14th March 2010, 10:32 AM
Hooray so if my predictions are right, this thing will be capable of outputting the same graphics we see on Wii and have the ability to hook up to a TV.
I think what Nintendo is facing is that the DS owners are not necessarily the Wii owners, in other words, it's two different consumers. So, make the DS a multi-faceted platform that offers portability and the ability to use as a home console either holding the DS2 as the controller or using the DS2's camera. I have wanted video game controllers to incorporate LCD screens for eons now, back on SNES I wanted the option to display particular information, map data, ammo of other weapons, etc and this would be perfect. Add to that the mic and speakers and you COULD have something great.
I have a feeling the DS2 will not only fold out at the same angle of DS, but also flat, and also have the option to bridge the gap between the two screens making it one with only a hairline crack between. Now of course, if Nintendo went this route, both screens would have to be touch capable. Imagine being able to take out a DS2, flatten it so its larger, and you and other people can play a tabletop game with your fingers. I wonder if they're thinking about that recent patent about connecting multiple cellphones to create one giant screen... multiple DS owners connect 4 DS on a table to make a huge playing field? ....nah
I think what Nintendo is facing is that the DS owners are not necessarily the Wii owners, in other words, it's two different consumers. So, make the DS a multi-faceted platform that offers portability and the ability to use as a home console either holding the DS2 as the controller or using the DS2's camera. I have wanted video game controllers to incorporate LCD screens for eons now, back on SNES I wanted the option to display particular information, map data, ammo of other weapons, etc and this would be perfect. Add to that the mic and speakers and you COULD have something great.
I have a feeling the DS2 will not only fold out at the same angle of DS, but also flat, and also have the option to bridge the gap between the two screens making it one with only a hairline crack between. Now of course, if Nintendo went this route, both screens would have to be touch capable. Imagine being able to take out a DS2, flatten it so its larger, and you and other people can play a tabletop game with your fingers. I wonder if they're thinking about that recent patent about connecting multiple cellphones to create one giant screen... multiple DS owners connect 4 DS on a table to make a huge playing field? ....nah