because nintendo should put more effort in creating new ips and next gen iterations of their old games. 64 ports arent bad, but i dont want it to take away from other projects.

I think its probably laziness over anything. I agree that it would be awesome to see alot of games from that generation on DS though. You guys are definately right 3D is way under-used on DS. I love good looking 2D games but DS games should be mostly in 3D. Its alot more powerful than people think I bet.

I don't think third parties make too much money on there DS games and thats probably why there isnt very many that really use full power. Just support high quality games, and maybe we'll see more.

Theres no reason why nintendo wouldn't port over some 64 games but I think I'd rather see some brand new ones out of them.

I'd rather not see that many recycled games.

"I think its probably laziness over anything."

No. Porting even to 5th gen systems is not that easy. For one thing, the DS uses fixed point math, while most consoles and systems use fixed point. That means the entire calculation system would have to be rewritten.

1. This is about ports from the N64, not 3D games in general.

2. 3D games sell. Try looking at the DS charts.

And rightfully so.

Underutilisation of 3D is one thing but lack of N64 ports is another. In many circles ports are seen as a poor option and a sure sign that developers are running short on ideas or unwilling to take risks with new IP's. I would think that the relatively low development costs on the DS mean that developers are more likely to try something new as they have much less to lose than the do on the home consoles and hence have less need to use ports as a crutch.

I would LOVE to see Ogre Battle 64 on the DS *sigh*

Well, how many of those 64 games will actually play well with no analog stick?

You said fixed point for both.  I'm guessing you meant one or the other uses floating point.  Which one?