fit in a slot in the front of the system, and the DS cartridges fit in the back. The DS cartridges will be noticeably smaller than the GBA carts, and while we weren't able to see one, they were described as being roughly the same size as a standard SD media card used for devices such as Pocket PCs and digital cameras

Source: GameSpot

Bruuce · Sep 30, 2004, 02:29 AM

I'll just buy me a PDA. Screw Nintendo hehe

HsuGotaQ · Sep 30, 2004, 02:50 AM

Another blunder from Nintendo. They should have followed suit with Sony (again). Drop the cartridge / small media formats and go for optical disks. They cost a hell of a lot less to produce and can store way much more than memory. At least the UMD format for the PSP will be supported by other equipments other than the console/game apparatus. Price tag, the DS will be more interesting... but come on... Metal Gear Acid!!

Judas · Sep 30, 2004, 02:55 AM

nintendo is experimenting and will always experiment.... reason for the cartridge is prevent "pirating" and it's a proven reliable media to sent stuff anywere with almost any kind of enviroment... discs scratch.... cartridges are kinda hard to scratch or do anything similare... Still some old NES games work.... got a pile of PS1 games that don't... and were well kept....

and frankly, i think the nintendo DS for it's specs.. will indeed blow the PSP out of the water rather easily

No_Style · Sep 30, 2004, 02:56 AM

I don't think their choice for carts is completely unsound. I think it takes less power to read from a cart, compared to a disc. The PSP is great, but its battery life is quite low.

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Its built-in lithium-ion battery will have a life of 2.5 hours with video and 10 hours if used for audio playback only.

Although:

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For media, the PSP will use Sony's new Universal Media Disc (UMD), which can hold up to 1.8GB of data, three times that of a conventional CD-ROM.

Source: GameSpot

The DS on the other hand will last about 10 hours.

Sep 30, 2004, 01:06 AM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Final DS packaging revealed Nintendo today released the final look of the North American retail packaging for its upcoming Nintendo DS system. As expected, the box design emphasizes the included demo of Metroid Prime Hunters, with a large logo and artwork of main character Samus Aran breaking up the otherwise subdued silver-and-black box art. The announcement went on to mention that the demo would include several single-player modes, as well as the previously announced four-player wireless multiplayer demo. The game's genre has also been confirmed to be "first-person adventure," signifying that the full game should feature a full, robust single-player adventure akin to the console Metroid Prime titles. The left-side panel of the box, meanwhile, features an image of the PictoChat software that is embedded into the Nintendo DS hardware. The text on the box reads, "Draw, sketch, write, and send wireless messages with the built-in communication tool, PictoChat." The Nintendo DS is scheduled to be released on November 21 with an suggested retail price of $149.99. Full details on the system's lineup of launch titles are expected to be revealed at press conferences at the end of next week in the US and Japan. See it! _______________ Source: GameSpot __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Sep 30, 2004, 01:08 AM	Thread Starter #2
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Will Mr. Judas be getting his hands on one of these? __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Sep 30, 2004, 01:11 AM	Thread Starter #4
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Not a fan of handhelds? __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Sep 30, 2004, 02:29 AM	#9
Bruuce DriverHeaven Winner Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 293 Rep Power: 0	I'll just buy me a PDA. Screw Nintendo hehe

Sep 30, 2004, 02:50 AM	#10
HsuGotaQ Hydrogenated Dumbass Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canuckland Posts: 755 Rep Power: 0	Another blunder from Nintendo. They should have followed suit with Sony (again). Drop the cartridge / small media formats and go for optical disks. They cost a hell of a lot less to produce and can store way much more than memory. At least the UMD format for the PSP will be supported by other equipments other than the console/game apparatus. Price tag, the DS will be more interesting... but come on... Metal Gear Acid!!