A New iTouch Generation

I got a Nintendo Ds and I think the new ds would be so cool

Attila the Professor said:

Seriously though, this thread's not about the iTouch.

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Atilla, I named this thread A New iTouch Generation due to the upcoming release of the Nintendo DSi system and in part to the line of products for the Wii and Nintendo DS called "Touch! Generations".

The Nintendo DS system is all about "touching" and the website http://www.dsfanboy.com slogan is "Touching is What We Do".

For more information regarding "Touch! Generations" please visit the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_Generation

BTW regarding the user who made the remark "about carrying the DS around 24/7" I'd like to point you to a comment from Nintendo in regards to that issue. This comment is from the Iwata Ask section of the official Nintendo DSi site.

Nintendo DSi 24/7

"One important feature for the concept of My DS is being able to take and save pictures. You can view them on a screen larger than that of a cell phone, and place it on your desk like a photo stand. I want it to be a device that people will always keep out, on their desk for example, rather than stuff into their bag."

"According to statistics, there are an average of 2.8 DS users per household that has a DS in Japan, but each of those households only possesses, on average, 1.8 DS consoles. I hope with the advent of the DSi the average number of consoles will approach the average number of users per household."

"I, too, think the DS will be much cooler now that people can infuse it with their own tastes and each person?s console will be completely unique. Since the external design doesn?t do anything drastic this time, it?s like we?re entrusting the system?s personality to its users. We?re expecting everyone to take the concept of My DS to heart when they get theirs."

"Speaking of subtle aspects of the Nintendo DSi,
I like the way when you insert a game card that game?s icon pops up on the menu, and when you take it out, the icon disappears. Before, when you changed games, you had to shut off the power once. With the Nintendo DSi, you just lightly press the power button to return to the menu, and change software without turning off the power."

"Hopefully, each person?s personality would be reflected in their DS and they wouldn?t be able to take their hands off it. It would be great if it became so integral to them that if they accidentally left the house without it in the morning they would hurry back to get it!"

Source: http://www.nintendodsi.com/iwataasks/vol1_page4.html

Well my fellow Raven fans I finally got to reserve a DSi .

Yesterday afternoon my parents and my sister and I stopped by our local GameStop and I traded my PSP and two Wii games along with all my PSP gear in exchange for the DSi. Ever since yesterday afternoon I've been feeling very excited and blessed. All we have to pay is $28.00 instead of the $169.99.

The GameStop clerk explained to my us that he felt that the DSi will be the death warrant for the PSP. The clerk also mentioned a rumor that I had not heard before regarding the DSi's capabilities; the DSi according to the rumor will be able to download music from iTunes.

The main reason that I wanted to tell my fellow Ravener's about the rumor is due to the fact that a few years ago I read a rumor that Apple Inc and Nintendo had quietly become co-partners.

Below are a few links to the rumor of which I've made mention.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/10/nintendo-apple-merger-dont-hold-your-breath/

http://digg.com/apple/Apple_and_Nintendo_Should_Play_Together

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152342

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49286508,00.htm

http://www.macrumors.com/2006/06/09/apple-eyeing-nintendo/

BTW an Apple/Nintendo merge would not be so bad in my opinion. I remember at the time when the DS Lite was released my father commented that it looked a lot like the Apple iPod. One site remarked "Nintendo's Apple-esque approach" which is very true in the case of the Wii. The Wii looks almost as if it were an Apple designed product. I must also add that the iPod Touch functions a lot like the Nintendo DS and even some of Apple's officials have talked about the simililarities of the DS and the iPod Touch.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/02/dsi_launch_05.jpg

You can always add more money to put down on your reserved product.

Some of the DSi's features look nifty in my opinion. I dunno if this has been posted yet or not... if this has been shown, remind me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOu5qhWsd_s

Then again.. I am an advid collector of consoles and handhelds. I still have my orhinal brickish Gameboy that works. My Gameboy pocket and the color.

As well for a Game Gear.

Thank you for the video AgentCrab. I also discovered a video from IGN that was linked to the video. The video is about a new Wario Ware title that is exclusive to the Nintendo DSi. I find it very compeling that the DSi cameras will work in line with DSi game play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY2SJHbGgcs&feature=channel

Personally I think that the DSi is the perfect answer to those who've been asking for a portable Wii.

The link below is to an article from Wired.com regarding the DSi.

http://blog.wired.com/games/2009/02/nintendo-dsi-in.html

Attila the Professor said:

Seriously though, this thread's not about the iTouch.

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Wait a minute, Attila were you talking about the iPod Touch? I've noticed recently that more and more people are referring to the iPod Touch as the iTouch.

BTW here is a link to a new article from Yahoo regarding the DSi.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/nintendo-dsi-coming-april-5/1289722

RedeemedChild said:

Wait a minute, Attila were you talking about the iPod Touch? I've noticed recently that more and more people are referring to the iPod Touch as the iTouch.

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You know, I inadvertently was, actually. My snark was based on the misapprehension that the iTouch was an actual product that was being neglected in a topic seemingly named for it, without taking the step back to see that it (which is to say, the invented name of "iTouch") was being used as a byword for a whole set of gadgets.

Anyhow, apologies for the misunderstanding.

Attila the Professor said:

You know, I inadvertently was, actually. My snark was based on the misapprehension that the iTouch was an actual product that was being neglected in a topic seemingly named for it, without taking the step back to see that it (which is to say, the invented name of "iTouch") was being used as a byword for a whole set of gadgets.

Anyhow, apologies for the misunderstanding.

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No worries Attila. Especially for you I'll provide the following link:

http://release.square-enix.com/na/2009/02/27_1.html

The above link has to do with two new Square Enix releases to the iPhone/iPod Touch. Square Enix and Apple have united to provide Space Invaders and Cooking Mama on the iPod/ihone. The prices are not that bad; Space Invaders $4.99 and Cooking Mama at $6.99.




And for you DS fanboys Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is on it's way with a release date of March 24th. One major revolution with this Crystal Chronicles entry is that it allows for online and local gameplay between Wii and DS users and whats more Wii users can play Mii characters in the game. This is one step closer to an MMO type game on the Wii/DS.

http://na.square-enix.com/ffcceot/

Below is the official synopsis:

A triumphant return from a monster-infested forest marks the completion of the 16-year-old hero's coming-of-age ceremony. However, the hero's joy is short-lived as a young village girl is found to be afflicted by a mysterious illness known as "crystal sickness." Determined to obtain the cure, the hero steps out of the secluded village for the first time, only to discover a world in which crystals are merely artifacts of the past and no longer exist...

Maintaining the intuitive control scheme of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and enhancing the gameplay experience with an integrated system that allows players to switch between the single and multiplayer modes in-game, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is set to take multiplayer gaming to new heights as it brings together Wii and DS users from around the world.
Genre: Action RPG
Local Play: 4 Co-Op
Online Play: 4 Co-Op
Also Available On: Wii
Release Date: March 23, 2009
MSRP: $39.99



http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/26/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-echoes-of-time-clocks-in-march/

Well folks take a look at the first DSiWare game for the United States.



Below is a link to more information on the game:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/960/960734p1.html

Boy, it's getting better and better as we get closer and closer to April 5th 2009.

RedeemedChild said:

Well folks take a look at the first DSiWare game for the United States.

Below is a link to more information on the game:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/960/960734p1.html

Boy, it's getting better and better as we get closer and closer to April 5th 2009.

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She looks sick to me I'm not about to download that BOYS ITS TIME TO FALL INLINE I'M SURE YOU WILL LIKE THE PICTURE!

IndyWolf15 said:

She looks sick to me I'm not about to download that BOYS ITS TIME TO FALL INLINE I'M SURE YOU WILL LIKE THE PICTURE!

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Boys fall inline? What's that supposed to mean?????????????????? Seriouslly please give some INTELLECTUAL RESPONCES SIS!!!!!!!!!

RedeemedChild said:

Well folks take a look at the first DSiWare game for the United States.

Below is a link to more information on the game:
http://ds.ign.com/articles/960/960734p1.html

Boy, it's getting better and better as we get closer and closer to April 5th 2009.

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Puzzle game, I take it?

Agent Crab said:

Puzzle game, I take it?

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Yes, I do believe from what I've read at IGN.com and nintendoeverything.com that it is a puzzle style game. I think I might download it along with Dr. Mario Rx.

Well it seems yet another incredible title has been revealed for the DSi Ware Shop and this time it's the Electroplankton-esque Pop+Solo which first appeared on the iPhone and Nintendo WiiWare Shop.



Pop+Solo is being developed by an Australian company by the name of NNOOO. The DSiWare version has a lot of new features including those from it's Wii and iPhone cousins which include Adventure mode, Normal Mode, Chili Mode and Bonus Round the latter has been created based on ideas from fans of the Wii/iPhone versions. NNOOO has also hinted that another version of the game named Pop+Versus will be released later this year.

Here is the video of the new Zelda adventure The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

I hope you guys enjoy it. Lets us hope that it'll get an early release. Futhermore a new Professor Layton title has been announced for North America and Europe. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is set an September release.

RedeemedChild said:

Here is the video of the new Zelda adventure The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.

I hope you guys enjoy it. Lets us hope that it'll get an early release. Futhermore a new Professor Layton title has been announced for North America and Europe. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is set an September release.

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Nice Zelda Game can't for it to come out.

Hell yeah another Layton game!!! Awesom another Zelda game



I love DS

Nurhachi1991 said:

Hell yeah another Layton game!!! Awesom another Zelda game



I love DS

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YO MATEY!!!!!!!!!!! That be the joyous news for us fanboys! Minus the profanity on your part. So have ya reserved the DSi yet?

I went in Wal-Mart and they had no posters for the DSi and when i saw two Women about to buy the DS Lite i told them the DSi was coming out, and the worker wanted me to be quite he gave such a mean look. I went Friday and they only had one small poster and no DSi's at the poster so i believe there trying to sell all the DS Lite's. They have DSi's on the rack behind the glass door, they were mostly behind the DS Lite's.

I think someone should say something about the problem, because no one at the store realized DSi's were on the shelves, i talked to young people at the store and asked them were they going to buy a DSi's but when i ask them they had no idea they were selling DSi's.

IndyWolf15 said:

I went in Wal-Mart and they had no posters for the DSi and when i saw two Women about to buy the DS Lite i told them the DSi was coming out, and the worker wanted me to be quite he gave such a mean look. I went Friday and they only had one small poster and no DSi's at the poster so i believe there trying to sell all the DS Lite's. They have DSi's on the rack behind the glass door, they were mostly behind the DS Lite's.

I think someone should say something about the problem, because no one at the store realized DSi's were on the shelves, i talked to young people at the store and asked them were they going to buy a DSi's but when i ask them they had no idea they were selling DSi's.

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I own two lites and still play them. After all, owning Pokemon, I have ot have a way to migrate my Pokemon from Leaf Green, Fire Red, Sapphire. Ruby and Emerald into Diamond, Pearl and Platium.

My DSi Is put away some place. I just use it to store pictures of my cats.