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http://www.gcadvanced.com/article.php?artid=2847
GCA FIRST: Nintendo has released the official name and somewhat redesigned
hardware for their upcoming handheld system.
Today, Nintendo has formally announced the official name of their next
handheld, and "third pillar". First there was the Nintendo DS, then we found
out about the name the "Nitro". Then it was back to the DS again.
Contrary to all the past confusions, Nintendo has officially gone on record
to say that the new system's name will be the Nintendo DS. The name was
chosen because it represents the product as "dual-screen" so natively. Even
better, the system relates directly with its development studios, being
touted as a "developer system".
"The Nintendo DS will change the future of hand-held gaming," says Satoru
Iwata, president of Nintendo Co., Ltd. "Dual screens, chat functions, a
touch screen, wireless capabilities, voice recognition --
these abilities surpass anything attempted before, and consumers will
benefit from the creativity and innovation the new features bring to the
world of video games."
The hardware announcements that came may also come to make people happy:
Redesigned to sport a slimmer, sharper look
Features a thinner, black base and an angular platinum flip-top cover
Face buttons and shoulder buttons are larger, and some have been
reconfigured for optimum use
Includes a new storage slot for the touch screen's stylus
The speakers now broadcast in stereo sound with or without headphones
Nintendo also announced that the developer support list for the DS is now
100 software companies strong. There are over 120 titles currently in
development, with at least 20 of them coming from Nintendo themselves.
"The innovative functions make Nintendo DS a superior game device, while the
chat feature and ability to detect other DS units make it a social device as
well," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president
of sales and marketing. "We've figured out the magic of what makes portable
game play so attractive to consumers. We've defeated nine challengers and
once again we're prepared to win."
The launch date, launch price, and launch game line-up are still to be
announced at a later date.
The new official images of the logo and hardware can be seen HERE.
GCA will bring you more as we hear it!
source: Nintendo - Press Release
http://www.gcadvanced.com/article.php?artid=2847
GCA FIRST: Nintendo has released the official name and somewhat redesigned
hardware for their upcoming handheld system.
Today, Nintendo has formally announced the official name of their next
handheld, and "third pillar". First there was the Nintendo DS, then we found
out about the name the "Nitro". Then it was back to the DS again.
Contrary to all the past confusions, Nintendo has officially gone on record
to say that the new system's name will be the Nintendo DS. The name was
chosen because it represents the product as "dual-screen" so natively. Even
better, the system relates directly with its development studios, being
touted as a "developer system".
"The Nintendo DS will change the future of hand-held gaming," says Satoru
Iwata, president of Nintendo Co., Ltd. "Dual screens, chat functions, a
touch screen, wireless capabilities, voice recognition --
these abilities surpass anything attempted before, and consumers will
benefit from the creativity and innovation the new features bring to the
world of video games."
The hardware announcements that came may also come to make people happy:
Redesigned to sport a slimmer, sharper look
Features a thinner, black base and an angular platinum flip-top cover
Face buttons and shoulder buttons are larger, and some have been
reconfigured for optimum use
Includes a new storage slot for the touch screen's stylus
The speakers now broadcast in stereo sound with or without headphones
Nintendo also announced that the developer support list for the DS is now
100 software companies strong. There are over 120 titles currently in
development, with at least 20 of them coming from Nintendo themselves.
"The innovative functions make Nintendo DS a superior game device, while the
chat feature and ability to detect other DS units make it a social device as
well," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president
of sales and marketing. "We've figured out the magic of what makes portable
game play so attractive to consumers. We've defeated nine challengers and
once again we're prepared to win."
The launch date, launch price, and launch game line-up are still to be
announced at a later date.
The new official images of the logo and hardware can be seen HERE.
GCA will bring you more as we hear it!
source: Nintendo - Press Release