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What to expect out of the next Nintendo handheld

June 11, 2007 in News comments 11

IGN.com tells us what to expect out of the next Nintendo DS handheld. They have some interesting ideas, most of which I expect to see in the Nintendo DS 2. Read on to see the rest of their ideas.

Two touch screens. This is pretty much a given -- how many people have seen players instinctively want to tap the upper screen with the stylus in the same fashion as the lower screen? Two touch screens open up potential for different styles of game designs. So does:

More sensitive touch technology. The Apple iPhone has it, the Microsoft Surface has it...the next Nintendo DS will have it. The current DS can only sense one specific location on the screen, meaning you really can't use multiple fingers or stylus at the same time with any real accuracy. A filed Nintendo patent showed a Star Fox game design using two fingers on a touch screen to guide an Arwing around in a 3D environment, and the current DS screen technology just doesn't have the capacity to handle this idea. But start fresh with a new Nintendo DS system with updated touch technology and you'll be able to pinch and stretch, as well as draw with multiple brushes at the same time. Imagine the next Wario Ware using a more versatile and more sensitive touch screen.
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    Wolfwood Jun 12, 07
    Doesn't seem official yet, but some of the guesses seem reasonable enough. Improvement of 3D capabilities and better screen resolutions, coupled with the enhanced touch screen controls could lead to interesting possibilities. Assuming any of this is realized. Will Nintendo be so bold as to get rid of button control?
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    Jesse1234567 Jun 12, 07
    If Nintendo releases this new DS, it'll most likely be good. All those new little additions seem like something a lot of people want on the DS.
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    Dragon Jun 12, 07
    Excellent, I will most likely be getting it.
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    nflsmc Jun 12, 07
    Normally I wouldn't care, but now that I have a job and will be able to afford it...
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    Rinkydink Jun 12, 07
    Seem like reasonable guesses, and the direction Nintendo should take. I will most likely be getting the next DS when it is released since I have had endless fun with my DS.
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    bbb7002004 Jun 12, 07
    It falls in line with Nintendo's typical console setup. Make an inovative console, then follow it up with a graphically enhanced version. (NES->SNES, N64->GC, Wii->???)

    However, I don't think they will be introducing a new handheld anytime in the next two years. DS is insanely popular, even more so in Japan, and all the major developers are pushing games for the system. They have no reason to update yet.
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    Dio Jun 12, 07
    Most of these are givens. (two touch screens, improved graphics, backwards compatibility with the DS)

    However, things like the built-in camera and the accelerometer aren't needed. I don't want to take pictures with my DS, and I certainly don't want to be waving it around like the Wii remote. (think of all the broken DS's)

    IGN does have some interesting ideas though. The SD card idea is genius. That way, we could download VC games from the Wii, put them on the SD card, and play them on the DS 2. SD cards could also be used for pictures, movies, songs, and other content.

    Basically, add most of these ideas and get rid of the GBA slot. (who plays GBA games anymore?)
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    chubbie huicho Jun 13, 07
    This sounds OK I don't think I will be getting it though oh well yeah =O
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    bbb7002004 Jun 13, 07
    I play GBA games...

    Although I do agree the slot should be removed. I have plenty of things to play GBA games on (GBA, Gameboy Player, DS), so the space could be put to much better use.

    Also, am I the only one who would love to see a good analog stick on DS 2? Is it really too much to ask, especially with a folding system to protect it.
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    Tainted Jun 13, 07
    IGN is definitely on the right track with all of their ideas. The SD cards would be sweet, as I would love to play some of the VC games on the go. You know what would be even better? If you could store multiple Pokemon files on teh SD cards so you weren't always limited to one per game.
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    cycoclash25 Jun 15, 07
    two touch screens!!! they should have more lol

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