The Official "Countdown to DS Release" Thread!

[EdenMaster]

I played Hunters using the wriststrap thumb semi-stylus to aim, the D-Pad for movement, and R to fire, and I was surprised how comfortable it was, and how quickly I adapted to the controls.

I've only played one GBA game on the DS so far, Fire Emblem, and I agree with OB1 100%. It never looked better. The Game Boy Player made it bigger and easier on the eyes, but the DS makes it gorgeous. It's simply amazing how much difference it makes.

As for sound, for a tiny little handheld, this thing can throw some pretty impressive sound. Some of the minigames in Mario64 have sounds that go from one side of speakers to the other. Impressive.

I suppose if I had to drum up one complaint about the DS...it would be the buttons. the a, b, x, and y buttons are tiny and cramped together, and oftentimes I find myself pressing two at a time inadvertantly (this has been the demise of Mario many a time). If they were a little bigger or spaced out a bit more, it would make a world of difference. Short of that one little disadvantage, the DS is an absolutely terrific piece of hardware.