Nintendo DS playable at E3

[Dark Samurai]

Source: 1up.com

Nintendo's new DS handheld will be playable at E3, Nintendo representatives confirmed in the question-and-answer column of the latest Nintendo Dream magazine. While Nintendo has maintained since the system's announcement that it would fully unveil its new dual-screened system at E3, this is the first confirmation that show attendees will be able to get their hands on the DS.
The column further explained that Nintendo does not expect to cut into the market for its Game Boy Advance SP with the DS. Nintendo's hope is to present games on the DS that are distinct from the software available for its other hardware, and thus allow the two handhelds to grow and succeed in tandem.

Responding to other questions about the company's E3 plans, Nintendo's reps also noted that while new titles for GameCube and GBA will naturally be on display at E3, some may be announced in advance of their showing at the exhibition.

Afterward, Nintendo may prepare another public exhibition this year. While a firm decision has yet to be made either way, Nintendo is apparently considering holding one of its irregular Spaceworld events later this year. Spaceworld, a public exhibition of Nintendo games and hardware usually held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Tokyo (the same location as the annual Tokyo Game Show), was last held in 2000 to debut the GameCube hardware.

As the DS comes into sharper focus, we'll continue to deliver more updates in anticipation of the full story at E3. Look forward to it.

Man, what i wouldn't give to be in California around May.