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@gunslingerNZ:@CL60: Found a Demo of how they think they might be doing it over on 1up.com and it looks like i will actually be able to use it! Fellow cyclops of the world rejoice!
Edit: If this works as well as it does in this demo they made up it could lead to some very cool game play ideas.
My guess is that there is a tilt sensor in the thing that tilts the image if you tilt the device. It'll probably look quite normal if you hold it completely still.
Thank God I haven't bought any upgrade to my DS (even though I wanted to, 'cause it's old). Now that there's a successor, I know for sure where I'm putting my money.
@gunslingerNZ:@CL60: Found a Demo of how they think they might be doing it over on 1up.com and it looks like i will actually be able to use it! Fellow cyclops of the world rejoice!
Edit: If this works as well as it does in this demo they made up it could lead to some very cool game play ideas.
That's an actual DSi game using the camera to orient, not a concept video or anything of the sort. I'm sure they'll have some actual 3D tech in 3DS.
I remember when Nintendo said that there were going to be only one wii, so people don't get confused and so there isn't any like, divide in the consumer base. The DS is like the total opposite of that, in every way. Hell, I'm confused even.
Going on name alone, I don't read 3 screens. Although it OBVIOUSLY has two meanings. Think about it: (3DS) or (3D)S - For the use of 3D technology. Also... 3(DS) - where DS stands for dual screen. Last time I checked, 3(2) or 3x2 still equaled 6. 6 SCREENS!! Confirmed!
YOU GUYS LITERALLY JUST OPENED THE DSi XL!!!!!! Like, the story before this is "DSi XL Extravaganza!!!"
WTF?!!?!?!?! ugh... either way, I'm obviously intrigued in seeing what they do with this. They just need to announce a Zelda game and I'm ALL OVER that shit.
Seems like 3D functionality would suit a totally new handheld or a new PSP version better than a new DS iteration. The main reason I like my DS is its one of the few places where games are usually still made in the classic 2D style and feature cute little sprites which are unlikely to look any good when given extra depth.
I still need a DS and will be buying an XL. Maybe it will reduce the amount of DSi to DSiXL sales, but its a full year away, probably released in Japan first, so we will see how patient people can be.
After seeing what Infinite Space looks like, the XL will be nice to have in the meantime. March = tax time so many people will have extra money.
Unfortunately, a lot of people are into buying obsolete stuff. That includes members of the Giant Bomb staff!!! Like Jeff buying the fucking Start Trek online ultra-special edition for hundreds of bucks.
I don't mind the year between this and the DSi. I've been taught by Nintendo not to buy the first pass of the new handheld, just wait for the better version later. See GBA SP, DS Lite.
I literally bought a DSi yesterday. On one hand I'm pissed for not waiting on the other hand I don't give a rat's ass about 3D so I'm kinda alright with it.
I bought the DSi XL last week and am totally ok with this.
Won't be out for at least a year, and even when it does come out, I'll expect it to be over priced. I'm not waiting til' it's affordable to finally get a DS.
3D? without glasses?? Sounds interesting, might be a bad idea but I'm interested in knowing how they're gonna make it work. If they make sure it's not a clunky virtual boy sort of thing then I'll be happy.
Yeah. What they've yet to announce is that the 3DS is not actually a portable platform. Its more of a gaming "station." The setup and practice will be very similar to the interactive touche screens in Avatar / Minority Report. 3 screens x 2 in a wrap around format. This thing's going to be sweet!! Also a $200,000 price tag.
The latest report claims that the screens will be 4" across diagonally measured. I think that they are about the same size as the current DSi XL. Joystiq Originally, I was very "meh" on this device, but the more information that leeks out, the more interested I am. If this thing is not just another tired remodel of the DS, then I am all for it. If it is, then I'll pass and wait for the true DS-2 whenever that comes out.
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