New DS Leaks and Rumors Emerge: Redesign to include widescreen displays?

[Sonicpro]

Last month, tech outlets all over the web were abuzz with reports of an upcoming Nintendo DS refresh. The reports indicated that sources outside of Nintendo had leaked information that a new DS redesign was on the horizon and would include dual touch screen functionality. Initial reactions were skeptical, however, we're hearing now that a refresh is indeed inbound and should be debuting in April or May of 2009.

User-Created Mock Up

Additionally, we've learned that the revised DS will not only incorporate touch functionality on both screens, but also widescreen aspect ratios. At this point, it's hard to tell whether the redesign will be simply another DS iteration or the DS 2. The new display functionality and shape could either support old titles or require all new ones exclusively. On the one hand, existing DS titles could be stretched and simply deactivate the top touch display. On the other, the new hardware presents a new control and display dynamic that would seem worthy of an entire new stock of titles.

It's fake...

Both solutions are equally viable, however, the likelihood of the new device being the official DS 2 seems slim. The biggest disproving factor of the new hardware being indicative of a DS 2 is its release date. It's fairly safe to say that Nintendo would roll out the DS 2 at a large event worthy of its presence and soon enough to launch a sizable marketing campaign. To that end, the last large gaming event of this year is the Tokyo Game Show, which runs October 9th through the 12th. If Nintendo were to debut a DS 2 in October, holiday sales for the current iteration would be guaranteed to plummet.

But as is typically the case, only time will tell whether the rumored refresh will be the DS 2 or just another redesign. For the latest news as it develops, stay tuned to IGN.com.

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The reason why the DS is could be getting a remodel or sequel is basically because the sales in Japan are dropping. Although sales are booming high in America, it is now obvious that Nintendo is focusing a lot more on money. This could mean we get the next home system first. I really hope Nintendo can make a console that can be extremely hardcore, but has an easy interface and a lot of games for casual players.

Even if this is a simple remodel, I'll be getting it. But I doubt that this is just a remodel, so see you all at launch.

Sonicpro

[Zathone]

I will get it if it looks cool, even if the games suck (which is most likely. They may try to whip out Nintendogs 2 or some crap...)

[Sonicpro]

Originally Posted by Zathone

I will get it if it looks cool, even if the games suck (which is most likely. They may try to whip out Nintendogs 2 or some crap...)

Lol.... I think DS started out a lot more hardcore then Wii did.


But sales forced it to go casual!

[Dynamo]

It'd be really dissapointing if it WAS a remodel. -.-

But yeah, it's probably not.

Can't wait for this, dual touch screen sounds fun. I hope it can still support the old DS Carts tho. Then I could just use that and give away my Lite.

Thnx for the Info.

[Xander]

same thread here

Although your article is bigger....

[UmiKit]

Wow, at first wen I looked at the picture I thought it was a design for like a new PSP or something. o.O Well I just hope that the new design is worth the effort and not a waist. And I really dont think it's the DS but the games for it. They just need to work on more exciting games to play that catch everyones interest. And I'm probably going to get this new DS if the games are worth it...

[Angelstar]

The ds's look real but the pictures dont. I would love to have that kind of ds though.

[Sonicpro]

Originally Posted by Xander

same thread here

Although your article is bigger....

Thank you Xander, I'm aware and I've even posted in that thread. But there is some new info in this thread that includes widescreen display and bigger screens.

Thanks, there is a link to your article in the article I posted, this being learned after your was posted.

[Woohoo]

If thats a real ds that coming out it looks awesome. I hope it can use the regular ds games.
Jen

[The Overlord]

If it's a DS 2 I wonder how good the graphics would be?

[Mr. Ryan]

if people looked at the DS the top screen is from The arcade version of mario kart :/

and the bottom is from mario kart DS?

i know its fake but it does look more like a Iphone :/

[The Overlord]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ryan

if people looked at the DS the top screen is from The arcade version of mario kart :/

and the bottom is from mario kart DS?

i know its fake but it does look more like a Iphone :/

Lolz I played that and it takes a picture of you and puts it at the bottom right for stalkers to find jo. :3