Nintendo's next handheld

[azotyp]

I think nintendo wants bigger money at lower costs, nintendo ds insides are propably cheaper to make than psp so greedy nintendo wont do that. As for me that doesnt matter I think that games like nanostray 2 or ninja gaiden or final fantasy ring of fate is good enought for me.

 

[cracker]

Ds has a long life so we'll not see a new handheld from Nintendo in a couple of years

I don't think the DS can hold another 2 years or less, with it's limited hardware power.

Sure it can. Graphics (which is the primary concern of limited hardware power) aren't everything. It has been proven many times over that people would rather play a game with simple graphics that is fun rather than one with outstanding graphics that is ho hum. There is still a lot of potential for the DS despite the limited hardware (in contrast to other current gen systems).

 

[xcalibur]

Ds has a long life so we'll not see a new handheld from Nintendo in a couple of years

I don't think the DS can hold another 2 years or less, with it's limited hardware power.

Sure it can. Graphics (which is the primary concern of limited hardware power) aren't everything. It has been proven many times over that people would rather play a game with simple graphics that is fun rather than one with outstanding graphics that is ho hum. There is still a lot of potential for the DS despite the limited hardware (in contrast to other current gen systems).

Just look at the GBA. Its so successful even though it doesn't have that great graphics.

 

[DarkSoulFlame]

I wonder if the next handheld would be easier on FPS's.
And I wish their Nintendo wifi service is a little bit better than the current one. I want something like Xbox Live! .





.......Like that will happen.

 

[Austinz]

Ds with psp graphics . . i cant imagine having a handheld that isnt 2 screened with a touch screen, it opens up so many opportunities, and the fact that the gba slot can be used for things like the guitar for guitar hero is cool as

 

[JKR Firefox]

Perhaps my point was misunderstood.

I love the DS and as I stated, graphics aren't everything but why can't we have a handheld which is not only fun but also pretty to look at in the graphics department?

 

[Satangel]

I agree, gameplay is more important then graphics, but graphics are also very important.
Lets look at the homebrew POWDER, it probably be great to play, but it looks like shit.
I've never even tried it, just because it looks so damn ugly...

 

[mflo]

The DS and the PSP can be upgraded with the OLED technology

Less power consumption for crisp images on a screen; which will contribute to battery life

. But I think there is a problem with screen life. But Sony and samsung are shooting out OLED TVs so I guess the problem might be fixed? I dunno, haven't really looked into it lately. Though the touch screen of the DS probably won't be able to use OLEDs, but they could find a way maybe.

Edit: OLEDs don't need a backlight. So handhelds can be thinner

 

[Awdofgum]

yeah but do you think that a new handheld with limited hardware power, will be as successful as the GBA or the DS.
I don't, especially if you look at how quick technology advances. the GBA was successful because it was the only handheld, at the time, with many games for it.

 

[cruddybuddy]

Nintendo has always been about better control of games. The NES controller was awesome for it's time, then the SNES controller improved upon it. Even though the Playstation was a little more powerful than the N64, the 64 had a superior controller, the analog controller. The Gamecube gave us a great wireless analog controller, and I don't even need to talk about the Wii's unique controller or the DS' touchscreen.

So yes, the successor will have a touchscreen like the DS, and maybe something else unique.

By the way, if anyone says that the Playstation had the analog controller, or the Xbox had the wireless, remember that they copied Nintendo.

 

[pasc]

I just hope the DS stays on the market until atleast 2010, cause a redesign would rock rather than a new handheld.

EDIT: I got an idea ! The PSX was very popular and the PS2 was even better, right ? What if Nintendo did the same with the DS ? Let the DS on the market until sales drop, then release DS 2 with better graphics, backwardscompatiblity, better d-pad and shoulder buttons and a longer battery run time.

 

[cracker]

Nintendo has always been about better control of games. The NES controller was awesome for it's time, then the SNES controller improved upon it. Even though the Playstation was a little more powerful than the N64, the 64 had a superior controller, the analog controller. The Gamecube gave us a great wireless analog controller, and I don't even need to talk about the Wii's unique controller or the DS' touchscreen.

So yes, the successor will have a touchscreen like the DS, and maybe something else unique.

By the way, if anyone says that the Playstation had the analog controller, or the Xbox had the wireless, remember that they copied Nintendo.

I gotta disagree about the N64's controls. In many games the controls feel awkward at best. The Playstation controllers might be ripoffs but DualShock FTW!

 

[Awdofgum]

Nintendo has always been about better control of games. The NES controller was awesome for it's time, then the SNES controller improved upon it. Even though the Playstation was a little more powerful than the N64, the 64 had a superior controller, the analog controller. The Gamecube gave us a great wireless analog controller, and I don't even need to talk about the Wii's unique controller or the DS' touchscreen.

So yes, the successor will have a touchscreen like the DS, and maybe something else unique.

By the way, if anyone says that the Playstation had the analog controller, or the Xbox had the wireless, remember that they copied Nintendo.

I gotta disagree about the N64's controls. In many games the controls feel awkward at best. The Playstation controllers might be ripoffs but DualShock FTW!

i thought the n64 had a natural comfortable controller.
and i stopped buying dualshock controllers after my third one broke for the ps2, buttons were being pressed by themselves.
so i bought gamestop brand controllers and they have worked perfectly for 3 years now.

 

[Mewgia]

I just hope the DS stays on the market until atleast 2010, cause a redesign would rock rather than a new handheld.

EDIT: I got an idea ! The PSX was very popular and the PS2 was even better, right ? What if Nintendo did the same with the DS ? Let the DS on the market until sales drop, then release DS 2 with better graphics, backwardscompatiblity, better d-pad and shoulder buttons and a longer battery run time.

We don't need another DS redesign, and Nintendo won't make one anyway. Why? Not many people will buy it. The Gameboy Micro did terrible sales-wise because it was the 3rd design for the same handheld.


However I think the other part of your post sounds logical, it's essentially what Nintendo did with the gameboy -->gameboy color progression, and even with the GBC-->GBA progression to a lesser extent.

 

[The Teej]

As pleased as I am with the Wii and DS, I will be very interested to see if they can update the graphical quality on both systems. This isn't a breaking point for me but it would be nice for Nintendo to match the superior graphics on both the PSP and 360. I know they could do it and by god it would be amazing to see all of their franchises in HD-quality graphics

True, I too want better graphics on the next handheld of Nintendo.

Me too. Agreed. PSP have good graphics, why Nintendo can't do it?

because at the time of release, the PSP was pretty much the same price as an XBOX 360 Premium is now, which isn't a good price for a handheld. The battery life at the time was awful because current batteries couldn't keep up with it. Nintendo opted for slightly older graphics, but at a much lower price. It seemed to work out, as you can tell.

Anyway, I've noticed a trend...

GB = Pre-nes graphics
GBC = NES Graphics (well, almost)
GBA = SNES Graphics
DS = N64 Graphics
DS2/GBE = GCN Graphics?

 

[psycoblaster]

Ds with psp graphics . . i cant imagine having a handheld that isnt 2 screened with a touch screen,

hmmmm. Ipod touch?
Graphics+ 1 screen that is touch screen...

can play GBA roms, too

 

[tinymonkeyt]

i hope its not too soon
gotta wear out my ds before i can buy a new one
>.

 

[Defiance]

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.teamcyclops.com/forum/showpost....mp;postcount=13

 

[cracker]

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.teamcyclops.com/forum/showpost....mp;postcount=13

STFU! That's gotta be just some highly detailed fan rendering... Doesn't it? Hmmm...

Edit: Those pics are very old (2005 article). It's highly doubtful anything will ever come of it -- if it were real

 

[pasc]

well... I hate to say it, but why do all the forums (german englisch, doesn't matter) discuss about this theme ? The DS starts to get good games now, and it would suck, if they would stop it now that it works so good. GTA DS in cellshading look ?