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@ Jeff #14 -

I've always felt this to be the case. The real growth area does seem to be in H/helds at the moment. It's obvious why - with both the DS and PSP, we're seeing console quality titles. eg Mario Kart DS (which many judge to be better than Double Dash) and Metroid Prime Hunters to name but two for the DS. On the PSP we have Outrun 2006 and Virtua Tennis to name two that equal if not exceed their PS2 equivalents.

We all have big (perhaps ageing) stereo systems at home but where do we listen to most of our music? On ipods and other portable audio devices. Why? Because it's more accessible by virtue of its size and portability.

On new/next-gen consoles as well, if the market slows considerably, it's Nintendo that stands to gain the most (by virtue of it's cheaper Wii chipset) and Microsoft and, especially, Sony who stand to lose the most.

"While Lite did not prove to be a sell-out, Nintendo UK is likely to be encouraged by a solid early performance during a World Cup and without a heavy marketing push behind the hardware during the launch window."

http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17965

I still think this is the best GCN Nintendo controller that never was.

http://www.axess.com/twilight/console/detail/gcnprot1.jpg

Only I would have put two face buttons (A & B) rather than the customary four.

A pair of analogue sticks, a pair of shoulder buttons and a pair of face buttons. And one Start/Pause button. Perfect.

Darth is a troll - ignore him!

My top 10 most influential controllers:

1. NES
2. SNES
3. Nintendo 64
4. Wavebird
5. Dual Shock (PSX)
6. Megadrive/Genesis controller
7. Xbox 360 Controller
8. Mouse and keyboard
9. GCN controller
10 Atari 2600 joystick

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Link below is way more objective then that Gamepro crap.

http://www.axess.com/twilight/console/

"...including the above picture of Ryan being molested hugged by a giant Mario."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

classic.

:oD

What JCA (#21) says is worth a shot if the thing can't be returned/replaced. Be careful of steps 3 and 4. You don't want to jack up the machine completely. If nothing else, I'm assuming it'll play GBA games perfectly well on the upper screen? Also, games where the lower screen displays just a map (eg New Super Mario Bros) is prob still playable.

Good luck if you do decide to open it up to rectify the problem.

PRESS ALERT!!

"how much the Wii (PS3, Xbox 360) costs to make -- no-one has stepped up to the task just yet." --Joystiq

I, of Michigan Institute of Securities (MIS for short), hereby stepup to the plate to annouce that Wii costs...(drumroll please) just $10 to manufacture.

You may now resume "normal" joystiq comments.

:o)

This looks better:

http://dessgeega.com/starfox2.html

What about a control scheme whereby you move the Arwing with the D-pad and aim/target fire with the stylus?

Cool! Thanks Greg! :o)