3DS Discussion Thread (Formerly 3DS Announcement) - Page 2

**Valigarmander** · 02-16-2010, 03:40 PM

HOLOGRAMS.

Robotazy · 02-16-2010, 05:12 PM

It could be anything

I'm probably gonna buy it, being the nintendo whore I am.

**X-3** · 02-16-2010, 05:12 PM

THE ABILITY TO CONTROL WITH YOUR MIND.

Luigiman7 · 02-16-2010, 05:18 PM

Tilt function?

WARIO WARE TWISTED 2

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-16-2010, 06:14 PM

As far as serious built-in gimmicks go, I REALLY can't think of a thing. I might just be unimaginitive, but really, what is left? All I can think of is them twisting the visuals somehow, perhaps multi-layered screens for some reason?!

Hey, I just thought of something; maybe we should make a list of what we want to take OUT of the DS? I checked another forum and noticed someone mention the retarded Friend Codes and how they shouldn't use them again. I completely agree.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-16-2010, 08:01 PM

The reason motion sensing doesn't work on a handheld is that you often use them while you're already moving. A tilt sensor on a bus is a recipe for hours of Game-Over frustration.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***the Octopus*** · 02-17-2010, 12:34 AM

There's a lot of room for innovation in product, it doesn't necessarily have to directly affect the game. Imagine, for instance, entirely customizable button and screen locations. They could do that, if they were really gunning for it.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-17-2010, 08:24 PM

But that wouldn't be very marketable. It'd be cool, but would require little more than a bullet point on the back of the box or on a website.

I really think a multi-layered screen would be cool, kinda mess with depth perception.

Luigiman7 · 02-17-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I REALLY HATE POKEMON!

Hey, I just thought of something; maybe we should make a list of what we want to take OUT of the DS? I checked another forum and noticed someone mention the retarded Friend Codes and how they shouldn't use them again. I completely agree.

then how would we play with our friends online? you know besides adding them as friends before/during/after a match

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-17-2010, 09:06 PM

yea what was i thinkin lol sorry

Luigiman7 · 02-17-2010, 10:52 PM

you should be

gosh

**Valigarmander** · 02-22-2010, 02:37 PM

Nintendo Files Patent for DS with Rumble Feature?

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So rumors are flying that Nintendo is already hard at work on the DS 2, and it might even be revealed at E3 in June. But can we add to those rumors that it might also feature built-in rumble functionality, too? Maybe! A patent filing by Nintendo has been dug up that describes how a "game apparatus" with an "LCD and a touch pad" would initiate a rumble feature depending on what's happening in the game, which would then be felt by the player through the stylus (Broke My Controller, via Kotaku).

This filing is actually an addendum to a patent filed by Nintendo in 2005, and describes this rumble feature through the example of attacking a character in a game. "In a case that the enemy character exists at a depth of a game screen, little damage is applied to the enemy character, and a weak vibration is applied to the game apparatus," the filing confusingly explains. "Conversely, in a case that the enemy character exists at a front of the game screen, much damage is applied to the character, and a strong vibration is applied to the game apparatus. In either case, the vibrations are transmitted to the fingers or hands of the player via the stick." (Don't even think about it.)

So in other words, strong attacks mean more rumble, weak attacks less. But could this actually be a new feature planned for the heavily-rumored-but-still-unannounced DS 2? Or, as can often be the case with patents, simply an idea or prototype Nintendo filed to have it protected but may never actually use?

Guess we'll just have to wait until E3 to find out, along with (hopefully) a whole lot of other DS news.

The mystery deepens.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-22-2010, 02:39 PM

Built-In rumble isn't exactly the surprise I was expecting, but it is welcome.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-22-2010, 02:51 PM

That doesn't sound like "strong vs. weak", that sounds like "near vs. far". In other words, if you pick off a guy in the distance with a gun/arrow/whatever, it'll be a very weak rumble, but if a guy is coming up right behind you & you turn around & stab him, it'll be a very strong rumble.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Cravdraa** · 02-22-2010, 03:08 PM

Touch screen + rumble = ???

This could be messy.

Robotazy · 02-22-2010, 04:19 PM

THIS IS THE RUMBLE PACK!

To be fair, Nintendo made Rumble a console norm, so I guess making it first for handhelds isn't that weird.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-22-2010, 05:02 PM

Handhelds had it already, just not built-in.

Did I misread the article or is the stylus what rumbles?

Antisocial · 02-25-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal M-Word

Tilt function?

WARIO WARE TWISTED 2

More like KIRBY TILT 'N' TUMBLE 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by I REALLY HATE POKEMON!

Did I misread the article or is the stylus what rumbles?

That sounds hilariously unwieldy. Too bad it's been done.

Kargath · 02-25-2010, 03:48 AM

* Kargath experiences sudden primary school flashback

***the Octopus*** · 02-25-2010, 11:46 AM

Yeah, this isn't about a rumble pack. Besides, the DS already has one that works through the GBA slot.

02-16-2010, 03:40 PM	#21
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,223 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,553 Times in 2,499 Posts Blog Entries: 18	HOLOGRAMS. __________________

02-16-2010, 05:18 PM	#24
Luigiman7 ~)´◡｀(~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: representin da bronx yo Gender: Posts: 17,308 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 992 Times in 698 Posts Blog Entries: 8	Tilt function? WARIO WARE TWISTED 2 __________________ ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ＷＯＮ’Ｔ　ＹＯＵ　ＢＥＣＯＭＥ　Ａ　ＭＡＧＩＣＡＬ　ＧＩＲＬ？

02-16-2010, 06:14 PM	#25
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	As far as serious built-in gimmicks go, I REALLY can't think of a thing. I might just be unimaginitive, but really, what is left? All I can think of is them twisting the visuals somehow, perhaps multi-layered screens for some reason?! Hey, I just thought of something; maybe we should make a list of what we want to take OUT of the DS? I checked another forum and noticed someone mention the retarded Friend Codes and how they shouldn't use them again. I completely agree. Last edited by I REALLY HATE POKEMON!; 02-16-2010 at 06:14 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-17-2010, 10:52 PM	#31
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02-22-2010, 04:19 PM	#36
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,284 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,238 Times in 885 Posts Blog Entries: 43	Obligitory. THIS IS THE RUMBLE PACK! To be fair, Nintendo made Rumble a console norm, so I guess making it first for handhelds isn't that weird.

02-16-2010, 05:12 PM	#22
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,284 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,238 Times in 885 Posts Blog Entries: 43	It could be anything I'm probably gonna buy it, being the nintendo whore I am.

02-16-2010, 05:12 PM	#23
X-3 No avatar, no justice, no dreams, no hope! Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,508 Thanks: 733 Thanked 1,158 Times in 751 Posts Blog Entries: 10	THE ABILITY TO CONTROL WITH YOUR MIND.

02-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#26
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,014 Thanks: 1,788 Thanked 2,371 Times in 1,423 Posts	The reason motion sensing doesn't work on a handheld is that you often use them while you're already moving. A tilt sensor on a bus is a recipe for hours of Game-Over frustration. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-17-2010, 12:34 AM	#27
*the Octopus* THE PRESIDENT OF FUN Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 27,481 Thanks: 1,974 Thanked 5,121 Times in 2,320 Posts	There's a lot of room for innovation in product, it doesn't necessarily have to directly affect the game. Imagine, for instance, entirely customizable button and screen locations. They could do that, if they were really gunning for it.

02-17-2010, 08:24 PM	#28
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	But that wouldn't be very marketable. It'd be cool, but would require little more than a bullet point on the back of the box or on a website. I really think a multi-layered screen would be cool, kinda mess with depth perception.

02-17-2010, 09:06 PM	#30
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	yea what was i thinkin lol sorry

02-22-2010, 02:39 PM	#33
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Built-In rumble isn't exactly the surprise I was expecting, but it is welcome.

02-22-2010, 02:51 PM	#34
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,014 Thanks: 1,788 Thanked 2,371 Times in 1,423 Posts	That doesn't sound like "strong vs. weak", that sounds like "near vs. far". In other words, if you pick off a guy in the distance with a gun/arrow/whatever, it'll be a very weak rumble, but if a guy is coming up right behind you & you turn around & stab him, it'll be a very strong rumble. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-22-2010, 03:08 PM	#35
Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,100 Thanks: 156 Thanked 597 Times in 369 Posts	Touch screen + rumble = ??? This could be messy.

02-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#37
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,543 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 263 Times in 222 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Handhelds had it already, just not built-in. Did I misread the article or is the stylus what rumbles?

02-25-2010, 03:48 AM	#39
Kargath Awesome member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: kargath64.deviantart.com Gender: Posts: 8,061 Thanks: 1,187 Thanked 729 Times in 458 Posts Blog Entries: 1	* Kargath experiences sudden primary school flashback

02-25-2010, 11:46 AM	#40
*the Octopus* THE PRESIDENT OF FUN Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 27,481 Thanks: 1,974 Thanked 5,121 Times in 2,320 Posts	Yeah, this isn't about a rumble pack. Besides, the DS already has one that works through the GBA slot.