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ShyBoy

13-03-2005, 07:18 PM

I am thinking of buying one, I played on a demo of wario whatever in Woolworths and loved it!! I always liked Nintendo but when I saw the graphics on Zelda for the GC it made me decide to boycott them, well perhaps it's time to give them a 2nd chance :p. Do you think it's worth it? All the comparisons I've seen of it against the PSP rate it much higher, and I personally think it's a great console, but there are only a few games for it out at the moment, do you think developers will pick up on it? The Gameboy advance didn't have a huge influx of game developers. Although there have been rumours a Halo / Halo 2 could come out for the DS, which would make it superior to all :D

Opinions and comments?

Teh_Gerbil

13-03-2005, 07:25 PM

The DS is awesome! I want one...

It'll soon be picked up on, and you can play Gameboy games on it I beleive... anyone know for sure?

I think they are making a GTA Game for the DS Specially... yay!

ShyBoy

13-03-2005, 07:38 PM

The DS is awesome! I want one...

It'll soon be picked up on, and you can play Gameboy games on it I beleive... anyone know for sure?

I think they are making a GTA Game for the DS Specially... yay!

You can play game boy advance games on it, not original or colour ones though.

GTA Game for DS? :chin: With the way sony have worked in the past, they'll buy up all the rights, with the PSP you buy the games not the console (which is actually defective in lots of cases already :razz:)

Teh_Gerbil

13-03-2005, 08:02 PM

Yeah, I noticed alot of PSP's were broken. Haha. Let me guess, this means the PSP games will be a rip-off? Like PS2 ones I reakon.

Sony buying the rights? Hope not, I hate the way they did that. Grr! GTA is availible for hte Game Boy though.

Only advance games? darn!

DS is fun though, I want to play one again now.

mystifymysoul

13-03-2005, 08:20 PM

A friend of mine has one, he got it pre-release. I ddon't know much about game consoles, but I really like it, its kinda cool how it has two screens. Anyway, I recommend it!

Dr Pirate

13-03-2005, 08:51 PM

PS2 a rip off? you live in a twisted version of reality.

Jim V

13-03-2005, 10:24 PM

gta is being developed for the PSP for a release this year, I would imagine that since there was a gta on GBA that exclusivity contracts may not apply to handhelds, so you might see a release on both. I know there are a number of rockstar people who loved returning to the 2D view of gta advance, so who knows.

Wario ware on the gba is one of my favourite games of all time so I'm tempted to pick one up.

The early reports of dead pixels in PSP screens and the sensor placement for the square button have been resolved, so I would expect no large scale problems with broken hardware. In reality the number broken was tiny and not helped by new players hammering their break button on Ridge Racers for 36 hours solid.

In the world of hand held games Nintendo have all the contacts so expect massive support, the requirement to learn the 3D processors ins and outs on the PSP will probably reduce the chance of a massive line up quickly appearing for the PSP.

Nintendo probably have a great chance at the market but they have already fucked it up with a 100 pound price range. Sorry but it sells for 100 dollars. With a 100 pound plus wario ware touched they could of had the market before the boys toy PSP ever turned up.

So, sadly it looks like the greed of Nintendo (and I love their games but you need to remember they are also a vicious employer and as nasty a corporation as you could imagine - not that sony or microsoft are any better) has pulled a dreamcast.

After all if it sells well in Japan why bother trying to do well any where else?

Jim V

13-03-2005, 10:27 PM

Oh and you've sadly missed the best and most involved Zelda game ever made - not to mention the upcoming realistic looking Zelda on Gamecube

Hellfire

13-03-2005, 10:35 PM

yes... the new Zelda on the Gamecube looks excellent

DS > PSP sony know shit about handhelds and will lose the market,

Jim V

13-03-2005, 10:47 PM

I'd agree with you if I hadn't seen all the jism flying around in the latest issue of Edge when they reviewed the PSP. It was like a Sony love in. Mind you that never did the Dreamcast any good.

Teh_Gerbil

13-03-2005, 11:12 PM

PS2 a rip off? you live in a twisted version of reality.

No, just the games are.

Bomberman444

13-03-2005, 11:49 PM

of course on same note the playstation was a pretty much first proper go at a games console and it was arguably the best of its time.

chaos_insomniac

14-03-2005, 12:10 AM

My opinion is that the DS looks ugly and is too big, whereas the PSP is undeniably a sexy looking piece of kit. From what I've seen games wise the DS doesn't look like a massive leap in graphics from the GBA and the Wario game I played was alright. I don't think touch screen technology makes much of a difference to games to be honest, or at least that's the impression I got from the rather shitty Gamecom a few years ago.

The PSP's graphics look superior from what I've seen and the fact that it uses UMD discs means they'll probably be able to have some beasty sized games so I'm holding out for it. Unfortunately the PSP does seem a bit pricey (£189.99 so I hear) compared to the DS though...

Amira

14-03-2005, 07:15 AM

my little sister has a nintendo DS, she got it as soon as it got released and it seems pretty good...better than all the others shes had (but im not allowed to touch it :( )

wheresmyplacebo

14-03-2005, 07:19 AM

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 09:05 AM

Just think about the comparisons here tho;

100 quid - you get a double screened N64

130-190 (?) quid - you get a portable PS2, that is going to host movies on those little disc things.

PSP > DS.

ShyBoy

14-03-2005, 09:51 AM

I think I might get the DS :/ definately not going to get the PSP :p. I boycott Sony because I have never liked them. And it's not too late for me to get a GC Jim :p, might get one for my birthday. I just couldn't stand the 'cartoon' graphics, it broke my heart :( Zelda was my life. But yea, Nintendo are great.

And a portable PS2? It's more like a portable PSX, it doesn't have the same power as a PS2 by far. And anyway, don't like the PS2 :p. You wouldn't be able to watch a movie mind, since it has a very short battery life, unless you pay extra for a battery pack - unlike the DS which Nintendo ship with a nice battery.

£95 from amazon (free shipping because it's over £30), with Metroid Prime, sounds like a good deal to me. And played Warioware, so fun :p unrolling the toilet roll!!

Jim V

14-03-2005, 09:52 AM

oh, worth checking but I'm pretty certain its the demo of metroid with the DS, not the full game

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 10:11 AM

Final Fantasy VII : Advent Children, has been confirmed by SquareEnix of japan to be released on DVD and PSP.

ShyBoy

14-03-2005, 02:37 PM

oh, worth checking but I'm pretty certain its the demo of metroid with the DS, not the full game

Very true there. Hmmph :(

Oh well, still thinking of getting one. Probably wont be until september anyway...

eta: still worth getting a GC? I have an xbox but didn't find it as addictive as I had previous consoles (N64 etc)

chaos_insomniac

14-03-2005, 03:44 PM

Very true there. Hmmph :(

Oh well, still thinking of getting one. Probably wont be until september anyway...

eta: still worth getting a GC? I have an xbox but didn't find it as addictive as I had previous consoles (N64 etc)

I have a Gamecube and it's massive fun though it doesn't have as many games as the X-Box or PS2. It's worth the asking price though, as there are some great games....I bought mine for Resident Evil though :D

Jim V

14-03-2005, 03:45 PM

When's 4 out, that looks superb

ShyBoy

14-03-2005, 04:00 PM

Value = http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000670JAI/ref=br_lf_vg_h__0/026-1570829-6766815

Think I might order one just now :chin:

ShyBoy

14-03-2005, 04:09 PM

The prospect of Zelda on DS (http://ds.ign.com/articles/588/588917p1.html) swings it for me. Won't get one atm, but in a few weeks I'll invest in a DS because it's just great :D

Jim V

14-03-2005, 04:37 PM

Just ask for a try, it's amazing how many people don't bother to do that any more in computer shops

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 04:54 PM

Gamecube = win, its the ultimate party console, Mario Kart Double Dash, Super smash bros melee and donkey konga, all great party games.

Oh yeah... Wario ware aswell ;p

Indrid Cold

14-03-2005, 05:21 PM

I'm thinking about a DS too... But I might wait until there are more colours than white. I love blue...

wheresmyplacebo

14-03-2005, 08:53 PM

Very true there. Hmmph :(

Oh well, still thinking of getting one. Probably wont be until september anyway...

eta: still worth getting a GC? I have an xbox but didn't find it as addictive as I had previous consoles (N64 etc)

see my pure decision wen buuying a games console comes down to one simple thing, do i enjoy playing it over and over again

thats y i have a snes and dreamcast and saturn even if theyre dead, cause i love the games i have for them and i dont need anymore

and i was thinking of getting a new console and the ds looks the one for me, if i want graphics i use my pc ;)

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 08:54 PM

The SNES isn't dead ;<

Jim V

14-03-2005, 09:36 PM

http://www.emulatronia.com/maquinadeltiempo/fotosdejuegos/snes/mariokart.jpg

forever

Hellfire

14-03-2005, 09:39 PM

ooo I still have a snes, and a nes, my 64, well both of them are floating around plus my cube sitting with me,

Snes > Mega Drive

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 09:50 PM

ooo I still have a snes, and a nes, my 64, well both of them are floating around plus my cube sitting with me,

Snes > Mega Drive
Lies.

http://www.emulatronia.com/maquinadeltiempo/fotosdejuegos/snes/mariokart.jpg

forever

That would be so kool on the DS.

Hellfire

14-03-2005, 10:12 PM

lie as in what? i have every console? how'd u know. or that snes > mega drive.. because it was :p

Teh_Gerbil

14-03-2005, 10:45 PM

MegaDrive > Hellfire.

GameGear > All handhelds. Although, not the Game And Watch, TBH, that pwnd all.

Dr Pirate

14-03-2005, 11:22 PM

Sega = Win... Shenmue is the exception to the rule.

ShyBoy

15-03-2005, 11:24 AM

Sega = Win... Shenmue is the exception to the rule.

That's fantastic. I think sega are a good games producer but their consoles weren't brilliant - Nintendo just has great support from the best games developers in the world. Xbox is just a PC, I already have a PC for PC games. Think I will invest in a GC though, it sounds like a fabulous party machine.

And it has Zelda :love:

Hellfire

15-03-2005, 11:56 AM

I remember game and watch, think my older bro had one
http://www.brianapps.net/tossup/tu_palm.png

Hellfire

15-03-2005, 12:03 PM

Zelda pwnz EVERY game in the world put together..

God.. I remember when Orcania of time was releaesed on the N64, it was a classic although I got stuck in Jaba Jaba's belly for absolutely AGES.. lol..

Tbh.. I love the zelda series, The cartoons was good aswell, if only there was 12 of em,

I did like wind waker but.. I wasn't to keen on the cell shaded charcaters but it was overall a good game, Majora's mask was.. Great, no way as good as Ocarina of time but still a great game, Master quest, basicly the same as Ocarina of time was brillient,

The rest -
Legend of Zelda (NES)
Adventures of Link (NES)
A Link to the Past (SNES)
Link's Awakening (GB)
Link's Awakening DX (GBC)
then there is four swords on the GBA
They're all good imo

*thinks* did i miss any out?

Fiend_85

15-03-2005, 12:32 PM

Sega=win. Hellfire=WRONG

ShyBoy

15-03-2005, 04:57 PM

Sega=win. Hellfire=WRONG

You = wrong.

Although, Sonic is cool. Link is better *nods* and you've got to love Mario and Yoshi. Smash brothers for the N64 :heart: I still have that somewhere...

Dr Pirate

15-03-2005, 05:05 PM

Zelda does not pwn Final Fantasy.

Link would cower for his life infront of any playable character from any FF game.

Sonic > Mario or... Super cool blue hedgehog > Stupid fat plumber.

Jim V

15-03-2005, 05:23 PM

Main Zelda games

The Legend of Zelda
Adventure of Link
A Link to the Past
Link's Awakening
Ocarina of Time
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Majora's Mask
Four Swords
Wind Waker
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
Zelda 2005

Other Zelda goodness

Animal Crossing - includes Zelda extras
Milton Bradley Zelda board game
BS- Zelda - upgraded Legend of Zelda (NES) for the online functionality of the SNES Satellaview
CD-i Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Collectors Edition - with legend, its nes sequel, ocarina and mask
Zelda Game & Watch
Navi Trackers Only in Jap versions of Four swords
Ocarina of Time: Master Quest - mentioned by Hellfire
Soul Caliber II - Zelda character on Gamecube
Super Smash Brothers Melee - Mucho Zelda goodness
Watch (and Game) - a watch with a Zelda game on it

Dr Pirate

15-03-2005, 05:29 PM

You missed out the brilliant brilliant Gameboy game...

The Legend of Zelda: Link gets laid :p... its acctually a game before anyone trys to fob me off.

Teh_Gerbil

15-03-2005, 05:42 PM

How can anyone slag off the Mega Drive? Or Saturn?

Its a shame, but Xbox pwns all other consoles, best Graphics, and TBH, its getting Doom 3, so better games. Fucking MS taking over everything.

I still love my PC though. How can you play an FPS with a fucknig analouge stick? I tried playing MoH with it. I noticed on the PS2 I could absorb alot more shots before I died. Although I suppose having to aim with the sticky, that is logical.

Long live the wireless mouse!

Jim V

15-03-2005, 05:47 PM

I need something more to do with my time...

Dr Pirate

15-03-2005, 05:58 PM

See :p

Hellfire

15-03-2005, 08:08 PM

Cool...

Dr Pirate

15-03-2005, 08:31 PM

its very good, its basiclly Links awakening but with lots of adult content, such as the first line being "I thought you were having a wet dream!" rather than "It looked like you were having a bad dream".

And your sword is a penis... :p

Jim V

15-03-2005, 09:24 PM

I though it started with you losing your penis after the wet dream... nice to see all those emulator translation guys doing something useful with their time

Dr Pirate

15-03-2005, 09:32 PM

well, you have to go find your penis on the beach. You have to dodge the herpes on the way there, then you have to make a trip somewhere along the way to Fagbash forest :p

O_o

16-03-2005, 03:18 PM

new trailers for new LoZ game look amazing . *is excited*

Martin_Bashir

16-03-2005, 03:23 PM

I though it started with you losing your penis after the wet dream... nice to see all those emulator translation guys doing something useful with their time

yeah this was one of the most unfunny pieces of shite i've ever seen...

something about the lady in the Town talking about 'her rapist'...small minded little boys with even littler toys...

Indrid Cold

18-03-2005, 08:31 PM

I played a DS today!
I was in a game store (got Resident Evil 4) and they had one with a demo version of Wario Ware. It was really fun, although there wasn't much to do in it (demo version). Still, I'm not sure I'm getting a DS...

Dr Pirate

18-03-2005, 09:22 PM

Mario 64 doesn't play well on it.

My mate got Resi 4 today, I nicknamed the guy with the bag on his head "Chainsaw Charlie". Though he does bare remarkable resembalance to Kerrang's "Bagman"

Jim V

19-03-2005, 01:02 AM

I am just this moment about to put Res 4 into the Gamecube, as soon as I finish checking on threads - will comment later.

Hellfire

19-03-2005, 01:17 AM

i own every single resi game.. except this one.. will get it as soon as i got dosh.. been delayed a bit but will be worth it.. but will the over the sholder 3rd person view work or not?

Dr Pirate

20-03-2005, 12:12 AM

I am just this moment about to put Res 4 into the Gamecube, as soon as I finish checking on threads - will comment later.
Resi 4 has to be the best one yet. :D

Jim V

20-03-2005, 01:01 PM

Gamerankings currently has it as the 6th best game of all time - it's terrifyingly huge, looks stunning (it might not have the draw distance of a PC but close up it's giving recent FPS's a run for their money), and actually feels like a really good movie.

Oh and the over the shoulder view? I almost guarantee you will never see third person game using anything else - it's amazingly effective

Fenix Blade

20-03-2005, 01:09 PM

Oh and you've sadly missed the best and most involved Zelda game ever made - not to mention the upcoming realistic looking Zelda on Gamecube

Yes Jim, yes!

Indrid Cold

20-03-2005, 08:08 PM

Resi 4 has to be the best one yet. :D
I don't know... It's got great graphics, action, story and all that but the big thing about RE is the scare factor -when you're afraid of something happening without you expecting it. And so far I have rarely been afraid of turning a corner.

Dr Pirate

20-03-2005, 11:46 PM

I don't know... It's got great graphics, action, story and all that but the big thing about RE is the scare factor -when you're afraid of something happening without you expecting it. And so far I have rarely been afraid of turning a corner.
You havent come face to face with 'Chainsaw Charlie' :no:

Hellfire

20-03-2005, 11:50 PM

haha.. I still think the little girl who wears her moms face on resi Code V is the best enermie.. I felt so sorry for her in the end...

Poor girl took moms face and wore it:(

Jim V

21-03-2005, 12:08 AM

Bah, Resident Evil had to give up on terror after it got owned by Silent Hill 2

It's one of the best games I ever played (number 4) but it's an entirely different beast to the other games. Plus changing to a fully rendered setting and losing the control on the camera angle is always going to make it less scary.

That giant with the double chainsaw spooked me though - and that was only in a bonus game.

Hellfire

21-03-2005, 01:15 AM

Resi zero was by far the best game i've played (in the resi series) if it is anything Better than that WOooo.. I'll love it :)

I also love the CGI scenes in Resi Zero

Jim V

21-03-2005, 02:09 AM

warning - slight spoiler of the bonus mission with an unlockable character

gives a feel of the gameplay without really spoiling anything, but it is gory

from the faq on the merc bonus game up at gamefaqs.com

http://karniph.msspro.com/media/hunk60kc.wmv

Indrid Cold

23-03-2005, 04:22 PM

You havent come face to face with 'Chainsaw Charlie' :no:
I have, at least the one in the village in case there's another. I just ran by him and the others and didn't even get hit.

Jim V

23-03-2005, 04:23 PM

just wait till the waterworld mercenaries level

Indrid Cold

23-03-2005, 04:24 PM

haha.. I still think the little girl who wears her moms face on resi Code V is the best enermie.. I felt so sorry for her in the end...

Poor girl took moms face and wore it:(
That was the REmake. And it wasn't her real mum's face, the way I understand it they sent several women pretending to be her mum (cause she'd died) and Lisa took their faces off. In one of her notes she says something about "same face but not mom, have to give face back to mother".