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Nintendo Unveils New DS Model, New Wii Functions

Posted on Thursday 2nd October 2008 at 12:54 by laszlow
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In a press conference at the very beginning of the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo dropped a few major bombs not even hinted at during their E3 presentation earlier this year. These announcements were made yesterday afternoon in Japan, which is the late evening or the middle of the night for most of the west.

First, the DSi. The DSi is a new model of DS with larger screens, stronger wireless capabilities, stronger, adjustable audio, a built-in camera, multimedia function, and capable of supporting Nintendo SD cards for greater DS-Wii interactivity. The new system will be able to play games exclusive for the DSi that the DS cannot. There is, however, no more GBA game slot. The DSi will be out in November in Japan and in 2009 for other areas. Check sources for pictures and more details.

In addition to this major announcement, the Wii was announced to soon be able to download Wii applications and games directly onto an SD Card rather than the Wii's limited memory. In addition, gamers will soon be able to download full Gamecube games onto the Wii, with one early release being 2001's Pikmin. There was no announcement for plans to create a Wii harddrive.

And lastly, a few new Wii games were announced, with two major revelations standing out: Punch-Out Wii and Sin and Punishment 2. The former is the third console iteration of the classic cartoony boxing game, while the latter is a sequel to a cult-favorite N64 rail shooter.

Now that's a lot of news. Nothing more to say here, check the source links for more details.

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NealComment 1: 2008-10-02 14:56
Neal WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT

It's no secret that I love my DS. I'm very pleased that it has, for the most part, stronger audio and stronger wifi capabilities. If this leads to more games with stronger soundtracks (The World Ends With You took a chance and ended up with an incredible one) and more games with distance WiFi rather than local, then the DS is in good shape.

I can't quite figure out the camera. There appears to be a camera on the inside of the console, where the microphone currently is, and another camera on the outside. Since the "inside" camera is on the joint, it might flip around and the outside camera is just a button, but it's hard to tell from these pictures.
footbigmikeComment 2: 2008-10-02 16:00
footbigmike
Quote (Neal @ 2nd October 2008 15:56)
WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT

It's no secret that I love my DS.  I'm very pleased that it has, for the most part, stronger audio and stronger wifi capabilities.  If this leads to more games with stronger soundtracks (The World Ends With You took a chance and ended up with an incredible one) and more games with distance WiFi rather than local, then the DS is in good shape.

I can't quite figure out the camera.  There appears to be a camera on the inside of the console, where the microphone currently is, and another camera on the outside.  Since the "inside" camera is on the joint, it might flip around and the outside camera is just a button, but it's hard to tell from these pictures.

Agreed in every way. I do love my DS, but the only thing i'm not sure about is the lack of a GBA slot. HOWEVER:

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/nintendo...ls-nintendo-dsi

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Nintendo is also launching the "DSi Shop" to sell content directly over Wi-Fi. Prices for the store, which are also tied into Wii Nintendo Points, will use 0, 200, 500 and 800-point tiers. Until March 2010, 1000 Nintendo points will come bundled with the device.


I think this wins me over. If it's out in the US before EU, i'll be pissed, but I guess i'll have to import it. No question.
GanolinkComment 3: 2008-10-02 20:50
Ganolink Im very excited about downloading Gamecube titles for the wii. While the Gamecube wasn't the strongest console, it did have a lot of awesome titles (Luigis Mansion anyone?)

I just hope i won't have to buy new SD cards constantly because of the Wii's weak memory.
dont chocobos rule?Comment 4: 2008-10-02 22:51
dont chocobos rule? i guess im the odd man out here. this doesnt really appeal to me as i hardly play my DS as is.
notadudeComment 5: 2008-10-02 23:20
notadude Am I the only one that noticed that most of the "new" features are just copies of PSP ones?

Aww, I can't play GBA games anymore.
It's like a friggin handheld mac. Or you can add a number pad and call it a cell phone.

WAIT, I can play games AND look at kitties while doing so?!?!? MUST BUY NAO.
painreaverComment 6: 2008-10-08 10:55
painreaver I'm gonna have to buy it for better wi-fi and bigger screens. And new games wee!
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