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Old 11-13-2004, 03:23 PM   #1
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Well in the Metroid game, you use the stylus to aim, which does take getting used to, but in the end it's fairly comfortable. Personally, however, I had problems with the control type it was set on, as using the stylus with my right hand is very hard for me because I'm left handed. I'm pretty sure you can change that around, but then I'd have to move my character with the button pad or something, which is weird...

I didn't get to see if it was a strain on the hand holding it, because the system is fixed to a stand. You can sort of get a feel for the weight of the system though, and its definitely heavier than I expected. I'll have to try it again sometime and get a better judgement.
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Old 11-13-2004, 03:26 PM   #2
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That is one sexy little handheld. I work 32 hours this week, so I'm going to use my massive paycheck to buy the DS along with Super Mario DS.
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Old 11-13-2004, 03:45 PM   #3
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How do they intend people to not steal the Stylus? Tether it?
If you look at the picture in the first post, you will see that's exactly what they did.

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I didn't get to see if it was a strain on the hand holding it, because the system is fixed to a stand. You can sort of get a feel for the weight of the system though, and its definitely heavier than I expected. I'll have to try it again sometime and get a better judgement.
It's worth noting that Nintendo has created a few alternatives to the stylus including a little nib that attaches to your thumb so that you can simply hold the DS as you normally would hold a handheld and reach over with your thumb to hit the touch screen.
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Old 11-13-2004, 05:59 PM   #4
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Any release date to that thumb thing?

I'm still thinking about importing a DS with 1 game. Then sell it 2 weeks before the EU launch.
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Old 11-13-2004, 08:27 PM   #5
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Any release date to that thumb thing?

I'm still thinking about importing a DS with 1 game. Then sell it 2 weeks before the EU launch.

The "Thumb Thing" will be included, connected to a little wrist strap, with every single DS shipped worldwide.
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Old 11-14-2004, 03:47 PM   #6
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Ah, cool, didn't know.
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Old 11-14-2004, 03:55 PM   #7
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Includes a rechargeable battery pack, AC adapter, wrist strap, built-in microphone and extra stylus
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Power up your system using the rechargeable battery with power management functions of sleep and standby modes
Cool, sleep and standby mode. I wonder how long the battery lasts though? Must not be extremely long if it has sleep and standby.
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