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2010
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Nintendo file touch screen patent for DS2
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has filed for a patent for a new rumble screen on its DS2 model, it has been reported.
According to a number of gaming sites, while the firm has so far declined to comment on the "rumble rumours", it has filed for a patent that could see rumble technology used in the model when a character in a game is damaged.
"The DS saw a poorly executed rumble pack add-on that no one used, but this patent seems a lot more specific than that. It refers to more of a haptic feedback technology that could apply varying levels of physical sensation to either on-screen actions, or the use of peripherals," Pocket Gamer further explained.
Meanwhile, fellow Japanese gaming firm Sony has also put in a patent application for a universal controller, it has announced.
The patent has been filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office and is linked to a controller which can work with all types of consoles, including retro gaming models and ones from other firms, such as Sega and Nintendo.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
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According to a number of gaming sites, while the firm has so far declined to comment on the "rumble rumours", it has filed for a patent that could see rumble technology used in the model when a character in a game is damaged.
"The DS saw a poorly executed rumble pack add-on that no one used, but this patent seems a lot more specific than that. It refers to more of a haptic feedback technology that could apply varying levels of physical sensation to either on-screen actions, or the use of peripherals," Pocket Gamer further explained.
Meanwhile, fellow Japanese gaming firm Sony has also put in a patent application for a universal controller, it has announced.
The patent has been filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office and is linked to a controller which can work with all types of consoles, including retro gaming models and ones from other firms, such as Sega and Nintendo.
Written by Kimberley Homer.
Related news stories:
Nintendo 3DS sales skyrocket after price drop (16th August 2011)
Japan sees Nintendo 3DS launch (28th February 2011)
Nintendo reveals sales drop (31st July 2009)
Mario Kart pushes Nintendo 3DS sales past 3 million (14th December 2011)
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