I got a DS - post your Pictochat photo here!!

Krug · Last edited by Krug on Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Here it is:

:-o

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Tue Dec 21, 2004 8:46 pm **Post subject:**

lol, hehe... just don't let it see the gamecube cracking thread :lol:

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:13 am **Post subject:**

Quote:

The all new Nintendo DS is proving a huge hit in both the US and Japan, with retail sales in N. America alone having reached 1 million to date. In Japan, demand for the console is also huge and sell in has already hit 1 million units. All this within just weeks of launch! To meet the insatiable demand, Nintendo has increased total shipment figures to the US and Japan and now they will exceed 2.8 million by the end of 2004.

By Thanksgiving weekend in North America, more than 500,000 units had sold through in just one week following the US launch. This led to stocks running out in retail outlets across the country as more than 90% of the units shipped were sold. In Japan, sales of Nintendo DS exceeded half a million systems in just four days after launch.

Jim Merrick, Senior Director European Marketing comments:

'The launch of Nintendo DS in the US and Japan has been hugely successful, with it having become a must have console, and we are looking forward to another successful launch in Europe. Our mission is to create a new way of gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS we have accomplished this. The touch screen, for example, really empowers the player, letting them reach into the game for more direct, faster control.'

The Nintendo DS is the new touch screen, dual-screened handheld video game system that redefines how people play videogames. In addition to the touch screen, the system includes both voice input and multiplayer wireless communication. The sleek silver and black system will be a welcome addition to any game collection.

The Nintendo DS will launch in Europe in Q1 2005 and will have no shortage of top class games available.

From MaxConsole.com

So how is the system them, looks cool. What can you do with it, besides the games of course

Chadman · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:25 am **Post subject:**

Built in picto chat wifi. Tocuh screen, blah, blah, blah. Looks wicked.

satan · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:45 am **Post subject:**

I have one on order.=)

Did you play any 1st [person shooters?

Does it perform well?

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:54 am **Post subject:**

satan wrote:

I have one on order.=)

is this where it turns out it was actually a packet of smarties and a tub of DVDrs? :lol:

Seem to be very popular these DS'.... erm is psp out yet? if it is I haven't heard anything about it...

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:08 am **Post subject:**

spudthedestroyer wrote:

satan wrote:

I have one on order.=)

is this where it turns out it was actually a packet of smarties and a tub of DVDrs? :lol:

Nice one Spud

satan · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:25 am **Post subject:**

Well, I got it from walmart, as they were out.

satan · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:27 am **Post subject:**

spudthedestroyer wrote:

satan wrote:

I have one on order.=)

is this where it turns out it was actually a packet of smarties and a tub of DVDrs? :lol:

Seem to be very popular these DS'.... erm is psp out yet? if it is I haven't heard anything about it...

I fucked up on a link that Tech Connect fucked up on, and I get raped for it.

Geez, I admited I was wrong on that post. :rage:

Krug · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:58 pm **Post subject:**

Yeah it is really cool, at first, the stylus thing is a bit weird until you start to get into the games, then it just feels totally natural. Then you start thinking how innovative the touchscreen is and then the older handhelds seem pretty archaic! Seriously, this really is a whole new level in gaming, this is real progress. Another cool thing about the dual-screens is sometimes the games use them as one tall screen, which is pretty cool, especially when you do something in the touchscreen and it goes up into the top screen.

Not got any FPS, I got the Jap version without the Metroid demo, but I got Mario, Wario Ware and Feel The Magic. Just been caning Wario Ware since I got it though, I love that game and the DS version is madness. Graphics are quite impressive although I guess the PSP has superior graphics, but it's early days yet. Here's hoping the PSP will be Gamegear part 2!! :twisted:

As for what else you can do, as Chadman said, Pictochat, wireless etc are the other features, nothing you haven't already heard of I reckon. There are rumours of a big unveiling of a secret DS feature, but we'll have to wait and see about that. Then there's Demasked, we have to find out what that is yet.

Satan, when you get yours, do some shit in pictochat, then post a pic up like I did

ViSCeRaL · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:33 pm **Post subject:**

satan wrote:

I fucked up on a link that Tech Connect fucked up on, and I get raped for it.

Geez, I admited I was wrong on that post. :rage:

We're still waiting to see pictures of your Alienware 'bargains'

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:08 pm **Post subject:**

true, true, I was hoping to bid on one of the ones on ebay

d0c · **Posted:** Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:09 pm **Post subject:**

looks nice, keep on drawing *hhah* logos :wink:

Purple.Nightmare · **Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2004 12:15 am **Post subject:**

spudthedestroyer wrote:

erm is psp out yet? if it is I haven't heard anything about it...

my m8 got one from lik-sang but not got teh chance 2 see it yet

Krug · **Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2004 12:59 am **Post subject:**

Purple.Nightmare wrote:

spudthedestroyer wrote:

erm is psp out yet? if it is I haven't heard anything about it...

my m8 got one from lik-sang but not got teh chance 2 see it yet

had the battery run out?

Emperor · **Posted:** Sat Dec 25, 2004 8:07 pm **Post subject:**

Are these things region free ???

Have seen several on ebay and since in Europe this is not available before march 2005

I wondered if i can purchase one from let's say the USA and eventually buy games here in Holland.

Does this work ????

Im Heading to Curacao in February

and this would be a nice time-killer for a 9 hour plain experience :mrgreen:

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Sat Dec 25, 2004 10:22 pm **Post subject:**

yes, gameboys are universal, it would mean a lack of backwards compatability if they had changed that now.

Emperor · **Posted:** Mon Dec 27, 2004 12:17 am **Post subject:**

and u think it's worth the money ?????

Emperor · **Posted:** Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:11 pm **Post subject:**

Wooooohoooo just got meself an DS (US-version) including the Metroid demo and Mario 64 (full game) from ebay for 142 GBP including shipping costs.

Not bad if ya ask me, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah now the waiting starts :mrgreen:

Emperor · **Posted:** Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:17 pm **Post subject:**

Hahahahah it arrived, i will head for home since im at the office now, but can't wait MARIO HERE I COME !!! :beerchug:

I got a DS - post your Pictochat photo here!!

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