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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Aug 31, 2004 8:00pm PDT
Related Topics – Nintendo DS, Games: Console

The GBA SP price drop is no surprise. Nintendo appears to be very committed in creating a separation between the GBA and the DS; they want to affirm to us that they can co-exist with each other. Of course, that's pretty difficult when the DS hasn't shown any software that makes truly innovative use of the dual/touch screens. The general consensus that I gather amongst gamers is that the DS is nothing more than an upgraded portable with nifty new features. It's backwards compatible with the GBA's current line-up, so why carry around two handhelds? If this thing is truly shipping in three months, I hope we hear more about it soon.

GBASP GBA SP Price Drop Imminent Word has leaked out from retailers across the country that the GBA SP will see its price reduced to $79.99 at some point this week, with September 2nd being the most mentioned date as retailers have been receiving promotional materials with the new price. While the reduction will really help spur sales of the handheld for the Christmas season, the price cut is more likely attributed to the impending release of the Nintendo DS. Currently rumored to launch at $150, Nintendo wants to stress that these are two platforms meant to co-exist, not compete. A large price difference could help reinforce that notion. A similar cut is expected later this year in Europe.
NDS Nintendo DS to Support VoIP Analyst group TNI Securities revealed in their entertainment report that the Nintendo DS will use the headset port and wireless networking capabilities to take advantage of voice-over IP, essentially allowing DS owners to make free phone calls. TNI believes this will "help drive adoption among the increasingly connected younger gaming audience."
PS2 Xbox Area 51 Hitting the Big Screens The film rights to Area 51, the upcoming Xbox and PS2 sci-fi shooter from Midway, have been optioned by Paramount Pictures. Although the game has some big names tied to it, such as David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson, they are not obligated to fulfill their roles for the theater. The only name tied to the flick is Christine Peters, who is the producer and previously worked on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and The Out-of-Towners.
PS2 Hori to Release Flight Stick for PS2 A little something for the importers out there. Hori will release a flight stick peripheral for the PS2 in anticipation of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. The stick is specifically designed for Ace Combat 5 and will feature separate throttle and stick controls, vibration, and comes packed with many kinds of stickers for personal customization. It ships October 21 in Japan only.
PS2 Xbox GCN Misc. Q&As/Features GameSpot talks with Monster Hunter director Kaname Fujioka. HomeLAN Fed speaks with Blaine Christine about X-Men Legends.
  Misc. Media/Previews
PS2 Start it off at GameSpot with shots of Tekken 5 and Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. A trailer for Resident Evil Outbreak #2 was linked at The Magic Box.
Xbox IGN clues us in about their playtest of Phantom Dust. GameSpot gives us their final impressions on Fable before their big review. They also have images of Wings of War. GamerFeed previews Karaoke Revolution. GameSpy gives us bouncy goodness with shots of Dead or Alive Ultimate. Updated impressions of TRON 2.0: Killer App are at TeamXbox.
GCN A batch of screenshots of Baten Kaitos are at IGN tonight. Some images of Donkey Konga are at Game Informer.
GBA NGage Impressions of the US version of Pokemon LeafGreen/FireRed (GBA) are at IGN. Game Informer has screens of Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (GBA) and Mario Pinball Land (GBA). GameSpy previews Call of Duty (NG).
PS2 Xbox GCN GameSpot has a video spotlighting factions in Mercenaries (PS2, Xbox) and footage of Def Jam: Fight for NY (PS2, Xbox, GCN). They also deliver screens of Second Sight (PS2, Xbox, GCN) and Alien Hominid (PS2, GCN),
Console Game of the Evening: Suikoden II for the PSOne. "Epic story with interesting twists, 108 characters to find, one of the best combat systems I've ever seen. This RPG should be a must-have for all RPG players!" (submitted by SilverSnake).


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