...Suddenly, the DS was lifted high for everyone to see, and the constant flashes seemed like they'd never end! And the details of this baby... Check it out: Each of the two screens is programmable in 2d or 3d. The 3d quality is great - a quick flash of a Mario game (or demo?) followed by a complete bombshell -
A new Metroid game, on the Nintendo DS, and it'll be a launch title. And the 3d? IT. IS. STUNNING. Picture Metroid Prime in your hands, because from where I was sitting, that's exactly what it looked like. And more great details - you tap where you want to fire! No aiming, no odd 3D fidgeting. And here we go - the stats start flying.
For starters, the DS has two media bays - complete backward compatibility with the GBA is here! With two big control enhancements - touch screen can be used as an on game keyboard, and you could use it to draw (yes, there will be drawing software..). And - another stadium rocking announcement, there will be a built in microphone - for VOICE recognition in games. The crowd is frothing, and even I'm losing control at this point - exciting. And here's where one of the big, big questions gets answered;
What is Nintendo's online strategy?!
How about this - the DS supports 16 player wireless at 100 feet apart! Instant chat, draw, sending pictures to each other, and... If you get in range of other people, the DS automatically turns on, and activates online mode if you want. And there's more.
It's got wi-fi.
That's right, completely wireless internet / LAN play with a portable system. Absolutely cool. My mind really is reeling with the news. I hate to buy into hype like that, but it's obvious that Nintendo has thought this one out, like no other product before it.
