The X-Box and Gamecube collaboration

The reason why both X-Box and Gamecube rule. The former because it is a sentient robot, and the latter for having such a nice description.

The Nintendo DS was released here yesterday, coinciding with Jo's birthday. But even though I support the DS, and the PSP as well, you wouldn't have seen me waiting impatiently to grab one from Myers. I think that's the cheapest store... Most shops sell the DS for $199 but I think Myers is selling it for $188. Sadly, my stash of cash is at an uncomfortable level. I must have some reserves to get KOTOR II and Guild Wars (when that comes out). Besides, being a supporter of both the DS and PSP, I really should wait and see which way I will get influenced over to.

On a similar topic, what would happen if Microsoft were to create their own handheld/portable gaming system? What would they call it? If they were to follow the likes of Sony, they would call it the X-Box Portable, XBP for short, or maybe the X-Box Handheld. Sticking with this formula, there are many possibilities. X-hand, X-pocket, Pocket-Box, Hand-box. BORING.

One problem which would need to be resolved would be the X-Box's image of being one big fat ass. The console itself is as big as my ancient VCR, and the original controller is often affectionately known as the sack of potatoes.

I still think that making a portable handheld rig of a large videogaming system is not a wise idea. (Translation: Get a console, shrink it, put a screen and buttons/thumbstick on it, attach a portable power source = no good) One major problem with this is the medium through which the game is stored. PS2 and XB have their games on full sized DVDs. Now, if you were to get someone who rips these games (damn console game pirates) they would tell you that practically the whole DVD is filled. A handheld with certain dimension aspects larger than a DVD is not very pocketable. Until technology advances, a handheld should generally be of a previous generation of gaming. The GBA was literally a pocket SNES with a little more power. The DS is literally a pocket N64 with other crap. The PSP claims to be a pocket PS2, but their UMD has a lot less storage space than a DVD. Hence, it cannot be a true portable/pocket sized PS2.