wraggster
April 11th, 2006, 12:28
IGN has reviewed a very different kind of stylus for the Nintendo DS, heres an excerpt from the review:
While there's no arguing with the momentum Nintendo's latest handheld has gained, the company is showing no major end to its attack. Not only did Tetris DS and Metroid DS release in the last month, Nintendo also launched the DS Lite, a system upgrade in Japan which is rumored to hit states later this summer. Sales have been through the roof, and import shops around the world are reporting low inventory based on huge Japanese demand. In short, the Nintendo DS is priming to be one of the most successful systems in videogame history, with the end nowhere in sight.
It is natural, therefore, that DS fans would want the best gaming experience possible. Luckily, there's a new contender in the world of comfort, as Prime Global Enterprises has released a new alternative for stylus users, appropriately named the Comfort Stylus. The Comfort Stylus isn't specifically a DS stylus, rather it's an alternative for all digital users. The companies' site boasts that the stylus can be used for PDA or DS, fitting comfortably on either the user's finger or thumb for different experiences. Our own DS boards have been buzzing about the stylus since Nintendo's new system debut, so we thought it was high time for us to give it a play through as well. We are pleasantly surprised.
So, as a final wrap-up to this somewhat bizarre review, can we really recommend a hunk of wire and rubber to gamers everywhere? You bet we can. The stylus is relatively cheap at $5.99, with shipping around a buck. The control is well worth the change, and though there isn't really anywhere good to stick the thing while not in use it's still worth the hassle of carrying around a single stylus in your DS pouch or pocket. I personally would love to have the option of a premium product, offering thicker wire and metal endings with the standard stylus tip for a $9.99 price, but as it stands the Comfort Stylus is still leagues above any alternative. Don't get suckered in by random 3rd party stylus packs. If you're truly serious about your game, the Comfort Stylus is the only option.
Read the full review here --> http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/701/701023p1.html
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While there's no arguing with the momentum Nintendo's latest handheld has gained, the company is showing no major end to its attack. Not only did Tetris DS and Metroid DS release in the last month, Nintendo also launched the DS Lite, a system upgrade in Japan which is rumored to hit states later this summer. Sales have been through the roof, and import shops around the world are reporting low inventory based on huge Japanese demand. In short, the Nintendo DS is priming to be one of the most successful systems in videogame history, with the end nowhere in sight.
It is natural, therefore, that DS fans would want the best gaming experience possible. Luckily, there's a new contender in the world of comfort, as Prime Global Enterprises has released a new alternative for stylus users, appropriately named the Comfort Stylus. The Comfort Stylus isn't specifically a DS stylus, rather it's an alternative for all digital users. The companies' site boasts that the stylus can be used for PDA or DS, fitting comfortably on either the user's finger or thumb for different experiences. Our own DS boards have been buzzing about the stylus since Nintendo's new system debut, so we thought it was high time for us to give it a play through as well. We are pleasantly surprised.
So, as a final wrap-up to this somewhat bizarre review, can we really recommend a hunk of wire and rubber to gamers everywhere? You bet we can. The stylus is relatively cheap at $5.99, with shipping around a buck. The control is well worth the change, and though there isn't really anywhere good to stick the thing while not in use it's still worth the hassle of carrying around a single stylus in your DS pouch or pocket. I personally would love to have the option of a premium product, offering thicker wire and metal endings with the standard stylus tip for a $9.99 price, but as it stands the Comfort Stylus is still leagues above any alternative. Don't get suckered in by random 3rd party stylus packs. If you're truly serious about your game, the Comfort Stylus is the only option.
Read the full review here --> http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/701/701023p1.html
Check out the screenshot via Comments