Gaming site Broke My Controller has found a new patent from Nintendo detailing some form of new rumble system for handheld gaming systems. The patent text reads;
A game apparatus includes an LCD, and a touch panel is placed on a top surface of the LCD. A player instructs an enemy character displayed on the LCD by use of a stick to attack the enemy character. For example, in a case that the enemy character exists at a depth of a game screen, little damage is applied to the enemy character, and a weak vibration is applied to the game apparatus. Conversely, in a case that the enemy character exists at a front of the game screen, much damage is applied to the character, and a strong vibration is applied to the game apparatus. In either case, the vibrations are transmitted to the fingers or hands of the payer [sic] via the stick.
Are we looking at a new Nintendo DS? Nintendo have not said anything of course, but we can't help speculate considering the previous rumors that they do have a new handheld console on the way. E3, anyone?
Here are some really fascinating diagrams. Mmmm, diagrams.