Another DS update? Gut reaction to this rumor (“rumeur” in this case) is “say it isn’t so” but again let’s look a bit deeper. This yearly update approach works for Apple and for cell phone manufacturers, because they have established, successful products. These updates aren’t aimed at people who already have a DS Lite, they’re aimed at fence sitters who were undecided on the DS Lite last summer. These are the same fence sitters who watched the DS explode in Japan (sometimes literally — exchange those adapters!), and weather the fierce U.S. market. They are interested, but haven’t committed.
Demand is at record highs, so why not unveil a widescreen version with an SD slot in late 2007? Or one that better synchs up with your widescreen-enabled Wii? One with its own Wii Channel perhaps? If a PSP update drops next year, this kind of move would be wise, too. Even if you have no intention of upgrading your DS Lite, how would you view this rumor should it turn out to be true?
I wouldn't mind seeing a new DS, but having a SD slot, wouldn't it sort of make it a DS 2?
Anyone else think that making a screen look more pixelated isn't exactly the best of ideas?Realistically, with a touch sensitive screen, I think Nintendo standardized the screen size on first release. It also seems that the DS Lite is about as small as can be due to the fact that it needs to fit in the human hand and work with games like Metroid.Granted, I guess they could make the thing slightly thinner and possibly add things like a built in picture manipulator with an SD card reader, but I think as far as hardware redesigns, there isn't too much they can do without rendering some games unplayable or not functioning.
What good would an SD slot make?Also, making a wide-screen version just doesn't go with Nintendo. Nintendo has always enhanced their machines, not fundamentally changed them. It's as if they had given the GBA SP X & Y buttons, it would leave all of the GBA's original purchases worthless if you wanted new games.It just ain't happening, period. "I guarantee it" 😛 (little joke to an older podcast)If this has any truth to it, maybe it could be that they're planning the DS2, but not another DS change.
I'm 100% sure this is fake.1. Widescreens would make the picture look worse.2. The SD card slot is pointless… unless I could play Line Rider on it.
tsk tsk jack- you and your nintendo propoganda! where does it end?!?ok- my real comment is that i dont find this rumor convincing. oh and i'm getting a lite today… 1st game = zelda II:the adventure of link ;-P just what i need for xmas travels. season's greetings everyone! see you at sea tac!
Unless wide screen supporting games came out, which would alienate the MILLIONS of people who already plunked their cash down. It's not like the yearly update to the ipod means that new songs are unplayable on old gen machines.As for the SD thing, Nintendo has that MP3 player cart coming out, for those who aren't into buying homebrew/pirate adaptors.While we're at it, lets all assume that a new "Gameboy" is coming out next year as well. 'Tards.