Woot! It got announced!!! (Nintendo DSi)

maddox23 · 09/28/2008, 08:38 AM

Alright, a new DS to play Platinum on! It features a built in Digital Camera, Music playback capabilities and improved WiFi capatibility. This is very cool. More coming later.

*ApachePrime* · 09/28/2008, 09:00 AM

It got rumored. Nikkei had no proof, and I'm not sure they were responding to more than a rumor they heard. I doubt we're getting a new DS with all of those capabilities for less than $200 anytime soon.

*Pikamaster* · 09/28/2008, 09:00 AM

Where was this announced? Personally, I'm really happy, if it's real.

CyberManectric · 09/28/2008, 09:42 AM

There's an article on Pokebeach about the new DS system. I guess Nintendo is trying to appeal to American teenagers with the new model since they've seem too "family Friendly" lately.
~Cyber~

*ApachePrime* · 09/28/2008, 09:51 AM

This rumor was posted on a Japanese business news website. They didn't have any sources and no one else has even gotten a crumb of this news. It has yet to be officially announced in any capacity. Nintendo's last word on the rumor was that the DS Lite was nowhere near the end of it's life cycle.

Considering the cell phone tech in Japan beats ours to a pulp, I don't think Nintendo is marketing to American Teenagers, but everyone that would be buying consumer electronics.

The improved WiFi capability is probably just an upgrade in security protocols, since the DS and DS Lite do not offer newer wireless security protocols, but the Wii does. The built in browser is also somewhat suspicious since Nintendo got in trouble for the Opera browser thanks to breaking open-source licensing agreements...

joebrown · 09/28/2008, 10:02 AM

nnooooo they're apparently getting rid of the GBA slot!!!!

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...-surface.phtml

maddox23 · 09/28/2008, 11:35 AM

Oh well I just am excited! GBA wasnt that great anyways just the pokemon games.

CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER · 09/28/2008, 01:02 PM

Yeah I haven't used the GBA slot in a while, so I'm okay with losing it. I still plan to keep my DS lites so I won't be sad about losing that feature much.

CMT

ColdCoates90 · 09/28/2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joebrown

nnooooo they're apparently getting rid of the GBA slot!!!!

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...-surface.phtml

That news is outdated, it came back in April.

*ApachePrime* · 09/28/2008, 04:35 PM

This isn't NEWS it's a rumor. Until Nintendo says one way or the other about it, or even a hardware manufacturer, it's complete speculation. It's been speculation since the game boy that there was a new handheld coming from Nintendo with spiffy new technology.

Jran Sakarra · 09/28/2008, 09:23 PM

The one flaw with getting rid of the GBA cart is the DS and GBA dual slot games like sending Pokemon from the older games to D/P/PL....

Mew* · 09/29/2008, 03:24 AM

Personally I'm not a fan of upgrades where they remove features, especially useful features like the GBA slot. Like with the new PSP 3000 (which was truly announced) they battery life has decreased.

Nintendo is really about making the system as basic as possible, and making the fancy addons extra purchases in case you haven't noticed, so I doubt this.

metricus · 09/29/2008, 04:25 AM

Nintendo said they have one in the works, but they ain't releasing it until the DS Lite stops selling so well which meens it won't be anytime soon.

*bullados* · 09/29/2008, 04:34 AM

Considering that the DSL has sold over 13 million copies in Japan alone, and is still selling 20-30k+ weekly? I'm AMAZED it hasn't reached saturation over there yet!

*ApachePrime* · 09/29/2008, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metricus

Nintendo said they have one in the works, but they ain't releasing it until the DS Lite stops selling so well which meens it won't be anytime soon.

Actually, Nintendo's official response:

Quote:

We are always developing new products. However, since nothing has been announced officially, we are unable to comment at this time.

Via Kotaku

*Pikamaster* · 09/29/2008, 05:45 AM

I don't think they will get rid of the GBA slot. For all the people who buy Platinum with this, it would mean that they couldn't migrate Pokemon. Unless they're trying to get you to buy the DSL with Platinum, I d on't see why they would.

maddox23 · 09/29/2008, 06:35 AM

Pika's got a point......

*Pikamaster* · 09/29/2008, 07:14 AM

That has a nice ring to it. But on topic, they wouldn't get rid of the GBA slot unless they are either stupid or just want to make you buy a DSL. With Platinum coming out, they'll prbly try to get the new DS out, if it exists, as soon as they can to make more money with another release that was close to the Platinum one. So I reason that either A. The rumor is indeed only a rumor, or B. They won't get rid of the GBA slot.

*The King Of Magikarps* · 09/29/2008, 12:20 PM

There is nothing that I can find on the Official Web Sites that gives any truth to this rumor.

Mew* · 09/29/2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The King Of Magikarps

There is nothing that I can find on the Official Web Sites that gives any truth to this rumor.

Well it wouldn't be a rumor if the official site mentioned it. But then you have to consider that the DS lite was leaked early, with pics, and it turned out to be the truth so who knows.

*The King Of Magikarps* · 09/29/2008, 12:42 PM

well they had pics with that. This doesn't have anything.

**Regis_Neo** · 09/29/2008, 12:51 PM

Pokebeach had the translated article, and Gamespot has an article up on it as well. NOA is denying stuff, but it doesn't mean they necessarily know what NLC has.

*The King Of Magikarps* · 09/29/2008, 12:53 PM

I'm not talking about NOA. I went to the Official Japanese Web Site and there was nothing. Any company would do the same thing if they were in the same position. Also I recommend changing the thread title as there is no "announcement" of this yet, so technically the title is wrong.

maddox23 · 09/29/2008, 03:36 PM

I JUST WANT SOMETHING NEW *cries*

Mew* · 09/29/2008, 03:42 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26942180/
Look what I found, on MSNBC.com!

Nintendo to launch camera, music-capable DS

TOKYO - Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld machine that can take pictures and play music by the end of the year, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.

The move would pit the top-selling portable game gear with Apple Inc iPod and camera-embedded cellphones in general.

The price for the new machine, which will also be equipped with advanced wireless communications functions, is expected to be below $189 in Japan, compared with approximately $160 for the current model, the Nikkei said.

09/28/2008, 09:00 AM	#2
ApachePrime Blog Entries: 1	It got rumored. Nikkei had no proof, and I'm not sure they were responding to more than a rumor they heard. I doubt we're getting a new DS with all of those capabilities for less than $200 anytime soon. __________________ Co-Founder of Team Upset (cuz we're losin). Judge: FL Battle Roads '08-'13, FL CC's '08-'13, GA States '09, FL States '09 '10 '11 and '13.

09/28/2008, 09:42 AM	#4
CyberManectric Blog Entries: 2	There's an article on Pokebeach about the new DS system. I guess Nintendo is trying to appeal to American teenagers with the new model since they've seem too "family Friendly" lately. ~Cyber~ __________________ Life is a battle, fight and grow

09/28/2008, 09:51 AM	#5
ApachePrime Blog Entries: 1	This rumor was posted on a Japanese business news website. They didn't have any sources and no one else has even gotten a crumb of this news. It has yet to be officially announced in any capacity. Nintendo's last word on the rumor was that the DS Lite was nowhere near the end of it's life cycle. Considering the cell phone tech in Japan beats ours to a pulp, I don't think Nintendo is marketing to American Teenagers, but everyone that would be buying consumer electronics. The improved WiFi capability is probably just an upgrade in security protocols, since the DS and DS Lite do not offer newer wireless security protocols, but the Wii does. The built in browser is also somewhat suspicious since Nintendo got in trouble for the Opera browser thanks to breaking open-source licensing agreements... __________________ Co-Founder of Team Upset (cuz we're losin). Judge: FL Battle Roads '08-'13, FL CC's '08-'13, GA States '09, FL States '09 '10 '11 and '13.

09/28/2008, 04:35 PM	#10
ApachePrime Blog Entries: 1	This isn't NEWS it's a rumor. Until Nintendo says one way or the other about it, or even a hardware manufacturer, it's complete speculation. It's been speculation since the game boy that there was a new handheld coming from Nintendo with spiffy new technology. __________________ Co-Founder of Team Upset (cuz we're losin). Judge: FL Battle Roads '08-'13, FL CC's '08-'13, GA States '09, FL States '09 '10 '11 and '13.

09/28/2008, 09:23 PM	#11
Jran Sakarra Images: 58	The one flaw with getting rid of the GBA cart is the DS and GBA dual slot games like sending Pokemon from the older games to D/P/PL.... __________________ \|\|Team 151\|\| Jran Sakarra's EV, IV, and Nature Guide Pokemon Memphis EEVEE

09/28/2008, 08:38 AM	#1
maddox23	Woot! It got announced!!! (Nintendo DSi) Alright, a new DS to play Platinum on! It features a built in Digital Camera, Music playback capabilities and improved WiFi capatibility. This is very cool. More coming later. __________________ My Trades (Updated!) 4th Place BR's Autumn 2010 Record: 11 Wins, 10 Losses, 1612.15 (That's fly, Like a G6.) Copy and paste this in your signature if you hate Beedrill G

09/28/2008, 11:35 AM	#7
maddox23	Oh well I just am excited! GBA wasnt that great anyways just the pokemon games. __________________ My Trades (Updated!) 4th Place BR's Autumn 2010 Record: 11 Wins, 10 Losses, 1612.15 (That's fly, Like a G6.) Copy and paste this in your signature if you hate Beedrill G

09/28/2008, 01:02 PM	#8
CHARIZARD MASTERTRAINER	Yeah I haven't used the GBA slot in a while, so I'm okay with losing it. I still plan to keep my DS lites so I won't be sad about losing that feature much. CMT __________________ -2nd: 2004 WI State -8th: 2005 WI State -8th: 2007 WI State -4th: 2006 Brookfield GC -3rd: 2007 Niles CC -2nd: 2007 Manitowoc CC -Top 16 2007 Upper Midwest Regionals-1st: 2008 WI State -Top 8 2009 WI & IL State (MA division) -Pokemon Professor & Founder of Team Wisconsin...Open to all WI Players!!

09/29/2008, 03:24 AM	#12
Mew* Images: 16	Personally I'm not a fan of upgrades where they remove features, especially useful features like the GBA slot. Like with the new PSP 3000 (which was truly announced) they battery life has decreased. Nintendo is really about making the system as basic as possible, and making the fancy addons extra purchases in case you haven't noticed, so I doubt this.

09/29/2008, 04:34 AM	#14
bullados 2009 Fan Fiction Winner Images: 85	Considering that the DSL has sold over 13 million copies in Japan alone, and is still selling 20-30k+ weekly? I'm AMAZED it hasn't reached saturation over there yet! __________________ 2008 North American Professor Cup Champion Minnesota Plasma Storm Prereleases Battle Road Spring 2013 If you know of any asynchronous multi-camera video recording software, please PM. Thank you!

09/29/2008, 06:35 AM	#17
maddox23	Pika's got a point...... __________________ My Trades (Updated!) 4th Place BR's Autumn 2010 Record: 11 Wins, 10 Losses, 1612.15 (That's fly, Like a G6.) Copy and paste this in your signature if you hate Beedrill G

09/29/2008, 12:20 PM	#19
The King Of Magikarps Images: 81	There is nothing that I can find on the Official Web Sites that gives any truth to this rumor. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, keep the receipt" - Stephen T. Colbert Founder of The Pidgey Foundation of America Dancing Turtwig at Origins 2008 SSBB Card Got Furre?

09/29/2008, 12:42 PM	#21
The King Of Magikarps Images: 81	well they had pics with that. This doesn't have anything. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, keep the receipt" - Stephen T. Colbert Founder of The Pidgey Foundation of America Dancing Turtwig at Origins 2008 SSBB Card Got Furre?

09/29/2008, 12:51 PM	#22
Regis_Neo Forum Moderator Blog Entries: 1 Images: 24	Pokebeach had the translated article, and Gamespot has an article up on it as well. NOA is denying stuff, but it doesn't mean they necessarily know what NLC has. __________________ Shameless self-promotion: Interested in the VGC? Want to be the best you can be? Check out my VGC Teambuilding guide here: http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=158669

09/29/2008, 12:53 PM	#23
The King Of Magikarps Images: 81	I'm not talking about NOA. I went to the Official Japanese Web Site and there was nothing. Any company would do the same thing if they were in the same position. Also I recommend changing the thread title as there is no "announcement" of this yet, so technically the title is wrong. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, keep the receipt" - Stephen T. Colbert Founder of The Pidgey Foundation of America Dancing Turtwig at Origins 2008 SSBB Card Got Furre? Last edited by The King Of Magikarps; 09/29/2008 at 01:12 PM.

09/29/2008, 03:36 PM	#24
maddox23	I JUST WANT SOMETHING NEW cries __________________ My Trades (Updated!) 4th Place BR's Autumn 2010 Record: 11 Wins, 10 Losses, 1612.15 (That's fly, Like a G6.) Copy and paste this in your signature if you hate Beedrill G

09/29/2008, 03:42 PM	#25
Mew* Images: 16	http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26942180/ Look what I found, on MSNBC.com! Nintendo to launch camera, music-capable DS TOKYO - Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld machine that can take pictures and play music by the end of the year, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday. The move would pit the top-selling portable game gear with Apple Inc iPod and camera-embedded cellphones in general. The price for the new machine, which will also be equipped with advanced wireless communications functions, is expected to be below $189 in Japan, compared with approximately $160 for the current model, the Nikkei said. Last edited by Mew; 09/29/2008 at 03:48 PM.*

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