Hacking don't buy a ds lite now

[two40]

all i can say to all the people laughing at the OP is lol. you just never know with these things.

I was actually going to post that, looks like I was beaten a little.Â

That seems slightly...odd. I wonder what "on-board storage" could refer to. The lack of GBA slot is something I'm concerned with, as some games use DS to GBA connectivity when both games are in the system, though only a few of the thousands between both systems.

I want to see what it looks like.
On board storage could be two things:

1) At least part of it is definitely going to be extra RAM, so that the new DS works with the Opera browser, which normally requires the DS memory pak.

2) It may also have some flash storage, for the rumored Virtual Console service for the DS.

really happy about this one. onboard ram should have been part of initial release.

 

[Doggy124]

all i can say to all the people laughing at the OP is lol. you just never know with these things.

I was actually going to post that, looks like I was beaten a little.Â

That seems slightly...odd. I wonder what "on-board storage" could refer to. The lack of GBA slot is something I'm concerned with, as some games use DS to GBA connectivity when both games are in the system, though only a few of the thousands between both systems.

I want to see what it looks like.
On board storage could be two things:

1) At least part of it is definitely going to be extra RAM, so that the new DS works with the Opera browser, which normally requires the DS memory pak.

2) It may also have some flash storage, for the rumored Virtual Console service for the DS.

really happy about this one. on board ram should have been part of initial release.

If they put opera's ram in it, maybe also the rumble built in?
cause if there is no GBA slot, they should make sure DS don't lose many feature.

 

[azotyp]

I think, they didnt make onboard memory, because
1) they cut all costs , when making ds
2) maybe they think it would be easier to load unlegall copys of games

3)In console market, more things you buy to you console, better for market

(its a big conspiracy

)

 

[Doggy124]

If slot1 flashcart still work, i don't worry.

 

[T-hug]

From MaxC and Gamespot:

Analyst: DS redesign complete featuring no GBA port and on-board storage

Analyst Evan Wilson from Pacific Crest Securities has stated that a new design of the Nintendo DS has already been completed. Wilson states that his contacts confirm that a refreshed DS is complete and that it is thinner (no GBA port) has on board storage and larger screens.

quote:

Pacific Crest Securities' Evan Wilson says new version of Nintendo's portable complete; holiday release torrent creating retail woes.

"Our contacts indicate that a refreshed DS is complete," Wilson said today in his holiday preview investor's note. "It is thinner (it has no GBA port), has on-board storage, and larger screens. However, we do not expect a revamped Wii or DS until sales begin to tail off in all three major geographies." As of press time, a Nintendo of America representative had not responded to GameSpot's request for comment.

News Source: Gamespot.com


Pretty inevitable this was going to happen, it's been done with every single handheld Ninty have released, all have more than 1 or 2 redesigns, some even more! Unless it's uber sexy I won't be getting one. No GBA? Sacrilege!!

 

[azotyp]

If it will be like much cheaper that ds lite, i might get one, if the prices will be the same, screw nintendo.

 

[jpxdude]

Seems like a logical decision on Nintendo's part, but I think this will be aimed at a specific market, like the GB Micro was. There are games and applications out and still planned that take advantage of the GBA slot still. (e.g Arkanoid, DS Browser, and that new game with an optical interface which I cannae remember...and possibly Guitar Hero DS)

 

[TrolleyDave]

I'm still waiting on my snes lite 

Um, Acually, They did release a SNES lite. It's called SNES JR. I got one of those. They are Sweet.

I'd really like to get my hands on one of these. Do you know if Wildcards/Pro Fighters work on them?

 

[suprneb]

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,139697-c...es/article.html

 

[joshwill80]

An update:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/835/835811p1.ht...00&RSSid=835811

Nintendo is stating that a new DS design is rumor and speculation.

 

[Veho]

Nintendo is stating that a new DS design is rumor and speculation.

Yes, but they would say that even if they had a new DS ready, because they wouldn't want to risk losing DSL sales if people decide to wait for the new version.

I doubt a revision would lose the GBA port, because apart from GBA support, it also serves for various expansions, that would be harder to squeeze into the Slot 1 cartridge along with every game that needs it. The DS was supposed to foster innovative gameplay, and I doubt that Nintendo would put a sudden stop to all that by removing an expansion port. More RAM is also highly unlikely, because any game taking advantage of the extra RAM would be worthless to DSL owners, because they would need to buy the RAM expansion to play it. And it would be stupid to try and force the rumble feature onto people by having it built-in. Nobody likes it anyway.

Any revision could only consist of a metal casing, bigger screen (same resolution, only bigger), and maybe a new firmware with online Pictochat. Because that "local only" thing is just stupid.

 

[Doggy124]

Then it isn't DS any more, maybe DS2 with originalDS games compatible.