The Games we play...
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kimahri
CF Legend
mrclam said:
This will help improve NSMB, Mario Kart, Cooking Mama, Brain Training, etc, etc, etc in what way?
Or are Nintendo going to release DSi only versions which take advantage? Which then leaves them with a disparate software catalogue for the same system? Causing confusion and anger at the tills as Auntie Jane buys the latest DS game for little Jonny, not realising he has a DS Lite, not a DSi.
Downloadable games is the only advantage I can see, but Nintendo have said they're not putting Virtual Console on it, so it's only going to be new stuff much like Wiiware. While there are some blindingly good Wiiware games, most are dross.
Plus, as you say, the system is too expensive. It's more than the PSP which is much shinier
Ollie
CF Legend
PS3 outsells Wii in Japan... HURRAY!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7987796.stm
And the DSi is shi!te
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7987796.stm
And the DSi is shi!te
Ollie
CF Legend
Sorry for the double post but I have to make sure you all know about this epic new game coming out...
http://www.closerangegame.com/
...and yes I know who it's by.
http://www.closerangegame.com/
...and yes I know who it's by.
PS3 gamers are biggest fanbois!
I was shocked :roll:
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/wp- ... 9_fnl1.pdf
I was shocked :roll:
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/wp- ... 9_fnl1.pdf
Mackem Lad
Mega Poster
Ollie said:
I think you have to look at the fact that perhaps the majority of Japan (well, those actually interested in gaming) are now owners of a Wii.
A typical games console fan is only going to buy the machine once and thus the market demand will have always had an expected limit. It's now just coming to the point where anyone who wanted a Wii now has one and therefore sales start to fall.
mrclam
Giga Poster
Ollie said:PS3 outsells Wii in Japan... HURRAY!
Why the "hurray"? Exactly?
I get confused as to why people care.
But as you do care.. The wii balance board outsold the ps3 worldwide last week HURRAY!
And the DSi is the fastest selling console ever in england.. HURRAY!
(I dont care.. but i know you do...)
mrclam
Giga Poster
Personally I might buy a dsi to replace my original fat ds.. but that said, i may just take advantage of people selling the lite for cheap online now there's a new model out...
None at all
There will be 2 things:
1. Games with extra features for owners of the dsi (i.e. ability to download extras, camera additions and stuff). Games could check to see if they're in the DSi and add extra graphics and stuff using the extra memory and processing power.
2. Games which are designed only to work on dsi. Warioware camera thingy (cant remember name) being the first. Depending on the uptake - i'll imagine we'll start seeing games utilise the extra power/memory within a year.
Remember that all downloadable games will by default be DSi only - so they can all make use of the extra power/memory.. And (in theory) they could even be superior to the shop-bought games.
Nintendo seem to be following the Apple marketting model of bringing out new versions with extra features in regularly. People upgrade their ipods regularly to get the extra toys and gadgets and stuff - just like people will take this upgrade.
I can see them doing the same with the wii. I have no evidence for this. And this is pure speculation on my behalf - but i reacon they'll bring out "upgraded" wii hardware with motionplus built in and maybe with an improved graphics card to backwards support hi-def... Not really a "wii 2" just a "wii upgrade" like the dsi is.
So.. sticking with DSi.. that'd be "Wiii" i guess..
Id put money on there being a virtual console type thing by the end of the year... Not much (money) .. but some...
Besides.. the public has spoken.. they've all rushed out in droves and bought it this weekend.
Yeah.. but the psp sucks balls for games... None of the cool kids have one :lol:
(just for ollie) .. just like the ps3 in fact.. :lol: :lol:
furie said:
None at all
There will be 2 things:
1. Games with extra features for owners of the dsi (i.e. ability to download extras, camera additions and stuff). Games could check to see if they're in the DSi and add extra graphics and stuff using the extra memory and processing power.
2. Games which are designed only to work on dsi. Warioware camera thingy (cant remember name) being the first. Depending on the uptake - i'll imagine we'll start seeing games utilise the extra power/memory within a year.
Remember that all downloadable games will by default be DSi only - so they can all make use of the extra power/memory.. And (in theory) they could even be superior to the shop-bought games.
Nintendo seem to be following the Apple marketting model of bringing out new versions with extra features in regularly. People upgrade their ipods regularly to get the extra toys and gadgets and stuff - just like people will take this upgrade.
I can see them doing the same with the wii. I have no evidence for this. And this is pure speculation on my behalf - but i reacon they'll bring out "upgraded" wii hardware with motionplus built in and maybe with an improved graphics card to backwards support hi-def... Not really a "wii 2" just a "wii upgrade" like the dsi is.
So.. sticking with DSi.. that'd be "Wiii" i guess..
Id put money on there being a virtual console type thing by the end of the year... Not much (money) .. but some...
Besides.. the public has spoken.. they've all rushed out in droves and bought it this weekend.
Plus, as you say, the system is too expensive. It's more than the PSP which is much shinier
Yeah.. but the psp sucks balls for games... None of the cool kids have one :lol:
(just for ollie) .. just like the ps3 in fact.. :lol: :lol:
Ollie
CF Legend
LocoRoco 1&2 are made of epic win. It's quirky and new games like that and Patapon that I like. It's takes games back to just simple addictive gameplay and gives people something new to play other than the same old FPS and Driving games.
Nothing has come out so far to make me feel the need to get a PSP yet though. I want to play the full games of LocoRoco and Patapon but don't want to buy a whole new console just for two games.
Nothing has come out so far to make me feel the need to get a PSP yet though. I want to play the full games of LocoRoco and Patapon but don't want to buy a whole new console just for two games.