3DS Discussion Thread (Formerly 3DS Announcement)

**Valigarmander** · 01-21-2010, 01:22 AM

Destructoid - DS successor confirmed, will have motion control

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For the first time, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has openly discussed a Nintendo DS successor and some of the features that will be included in this two-screened behemoth. While the last DS was a humble system based on a number of gimmicks that served it very well, the next DS will be bringing some real horsepower to the table ... along with motion control.

"[It will have] highly detailed graphics, and it will be necessary to have a sensor with the ability to read the movements of people playing," Iwata tells Japanese newspaper Asashi Shimbun. Until now, motion tracking devices have been available for the DS in peripheral form. The next generation of DS will include such input as standard.

The prospect of a new DS is exciting, although I hope the motion control isn't over-the-top. It's bad enough expecting us to blow into a microphone while on the bus -- waving our arms around in public is just asking for trouble. In any case, are you excited for a more powerful DS, or are you still happy with the old one ... sorry, old four.

Hmmmmmmmm.

Robotazy · 01-21-2010, 01:41 AM

I'm sure they aren't expecting you to shake the console in a crowded subway. Drawing is one thing, but moving around is different.

Kargath · 01-21-2010, 01:57 AM

Does it have the ability to detect the motion of me facepalming right now?

Antisocial · 01-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Shaking a hinged device sounds dangerous.

All it takes is a small shake and my DS's top screen flops in an undesired direction and adds up to its wear and tear.

The designers have some work ahead of them.

***Cosmonautical*** · 01-21-2010, 04:30 AM

DS: Chin edition. Tracks 210 different jaw locations.

**X-3** · 01-21-2010, 07:20 AM

Isn't this the same thing Reggie just "denied"?

***CaptHayfever*** · 01-21-2010, 10:20 AM

*sigh*
MOTION
SENSING
DOESN'T
WORK
on a HANDHELD.
WHY.
WON'T
you HELP me
MISTER
COMPUTER
MAN?
HEAD
HIT
KEYBOARD.

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

Glux · 01-21-2010, 11:04 AM

Not to call you slow or anything, but I've known about this for over a week.

EDIT: Not to mention the date on the article is January 6th. :P

Metal Mario · 01-21-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

Shaking a hinged device sounds dangerous.

All it takes is a small shake and my DS's top screen flops in an undesired direction and adds up to its wear and tear.

So then you buy a new one and Nintendo makes even more money.

**Loot** · 01-21-2010, 03:02 PM

I knew it. After New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo got the idea from seeing people accidentally shaking their DS while playing NSMB.

Master Brian · 01-21-2010, 03:50 PM

In one word: Lame.

In more words: Way more innovation than needed. The DSi is cool(somewhat), but this is just rediculous. Way to make us look like idiots Nintendo...

Metal Mario · 01-21-2010, 05:53 PM

Nintendo is in the business of making people look like idiots these days.

**Loot** · 01-22-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Brian

In one word: Lame.

In more words: Way more innovation than needed. The DSi is cool(somewhat), but this is just rediculous. Way to make us look like idiots Nintendo...

BAWWW IT'S A NEW SYSTEM THAT WAS JUST ANNOUNCED BUT IT SUCKS ALREADY

Robotazy · 01-22-2010, 12:49 PM

Nintendo is in the business of making money.

If you do not like this system you are living in the past. You are also old, and require pain medication.

Enjoy your Artificial Hip, wrinklefaces. I'll be playing things that are fun.

Luigiman7 · 01-22-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Loot the Candy Stealer

I knew it. After New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo got the idea from seeing people accidentally shaking their DS while playing NSMB.

I recall shaking my PS3 controller a few times during LBP. Damn you NSMB.

1-up Salesman · 01-24-2010, 09:11 AM

Luck-God · 01-26-2010, 09:23 PM

hey guys i just heard ds3 coming out but ill wait till next week for ds4

**Valigarmander** · 02-02-2010, 07:56 PM

Iwata Explains DS Successor Quote Confusion

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The skirmish of words between Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun has been volleying shots back and forth, and now Iwata has explained where the confusion may have started. Kotaku reports that in a recent investor call, Iwata declined to talk specifically about new hardware in development, like the company's next handheld. But, he said in the interview with Asahi Shimbun, the reporter asked, "The graphics for the next DS will be highly detailed and it will contain a motion sensor, right?" Iwata says he replied, "Those things are naturally being required. But do you think it would sell with just that?"

If Iwata's claim is true, then Asahi Shimbun was accurate in their initial report, but that accuracy was based on a bit of a leading question, and the paper was actually quoting its own reporter instead of Iwata. Also, they seem to have left out a piece of Iwata's reply that he feels was important. It seems he wants to stress that features like better graphics and a motion sensor are obviously going to be included, but Nintendo is looking to introduce more than just that. This could close the book on this particular media fight, unless the newspaper comes back with a comment of its own -- which is entirely possible.

**Valigarmander** · 02-16-2010, 02:22 PM

Nintendo DS Successor Reportedly in the Hands of Developers

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The Nintendo DS continues to sell incredibly well month after month, but that doesn't mean Nintendo isn't thinking about the future. One particular plan involving a successor to the DS might be closer to a reality than some would think. A new rumor (via GoNintendo) regarding the DS2 claims that developers already have the system in their possession. Following up on that, CVG is now reporting that DS2 development kits are indeed in the hands of "select developers in Japan." Not only that, but the system includes a motion-sensing feature that one anonymous developer with access to the system described as "a 'tilt' function that's not dissimilar to iPhone," but added that it "does a lot more."

Among the third party companies that have access to the DS2 is The Pokemon Company, which the source said "are getting special attention with it."

CVG's source doesn't believe the system will be shown at the annual Game Developers Conference, which runs from March 9 - 13. "Any kind of March announcement wouldn't fit with the timeline I understand the second DS to be on," he explained. Therefore, don't expect to see the new DS revealed at the Nintendo Media Summit next Wednesday, though 1UP will be there in any event.

Just last month, it was reported that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata (supposedly) dropped some hints about a possible DS2, including a mention of a motion sensor. That he ever said anything of the sort was refuted, and various shots were fired between Nintendo and the newspaper that originally reported on Iwata's comments. Regardless of who was actually correct in their recollection of events, it would seem that there was some truth to both the motion sensor comment and the existence of the DS2.

E3 is once again planned for June this year, and that seems like as good a venue as any for revealing something like the DS2.

A tilt function? That doesn't sound so crazy.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 02-16-2010, 02:32 PM

I think the Nintendo President mentioned wanting to add more than just motion sensing capabilities. Besides a microphone, touch screen, and motion control, what is left for innovation? I can't imagine anything.

Maybe like 3D glasses or something? God, I don't know.

01-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#4
Antisocial Janitor Join Date: May 2000 Gender: Posts: 11,471 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1,296 Times in 536 Posts	Snap. Click. Snap. Click. Shaking a hinged device sounds dangerous. All it takes is a small shake and my DS's top screen flops in an undesired direction and adds up to its wear and tear. The designers have some work ahead of them.

01-21-2010, 01:41 AM	#2
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,484 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I'm sure they aren't expecting you to shake the console in a crowded subway. Drawing is one thing, but moving around is different.

01-21-2010, 01:57 AM	#3
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	Does it have the ability to detect the motion of me facepalming right now?

01-21-2010, 04:30 AM	#5
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	DS: Chin edition. Tracks 210 different jaw locations.

01-21-2010, 07:20 AM	#6
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Isn't this the same thing Reggie just "denied"?

01-21-2010, 10:20 AM	#7
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	sigh MOTION SENSING DOESN'T WORK on a HANDHELD. WHY. WON'T you HELP me MISTER COMPUTER MAN? HEAD HIT KEYBOARD. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

01-21-2010, 11:04 AM	#8
Glux Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Home Gender: Posts: 7,122 Thanks: 647 Thanked 360 Times in 236 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Not to call you slow or anything, but I've known about this for over a week. EDIT: Not to mention the date on the article is January 6th. :P

01-21-2010, 03:02 PM	#10
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	I knew it. After New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nintendo got the idea from seeing people accidentally shaking their DS while playing NSMB.

01-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#11
Master Brian Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Celtland Gender: Posts: 128 Thanks: 55 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	In one word: Lame. In more words: Way more innovation than needed. The DSi is cool(somewhat), but this is just rediculous. Way to make us look like idiots Nintendo...

01-21-2010, 05:53 PM	#12
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	Nintendo is in the business of making people look like idiots these days.

01-22-2010, 12:49 PM	#14
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,484 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Nintendo is in the business of making money. If you do not like this system you are living in the past. You are also old, and require pain medication. Enjoy your Artificial Hip, wrinklefaces. I'll be playing things that are fun.

01-24-2010, 09:11 AM	#16
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9

01-26-2010, 09:23 PM	#17
Luck-God Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CA Gender: Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey guys i just heard ds3 coming out but ill wait till next week for ds4

02-16-2010, 02:32 PM	#20
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I think the Nintendo President mentioned wanting to add more than just motion sensing capabilities. Besides a microphone, touch screen, and motion control, what is left for innovation? I can't imagine anything. Maybe like 3D glasses or something? God, I don't know.