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By Chris Leyton on 11/03/2004 A leaked memo hints at the final specification of the Nintendo DS...
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More on this gameIn an apparent leak from Nintendo Japan, alleged final specifications of the Nintendo DS have finally been revealed.
As had originally been known the Nintendo DS will be powered by a dual ARM processor setup; an ARM946E-S provides the main processor and operates at 67MHz, whilst the co-processor is an ARM7TDMI operating at 33MHz.
In terms of memory the unit will offer 4MB of main memory, which is spread across the two processors, whilst the DS offers 656KB of VRAM.
It seems as though the DS will offer 3D functionality and is capable of displaying a maximum of 120,000 polygons p/sec, although this doesnât make any mention of whether this is inclusive of any graphical features which might drag that total down.
Finally itâs been confirmed that the Nintendo DS will offer a touch-screen, although itâs believed that only one screen will offer this functionality.
Nintendo DS Spec
CPU
- Main Processor ARM946E-S (67MHz)
- Co-processor ARM7TDMI (33MHz)
Memory
- Main Memory 4MB
- ARM9/ARM7 32KB
- ARM7 Work RAM 64KB
- VRAM 656KB
LCD Screen
- Display 2 256x192 resolution
- Colours 262,144 (max)
2D Capabilities
- 4 layer Parallax Background
- 128 sprites on-screen(max)
3D Capabilities
- 120,000 polygons p/sec (max)
- 30 million pixels p/sec
Misc Features
- Wireless Communication IEEE802.11 protocol
- Touch Screen
- D-pad, A, B, Right Shoulder Button, Left Shoulder Button, Start, Select (X + Y under consideration)
- Sleep Mode
- Custom Rendering Engine
In other related news it has been confirmed that the âNitroâ tagline bandied about over the last couple of days, actually refers to the Nintendo DS codename; please also note that the concept on the main image bears no authenticity to the actual model, which has yet to be revealed.
Weâll have more details soon.
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Added:Wed 05th Nov 2008 21:24, Post No: 33
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Added:Mon 29th Sep 2008 15:14, Post No: 32
oooo a new ds i knew not buying the ds lite would be the right choice!
Added:Tue 09th Sep 2008 11:49, Post No: 31
I once owned a DS lite and spent many hours playing it. I think it is ideal for the younger gaming generation although for me personally the psp is far better. I think in comparrison to the psp the nintendo ds is slightly overpriced.
Added:Fri 01st Aug 2008 16:34, Post No: 30
i have a ds lite, which seems more of a toy than the psp the games are for the older gamer. oh yes I Hate mario he sucks
Added:Fri 01st Feb 2008 09:35, Post No: 29
I play pirated DS ROMs and I don't live in the US - and I know of at least one other person who does. Since Christmas 2006 I also calculate that I have spent approximately £700.00 on games software, £700.00 on hardware and about £200.00 in subs for a popular fantasy-based MMORPG. Hardly justification for illegally downloading games then, but, I would argue, with 6 family members actively gaming and pursuing an interest in some of the latest games technology, we ARE consumers and we do spend a high proportion of our income on games and consoles. And my family is not unique. My justification is that Microsoft would rather users pirated their software than that of their competitors. Although less disingenuously and more likely is the fact that I do it because I can. None of my other consoles are chipped and I buy legal copies of PC games and pay my subs to play online. I'm not naïve and I know Nintendo is a business and needs to make a profit to survive, but even though DS games are generally less expensive in comparison to other formats, they are not available at pocket money prices and, let's be honest, they are aimed primarily at kids. And hey, while I'm at it, I used to tape music in the 1980s - but the music industry is still going strong...
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