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DSi: no retail exclusives, for the hardcore
Sean Ridgeley - Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 | 9:18AM (PT)


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Despite some folk slagging the company for becoming iPhone copycats and whatever else with the DSi, Nintendo of America spokesperson Charlie Scibetta has said at least at first, the system isn't so much for that crowrd, but the hardcore:

“Right out of the gate [the DSi audience] is probably the hardcore gamers. They’re usually the early adopters that want to get the latest version of something, and they’ll be the ones that put it through its paces the hardest and give us all kind of feedback and tell us what they like and don’t like. [laughs]”

He pointed out most of the hardcore bought a Lite when that came around, and they expect this to repeat when the DSi comes out. After this, the 'expanded audience' will catch on. Moreover, he predicts some may just import the system. Well, Nintendo seems to know it's audience, since I've already talked about importing one myself (though I've since decided against, due to the region locking).

On another related note, while downloadable DSi-specific titles are in the works (new Brain Age, anyone?), it's been uncovered no plans for retail titles as such are planned. Good news or bad news? You decide.


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Source: Multiplayer

Alternate Source: Gamasutra

Section: Nintendo Consoles

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October 7th, 2008 10:26AM(PT)
RabidChinaGirl
Because the DSi is a gaming BEAST, just like the iPhone! HEEEEELLZ--...no. I'm not buying this. I have a Lite, thank you, that I bought well after it came out because I'm just.... not hardcore like that. Buying a Lite/DSi upon launch? Must be a new brand of hardcore I didn't hear about!

Seriously, I think I died a little inside when I read that quote.
October 7th, 2008 10:30AM(PT)
chautemoc
Haha, well its not as though every person who might consider themselves a hardcore gamer will buy it..but I think a lot of the people he's talking about will. Well anyway, we'll see how sales go next year. I'm interested to see if it does crap or not.
October 7th, 2008 10:44AM(PT)
shadywh0
i have 2 DS Lites (I have 2 brothers) and I don't need another DS...even with a camera (pretty crappy one at that)....sorry Nintendo you had me DS Lite...
October 7th, 2008 12:08PM(PT)
Prince Sander
I have no plans to even consider buying this. I personally want a gaming console so I can play games. I don't care about being able to take pictures with it, surf the internet, or do any of that other stuff, I just want to play games. I'm perfectly happy with my simple DS Lite.

If I wanted something that can do something other than play games, I'd get one of those new fancy cellphones that can play music, take pictures, surf the internet, and even make phone calls.
October 7th, 2008 12:57PM(PT)
Bill Gates03
I can make phone calls with my DS - with wifi and a VoIP!
October 7th, 2008 6:17PM(PT)
Livewire_19
quote Bill Gates03
I can make phone calls with my DS - with wifi and a VoIP!
I was going to mention that you can do that with homebrew, but I've never tried it out. How well does VoIP actually work on the DS, I would think that there would be an echo unless you use a headset.

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