Official Nintendo DS thread! Chat new games, Wi-Fi, thoughts/abilities

[Infernoman]

Damn I need to get in on this action...*sigh* I guess I'll have to go to McDonalds (even though I hate McD:tdown: )

[LongSh0t]

Damn I need to get in on this action...*sigh* I guess I'll have to go to McDonalds (even though I hate McD:tdown: )

McDonalds isn't your only option, just the easiest. Other wi-fi locations include: Libraries, schools/colleges, Malls (my bro says he can get connection at our local mall) Starbucks, some-guy-with-a-wireless-router's back yard, and more I'm sure.

[Infernoman]

McDonalds isn't your only option, just the easiest. Other wi-fi locations include: Libraries, schools/colleges, Malls (my bro says he can get connection at our local mall) Starbucks, some-guy-with-a-wireless-router's back yard, and more I'm sure.

I hate starbucks, my friend (who has wifi) isn't always home, and the school comps have router that aren't compatable. However I got the USB adapter today and it works great!:tup: I'll be sending my friend code on the other thread. Hope to race some of you!

[9TNine]

How do you do the speed boost at the beginning?

After 2. Think the word "Two" in your head, the hold the A Button, that should be enough time.

To the rest of SRK: I hand down to you a link to help with your emblem making:

http://www.zsivanys.nl/mkdecal/

This allows you to upload an image, and it'll covert the image onto a 32x32 grid using the MK pallete so you can use it as an emblem. You still have to draw it yourself obviously, but it's easy and useful for those more complex pictures.

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[ChairHome]

Nice. I'd rep you if I could for that, 9T Nine.

I played online for the first time against "rivals". I lost the first time, then won. Both players used Dry Bones, both times. This was only my first game, but do a lot of people use him?

In case you wanted to know, the new Dragonball Z DS game has shipped. If anyone picks it up, let us know...

[AL the great]

bah i cant go online for mario kart yet :sad: rawwrrrrr.

.........and on top of that there's already people harrassing me to trade this game to them LOLOL.

too good.
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christ, sonic ds is coming out already and i JUST traded for sonic 3 gba. damn.

[kcxj]

WarioWare: Touched

The game is alright... The story mode is way too short. I was in the middle of playing and all of a sudden the credits started rolling? wtf? :confused:

I have to admit, I did laugh a lot while playing this game though. The game where you tickle the hairy guy's armpits, the game where you wave "bye-bye" and the guy gets randomly sucked up by a UFO all of a sudden, the game where you throw ninja stars at the ninja, and the "wow........." sound effect. Also the part where you need to leave a message for the other ninja girl because a monkey stole your bananas, I wrote a swear word as my message and the game just let me. :rofl:

I keep getting the feeling this game is sending subliminal messages to me whenever I play it though, and I don't like that. Especially when you're playing the album mode and you get up to the around the 50's. The flashing lights and that crazy teddy bear head, the game could be putting me into a catotonic trance and making me do things that I don't even realize. Same thing with the disco dancer levels and those flashing stars in their eyes. It's very creepy, if not just seizure inducing, in my opinion.

It would of been awesome if the "Nine-Volt" NES minigames had more than just three difficulty levels. Seeing the old school Mario and Zelda is very nostalgic. But there is a LOT of content in this game I also admit though. I haven't unlocked all the "toys" yet and there are also still a few minigames I'm missing.

The thing this game really does lack is some sex appeal if you ask me. Ninja anime girls who look like they're 10 years old are for nerds, and the other girls also don't appeal to me in the slightest.

"Feel the Magic" girl > "WarioWare"

... even though you can't see shit because she's still just a stupid silhouette character, and in the overall decision on which game I like playing better, I'd have to give the edge to FTM over Wario in the fun rating, regardless of what all the video game reviews have said (Wario still has the more content though). Although pretty random and just as funny as the FTM storyline at times, the Wario storyline/plot is just too short for me to really enjoy it fully.

[TGC]

Kcxj: You said you know why people would hate feel the magic. Care to elaborate? It's so i can see if i would hate the game or not.

OMG i played mario kart DS for the first time yesterday. The game runs to perfect, and smooth, it was almost too good to be true.

[KingRaoh]

Mario Kart DS is the best.

[LongSh0t]

I played online for the first time against "rivals". I lost the first time, then won. Both players used Dry Bones, both times. This was only my first game, but do a lot of people use him?

Yeah probably. I unlocked him yesterday. He seems top tier, give him a try.

Hey I got a question about the online record. I won a match the other day against 3 other people and my "wins" went up by 3. Does that mean if come in 3rd you get 2 losses and 1 win? Or if you come in 2nd you get one loss and 2 wins?

[Remy Saotome]

Heh, I like Dry Bones a lot too. But that's just cause he's a skeletal koopa, and one of the coolest enemies from OG Mario games.

But my personal best character is prolly Yoshi. That Cucumber of his has won me a lot of cups.

[9TNine]

Yeah probably. I unlocked him yesterday. He seems top tier, give him a try.

Hey I got a question about the online record. I won a match the other day against 3 other people and my "wins" went up by 3. Does that mean if come in 3rd you get 2 losses and 1 win? Or if you come in 2nd you get one loss and 2 wins?

I believe that's how it works, since you are beating some players and losing to others.

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[ImagineVC]

what???
mortal kombat DS is out???

[LongSh0t]

Another question, When going Wireless against "rivals," does it match you up based on progress in the 1P game, WFC wins/losses, or both?

BTW thanks for the link 9t. I made my emblem today. It's the Perfect Dark N64 logo w/ my name:tup:

[kcxj]

Kcxj: You said you know why people would hate feel the magic. Care to elaborate? It's so i can see if i would hate the game or not.
Just buy the dumb game since it's so inexpensive now already. I got my copy for $9.99 used at EB games.

[darthJones]

Just buy the dumb game since it's so inexpensive now already. I got my copy for $9.99 used at EB games.
You can actually get it for $10 new at Toys-R-Us. It's a green tag item so it's 50% off the normal price of $20.

[white shadow]

Yoshi, Dry Bones, and Luigi seem to be very balanced. but no I see robots... ROBOTS!!!:wow: :xeye:

Oh and I played this kids named josh5 who was doing some Superplay trippy shit. I mean like jumping offf the edges and hopping back then teleporting then jumping over my head then...:wtf: I'm gonna quit if that shit becomes standard.:tdown:

[Remy Saotome]

People are playing ROB a lot?:tdown: I hate him. He looks so out-of-place in this game. I wish Shy Guy were a normal playable instead.

[white shadow]

People are playing ROB a lot?:tdown: I hate him. He looks so out-of-place in this game. I wish Shy Guy were a normal playable instead.
WTF?!!! That's R.O.B.?!!!!:wow::bluu: I was shocked when I saw him I thought he was Johnny 5. :clap: Yeah he seems very out of place, you might as well put link in the damn game then since he's a Nintendo favorite and like R.I.B. isn;t a Mario character.:rolleyes:.

[AL the great]

oh god i have to read like the last 6 pages and catch up on this thread lol. haven't posted been playing mario kart and humping my girl in between. sorry guys. here's today's ds news.

- Here are some new images of Taito's New Rainbow Islands for Nintendo DS, a sequel to the classic vertical scrolling action game from 1987. In this game you use rainbows to defeat the enemies, as well as stepping on them to reach higher grounds....
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0511/game051120a.shtml

- Namco announced a new Nintendo DS turn based strategy game called Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier, which is based on the popular collectable miniature game from WizKids Games.....
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0511/game051120g.shtml
(this game looks meh imo)

Scores for animal crossing
Nintendo DS
Animal Forest: Wild World (Nintendo): 9, 9, 10, 9 - (37/40)
(sounds very promising i like i like)

Nintendo's Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time [Mario & Luigi RPG 2], the game will be released on November 28, 2005.
(OMFFFGGGGGGGGGGGG i cant wait for this fucking game)

[Jiorn]

Awesome, thanks AL.

(I'm awake?!)

[TGC]

OMFG I remember rainbow islands for NES, just never remember the name.

[white shadow]

Thanks AL. That rainbow games reminds me of Kirby.

[Joe R.]

Yo, just thought I'd post and say that I also started playing mariokart. also, anyone know when the Real pokemon game is coming out?

[kcxj]

- Here are some new images of Taito's New Rainbow Islands for Nintendo DS, a sequel to the classic vertical scrolling action game from 1987. In this game you use rainbows to defeat the enemies, as well as stepping on them to reach higher grounds....
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0511/game051120a.shtml
I've never seen this game before.

Man, it sure is gay looking from the screenshots though. :confused: Gay as in gayer than unicorns, anal sex, and Smoothcat put together.

[Sage]

Yo kang where you at? stop hiding playing DS all day.

[LimeGreenPatato]

Yoshi, Dry Bones, and Luigi seem to be very balanced. but no I see robots... ROBOTS!!!:wow: :xeye:

Oh and I played this kids named josh5 who was doing some Superplay trippy shit. I mean like jumping offf the edges and hopping back then teleporting then jumping over my head then...:wtf: I'm gonna quit if that shit becomes standard.:tdown:


I think that just has to with the connection...like usually when i play the guys kart is swerveing and jumping around a bit....not to that extent, but i'm pretty sure the other guy isn't doing it.


anyways i just got this today! It's siiiiick! shit is hurting the fuck out of my hands though...i just got the ds today to. Does anyone know what rivals is? I looked in the book it didn't say. I'm still trying to get used to the control, i'm to used to the GNC version.

anyways, post up some friend codes

[LimeGreenPatato]

I think that just has to with the connection...like usually when i play the guys kart is swerveing and jumping around a bit....not to that extent, but i'm pretty sure the other guy isn't doing it.


anyways i just got this today! It's siiiiick! shit is hurting the fuck out of my hands though...i just got the ds today to. Does anyone know what rivals is? I looked in the book it didn't say. I'm still trying to get used to the control, i'm to used to the GNC version.

anyways, post up some friend codes

Damn some of these people on worlwide never cease to amaze me. there's this one dude named Crawler who freaking drifts the entire track!!!:wow: I'm talking about drifting and driving through Luigi's track like it was nothing. Im going to coin the term- *Drift-xisting*:rofl:

Seriously he was driving horizontally and sliding through the entire stage with Luigi, INSANE!!!:xeye:


I used to do that on GNC version...of course i played it like everyday. My hand can't handle it on the ds though haha.

[white shadow]

I used to do that on GNC version...of course i played it like everyday. My hand can't handle it on the ds though haha.

Grrr... I hope that doesn't get standard either, like "Snaking" in F-Zero.:bluu: There was no way anyone could catch up to the guy he was just sliding around the track like he had no brakes. In fact on the Baby Park stage he went past us on lap 1 while he was on lap 2!!!:wow:

JoeR: Pokemon D/P is coming out November of next year.:tup: :party:

[AL the great]

after reading your post White, i was very intrigued and messed around with just drifting for a while. i finally fully understand how drifting works now. i cant wait to go online now:tup:

[Raziel321]

with drifting u can cut corners easily, get a easy boost, and u control it by pressing left or right to make it less sharp or more sharp


am i missing anything, i hope i am haha

[white shadow]

with drifting u can cut corners easily, get a easy boost, and u control it by pressing left or right to make it less sharp or more sharp


am i missing anything, i hope i am haha
Nope but apparently you can drift while driving straight ahead while your kart is facing horizontally, and still continue drifting without any apparent change of course- hence why I coined the term "drift-xisting" meaning driving while drifting the entire damn track.

This might also mean any character with excellent drift and good handling are auto-top tier.:sad:

[Raziel321]

Nope but apparently you can drift while driving straight ahead while your kart is facing horizontally, and still continue drifting without any apparent change of course- hence why I coined the term "drift-xisting" meaning driving while drifting the entire damn track.

This might also mean any character with excellent drift and good handling are auto-top tier.:sad:

how do i do this :)


this sounds only applicable to maybe 10% of the courses since a shit load of em have many twists and turns

[white shadow]

how do i do this :)


this sounds only applicable to maybe 10% of the courses since a shit load of em have many twists and turns

I have no clue I've only seen this in action.

And no it would be applicable to every course since you don't have to be drifting around corners to do it, which is why it is different than regular drifting.

The guy I faced play on Rainbow Road, Baby Park, Luigi's Mansion, and Delfino Square and could do it flawlessly everytime. Even after he was hit by spike shells and red shells he could start it again like it was a natural state of driving, which is, to me, very disturbing.

Dammit I need a WiFi fighting game so I can win at something!1!!11!!!111!!!!1!!:crybaby:

[AL the great]

^
that sounds pretty scary. well time to practice more drifting.

[white shadow]

^
that sounds pretty scary. well time to practice more drifting.
That technique should be hated not practiced. What's next Roll-kart cancelling?:mad:

[PingPong]

so yeah, i'm on wifi right now waiting to play you guys...

[apokalipze2]

Dumb question but does the game support voice chat? I read somewhere that you could

Edit: Just read no voice chat.

[Raziel321]

The guy I faced play on Rainbow Road, Baby Park, Luigi's Mansion, and Delfino Square and could do it flawlessly everytime. Even after he was hit by spike shells and red shells he could start it again like it was a natural state of driving, which is, to me, very disturbing.

Dammit I need a WiFi fighting game so I can win at something!1!!11!!!111!!!!1!!:crybaby:


hahaha that was so funny tome i went to the trouble of boldin/quotin/italisicin. pz

[AL the great]

just wanted to say lots of GBA games added for trade/sell in my trade thread in my sig.

[kcxj]

Yo kang where you at? stop hiding playing DS all day.
After Mario 64. :rofl:

[Joe R.]

JoeR: Pokemon D/P is coming out November of next year.:tup: :party:

thx man.......

umm ya we should post up some friend codes....... tired of playing kids thinking theyre tite when they cant even powerslide.........:lame:

[KingRaoh]

let's play some MK DS. let me know if you add me and i will add you.

Raoh BKD: 266347-618961

[ChairHome]

For friend codes:
http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102696

put them there.

[Pat the Great]

i think drift a lot, though not the whole track or anything. i gotta say, though, seeing you guys talk about 'drift-xisting' makes me want to do it less. that shit just sounds retarded. =(

[AL the great]

since i've gotten alot better at drifting i tend to drift the whole track if it's one of the wider tracks.

[white shadow]

i think drift a lot, though not the whole track or anything. i gotta say, though, seeing you guys talk about 'drift-xisting' makes me want to do it less. that shit just sounds retarded. =(

Especially when they get the mushrooms.:sad:

[AzN_Skater]

I just got my DS today and I plan on picking up Meteos, Mario Kart, and Castlevania. Any other recommends?

[Superking]

Damn, you guys are making me want to go out and rush for MK DS. =x

[apokalipze2]

I just got my DS today and I plan on picking up Meteos, Mario Kart, and Castlevania. Any other recommends?
Kirby Canvas Curse
Super Princess Peach
Feel the Magic

[6pt7]

Dang where'd my post go? Oh well, repost time

1. How would you guys rate MKDS/Nintendo Wifi thus far? Buggy? Laggy? Unreliable? Or pretty damn smooth?

2. How does racer selection work online? Are mutliples allowed? Can you only choose racers that you've unlocked?

3. How often do you actually get to play with people on your friend lists? I hear it's random.

[Remy Saotome]

I just got my DS today and I plan on picking up Meteos, Mario Kart, and Castlevania. Any other recommends?Kirby's Canvas Curse is the other must-have for the system. If you like platforming, Sonic Rush is fun. And the new features in Super Mario 64 DS makes it worth at least a rental (can you rent DS titles anywhere?). And for those with short attention spans, Warioware Touched! or Feel the Magic XX/XY are enjoyable, though pretty similar so there really isn't much need to get both.

[Storming Flower]

hey al the great, or vg emblem, i'd like to play you guys since we've talked. i'm getting better at this MK, what's your friend code and how does this work

[AzN_Skater]

http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102696

Here you go, sir.

[AL the great]

hey al the great, or vg emblem, i'd like to play you guys since we've talked. i'm getting better at this MK, what's your friend code and how does this work

hey i'll update you in 1 week of my friend code. you wont see me on the ds at all i have finals very very soon :(. i'll udate when it's done a week from this wednesday i'd like to play all of you.

I just got my DS today and I plan on picking up Meteos, Mario Kart, and Castlevania. Any other recommends?

sonic ds, metroid pinball if ur a pinball addict.

[LongSh0t]

I sort of stumbled on drift-existing with Bowser. That fat ass has GREAT drift. I can hold a drift with him for at least 15 sec. I haven't drifted a whole course like you guys are talking about, but I should give it a try.

Drifting can be a tricky thing. When you're coming to a turn, just remember:

tight turn >= wide drift

In online I've caught up to or passed people who would drift real wide while I just tight turned. You have got drift as close to the turn as possible. If your coming up to a turn and don't think you can pull off a tight drift in your current situation (road crowded, bananna peel, etc.) just turn into it and you'll be fine (unless your Bowser, he can't turn, only drift).

When I first started playing, heavy characters seemed pretty useless. No turning, no accel. and if you went off road you were screwed. But now I'm finding them pretty okay. They have the best drifts, they can bump people HARD(usu. into walls or off-road FTW) and they have great speed. I guess there is a place for them.

[white shadow]

I sort of stumbled on drift-existing with Bowser. That fat ass has GREAT drift. I can hold a drift with him for at least 15 sec. I haven't drifted a whole course like you guys are talking about, but I should give it a try.

Drifting can be a tricky thing. When you're coming to a turn, just remember:

tight turn >= wide drift

In online I've caught up to or passed people who would drift real wide while I just tight turned. You have got drift as close to the turn as possible. If your coming up to a turn and don't think you can pull off a tight drift in your current situation (road crowded, bananna peel, etc.) just turn into it and you'll be fine (unless your Bowser, he can't turn, only drift).

When I first started playing, heavy characters seemed pretty useless. No turning, no accel. and if you went off road you were screwed. But now I'm finding them pretty okay. They have the best drifts, they can bump people HARD(usu. into walls or off-road FTW) and they have great speed. I guess there is a place for them.

The thing is they NEED Mushrooms to get them that acceleration otherwise they're screwed even with good speed.

[LongSh0t]

The thing is they NEED Mushrooms to get them that acceleration otherwise they're screwed even with good speed.


1. They'll lag behind b/c of their poor accel. Ergo, good items.

2. Their good speed means they'll gain on a guy, bump/pass him, or hang behind and slip-stream ftw.

Fat guys seem good for GP, but I think I'll try them online now.

[white shadow]

1. They'll lag behind b/c of their poor accel. Ergo, good items.

2. Their good speed means the'll gain on a guy, bump/pass him, or hang behind and slip-stream ftw.

Fat guys seem good for GP, but I think I'll try them online now.
Not if the leaders do a shell shit on them messing up their slip-streaming endeavors.

"I want ALL you losers to get outta mah way!!!':rofl:

[LongSh0t]

Not if the leaders do a shell shit on them messing up their slip-streaming endeavors.

Don't be so negative and situational. Just ram their ass on a turn or into a wall.

"I want ALL you losers to get outta mah way!!!':rofl:

This sexist hawk! Do you copy!

18yr. Old Feeler: Gaymerican Ho F***er :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[KingRaoh]

Grrr... I hope that doesn't get standard either, like "Snaking" in F-Zero.:bluu: There was no way anyone could catch up to the guy he was just sliding around the track like he had no brakes. In fact on the Baby Park stage he went past us on lap 1 while he was on lap 2!!!:wow:

JoeR: Pokemon D/P is coming out November of next year.:tup: :party:

you guys are just talking about "snaking" in mario kart right? i don't know about "drift existing", but "snaking" in mario kart has been around since N64. it's a common technique and can be used on the straights in tracks. it also separates skill levels. if you use snaking then the average joe who depends on item management and not on kart skill will be left in the dust (no matter what item he gets). snaking is not practical in every area or on every track. there are some tracks where you can snake the majority of the track (figure 8) and some where you can't, but you can always use snaking to get an extra boost in there and start killin' them staff ghosts. snaking is really good (especially in online mode where you can't carry items behind you to defend 1st position) because it allows the person in first to stay in 1st if he is skillfull enough (mini-boosting every chance you can). otherwise you might as well stay in last place with a star or triple shroom and then pass everyone on the last 25% of the race (that tactic is good and ghetto because most people don't snake anyway, but eventually all top players will snake).

it's not even close to what "snaking" is in F-zero. i was a snaking whore in that game and will be in this game. i don't think that it was supposed to be in f-zero, but it's definately in MK on purpose. otherwise they would have taken it out in MKDD. it adds another level of skill to the game.

[AzN_Skater]

So is snaking just constantly drifting left and right while maintaining a path that's relatively straight?

[white shadow]

This sexist hawk! Do you copy!

18yr. Old Feeler: Gaymerican Whore F***er :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

*Use the horn to scare law-biding drivers outta the way so you can deliver your payload*


KingRaoh: You have been mistaken. Drifting has always existed in Mario Kart I know this; what that guy was doing was more akin to "Snaking" because he was boosting like drifting and moving FORWARD while driving HORIZONTALLY.

[KingRaoh]

So is snaking just constantly drifting left and right while maintaining a path that's relatively straight?

yes, constantly mini-boosting left and right while maintaining a path that's relatively straight.

[KingRaoh]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

*Use the horn to scare law-biding drivers outta the way so you can deliver your payload*


KingRaoh: You have been mistaken. Drifting has always existed in Mario Kart I know this; what that guy was doing was more akin to "Snaking" because he was boosting like drifting and moving FORWARD while driving HORIZONTALLY.

wow, that's crazy. i've never encountered that in MK DS. you could do something similar on F-zero Maximum Velocity for GBA though. i'll have to pay attention more.

[scum gale 88]

hope I dont sound like a noob but me and my friend were playing mario kart multiplayer (we each had our own cartriges) and only half the tracks are available. WTF! thats crap. is there any way to get all the tracks or am I stuck with half?

[AzN_Skater]

Man, being poor sucks. Looks like MKDS is going to be at least 2 weeks away still ><! Hopefully Castlevania tides me over, even though I'm 25% done and I got it yesterday...

[Remy Saotome]

hope I dont sound like a noob but me and my friend were playing mario kart multiplayer (we each had our own cartriges) and only half the tracks are available. WTF! thats crap. is there any way to get all the tracks or am I stuck with half?According to the manual, you should have access to anything that you've unlocked through the single player game, as long as you do both have a cartridge.

Oh, and another good DS title is Advance Wars: Dual Strike. It's a strategy game, so be prepared to think.

[AL the great]

Man, being poor sucks. Looks like MKDS is going to be at least 2 weeks away still ><! Hopefully Castlevania tides me over, even though I'm 25% done and I got it yesterday...

if you need the guide book for CV i gots it for trade. (see my sig):karate:

[Jiorn]

So... as a gift I got a Graphite DS. Turn it on and there is one blue pixel staring me in the face.

Know any safe places that would repair it? I doubt Nintendo would cover an import DS purchased from e-bay.

Thank you VERY much for any assistance.

[LongSh0t]

Does anyone else hate the controls for Metroid Prime: Hunters? IMO they suck very much. I think it should have been exactly like Prime for GCN with weapon/gadget selection on the touch screen. That could have at least been an option.

When I play the demo, I can tell that there is a good game hiding underneath those crappy controls. Still... I don't think that I'll get it because of the control issues...

[Mr Mort]

Does anyone else hate the controls for Metroid Prime: Hunters? IMO they suck very much. I think it should have been exactly like Prime for GCN with weapon/gadget selection on the touch screen. That could have at least been an option.

When I play the demo, I can tell that there is a good game hiding underneath those crappy controls. Still... I don't think that I'll get it because of the control issues...

I know how you feel, but remember, the build of Prime that is bundled with the DS is waaaaay old, and very early in the game's development cycle. The final product is going to be much different, and I 've heard rumours that they are going to revamp the controls. Hopefully that's the case, as the game has been pushed back again to March. I don't mind the wait, as long as the game is kick-ass.

[FurryCurry]

I know how you feel, but remember, the build of Prime that is bundled with the DS is waaaaay old, and very early in the game's development cycle. The final product is going to be much different, and I 've heard rumours that they are going to revamp the controls. Hopefully that's the case, as the game has been pushed back again to March. I don't mind the wait, as long as the game is kick-ass.

It's going to at least control better than any PSP FPS. And the controls should be super customizable if the demo was any indication and recent builds. I don't mean that you will be able to have any ol' thing set-up but it should work out pretty well I hope/guess.

MARCH!!!! Makes sense since a 3d FPS metroid seems like a wild game to play over the internet without having a helluva lot of lag going. I mean if sacrificies had to be made for Mario Kart to work...

[LongSh0t]

I remember they announced that MPH would not support wi-fi. I guess they changed their minds for the better. They probably took a new programming direction and will hopefully have better controls and now, wi-fi:tup:

[FurryCurry]

I remember they announced that MPH would not support wi-fi. I guess they changed their minds for the better. They probably took a new programming direction and will hopefully have better controls and now, wi-fi:tup:

Oh they changed their minds like in the fall I think. That's why it got delayed at first until January but now March.

I think it's safe to assume that the single player game is complete or mostly and that the Wi-Fi is what's so difficult. I mean Mario Kart is taking a hit in playability in the Wi-Fi arena. So I guess they are working to make MPH as lag free as possible while keeping the intensity up.

[vpt_whatup]

Edit: Nevermind, figured it out.

BTW has anybody picked up that Shogun game? I heard it had some glitches and stuff? It sounded good on paper so just wondering.

[Papa Trunks]

So I just whored Target as previously posted on the DS under a $100 thread and got myself Mario Kart. I'm just randomly playing people online so if any of you guys want to play, here's my friend code....

352247
569892

[WasFemto]

Is that $100 deal still going on? I went to Target the other day and they still had them listed as 129.

[Pat the Great]

you have to show them the ad...

[scum gale 88]

in mkds, how much longer is the wait for playing against worldwide players? I wait and wait and wait and I quit and go to regional. I just started wifi the other day and I was a little disappointed. only 4 racers!? fortunately I didnt have any lag. I love my ds.

[Infernoman]

in mkds, how much longer is the wait for playing against worldwide players? I wait and wait and wait and I quit and go to regional. I just started wifi the other day and I was a little disappointed. only 4 racers!? fortunately I didnt have any lag. I love my ds.

You have to be pacient finding others to play online, it can take as long as 5 min for just ONE person but you'll find someone.

[AzN_Skater]

Okay, so I realize I can splurg a little. MKDS or Meteos? I don't have wifi at home... so I don't know if MKDS is a good buy or not.

[Mr Mort]

Tried MKDS for the fist time, and I was impressed. I've never really played a MK game before (played the GC one for a bit though) and it's a lot of fun. Tried a few online matches, and I'm impressed by the lack of lag. All in all it seems like a fun game, one of the best the DS has to offer.

On a side note, Metroid Prime Pinball kicks all sorts of ass. Ranks right up there with PinBot, Pinball of the Dead, and Devil's Crush as far as video pinball games go. You can actually lay bombs on the playfield to destroy enemies, and the minigames are well implemeted and lots of fun.

AzN_Skater: Choosing etween MKDS and Meteos is a tough choice. But since you're not going to be going online with MKDS I would go with Meteos since it's so damn addictive. Having said that, both are awesome games, it would be wise to get both once you can afford to.

[Papa Trunks]

I went on a little splurg myself and got Phoenix Wright and Trauma Center at my local Fry's. :pleased:

[LongSh0t]

So I just whored Target as previously posted on the DS under a $100 thread and got myself Mario Kart. I'm just randomly playing people online so if any of you guys want to play, here's my friend code....

352247
569892

please post that here:
http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102696

[apokalipze2]

Alright, I've been having trouble with my Nintendo usb wifi adapter. Could someone that has no problems connecting to the nwfc recommend me a router. I regret spending 42 dollars on this piece of crap. thanx

[InfiniDragon615]

Tales DS finally has a name and some info. "Tales of the Tempest" has was unveiled a couple of days ago; the character designs are being handled by Mutsumi Inomata, the OG designer on Tales of Destiny. More news is as usual, on The Magic Box (www.the-magicbox.com). I know I can't wait, I'm just hoping and praying for Symphonia style battle system (lord knows it owned the old-school side scrolling).

[FurryCurry]

A nice man is working on a DS tunneler... Looks like we won't always need Nintendo Wi-Fi

8 player kart anyone?

http://akkit.org/dstunnel/

[KingRaoh]

Alright, I've been having trouble with my Nintendo usb wifi adapter. Could someone that has no problems connecting to the nwfc recommend me a router. I regret spending 42 dollars on this piece of crap. thanx

must be your computer. the usb adapter works REALLY well! i have one and my brother has one as well. i've had absolutely no problems and neither has my brother. maybe installing it again? also, if you are not running windows xp it prolly wouldn't work.

[KingRaoh]

A nice man is working on a DS tunneler... Looks like we won't always need Nintendo Wi-Fi

8 player kart anyone?

http://akkit.org/dstunnel/

woo! hoo! now 7 people can disconnect on me!

[Kyoujin]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if someone could list the specifications for the DS; I'm thinking about purchasing one and I want to know as much information as possible before I drop $200 dollars.
Also, I would really appreciate any current or upcoming game reccomendations.
Thanks.

[FurryCurry]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if someone could list the specifications for the DS; I'm thinking about purchasing one and I want to know as much information as possible before I drop $200 dollars.
Also, I would really appreciate any current or upcoming game reccomendations.
Thanks.

Um... I don't know where to get specs, try ign or gamespot.

As far as games...

OUT NOW:
Mario Kart DS
Advance Wars DS
Castlevania:DoS
Mario and Lugi 2
Shonen Jump, even though it's an import and in japanese.
Sonic Rush
Tony Hawk American Sk8teland
Kirby's Canvas Curse
Metroid Prime Pinball
Meteos
Phoenix Wright
Trauma Center
Super Mario 64
Animal Crossing: Wild World

NEXT YEAR:
Metroid Prime Hunters
That new 2.5d Super Mario Game
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
Resident Evil DS

[LongSh0t]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if someone could list the specifications for the DS; I'm thinking about purchasing one and I want to know as much information as possible before I drop $200 dollars.
Also, I would really appreciate any current or upcoming game reccomendations.
Thanks.

go here:
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6140988/index.html

[CLOVISx2]

Just picked my DS up last night. Pretty sweet. Got the red and silver one that comes with Mario Kart DS. Picked up Castlevania: Dos and Advanvce Ward DS while I was there.

I'm going to pick up a few more titles after Christmas, and was hoping for some feedback about a few games.

Trauma Center looks like it could be either really fun or really boring, which one is it?

How's Meteos? Is it an addictive puzzle game, or just a repetitive one?

What kind of game is M & L Superstar Saga (or whatever the new one is called?) Is it more of an RPG, or a platformer?

Thanks for any input guys.

As far as the games I have, Castlevania is by far the best. Pretty nice job Konami did there. I have yet to play Mario Kart on Wi-Fi, that should be pretty sweet. And Advance Wars is pretty cool, I was expecting a little bit more though. Maybe I just need to get into the game more.

All in all, happy with my decision for the DS over the PSP.

[Dios <-X->]

Mario and luigi superstat saga is the first rpg on the GBA and is a fuckin awesome game.

The sequal is Partners in Time, in currently playing it, and it doesnt disappoint, funny as hell and really fun. Its a rpg AND platformer if you can believe it. Feels very much like a classis mario game mixed with rpg elements. Give it a try.

[Kyoujin]

Mario and luigi superstat saga is the first rpg on the GBA and is a fuckin awesome game.

The sequal is Partners in Time, in currently playing it, and it doesnt disappoint, funny as hell and really fun. Its a rpg AND platformer if you can believe it. Feels very much like a classis mario game mixed with rpg elements. Give it a try.

Thanks, Dios. I'll check it out for sure:tup:

[ChairHome]

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2005/12/15/resident-evil-ds-trailer-released/

Resident Evil DS Trailer.

[Storming Flower]

yeah i can vouch for mario & luigi too. haven't played the 2nd one, but the first one is definitely one of the best rpgs.

It's definitely a platformer also, I.E. you can jump on the enemies to get bonus damage before you enter a battle, but if you mis time it, you lose a turn during the battle.

you can get stuck doing some of the puzzles, but it basically gives you level time, so you don't haveta grind, which I hate. plus the dialogue is hilarious and worth the game alone.

[PingPong]

http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=nsKsnPpSCRBIgAzfmSAMMO-8GccQgfM7&page=

anyone feel like taking on reggie???

[lseelba]

Subscibes to thread :tup:

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

I'm getting one game for my long ass car trip to Vegas this coming weekend, which one should it be?

-Animal Crossing
-Mario & Luigi RPG
-Castlevania

I seriously don't know which one to get. I would really want to hear comments from you guys and not game review sites on each, thanks in advance.

[Storming Flower]

mario & luigi.

if are you any sort of castlevania fan, this would be a no contest. I'm guessing you're not, so the next best choice would be mario and luigi. I haven't played it myself, but the first one was great, and it should last you a bit longer than castlevania. unless you wanna go for 100 percent souls on CV.

animal crossing is good, but it's not for everybody. it's not as addictive as CV imo.

[FurryCurry]

mario & luigi.

if are you any sort of castlevania fan, this would be a no contest. I'm guessing you're not, so the next best choice would be mario and luigi. I haven't played it myself, but the first one was great, and it should last you a bit longer than castlevania. unless you wanna go for 100 percent souls on CV.

animal crossing is good, but it's not for everybody. it's not as addictive as CV imo.

But you'll probably never stop playing Animal Crossing unless you cheat.

[Sp00ky]

This got mentioned before but phoenix wright owned me. That game is serious. Everyone I showed it to thought it was cool as well. The rival schools style artwork is also sweet. Give it a whirl sometime if you know a friend who has it, it's awesome, no regrets buying it here.

[CLOVISx2]

Yeah I just picked up Phoenix Wright today. Seems pretty cool, but keep in mind it's mostly all dialogue (at least up to case 2). But it's still a fun play.

Sillie: I'd recommend Castlevania, but I have yet to play M&L:PiT, so I dunno. Castlevania is really good. Really really good.

Has anyone tried Lost in Blue yet? How is it?

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Okay I ended up getting Mario & Luigi 2 and I must say this is a few RPG's that I enjoyed so much when I am not an RPG person.

Really really fun, haven't played nothing like it, like someone mentioned earlier, it's more like a platformer + RPG, real good shit.

[BshidoHEAT]

I haven't read all 25 pages on this thread, but I thought wi-fi was built in the DS, no? You have to buy that adaptor right?
:EDIT: Reads the article on the first post.

Ok so where does the wifi adaptor hook up too?

I just got mine a few weeks ago, and haven't had the time to read up on everything. The only games I have for it at the moment are Advanced Wars: Dual Strike, and Meteo's

[CrotchMonkey]

what in the world is animal crossing? is it an rpg? im trying to figure out a third game (mkds and castlevania on the list already) before i buy a ds but i have no clue what else to get.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

what in the world is animal crossing? is it an rpg? im trying to figure out a third game (mkds and castlevania on the list already) before i buy a ds but i have no clue what else to get.

Animal Crossing isn't an RPG, it's like a life game, read some reviews I guess, it's a game you need to check on pretty much every day, it's not bad but might be boring after a year or so.

Get Mario & Luigi for your third game.

:karate:

[BshidoHEAT]

what in the world is animal crossing? is it an rpg? im trying to figure out a third game (mkds and castlevania on the list already) before i buy a ds but i have no clue what else to get.

Animal Crossing iirc is like The Sims.

[CrotchMonkey]

ehh im not really into those games. i guess ill decide between advance wars or mario & luigi.

[lseelba]

ehh im not really into those games. i guess ill decide between advance wars or mario & luigi.

Or you can wait for Princess Peach to come out in the states. That game is going to be dope :tup:

[PimpC]

i just got myself a ds for christmas with advance wars and this thing is the shit. i'm glad i got this over a psp. I wanted mario kart, but of course it was already sold out. Question though, what the fuck is jump superstars. When i was online looking for ds games i saw that a lot and i saw goku on the cover of the case. So can someone tell me what the fuck is up with that.....word.

[WasFemto]

Question though, what the fuck is jump superstars. When i was online looking for ds games i saw that a lot and i saw goku on the cover of the case. So can someone tell me what the fuck is up with that.....word.


THE biggest anime fighter EVER! No shit...unless you aren't into Shonen Jump. It has the biggest roster of Shonen Jump characters(RK, DBZ, Naruto, Bobobo etx. etc.) in a game. It's import only and will be import only because of NA licensing issues.

[BshidoHEAT]

Hey guys I got Mario Kart DS today, and set up my wi-fi joint!
My F# is 141796-213786 holla!

[cham_13_]

My F# is 296415-038822

[BshidoHEAT]

Gotcha ;)

[KingRaoh]

hey, what's up everyone? if anyone ever wants some of this on MKDS, just hit me up on AIM and we'll play some games.

AIM= Kingraoh08
Fiend Code=266347 618961

[evilj]

I'm getting one game for my long ass car trip to Vegas this coming weekend, which one should it be?

-Animal Crossing
-Mario & Luigi RPG
-Castlevania

I seriously don't know which one to get. I would really want to hear comments from you guys and not game review sites on each, thanks in advance.

get phoenix wright, that crap is addicting as hell and will take you 30-40 hours to beat.

[The_Reno]

Phoenix Wright is the most kickass game I've ever seen. Shit is SO awesome.
The story rules, and in particular all the new stuff featured in the last trial RULES.
Phoenix Wright 2 will be superbly broken.

[evilj]

assuming they make it,

but yeah ch 5 was awesome with all the new elements. it truly felt like the end of the game with a certain character's music theme.

i think ch 3 was the funniest, namely the part where edgeworth objects, but ends up only objecting to think of a question, and he immediately objects again. ch 4 was one of the best in terms of twists. ch 5 was more of a time consuming learn what actually happened thing, whereas ch 4 was like wow i can't believe that's how it really was type of thing.

[The_Reno]

assuming they make it,

but yeah ch 5 was awesome with all the new elements. it truly felt like the end of the game with a certain character's music theme.

i think ch 3 was the funniest, namely the part where edgeworth objects, but ends up only objecting to think of a question, and he immediately objects again. ch 4 was one of the best in terms of twists. ch 5 was more of a time consuming learn what actually happened thing, whereas ch 4 was like wow i can't believe that's how it really was type of thing.

I loved all of the trials. They were lots of fun.

And Phoenix Wright 2 is being made for Japan by Capcom, so I'm assuming/hoping that they're going to bring the motherfucking awesome again.

And all this is from a GBA game series. They really ramped up the DS functionalities in this. I can't imagine doing some of the stuff in the GBA version without the touch screen.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Oh man DS games starting to be $39.99. Me wallet. ='[

[totaltoanage]

thats why you get a supercard or flash cartridge. well worth it.

[Geese Pants]

Add me to the list............just got my DS w/ Mario Kart today.

[platinum_pinoy]

get phoenix wright, that crap is addicting as hell and will take you 30-40 hours to beat.

Oh shit, really? 30 hrs to beat? Sounds hella worth it.

[Totalit]

Just ordered my wifi adapter. Woot woot!
I have Mario Kart and Animal Crossing. I'll let you guys know my friend code when I get them!

[evilj]

Oh shit, really? 30 hrs to beat? Sounds hella worth it.

yeah i'm pretty sure

on sat i played about from 1-4 and a little afterwards beat ch 1 and 2.
on mon from 12-7 played at "work" probably beat ch 3.
tue 10-3 then like 1am-3am almost beat 4.
beat ch 5 in two 8 hour days.

about 31 hours roughly each chapter is longer than the next.

I got DS for Castlevania, and have played Mario kart, sonic rush, animal crossing. i can say that phoenix wright is the most worthwhile game i've played for DS.

[phae]

My DS is here, and with it my dad got me Nintendogs. I am happy. I am afraid of dogs and allergic to them IRL, so it's a good pet to have. I like him a lot. I named him Cujo, he's a Beagle.

Tonight I also ordered a copy of Trauma Center. Within the next week or so I'll have Phoenix Wright as well.. no store online had it.. everywhere I checked was sold out or too expensive.. d'oh.

[Seta]

Just got my DS today with Castlevania and loving it so far. Game is kind of short (not that I was expecting much with Castlevania) but it's definately one of the better Castlevania's and the Belmont mode + online play should keep me interested for a while. Phoenix Wright sounds like a game I must pick up though.

[MrBlank]

You guys need to get up on that

"Animal Crossing"

Come to my City "Thugcity" where you can mingle with "BigPimp" and the townsfolks...

in thugcity you gotta hustle them bells to get your house paid the fuck off. and imma stab that fucking tom nook for being a Bitch ass crook.

[Superking]

Any other good wifi games besides MK and AC? Don't say the Metroid FPS. =x

[platinum_pinoy]

Any other good wifi games besides MK and AC? Don't say the Metroid FPS. =x

Well, there is that Tony Hawk game. But, other than that, no other game is coming out any time soon and the other ones I know so far are:

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
Children of Mana

[Pat the Great]

what the fuck

phoenix wright is dope but it only takes 30 hours if you're a fuckin moron <3

[Freakshow]

I just got my DS yesterday with Mario Kart DS. I don't have my friend code yet, but when I get it, I'll let you guys know. Does anyone know a good place to get Jump Superstars on the cheap at??

[evilj]

what the fuck

phoenix wright is dope but it only takes 30 hours if you're a fuckin moron <3

don't tell me you never got stuck, wondering wth am I supposed to do.

I was playing sporadically at work, perhaps that's why, but CH 5 definitely takes two days to finish.

[Rokusho]

yeah i'm pretty sure

on sat i played about from 1-4 and a little afterwards beat ch 1 and 2.
on mon from 12-7 played at "work" probably beat ch 3.
tue 10-3 then like 1am-3am almost beat 4.
beat ch 5 in two 8 hour days.

about 31 hours roughly each chapter is longer than the next.

I got DS for Castlevania, and have played Mario kart, sonic rush, animal crossing. i can say that phoenix wright is the most worthwhile game i've played for DS.

I hope this game is as good as you all are saying since I just picked it up today in a sporadic spending moment.

[cham_13_]

I just got my DS yesterday with Mario Kart DS. I don't have my friend code yet, but when I get it, I'll let you guys know. Does anyone know a good place to get Jump Superstars on the cheap at??


you do have your friend code...

go to wifi... friend code... and confirm... its right there

[Wut_da_Heck]

I'm plannin to buy a crimson red nds soon. I've done a little research and saw that you can play mp3's on it too. My ipod doesn't work anymore and so I'm looking forward to replacing to the DS for listening to mp3's. I'm interested in buying that 1GB flashcard cuz I've been reading its worth it. Is anyone else here using flashcards and what do you need to use them?

[fjf314]

Both one of my best friends and his girlfriend got a DS for Christmas, and since then I've been playing Mario Kart DS like mad. I've loved Mario Kart on SNES and N64, and this game is better than either. My friend even got the WiFi adapter for his computer, and playing online is scary addictive. Now I need a DS, I'm going to go through withdraw when I go back to college and can't play it anymore.

[FurryCurry]

I'm plannin to buy a crimson red nds soon. I've done a little research and saw that you can play mp3's on it too. My ipod doesn't work anymore and so I'm looking forward to replacing to the DS for listening to mp3's. I'm interested in buying that 1GB flashcard cuz I've been reading its worth it. Is anyone else here using flashcards and what do you need to use them?

You mean the Mario Kart bundle (or red and black ds in japan).

Flashcards are really simple. All you need is something that reads flash cards.

So are you getting the Play-yan micro or the movie player?

[Wut_da_Heck]

You mean the Mario Kart bundle (or red and black ds in japan).

Flashcards are really simple. All you need is something that reads flash cards.

So are you getting the Play-yan micro or the movie player?

I didn't know you HAVE to buy the play-yan or other movie players. I thought you could just play it easily off the DS itself but its good to hear it easy to use though.

heres so far what im planning to get for the ds:

wifi adapter
quendan (i dont need a mod to play import right?)
1GB flashcard, flashcard reader, media player (if its necessary to play mp3's)
mario kart

EDIT: heheh now that i actually took a better look at the flashcards , i see why u need a player to use them. so what's better play-yan or movie-player?

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

I didn't know you HAVE to buy the play-yan or other movie players. I thought you could just play it easily off the DS itself but its good to hear it easy to use though.

..No way, where did you hear this?

I thought you HAD to get the Play-Yan for this.

And does anyone here actually has the Play-Yan? I wanna know if it's worth it.

[Geese Pants]

Hey..........what do you guys use to clean the touch screen with?

[lseelba]

I didn't know you HAVE to buy the play-yan or other movie players. I thought you could just play it easily off the DS itself but its good to hear it easy to use though.

heres so far what im planning to get for the ds:

wifi adapter
quendan (i dont need a mod to play import right?)
1GB flashcard, flashcard reader, media player (if its necessary to play mp3's)
mario kart

EDIT: heheh now that i actually took a better look at the flashcards , i see why u need a player to use them. so what's better play-yan or movie-player?

Neither. Get a Supercard and Superpass. Best value for your money, and you can easily use the supercard to play movies, mp3's, whatever.

[evilj]

I hope this game is as good as you all are saying since I just picked it up today in a sporadic spending moment.

put it this way, if you liked the 1st chapter, you will continue to like it more and more. if you didn't, you probably won't enjoy the game.

it's for people who like mysteries and solving shit. if Sir Phobos posted, he would tell you the same thing.

[Sp00ky]

Phoenix wright has been discontinued, if you want to play it buy it now or you'll have to search for a used copy or ebay it.

[ethnic_scrap]

Phoenix wright has been discontinued, if you want to play it buy it now or you'll have to search for a used copy or ebay it.

REALLY?! maybe thats why I have yet to see a copy of it here in Canada.

[phae]

Phoenix wright has been discontinued, if you want to play it buy it now or you'll have to search for a used copy or ebay it.

You are kidding.. that explains it.. :sad:

[The_Reno]

I think it actually sold out, not discontinued. It's selling for like 60 bucks on EBay I think too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Nintendo-DS_W0QQitemZ8246940547QQcateg

That's one example, at least.

[krost]

Just got the mario kart bundle.. was wondering what the best screen protectors are for the DS? I've read that Hori and NuShield make good ones, which should I get? Sorry if this question has been asked before.

Oh, and if anyone wants to add me for Mario Kart,
493983083025

edit: typo.

[Sp00ky]

I think it actually sold out, not discontinued. It's selling for like 60 bucks on EBay I think too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Nintendo-DS_W0QQitemZ8246940547QQcateg

That's one example, at least.

Note that capcom has removed any link to it completely from their usa website. It's gone.

[AL the great]

i will have a new copy of phoenix wright up for trade in the trading section in the next day or so. the usual i'm always lookin for ps1/dreamcast/n64/snes games. first i gotta heal from the flu.

[Rokusho]

put it this way, if you liked the 1st chapter, you will continue to like it more and more. if you didn't, you probably won't enjoy the game.

it's for people who like mysteries and solving shit. if Sir Phobos posted, he would tell you the same thing.

Well I just finished the 2nd Chapter and it's safe to say that I'm hooked to this game. I couldn't believe how great the game is and also being able to yell into the microphone really adds to the experience. When I bought this game I chose it over Trauma Center and I think I made the right decision.

[Hurricanekick]

Just order my Wi-fi connector 2 minutes ago...i will post up my friend codes for Mario Kart and Animal Crossing when i get the connector...they will also be in my signture

[ethnic_scrap]

Note that capcom has removed any link to it completely from their usa website. It's gone.

Wow. And I was in the States the other day, I saw a copy of Phoenix Wright, but I chose Trauma Center over it. If only I knew that Capcom wouldnt be selling it anymore :sad:

edit: but the official website is still up

http://www.capcom.com/phoenixwright/

Don't know if it counts for much

[Hurricanekick]

wow i must have been really lucky to get Phoneix Wright when i did...anyone know why they arent selling it anymore?

[The_Reno]

They only released like 15,000 copies, if that.

I think they actually did sell out.

[Papa Trunks]

Hey..........what do you guys use to clean the touch screen with?
...

[SethEK9]

i own a DS and i have Mario 64 , Mario Kart, and Jump Super Stars

[apokalipze2]

Every site I visit says they're restocking it in 2 weeks. Let wait-Referring to phoenix wright

[evilj]

Well I just finished the 2nd Chapter and it's safe to say that I'm hooked to this game. I couldn't believe how great the game is and also being able to yell into the microphone really adds to the experience. When I bought this game I chose it over Trauma Center and I think I made the right decision.


you will like the use of the ds with ch 5 a lot

[BshidoHEAT]

Shit I didn't know Phoenix Wright was such a hot game... I'm gonna seriously think about that game now.

[Rokusho]

Shit I didn't know Phoenix Wright was such a hot game... I'm gonna seriously think about that game now.

As you should. I was doubting the game at first, but this was before I played it. Even without fully enjoying everything that this game has to offer I can say that it was worth the $30 I spent. The DS truly is the handheld system for the future.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Hmm I'm suprised alot of you said Pheonix Wright was good, I ignored it cause I saw like a 7. something on IGN, maybe it deserved higher?

I'll definetely put that on my list of Games to buy list.

[phae]

Hmm I'm suprised alot of you said Pheonix Wright was good, I ignored it cause I saw like a 7. something on IGN, maybe it deserved higher?

I'll definetely put that on my list of Games to buy list.

Never listen to reviews. Listen to those with similar gaming interests and see what they say.

[Hurricanekick]

Ya Phoneix Wright is sick shit...and im only on the second chapter...playing to much AC

[Yasashiyama]

Just a quick question. If me and another person are playing with the same GBA game can we link to each other via wireless?

Besides that I just got my DS and Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow. Really good game with a great story IMO. I'm gonna see if I can get some more games before I head off to my Spring semester at my school (fucking lame). So far I have 98 bucks and possibly another 20 bucks after today. Mario Kart is going to be a given for what I pick. Any other games to look out for?

[MiyagiShin X]

Just a quick question. If me and another person are playing with the same GBA game can we link to each other via wireless?


Mario Kart is going to be a given for what I pick. Any other games to look out for?


No you cannot link me and my friend tried this with Fire Emblem... Its a shame they dant make a DS to DS link so we can play our Advance games.

And as for games to look out for I would say Dust Strikers... I know it dont look the greatest but the DS hasnt let me down yet.

Does anyone know when Dust Strikers comes out?

[CHAM CHAM]

in case any of you are on the mario kart kick... here is a nifty prog i found to assist in making the decals for your online play....

http://www.dsmeet.com/decalmaker/

there is also an animal crossing one here...

http://www.dsmeet.com/decalmaker/acww.html

enjoy!

[Hurricanekick]

Dust Strikers was supposed to come out Dec 31 damn those ASSHOLE WHO DELAYED IT!!!!!!

[phae]

Just got my confirmation on Trauma Center, hopefully I have it by the end of the week.

Phoenix Wright is being ebay'd by a friend for me, so I should have that soon as well.

Animal Crossing: Wild World by my birthday. Woot.

[LongSh0t]

Hey, is anybody into Worms? It was announced for the DS a little while ago with screenshots. The ones I saw in Nintendo Power look like gameboy color :wasted: . I hope they get a tune up.

Hopefully, it will have Wi-Fi. That would be sooo great!! :bgrin: I also can't wait to see how DS control style will be implemented. Maybe stylus aiming and weapon selection?

[evilj]

Shit I didn't know Phoenix Wright was such a hot game... I'm gonna seriously think about that game now.

phoenix is crack like marvel and it rocks like dr. doom...seriously those are the only two games i've stayed up to 3 am playing. all because i thought i was almost done with ch 4, turned out I had another day of investigating to do.

it's addicting because it makes you want to hurry your investigation up as quickly as possible, so you can see what crazy things happen in court. it's not legally accurate, but it's still good

yeah again, i hope the hype doesn't kill it for anyone but phoenix is that game haha.

[Sp00ky]

It's actually based on the japanese court system. Hence no jury/ ability to present evidence in the middle of the trial/witnesses 'testify' rather than are directly questioned by the prosecutor.

It has some carryovers from the american system that I think arent in the japanese one though.

[BshidoHEAT]

I'm gonna check my local gamestop today to see if they have it. They had it when I bought MKDS a week ago.

BTW thanks for the person who gave me reps ;)

[cham_13_]

I'm gonna check my local gamestop today to see if they have it. They had it when I bought MKDS a week ago.


yea i said that too... till i cheked back at best buy and it was gone... everyone one has em at $50+

but i was lucky enough to find 2 new ones at $29.... heh

[Digital Master]

I got a DS today as my birthday gift,i don't have any games yet but it looks awesome,just playing some gba games here and i would like to buy Mario Kart and try that WiFi thing

[VG Emblem]

According to a Nintendo press release, the DS has globaly sold 13 MILLION units.

Without a doubt 2005 was the year of the handheld console. With the highly successful launch of the Nintendo DS and the continued success of Game Boy Advance SP Nintendo has dominated the handheld market. Following Nintendo DS's launch in Europe in March, almost three and a half million Nintendo DS have been sold.

Worldwide sales have shown a similar pattern with millions turning to Nintendo for their portable gaming. Approximately 13 million* Nintendo DS are now in the hands of people all around the world.

In Europe sales of Nintendo DS have been significantly bolstered by the launch of ground breaking games such as Nintendogs, which sold 1.6 million copies in Europe since launch in October and Mario Kart DS which stormed the Christmas charts with its global Wi-Fi capabilities, selling 800,000 copies in Europe since its late November launch.

Game Boy Advance has once again continued to sell well throughout the year with Pokemon continuing to go from strength to strength, sales of the latest game Pokemon Emerald reaching a staggering 1.2 million since it launched in October 2005.

European gamers have a lot to look forward to in 2006, with the launch of Prof. Kawashima's Brain Training: How old is your brain? and Animal Crossing: Wild World, both of which have been a huge success in Japan, selling over one million each, and are launching soon in Europe.

The Nintendo DS is available for around 129 Euros. Mario Kart DS and Nintendogs are now available for around 40 Euros and both games are also available in bundle packs (including a copy of the game and a Nintendo DS), available for around £99.99.


*Combined sell-thru numbers in Japan, North America, Latin America, Australia and other territories

[Storming Flower]

DS sells well, sells out?
Sales exceed 13.5 million worldwide; Nintendo may be struggling to keep enough units in Japanese channel.
The DS sales numbers keep coming in, and they're still good for Nintendo's new portable. However, there is one problem--they may be too good for Japanese gamers trying to buy one.

Only a few days after Nintendo announced sales figures for the DS in America (nearly 4 million units), Nintendo of Europe today chimed in with its own regional tally. The DS has sold roughly 3.5 million units in Europe since its debut in March, bringing the global total to almost 13 million.

Like other regions, European gamers were gaga for Nintendogs, taking 1.6 million copies of the game for a walk. The recently released Mario Kart DS is also off to a fast start, selling 800,000 copies since its late November launch.

Nintendo's DS continues to sell well in its home country with more than 5 million sold--but that may slow down as available units are becoming scarce. On its Japanese language Web page, Nintendo has issued an apology to gamers trying to get in on the DS action. A rough translation explains that stock of the item is low, and that more DSes are expected to be in stores in late January.

By Tim Surette -- GameSpot
Posted Jan 5, 2006 5:50 pm PT



makes me wonder why al told me he's selling his DS and getting a PSP, i did the opposite awhile back

[VariantX]

damn... ds is officially sold out in japan.

[VG Emblem]

makes me wonder why al told me he's selling his DS and getting a PSP, i did the opposite awhile back
Stores are over-flowing with unsold PSPs.
Don't do it al!

[BshidoHEAT]

You guys are right! Phoenix Wright is pretty tight!
I'm at the 2nd trial right now.

[Reckless Fire]

Hey, is anybody into Worms? It was announced for the DS a little while ago with screenshots. The ones I saw in Nintendo Power look like gameboy color :wasted: . I hope they get a tune up.

Hopefully, it will have Wi-Fi. That would be sooo great!! :bgrin: I also can't wait to see how DS control style will be implemented. Maybe stylus aiming and weapon selection?

Yes worms should be cool, but I highly dout it will have Wifi.

[evilj]

You guys are right! Phoenix Wright is pretty tight!
I'm at the 2nd trial right now.

cool, is there anyone else who doesn't believe the hype? haha

[The_Reno]

Succumb To The Hype Of Phoenix Wright Bitch~!

[evilj]

i replayed ch 3 just yesterday, it's not the same, but still ok good.

[BshidoHEAT]

cool, is there anyone else who doesn't believe the hype? haha

Can't be many left, I think I bought the store's last copy! :p

[Sp00ky]

http://gameads.gamepressure.com/tv_game_commercial.asp?ID=3109

Super princess peach japanese ad with annoyingly addictive theme song. This game makes me question my sexuality.

[cham_13_]

ha ha ha that is too good.

[LongSh0t]

Yes worms should be cool, but I highly dout it will have Wifi.

Actually, I don't think it can be cool without wifi. Now I don't know if Nintendo is ready to start sharing their wifi service with 3rd parties, but Worms developers HAVE to be pushing for it! I mean, multiplayer is the backbone of Worms. Would they make it if they couldn't go wifi?

I guess we won't know until March. Unless somebody else here knows something...

[FurryCurry]

I haven't been on this thread in a minute...

Just picked up two new games, Castlevania DS and Meteos

OMG CASTLEVANIA IS SO INCREDIBLY SEXY!

that's all I have to say on that

and who here owns Meteos? That game is a lot of fun and funny that it's made by the same developer that creatred Lumines on the PSP.

[cham_13_]

I haven't been on this thread in a minute...

Just picked up two new games, Castlevania DS and Meteos

OMG CASTLEVANIA IS SO INCREDIBLY SEXY!

that's all I have to say on that

and who here owns Meteos? That game is a lot of fun and funny that it's made by the same developer that creatred Lumines on the PSP.

i got meteos... too good. it was the first game i bought.

since then i picked up phoenix wright, mario kart (a must) nintendogs.. way fun...

[dummyface]

Got my DS from the wife over Christmas.
CastleVania : Dawn of Sarrow is excellent, Almost as good as SotN, it's just too damn short.
Also picked up Polarium, This is one of the best puzzle games I have ever played.
Want to try Meteos next.
Mario Kart is most likely next on the "buy" list.
I would love to see some andventure games like Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle & Grim Fandango get A port.
DS is A perfect platform for these games.

[BshidoHEAT]

I have 4 games, Meteos (great puzzle game, wish it was WIFI'ed but still fun), Advanced Wars: Dual Strike (not my kind of game, but I should play it more), Mario Kart, and my most recent Phoenix Wright.

I'd personally love to see something like the GBA's Play-yen come over to the USA, or make something entirerly new just for the DS.

[Storming Flower]

so what other good DS games are out right now that haven't been mentioned.

mario kart, sonic rush, castlevania, AC, phoenix, nintendogs

i heard trauma center is hard as hell, so i don't think i'll try that. what about trace memory?

if i tried meteos at gamestop and didn't like it, i probably won't like it right? don't really feel like trying mario & luigi.

i'm really only looking forward to super princess peach and ff 3, but i want to play a DS game in the mean time. CV is too short to replay.

i'm asking you guys cuz we all like fighting games.

[Hurricanekick]

Yo guys a little bit of a noob question but is Jump Super-Star Wi-Fi compatable?i was thinking abotu getting it if it was thanks

[FurryCurry]

so what other good DS games are out right now that haven't been mentioned.

mario kart, sonic rush, castlevania, AC, phoenix, nintendogs

i heard trauma center is hard as hell, so i don't think i'll try that. what about trace memory?

if i tried meteos at gamestop and didn't like it, i probably won't like it right? don't really feel like trying mario & luigi.

i'm really only looking forward to super princess peach and ff 3, but i want to play a DS game in the mean time. CV is too short to replay.

i'm asking you guys cuz we all like fighting games.


I didn't like Meteos when I just tried it at gamestop. Not until purchase did I realize how much fun it is.

Dragonball Z Supersonic Warriors 2 and Shonen Jump are the best fighters for it now. This month brings the arrival of Electroplankton too. If you like shooters give Nanostray a try. The scoring system isn't so bad but the weapon switching is... ew. I think we mentioned everything though.

[BshidoHEAT]

http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=6378

Damn, I want a special Phoenix Wright Stylus!!! :(

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Yo guys a little bit of a noob question but is Jump Super-Star Wi-Fi compatable?i was thinking abotu getting it if it was thanks

Nope, but my cousin has it and it's hella fun when you have 4 ppl.

[AlphaDragoon02]

Just realized something VG: Why do you have an av of Freedom Gundam in a Santa hat? :rofl:

[Sp00ky]

http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=6378

Damn, I want a special Phoenix Wright Stylus!!! :(

I thought about getting the special edition but it costs like 200 bucks from every import site I could find.

I would love to see what's in the comic that comes with it.

[Ukyo Tachibana]

On Mario Kart DS, anyone know where that elusive shortcut is on Skyway Garden?

I've seen lots of Japanese players seemingly just jump into the abyss, then the next thing you know, they get teleported over near the finish line. I think this works exactly like the extreme shortcut at Frappe Snowland, but I just don't know specifically where to jump in Skyway Garden. :/

[lseelba]

Everyone needs to play Bomberman DS. That game is hella good multiplayer on random level select.

:clap:

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

On Mario Kart DS, anyone know where that elusive shortcut is on Skyway Garden?

I've seen lots of Japanese players seemingly just jump into the abyss, then the next thing you know, they get teleported over near the finish line. I think this works exactly like the extreme shortcut at Frappe Snowland, but I just don't know specifically where to jump in Skyway Garden. :/

Sounds very interesting, I would like to know as well.

And what's the extreme shortcut at Frappe?

[KingRaoh]

Sounds very interesting, I would like to know as well.

And what's the extreme shortcut at Frappe?


yeah, what's the shortcut in Frappe?

[Ukyo Tachibana]

Okay, this may be N64 Mario Kart only (because I've tried it on the DS and I can't seem to make it work but I'm probably doing it wrong), but there is a shortcut on Frappe Snowland near the wooden draw bridge. How it works is this:

1) Run along the wooden bridge
2) Right before the wooden bridge ends, jump to your right, into the snow, without touching the main road
3) Keep driving on the snow (without touching the road) past the finish line, then make a sudden right. This will put you out of bounds, and Lakitu will tow you. However, what this does is he actually takes you AROUND the whole track, giving you a whole lap advantage.

I am assuming the one in Skyway Garden is the same way. Lakitu tows you and he just takes you around the entire track (which is probably not intended but it works). I've seen this done many many times, and even one time I followed a Japanese player INTO the abyss (but it didn't work for me). Either I am doing something wrong here or the location is very VERY specific.

[Papa Trunks]

I tried the trick and it doesn't seem to work anymore. Instead Lakitu justs sets you back before the finish line but you won't achieve the entire 2nd lap when you cross. By the way, how do you check your stats for Mario Kart?

[ChairHome]

Not exactly DS news, but... someone is translating Phoenix Wright 3 (GBA) and has released the patch for the first case.
http://comebackcourt.sourceforge.net/

No, there is no translation for part 2.

In DS news, they are making part 4 for the DS... I wonder how long it will take to get here...

[CHAM CHAM]

i finally had time to sit with phoenix wright since i got it earlier this weekend. I must say that i understand why this game is video game crack.

too much fun to play and well worth the buy.

[/thumbs up]

[apokalipze2]

Managed to pick up the last copy of phoenix wright at gamestop. Hope its good

[ChairHome]

ONLINE TETRIS
http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=8743

Have they ever had this before? For those too lazy to read it, all you need to know is wi-fi Tetris on March 20.

[platinum_pinoy]

ONLINE TETRIS
http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=8743

Have they ever had this before? For those too lazy to read it, all you need to know is wi-fi Tetris on March 20.


Hmm, coming out the same time as Metroid.

This is probably some bad ass news, for the DS gamers out there.

[ChairHome]

More japanese DS scans than you need:
http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=5962

[VariantX]

Finally.....a nintendo made tetris game......with online. The fact that its tetris and it has wi-fi attached to its name will get copies off the shelves.

[lseelba]

Not exactly DS news, but... someone is translating Phoenix Wright 3 (GBA) and has released the patch for the first case.
http://comebackcourt.sourceforge.net/

No, there is no translation for part 2.

In DS news, they are making part 4 for the DS... I wonder how long it will take to get here...

Can you please tell me if this is a different case than the one on DS?

[ChairHome]

Can you please tell me if this is a different case than the one on DS?

Yes, it is. The DS Phoenix Wright is based is a remake of the first GBA (j) Gyakuten Saiban, with an extra Episode for DS. The next two Gyakuten Saiban games are japan only, GBA. The next one they're making is Gyakuten Saiban 4, for DS. There are no plans as of now to release 2 and 3 in the US. This patch is a partial translation for GS 3 for GBA, but only has a full translation of the first case.

[evilj]

i applied this patch to my rom, but it wasn't working.

[ChairHome]

i applied this patch to my rom, but it wasn't working.

It says you need to apply it to an original ROM, not one that has already been partially patched. Perhaps this is your problem?

[Sp00ky]

The GS3 case is really fun, I don't want to spoil it but if you like Mia you'll love this. Unfortunately since it's a first case it's way too easy but not as easy as the braindead first case in the DS game. There's a cool easter egg about Payne near the end as well.

[Hurricanekick]

Friend codes in Sig...

[Dreaded Fist]

let it be known, Electroplankton owns hard......

at first, but it kinda wears out after awhile. More of a test game. There should be some puzzle element in it to keep you playing.

[ChairHome]

Electroplankton is an acquired taste. i was really hyped when it first came out, so I imported it. But I only played it for like a week and never touched it again. Its a transient game (for lack of a better word), (the fact that you can't save your music is a testament to that) I would only recommend it to the musically inclined.

Oh, first DS Tetris screens.
http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=5963

Apparently the game will have mario/zelda/metroid/etc. themes. I am excited. And this looks tight. Notice that there are ITEMS in multiplayer! More excuses for people! "I would've owned you if you didn't use that Blue Shell!" Let's hope that there is no broken item like the blue shell.

[MiyagiShin X]

wow thats actually lookin pretty cool. Is there a release date for this yet.


Hate all over those damn blue shells!!!!

[ChairHome]

March 20th is the release date. That's pretty close, actually.

[lseelba]

I'm playing Lost In Blue right now. Seems to be quite fun, but I'm having a hard time keeping my characters fed. I'm sure that will get easier once I figure out how to trap stuff :tup:

[ChairHome]

New Mega Man game for DS!

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/01/11/mega-man-zex-for-ds/

Mega Man Zex?

Not fond of the name, and the screens are too early to judge. But I am excited... as crap (excited crap, mind you)

Oh and there's rumors of a DS redesign announcement on monday... hmmm.

[PingPong]

ohhhh nice... looks like i'm getting something else this year besides Children of Mana and possibly Metroid Hunters

also i think it has been hinted that there is going to be a DS redsign for a long time now

[apokalipze2]

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/11/nintendo-ds-redesign-coming-jan-16th/

Here's hoping they come up with a sleek design like the psp

[BshidoHEAT]

I kinda like the design of the current DS... I don't like that design in the pic there.

[Jiorn]

Here's (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/1.jpg) six (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/2.jpg) more (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/3.jpg) Megaman (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/4.jpg) Zex (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/5.jpg) pictures. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/Jiorn/6.jpg)

EDIT: heh, I see they updated the previous link with an art gallery of the very same ones here.

(I'm an idiot)

[Dreaded Fist]

shit! the new ds design looks slick. Top screen looks wider too. wait nm, that's a fan's design.

[woof]

Man, I have mixed feelings about that new megaman game. It seems... silly, but the fanboy side of my brain is telling me to spend as much money as I possibly can on it anyway.

[platinum_pinoy]

I kinda like the design of the current DS... I don't like that design in the pic there.

It's just a fanpic, so I wouldn't bet on that being the new model.

EDIT: Also, I highly doubt there will be any new functionality to a new model, but if I were to guess on what would be new things on it, it would probably be lighter, thinner, have a brighter backlight, and have longer battery life, although, I find the battery life to be excellent in the original version (in comparison to the PSP).

I wished they improved on the button and directional pad ergonomics. For me, they feel too "flat", meaning that there doesn't seem to be a level of depression while pushing down on a button/direction. The SNES buittons and pad were probably the best I've ever played with, so here's hoping for that kind of consideration.

[The_Reno]

I hope they don't redesign, I just got mine :(

[Rokusho]

New Mega Man game for DS!

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/01/11/mega-man-zex-for-ds/

Mega Man Zex?

Not fond of the name, and the screens are too early to judge. But I am excited... as crap (excited crap, mind you)

Oh and there's rumors of a DS redesign announcement on monday... hmmm.

The images of this new Mega Man game remind me of Mega Man Zero more than Mega Man X. While I liked both of them, I enjoyed Mega Man X a whole lot more. So long as Capcom can keep the story good, the powers fun, and the game length long then I'll be buying this one.

[MiyagiShin X]

I hope they don't redesign, I just got mine :(

Its expected of Nintendo. I mean look at the GBA...

GBA to SP to Micro


by the way the new megaman game makes me happy because that series could use some new style. X is fun but it died after X6 and Battle network is cool an'all but doesnt is seem a little drawn out? Cant wait to see more of the new megaman.

[Geese Pants]

Niceness.............Castlevania 2 pack (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259693.asp).

Might get it and see what the Castlevania series is all about, then go for the Castlevania DS.

[scum gale 88]

best news to me....2 NEW DREAMCAST GAMES.....I need 120 bucks

[SNkNuT]

Niceness.............Castlevania 2 pack (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259693.asp).

Might get it and see what the Castlevania series is all about, then go for the Castlevania DS.

whoa. those are 2 excellent games right there in one. if you havn't played those go grab it now.

[AL the great]

Its expected of Nintendo. I mean look at the GBA...

GBA to SP to Micro


n.

yep excatly what i thought. it's more like gba to sp to micro to sp 2 lol.

i've always wanted a sleeker design from the get go. IMO the ds felt huge when it's opened. hope it'll be smaller. that'd be some tight shit.

[VariantX]

its ZX not Zex and theres some zero art there too.

http://www.capcom.co.jp/rockman_zx/

[Dreaded Fist]

here's a better fan design

http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=final5se4ew.jpg

looks crazy.

[BshidoHEAT]

Damn it nintendo, I just got my DS for christmas don't do this to me!

[FurryCurry]

here's a better fan design

http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=final5se4ew.jpg

looks crazy.

at first glance it looks great...

then you start to thinking about playing on that thing. I don't want my "handle" pieces to not be solid objects. The fact that they swing open means that they'll swing closed which could get hairy. The position of the analog and d-pad don't look natural. It's like with the PSP's analog. It feels off to me.

I saw a better redesign where only the screen opened but also rotated so you could lay it flat on top of the touch screen for the gba mode.

What I want more than slimmer system is a firmware update so we can reassign gba games buttons to our liking. That would be the COOLEST thing ever. Or even make macros for left over buttons. Perfect for a certain Street Figther game.

[platinum_pinoy]

Anyone else get that Mario Bros coin in the mail from Satoru Iwata in AC? I tried to sell that bad boy, but it was only worth 256 bells. What a crock of shit.

[VG Emblem]

here's a better fan design

http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=final5se4ew.jpg

looks crazy.
That looks alright, but there's one huge flaw in that...
It has an analog nub! No analog nubs dammit! The one on the psp sucks so badly, I'd rather have a quality d-pad over that anyday. What they should do is have an analog sitck that pops out by a button press or something. Then goes back in again when you fold it.

[PingPong]

Anyone else get that Mario Bros coin in the mail from Satoru Iwata in AC? I tried to sell that bad boy, but it was only worth 256 bells. What a crock of shit.

i guess just you and me were the only ones from srk that got the coin from mr. iwata...
too bad the ACWW thread is dying :sad:

edit- about the fan design of the the DS redesign, is it me or is the power button a bit big?? also the d-pad is placed lower than the buttons on the other side...

[Ukyo Tachibana]

I also got a Mario Bros. Coin from Mr. Iwata. Do I only get to sell it?

[Pat the Great]

i got the coin, it's sitting in my house. looks hella tight. not as cool as the invincibility star in AC on the gamecube though.