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Title: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 8, 2007, 02:53 PM
(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6647/blackds1xq.jpg)

(What were you expecting this topic to be about?)   ;D

So I finally snagged a black DS Lite over the holidays, and I gotta say, I love it.  I remember when the original DS came out, a little over two years ago, and I wasn't enthused about it at all--thought it was too gimmicky and would be too clumsy to use.  But they released all these games, that I kept reading all of these rave reviews for, and with the one-two punch of New Super Mario Bros. and the redesigned, ultra-sexy DS Lite last summer, my opinion on it changed for good.  I just wish I hadn't waited so long to grab one.

As far as games, I've got the afore-mentioned New SMB (which I'm currently working my way through), along with Brain Age (27!) and Clubhouse Games, which is a collection of forty-something card- and board-games and such, most of which can be played over WiFi with anyone around the world.  I've had a lot of fun with all of them so far.

But I'm gonna need something else to tide me over until October 15 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Phantom_Hourglass), so I'm looking forward to going back through and picking up the gems of the DS library--so pretty much everything made by Nintendo, along with maybe a few others.  I'm thinking probably Mario Kart DS, Tetris DS, and Big Brain Academy next, along with a few others.

So, any other DS gamers around here?  What all games do you have?  Any recommendations?  What upcoming titles are you looking forward to?

Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: ruiner on January 8, 2007, 03:02 PM
I don't have a DS, but I think you can play GBA games on it.  If so, you should pick up Dr. Mario.  I enjoyed that game on the SNES (even more than Tetris).

Sounds like a good match for your tastes.

This thread had potential...




Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Morgbug on January 8, 2007, 03:24 PM


(What were you expecting this topic to be about?)   ;D


Well you got me, I admit that.

No DS system for me, still on the last version of the non-DS gameboy (not big gaming and what I do is mostly on the computer) because I'm mostly too cheap to spring for new technology when it first comes out.  They look neat enough, but I'm still happy with the old version.  Saying that I've seen some new games that seem to be DS only, so maybe...
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 8, 2007, 03:51 PM
I don't have a DS, but I think you can play GBA games on it.

Yep.

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If so, you should pick up Dr. Mario.  I enjoyed that game on the SNES (even more than Tetris).

Sounds like a good match for your tastes.

Yeah, I've got that for my SNES in the Tetris/Dr. Mario game (which I bought mainly for Tetris).  Not a huge Dr. Mario fan.

And I've had a GBA of some sort for over five years.  Looking for recommendations for DS games, primarily.

But (  ;D ) thanks anyway.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Hemish on January 8, 2007, 05:13 PM
Yes DS fan here.
I have a few games at moment
Super Mario Bros
Mario Kart
Animal Crossing
Mario and Luigi partners in time
Advance Wars DS
Puzzle Bobble
Viewtifull Joe

Looking to still get Children of Mana and Starfox.
I thought I was ok with Mario Kart till I tried it online, man did I get spanked.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on January 8, 2007, 11:57 PM
What no mention of either Castlevania games!! Tsk, tsk, tsk!! I congratulate ya on joining the ever growing DS legion of fans! It is definately the better of the three portable systems out there! The games are fantastic, and the touch screen is not as gimmicky as I thought as well.

Games in my libary

Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow
Mario Kart
Nintendogs
New Super Mario Bros
Brain Age (21)
Trauma Center
Resident Evil
Cooking Mama
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin

I highly recommend either of the Castlevania games, very fun and in depth game that will keep you entertained for hours.
If you can find it Trauma Center is one hell of a game for the DS, and makes excellent use of the touch screen! The graphics are pretty good, and the storyline keeps you quite entertained between surgeries!! If you can't find it, just wait for the new one.
I would not suggest Cooking Mama, not as fun as I thought it would be! Had they been real recipes that you could learn step by step, then perhaps, but it's just simple repetitive tasks to complete the recipes! ::) 
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: iFett on January 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
What's the battery life on this thing?  I assume it runs on AA's?  I'm tempted to pick one up, but haven't had the best of luck with battery life on my digital camera & cell phone for that matter.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on January 9, 2007, 12:38 AM
It has a build in rechareable battery pack, there is no space for regular batteries! It comes with a very nice and compact ac adapter! It's so cool, it folds into itself so the prongs aren't sticking out, a very neat lil accessory!!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 9, 2007, 01:00 AM
What no mention of either Castlevania games!! Tsk, tsk, tsk!!

(snip)

I highly recommend either of the Castlevania games, very fun and in depth game that will keep you entertained for hours.

Yeah, they're on my list, but to be honest, I'll probably never get around to playing them.  I think I'm all Castlevania'd out.

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If you can find it Trauma Center is one hell of a game for the DS, and makes excellent use of the touch screen! The graphics are pretty good, and the storyline keeps you quite entertained between surgeries!! If you can't find it, just wait for the new one.

Yeah, that's on my list too, but it's also out for the Wii, and "plenty of stuff to play on the DS" plus "not a whole lot to play on the Wii" means that if I ever get it, I'll probably get the Wii version instead.

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I would not suggest Cooking Mama, not as fun as I thought it would be! Had they been real recipes that you could learn step by step, then perhaps, but it's just simple repetitive tasks to complete the recipes! ::)

The demo I played didn't do a whole hell of a lot for me.

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It is definately the better of the three portable systems out there!

Okay, DS and PSP, I got, but what's the third?  GBA?  I don't even really count that anymore.  I know they're still selling a ton of them, but is Nintendo really even supporting it these days?  I think their focus has shifted entirely over to the DS side of things. . .

Anyway, looking over EB's list of upcoming games (http://www.ebgames.com/comingsoon.asp?platform=30&sortby=eta&imageFlag=show), here's what I'm most-interested in:

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (Jan. 22)
Wario: Master of Disguise (Mar. 5)
DK: King of Swing (Mar. 30)

And then, of course, there's Zelda--which they're listing for June 1, but I've seen it listed elsewhere for an October release.  I'm assuming the latter.

But anyway, thanks for the recommendations.

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What's the battery life on this thing?

According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DS_Lite#Features), between five and seven hours on the brightest setting, and between twelve and sixteen on the lowest.  I always use the brightest setting, and five-to-seven hours seems about right.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Madcow on January 9, 2007, 10:31 AM
And then, of course, there's Zelda--which they're listing for June 1, but I've seen it listed elsewhere for an October release.  I'm assuming the latter.

That's been pushed back YET AGAIN to at least the end of '07. Zelda was the only reason I was holding on to my DS but I got tired of waiting. I'll just pick up a used one when it finally IS released...  >:(
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on January 9, 2007, 03:03 PM
Anyway, looking over EB's list of upcoming games (http://www.ebgames.com/comingsoon.asp?platform=30&sortby=eta&imageFlag=show)

Ahhh now that's what I was looking for, a compact list of upcoming games! From what I quickly scanned, this looks interesting to me,

Diddy Kong Racing - If its anything like Mario Kart, must have!!

Phoenix Wriight: Justice For All - Never played the first one, but really wanted to, guess I'll start with the second one!

Wario: Master of Disguise - As long as it's a side scroller, I'm in!

TMNT - Again if its a decent side scroller

Dragon Quest IX - This one should be very good! I haven't played a version of this series since I got the free one with my Nintendo Power subscription a long time ago! :o ;D

Pokemon - Diamond - Another title I'm looking forward too, can't wait!

Zelda - I would be more excited if the graphics weren't based on the Gamecube version!! Blech!!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 10, 2007, 02:00 PM
Ahhh now that's what I was looking for, a compact list of upcoming games!

This one's better. (http://ds.ign.com/index/release.html)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on January 11, 2007, 01:02 PM
Thanks Matt, even better link. It had pics of Diddy Kong Racing, and so far it looks a lot like Mario Kart. So hopefully it'll play just as well, can't wait!! :D
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 5, 2007, 04:55 PM
Ok, so who here played Kiddy Kong racing for the N64?? I never did, so while I was looking forward to D K Racing, I'm kind of hesitant since I've heard it's not as good as Mario Kart!!

What are your opinions for those that have played??
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 5, 2007, 05:15 PM
Ok, so who here played Kiddy Kong racing for the N64?? I never did, so while I was looking forward to D K Racing, I'm kind of hesitant since I've heard it's not as good as Mario Kart!!

What are your opinions for those that have played??

I played DKR back in the day, and while it was alright, it was nowhere near as fun as MK64.  The only things that were really different from MK64 were the airplane and hoverboat levels.  I suppose if you're totally finished with MKDS, and are just itching for more of the same, then DKRDS may be worth checking out.  As for me, I couldn't be less-interested in it.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 5, 2007, 07:42 PM
Over at the scum Darth Joseph posted a big ol Do Not Buy post!! Saying the game was not even close to Mario Kart! I think I'll skip on it then!! I mean I've unlocked everything and what not, but I'd rather wait for a better game!

I know I'll be reserving, if there's a promo, or buying it the first day!!
Pokemon Diamond (http://media.ds.ign.com/articles/760/760575/img_4299044.html)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 5, 2007, 10:47 PM
Over at the scum Darth Joseph posted a big ol Do Not Buy post!!

Well when Darth Joseph says "do not buy," you better ******' well listen!!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on February 5, 2007, 10:59 PM
I loved Diddy Kong Racing on N64, so I'll be picking it up for DS. I honestly don't know why you'd buy a racing game based on "how much different it is from Mario Kart." Sure the concept os the same, but it has different vehicles, completely different levels, and completely different characters.

As for other DS games, I still need to get Star Fox: Command and Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2. I don't think I've gotten a DS game since New Super Mario Bros. came out last summer.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2007, 11:34 PM
Over at the scum Darth Joseph posted a big ol Do Not Buy post!!

Well when Darth Joseph says "do not buy," you better ******' well listen!!

The bane of the mediocre gaming industry...  Darth Joseph.  :-\  He's why Lucasarts is a shell of it's former glory.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 6, 2007, 12:11 AM
I loved Diddy Kong Racing on N64, so I'll be picking it up for DS. I honestly don't know why you'd buy a racing game based on "how much different it is from Mario Kart." Sure the concept os the same, but it has different vehicles, completely different levels, and completely different characters.

I played both Kart games on the '64, and remember having a lot more fun with MK than DK.  I'm not a huge fan of the genre these days, but if I were to buy one for the DS, it'd be the one I liked the most back in the day.  If I really liked the genre, I'd probably give some serious thought to picking up both.

The bane of the mediocre gaming industry...  Darth Joseph.  :-\  He's why Lucasarts is a shell of it's former glory.

Well, him and Jim Ward, of course. . .

Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 6, 2007, 09:38 AM
Well when Darth Joseph says "do not buy," you better ******' well listen!!

The bane of the mediocre gaming industry...  Darth Joseph.  .

Well I expect the snippy remark from Matt, but Jesse, I expect a lil more from you. I mean It's no different than anyone else recommending to pass on the game. Why the attitude?
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 6, 2007, 11:23 AM
Why the attitude?

'Cause it was funny, the way you mentioned this guy's name like anybody here would give a **** about what some random Rebelscum flunkie thought of the game.  It's a meaningless reference which doesn't hold any context for anyone here.  "Well, I was thinking of picking up Diddy Kong Racing, but I heard that Rebelscum's 'Darth Joseph' said it wasn't very good, so I guess I won't."

Just a silly little comment, that's all.

By the way, the other day, my neighbor down the street, Joe-Bob, mentioned to me in passing that Hotel Dusk was, and I quote, "really cool."  So everybody should go out and buy it, 'cause believe me, Joe-Bob knows his ****, and if he says something's really cool, then it probably is.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 6, 2007, 08:22 PM
Well perhaps. I was just stating someone's opinion. I mean does it really matter where they post?? I mean come on, flunkie? ::) People listen to other's opinions all the time, when it comes to games, it's no different!

But oh well, if you like it, that's all that matters!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 7, 2007, 03:07 PM
Well perhaps. I was just stating someone's opinion. I mean does it really matter where they post?? I mean come on, flunkie? ::) People listen to other's opinions all the time, when it comes to games, it's no different!

But oh well, if you like it, that's all that matters!

Although I do appreciate the rolleyes smiley (which is quite validating, coming from someone such as yourself), can we please drop this stupid argument, so we can move onto the next one?

The Nintendo DS sucks. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6405445518216376043&q=The+Nintendo+DS+sucks&hl=en)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: ruiner on February 7, 2007, 04:03 PM
Wow, Darth Joseph does know his stuff. 

What a concise argument he lays out for the viewer.  Makes sense to me, my next portable system will be a PSP.  Only because you can play it while it's connected to the wall. 

Seriously, I heard it on the radio....and the news.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 7, 2007, 04:43 PM
my next portable system will be a PSP.  Only because you can play it while it's connected to the wall.

You might wanna think twice about that:

The PSP sucks. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=902109023681812200&q=The+PSP+sucks.&hl=en)

It's a piece of trash.  It's also a piece of garbage.  It's a fact, folks.  Look it up on Google if you don't believe me.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 7, 2007, 10:50 PM
Who is that guy?? Sometimes given access to technology is not a good thing!! ;) What I want to know is, who actually viewed the entire 12 minutes of video?? ;D
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Famine on February 7, 2007, 11:02 PM
Not me!! ;D
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on February 8, 2007, 09:00 AM
That smiley gives me no comfort! :)

Oh don't know if it's a good game or not, but I picked up the Viewtiful Joe game for the DS, it had a clerance sticker price of 9.99, but when it rang up, it was onl4 something! Not bad, so if you have heard good things about the game, check your Targets!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on March 4, 2007, 11:57 PM
A buddy of mine bought a DS Lite and Mario Kart this weekend, so I picked up Mario Kart too so we could have some WiFi matches.

Anyway, here's my Friend Code for Mario Kart:

085993-168425

Feel free to add me, if you wanna do some easy ass-kickin', since I just got the game today.  Post your Friend Codes to the thread (or PM them to me, if for some reason you don't want your FC out in the open).

And here's my FC for Clubhouse Games, too:  0816-9212-6281.  Not sure if anyone here has that one, though.

Let's have fun!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on March 22, 2007, 04:46 PM
. . .well that and your DS thread!

Yeah, speaking of that, hook me up with your Friend Code for Mario Kart.  I'd like to get my ass kicked sometime.

Mine's 085993-168425

Yeah sure, but unfortunately I don't have wi fi at the house anymore!! I'm moving in May, so hopefully the new place will have it!!

Right on.

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But I'll pm ya the code once I get to the house!

Okay, but that brings up a question I've had since visiting the official Nintendo forums a couple weeks ago:  Why are people so protective and secretive with their Friend Codes?  It's like a cardinal sin over there to give your FC to anyone, no matter how it's distributed (forums, PMs, e-mails, etc.).  I don't get it.  What can someone do with your FC?  I mean, don't you have to add their's as well, to even get the things to work properly?  It's not like it's your phone number or address or something.  I mean, the only thing that can really happen is that you'd have more people to play with, and isn't that the point?

Anyway, I've just been wondering about that.

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If anything we can set up a time to play, since there is a cafe by the house that has wifi!! Maybe we can set up a time for all JD DS owners to have a good Mario Kart race!! ;D

That'd be swell, but, you know, I think the only people here who have both a DS and Mario Kart--or the only ones who have mentioned it here--are me, you, and Hemish.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on March 22, 2007, 04:47 PM
How do you get these Friend Codes? I have a DS (the original model) and Mario Kart. And a wireless connection at home. I'll look to see if my DS can have a FC.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on March 22, 2007, 04:53 PM
IIRC, your Friend Codes are generated through the particular WiFi games, and only after you've connected to the Nintendo WiFi Connection.

So, get onto the WFC with Mario Kart, and then you should be able to see your FC in one of the menus in the game.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on March 22, 2007, 04:58 PM
Well I know you don't like talking about em, but most everyone has posted their friend code at the scum. So I don't know why the forums over at Nintendo are like that! Me, it's in my nature!! ;D LOL!! But you know come to think of it, doesn't your friend code change, when you change where you get your wifi?? I could have sworn it it did?? Do you know Matt if it does??

Well if Hemish, you and I are the only ones, that's enough for an online Mario Kart game!! ;D We'll have to pick a time sometime this weekend!! Oh and quick question, do you slide???
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on March 22, 2007, 04:58 PM
Right before I read your post I found out how to do it.

Mine's 300742-892274 if anyone cares. The only online games I have are Mario Kart and Tetris DS.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on March 22, 2007, 05:33 PM
But you know come to think of it, doesn't your friend code change, when you change where you get your wifi?? I could have sworn it it did?? Do you know Matt if it does??

Don't know for sure, but it sounds like it:

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"Friend codes" are generated from an identifier unique to a copy of a game and the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID of a DS system. Using a different copy of a game, or loading the same copy in a different system, generates a different Friend code.

I would take that to mean that if you get a new or different WiFi connection, then that would generate a new FC, but I could be wrong.

More at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_WiFi)

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Well if Hemish, you and I are the only ones, that's enough for an online Mario Kart game!! ;D We'll have to pick a time sometime this weekend!!

Sure, that'd be fun.  Just shoot me a PM or post in here.

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Oh and quick question, do you slide???

Only around corners.

Mine's 300742-892274 if anyone cares.

Cool; just added you.  Add me and we can play sometime.

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The only online games I have are Mario Kart and Tetris DS.

How's Tetris?  A buddy of mine just picked that up, and really likes it.  I think I'm either gonna grab that or Metroid Prime Hunters next.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Famine on March 22, 2007, 06:31 PM
Lady Jaye, is the cafe you mentioned Paneras? They have free WiFi there.

Kevin
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on March 22, 2007, 08:22 PM
Mine's 300742-892274 if anyone cares.

Cool; just added you.  Add me and we can play sometime.

Awesome.

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The only online games I have are Mario Kart and Tetris DS.

How's Tetris?  A buddy of mine just picked that up, and really likes it.  I think I'm either gonna grab that or Metroid Prime Hunters next.

Tetris is lots of fun. There are several different game modes and each one incorporates a different Nintendo game into it. For example, when you play Standard mode, as you play you can watch an NES style Mario hop on Koopas and Goombas in the background. I'd recommend it if you're a big fan of Tetris, otherwise buying it or not is your decision.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on March 22, 2007, 09:07 PM
Lady Jaye, is the cafe you mentioned Paneras? They have free WiFi there.

Kevin

Oh no ****, they have wi fi?? Wow, didn't know that!! But no, just a cafe around the corner from my apt. I can't wait for Pokemon Diamond, wi fi battles around the world!!! :D Ok, funny thing, I've started packing up my stuff in boxes, including my games. I just left 1 in the system, and 2 in the lil carrying pack that I got from the Castlevania gift pack. I'll find Mario Kart and see if we can set up a time for Saturday or Sunday. What's a good day for you guys???
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Lady Jaye on April 1, 2007, 03:07 PM
So has anyone that is planning to buy Pokemon Diamond or Pearl heard about if the rumors were true about getting a HTF or no available in the game Pokemon if you buy both games??? I see pretty much every place has the the Ppokemon stylus that corresponds to either game, but no word on the Pokemon itself!!

Oh and where's the cheapest place to pick up the games??
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Famine on May 10, 2007, 07:13 PM
I got a Nintendo DS for my birthday (Sunday) so I'm buying Pokemon Pearl and something else tomorrow.

Does anyone know about downloading the demo games from the Wal*Mart download center? Do they stay on your system when you leave or are you supposed to stand there and play your game demo?

Kevin
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on May 11, 2007, 12:27 PM
Those download stations are all over the place, not just Wal-Mart.  Target, Best Buy, the smaller game stores like EB Games, etc.

The downloads will stay on your DS until you power it off. 
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Famine on May 11, 2007, 12:40 PM
Thanks. I think I'll give the demos a check out today when I go to pick up Pokemon Pearl and possibly Spider-Man 3. I'm not sold on that game yet. Has anyone here played it? The all Stylus navigation and control looks a touch confusing for a simple folk like myself.

Kevin
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: JayDouble on March 19, 2008, 11:06 PM
Guitar Hero DS (http://ds.ign.com/articles/860/860511p1.html)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: evenflow on March 20, 2008, 09:25 AM
I have to say that it is interesting but looks a little awkward. Not sure how well that is going to work out.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Phrubruh on March 20, 2008, 10:33 AM
It looks like it will be interesting to try.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2008, 12:26 AM
Nintendo announces Nintendo DSi (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/10/02/nintendo-announces-nintendo-dsi/)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1592/dsi191919191919191cgmaipx9.jpg)

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Nintendo's Media Summit has just thrown us its first juicy bone of the night, and it's a big one. As was previously rumored, Satoru Iwata has revealed the Nintendo DSi, the direct successor to the DS Lite which comes absolutely jam-packed with new features and trinkets, including two cameras, music playback functions, expanded screens, an SD card slot, and a whole new, DS-specific download service. Hit the break for the full list of improvements and adjustments, as well as the Japanese launch date and price!

(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8292/dsi002020202020cgmain99wi1.jpg)

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# Overall size has been reduced -- DSi is 12% or 2.6 millimeters slimmer than the Lite.

# Comes with an external 0.3 Megapixel camera (for 640 x 480 pixel pictures) and a VGA camera located on the hinge, directed towards the user. You'll be able to edit pictures using the touchscreen.

# Full music playback functionality, including adjustable pitch and playback speed.

# Both screens have been expanded to 3.25 inches.

# SD memory card slot is included, and there'll be on-board memory also.

# Will ship with an built-in Nintendo DS web browser.

# DSi will allow users to download games from DSWare, a new service that operates with Wii Points -- or, as they are now known, Nintendo Points.

# Logging onto DSWare for the first time will grant users 1,000 free Nintendo Points.

# DSWare comes in four pricing categories: free (!), 200 Nintendo Points, 500 Nintendo Points, and 800 Nintendo Points.

# Will come in lovely matte white and matte black. Begone, foul fingerprints that have taunted us so!

# And finally, it launches on November 1st in Japan, and will cost ¥18,900, or roughly $179. Check out the official site at the "Source" link below!

I still play my DS Lite all the time, and I'm a sucker for new stuff, so count me in for a Matte Black DSi!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: evenflow on October 12, 2008, 08:33 AM
I want to upgrade but i have a gold Zelda DS lite so even if i buy this I will be keeping that one.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Hemish on October 12, 2008, 09:34 PM
Oh I am so all over this one!!
I aint upgrading the kids ones though :)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on October 14, 2008, 06:29 PM
I have the original DS, so it's about time to upgrade... this will be a good time to do it. :)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on October 27, 2008, 04:13 PM
Hurry and preorder your imported black (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9h-77-1-49-en-50-13-70-3163.html) or white (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9h-77-2-49-en-50-13-70-3161.html) DSi from PlayAsia for the low, low price of $299.

Or, if a Japanese import is too expensive, perhaps you'd rather wait until at least April 2009 when Nintendo will launch the DSi for the North American market (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/10/03/reggie-dsi-not-in-north-america-until-after-april/).

Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 14, 2009, 10:18 PM
Rumor: Nintendo DSi coming to US on April 4 at $179 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/rumor-nintendo-dsi-coming-to-us-on-april-4-at-179/)

I hope this is true.  My DS Lite had "an incident" some weeks back, and rather than replace it with another DS Lite, I was hoping I could wait it out until the DSi came out.  April 4 is less than three months away.  I think I can wait that long.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on February 18, 2009, 02:03 PM
Rumor: Nintendo DSi coming to US on April 4 at $179 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/13/rumor-nintendo-dsi-coming-to-us-on-april-4-at-179/)

Both the date and the price were wrong.  You suck, dude.

Nintendo DSi launches April 5 in the United States ($169.99) (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/Q5D4ti_bPqJO_I0Oup0AMFudaUOLz6C7)

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2009-02-18

Nintendo pioneered hand-held entertainment in the ’80s and made it fully mobile with the Game Boy video game system. Now, Nintendo is transforming the way people access, experience, create and share content with the new Nintendo DSi system, the third iteration of the world’s best-selling portable video game system. Nintendo DSi launches in the United States on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99. The colors available at launch will be Blue and Black.

"Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo’s commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences.”

Some features that will be built into the system and ready to enjoy upon purchase include the Nintendo DSi Camera, Nintendo DSi Sound and Nintendo DSi Shop. The most noticeable feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system is its two cameras – one camera is on the external body, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. As the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system with 10 different interactive “lenses” that can manipulate your photos, the Nintendo DSi Camera offers an easy way to take and share your photos with family and friends. The cameras also present people with unprecedented ways to interact with their games while giving developers a new tool to devise creative games and experiences. If the touch screen gave Nintendo DS a sense of feel and the microphone allowed it to hear, the two cameras give Nintendo DSi the sense of sight.

Another enhanced feature is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player that allows users to play with their music while they listen to it. Users can access different audio filters or control the pitch and speed of recorded voice or music files to alter voices or change the tempo of a song. The mic is located between the two screens when the device is flipped open, and there is also a stereo headphone output that lets users listen to music saved on an SD card, even with the screen shut.

In the world of software, Nintendo DSi will be the platform for the most relevant and fun on-the-go games and applications. The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo’s Wii console. Developers big and small are invited to create software that makes use of the properties and functions of the hardware. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values, starting at 200 points.

In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS™ games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system.

Also on April 5, a new Nintendo DS game, Rhythm Heaven, will join this roster of games available for both Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS owners in the United States. Having sold more than 1.6 million copies since its July 2008 launch in Japan and still increasing sales today, this infectious game challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer TSUNKU♂. Simple gestures with the stylus combined with fun music and quirky visuals make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages.

Additional features and news of Nintendo DSi will be revealed as April 5 approaches. For more information about Nintendo DSi, visit www.nintendodsi.com.

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I'm in.  Tentatively.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on June 15, 2010, 10:37 PM
There's a 3D DS coming out. (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/nintendo-3ds-set-to-expand-your-gaming-horizons/)  (Guess what it's officially called.)
Title: Re: Ye Olde Nintendo
Post by: Phrubruh on June 16, 2010, 01:09 AM
Nintendo is showing off their new Nintendo 3DS. This is basically a Nintendo DS with a 3D (no glasses) wide upper screen.

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/06/nintendo-3ds-blur-01-top.jpg)

Nintendo 3DS in the flesh and hands-on! (updated with video!) (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/nintendo-3ds-in-the-flesh/)
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Phrubruh on June 16, 2010, 09:28 AM
So now Nintendo has the DS, DSi, DSiXL and 3DS. I wonder if which of these they will drop?
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: iFett on June 16, 2010, 10:02 AM
I must be getting old, but I played around with one of these last week (not sure which version) and just couldn't figure the thing out.  Didn't even know there was a stylus or where to find it.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on June 16, 2010, 12:04 PM
I hear it'll have 3D versions of Starfox 64 and Ocarina of Time. That alone sells me a copy.
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: evenflow on June 18, 2010, 11:00 PM
I hear it'll have 3D versions of Ocarina of Time. That alone sells me a copy.

I'm in!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Matt on January 19, 2011, 02:36 PM
3DS in North America: March 27 for $249.99 (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/nintendo-3ds-price-release-date/)

Too many pictures of the 3DS and its built-in software (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/too-many-pictures-of-the-3ds-and-its-built-in-software/)

Nintendo's 3DS Software Arsenal (http://ds.ign.com/articles/114/1143155p1.html)

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Launch titles are unknown, but the Japanese launch titles (for February 26th):

Nintendogs + Cats
Super Street Fighter IV 3D
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle
Winning Eleven 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Samurai Warriors Chronicles
Bust-a-Move 3D
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D

Other upcoming titles:
Spring notables: Zelda OoT remake, Pilotwings, Kid Icarus, Resident Evil, Super Monkey Ball


Pretty pricey for a handheld. . .
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Phrubruh on January 19, 2011, 07:49 PM
And it causes blindness for everyone under 10!!!
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Morgbug on January 19, 2011, 09:54 PM
And it causes blindness for everyone under 10!!!

 :-X
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on January 22, 2011, 10:12 PM
I'll wait a year for the "3DSi Lite" which will be $100 less. :P
Title: Re: The DS Thread
Post by: Diddly on March 29, 2011, 05:28 PM
Anyone pick a 3DS up yet? I haven't bought a new DS game since maybe 2006 but I'm patiently awaiting a price drop on this one.