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Title: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 08:37:43 AM
Available in sexy black and pretty ugly blue..
(http://www.nintendodsi.com/images/main_ds_bg.jpg)

Can't wait to get my hands on a black one.  :-*
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on February 18, 2009, 08:39:04 AM
buy a psp
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Kestastrophe on February 18, 2009, 08:40:26 AM
i hope it flops. PSP features destroy that at a better price point
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 08:41:57 AM
I love my PSP but I use the DS a lot too. They complement each other.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: archie4208 on February 18, 2009, 08:44:48 AM
buy a psp

Why would he want an expensive dust magnet?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Jansen on February 18, 2009, 08:45:01 AM
nintendo is clearly milking it now
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on February 18, 2009, 08:45:56 AM
buy a psp

Why would he want an expensive dust magnet?

you can play gameboy/color/advance games on the psp, unlike nintendo's dsi system
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 08:47:40 AM

you can play gameboy/color/advance games on the psp, unlike nintendo's dsi system


Now if only there was some psp games to play on it.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Purple Filth on February 18, 2009, 08:49:01 AM
that "blue" one looks crappy
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 08:50:19 AM
What's the advantage of this one over the old one?


The most interesting new feature is the DSi Store which has games and other software that you can download through the DS. The screens are slightly bigger too. Also it has two cameras but they're probably not that useful.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: tiesto on February 18, 2009, 08:55:14 AM
Meh, I think it's pretty stupid how this removes GBA support... there's still a lot of good GBA games I have yet to play.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on February 18, 2009, 09:00:18 AM
I'll be buying the black one.  I've also kinda decided that I need to get a black PSP-3000 at one point, just hoping to get a good deal on one new.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on February 18, 2009, 09:00:50 AM

you can play gameboy/color/advance games on the psp, unlike nintendo's dsi system


Now if only there was some psp games to play on it.

there are, there are also ps1 games, emulators, etc.

you're getting a crappy camera and not much else with this

i'm not knocking the ds, there are a lot of games i'd like to play on it, but this just seems like kind of a rip for the money
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 09:11:33 AM
I'm still using a Phat DS, so this is a pretty significant upgrade from that. From a lite? maybe not so much, that really depends on how the DS store develops.

The loss of the GBA port sucks but I usually play GBA games on PSP now anyway.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Kestastrophe on February 18, 2009, 09:13:50 AM
I'm still using a Phat DS
Same here. I would spring for a Lite if they get shitbinned when this launches. I hardly touch my DS though, PSP gets all of my handheld attention
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Akala on February 18, 2009, 09:15:15 AM
Are they still going to make the lite? If so, cool, if not, I'll have to grab another one.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 18, 2009, 10:28:15 AM
Iwata said they're going to keep the Lite going alongside this I think.

I don't know why any Lite owner would buy this shit.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Tucah on February 18, 2009, 11:01:32 AM
I'll pass until something great comes out on DSi ware.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:26:51 PM
Can I use a flash cart on this?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 01:29:59 PM
Can I use a flash cart on this?

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure in most cases you have to buy a new one.  Acekard had to make the Acekard 2i.

I've been looking to sell my Lite and a few random games I have that I don't play anymore, and I have a Micro, so I think I'm definitely getting this.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:35:27 PM
Can I use a flash cart on this?

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure in most cases you have to buy a new one.  Acekard had to make the Acekard 2i.

I've been looking to sell my Lite and a few random games I have that I don't play anymore, and I have a Micro, so I think I'm definitely getting this.

I need to buy a new flash cart anyway. My M3 Simply is old as hell and won't even get read by the DS half the time.

What's the compatibility like on this Acekard one? Everything works?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 01:42:47 PM
Can I use a flash cart on this?

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure in most cases you have to buy a new one.  Acekard had to make the Acekard 2i.

I've been looking to sell my Lite and a few random games I have that I don't play anymore, and I have a Micro, so I think I'm definitely getting this.

I need to buy a new flash cart anyway. My M3 Simply is old as hell and won't even get read by the DS half the time.

What's the compatibility like on this Acekard one? Everything works?

What, game-wise?  I haven't had any problems running ANYTHING.  Thing rocks.  When you load up a game for the first time, it takes like 5 seconds, but after that initial load it's almost instantaneous.

I'll be selling off both my Lite and my Acekard in preparation for the DSi and Acekard 2i.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 01:47:08 PM
Anyone who buys this is a loser
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 01:48:01 PM
you'll buy it :teehee
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 01:48:26 PM
Not really
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 01:52:37 PM
Apparently there are going to be DSi specific games though.  I'm pretty sure this is akin to GB->GBC.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: treythemovie on February 18, 2009, 01:55:54 PM
Iwata said they're going to keep the Lite going alongside this I think.
They said the same thing about the Game Boy. Are you really going to fall for a reskined third pillar excuse?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 18, 2009, 01:57:03 PM
They play the same games, it's not a separate pillar

DSL is still sold alongside DSi in Japan

They sold GBA alongside DS for like 2-3 years in the West, even released two different hardware revisions


Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: treythemovie on February 18, 2009, 02:00:30 PM
They play the same games, it's not a separate pillar

DSL is still sold alongside DSi in Japan

They sold GBA alongside DS for like 2-3 years in the West, even released two different hardware revisions

They play the same games so far. But with DSiware and the talk of retail DSi only games, its only a matter of time before production shifts to the DSi ala the game boy color.

Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 18, 2009, 02:04:04 PM
I haven't heard anything about DSi retail games. I really doubt NIntendo is going digital distro exclusive with this turd, DS retail space isn't going anywhere.

What would a DSi retail game even entail? Maybe I'll miss out on 2 or 3 camera games, but there are no other hardware differences. I doubt a publisher is going to throw away an 80 million strong userbase for an extra 10 pixels of resolution.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 18, 2009, 02:04:55 PM
 :lol @ Nintendo doing anything technologically recent with the DS
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on February 18, 2009, 02:06:04 PM
plus the PSP was outselling the ds tremendously when the GBA was still in the market. It was once the lite came out that the DS managed to get ahead.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on February 18, 2009, 02:06:56 PM
Apparently there are going to be DSi specific games though.  I'm pretty sure this is akin to GB->GBC.

not really

If Nintendo makes full DS games sold on market only for the DSi, I would be shocked.  I'd even be shocked if they release a substantial DSi Ware game that isn't just a Wario Ware toy.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: treythemovie on February 18, 2009, 02:07:17 PM
I haven't heard anything about DSi retail games. I really doubt NIntendo is going digital distro exclusive with this turd, DS retail space isn't going anywhere.

What would a DSi retail game even entail? Maybe I'll miss out on 2 or 3 camera games, but there are no other hardware differences. I doubt a publisher is going to throw away an 80 million strong userbase for an extra 10 pixels of resolution.

From Nintendo's own press release: "In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail".

Also, the DSi has more RAM and twice the CPU speed.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 18, 2009, 02:08:33 PM
Then ya its GBC, what a turd
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 02:46:56 PM
Nintendo and white products don't mix well.  The yellowing of their plastic is disgusting.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: GilloD on February 18, 2009, 02:55:02 PM
A Japanese lady on the train had this today. This thing is motherfuckin' slick in real life, the pictures don't do it justice
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 04:20:36 PM
You know I love you
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 04:20:57 PM
Please let me play your DSi
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on February 18, 2009, 04:23:30 PM
demi doesn't want to experience true DS gaming on a .25 inch increased screen size
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Rman on February 18, 2009, 04:29:12 PM
170 bucks for subpar media features, storage, and no graphical upgrades. :rofl  I love the DS, but even I think this is a bit much.

GTFO, Nintendo.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on February 18, 2009, 04:30:51 PM
duuuude

.25 inch bigger screens

it's .25 inches closer to reading PSP screen size!
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on February 18, 2009, 06:00:51 PM
$169?  Get fucked, Nintendo
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 18, 2009, 06:15:42 PM
Might sell the DS Lite to get this. I am a filthy Ninthing. :hyper
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 06:18:24 PM
Not interestd.  Will only buy if the L button on my Lite goes distinguished mentally-challenged again.  This is $69 too expensive.  I think we're seeing the effects of the yen with this price point. 

Hurrr?  The Lite is only 20 bucks cheaper.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 18, 2009, 06:22:36 PM
The DS Lite launched (and still is priced) at $129, my hipster friend.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: pilonv1 on February 18, 2009, 07:02:06 PM
Lucky you don't live in Australia...

Quote
Thats right! We have the details on the DSi's Australian launch and just like with the DS Lite, we even get it before America. The Nintendo DSi is coming to Australia on April 2nd and we’ll be getting both the Black and White units. Unfortunately the Blue DSi will remain a US exclusive for now. The added features such as the cameras, new larger LCD screens, music player and DSi Ware will come at a cost with the DSi planned to be $299AU and $375NZ- that’s a $100 premium over the DS Lite price. Nintendo’s press release confirms for us that DSi Ware will be available from launch day.

:rofl AUS$100 more for a camera and slightly bigger screen. Xbox 360 is now cheaper than a DSi
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on February 18, 2009, 07:58:11 PM
The only thing that could've made me buy this was DSiWare utilizing the upgraded specs and features of the system.  But they're still going with extremely small storage space and no running games off the sd card.  Jesus, whats the point? To play around with pics and distort songs? Does it even support mp3? Probably not.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Rman on February 18, 2009, 08:00:26 PM
The only thing that could've made me buy this was DSiWare utilizing the upgraded specs and features of the system.  But they're still going with extremely small storage space and no running games off the sd card.  Jesus, whats the point? To play around with pics and distort songs? Does it even support mp3? Probably not.
aac only
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on February 18, 2009, 08:10:38 PM
Is AAC a viable format?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: bork on February 18, 2009, 08:14:35 PM
The DSi has louder speakers and slightly better buttons.  That's about it.  I probably shouldn't have bought one as I pretty much ended up going right back to my Lite for the flash card.

But what's this about a DSi flash card?!   :o :o :o  Where can I get one?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: EmCeeGrammar on February 18, 2009, 08:22:13 PM
It has dual touch screens too, but it won't get used outside of dsiware which gives you a whopping 256mb to work with.  UGH
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Flannel Boy on February 18, 2009, 08:30:15 PM
Nintendo raping its fans again?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Yeti on February 18, 2009, 08:58:13 PM
I hardly ever play my DS phat, I probably won't be getting the DSi. I should look into getting a PSP, is doing emulation and stuff difficult with it?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 18, 2009, 09:01:24 PM
Fuck off, Nintendo. God.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 09:03:59 PM
Oh wow I am dumb.  Why did I think it launched for 150?

Must be my nintendo love.  :-\
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 09:15:48 PM
I hardly ever play my DS phat, I probably won't be getting the DSi. I should look into getting a PSP, is doing emulation and stuff difficult with it?

Once hacked, it's distinguished mentally-challenged fellow easy
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on February 18, 2009, 09:21:21 PM
I actually like the blue.  I don't see why anyone would want it though.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on February 18, 2009, 09:40:46 PM
I hardly ever play my DS phat, I probably won't be getting the DSi. I should look into getting a PSP, is doing emulation and stuff difficult with it?

Once hacked, it's distinguished mentally-challenged fellow easy

as a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow, i can attest to the truth in this statement
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: E-DuB on February 18, 2009, 10:58:25 PM
Well until there is a viable way for me to play my GBA games on this thing, flash card, Virtual Console, or otherwise, I'm passing.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Rman on February 18, 2009, 11:02:56 PM
Nintendo raping its fans again?
It's not rape when it's voluntary. ;)

I just don't get why it's so much more expensive.  The tech is cheap.  I can understand 10 bucks, but a 40 dollar mark up?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: ch1nchilla on February 18, 2009, 11:04:05 PM
My DS Lite was stolen about a month ago (two weeks after I bought it!), so I might as well pick this up. Or a PSP, can't decide.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Flannel Boy on February 18, 2009, 11:06:29 PM
Nintendo raping its fans again?
It's not rape when it's voluntary. ;)

Nintendo fans can't really consent just as the severely mentally handicapped can't really consent to sexual relationships.

Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Third on February 18, 2009, 11:12:28 PM
But it has a 0.3 megapixel camera!
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: bork on February 18, 2009, 11:13:55 PM
It has dual touch screens too, but it won't get used outside of dsiware which gives you a whopping 256mb to work with.  UGH

No it doesn't.  It's just a DS Lite with a slightly-larger screen, louder speakers, SD storage, two dumb cameras, no glossy back, and uh...no R4 support, so it's worse lolz lolz.

It seems like the real reason this and the equally-as-useless PSP 3000 "upgrades" only came out to try and curb piracy.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 11:30:47 PM
It has dual touch screens too, but it won't get used outside of dsiware which gives you a whopping 256mb to work with.  UGH

No it doesn't.  It's just a DS Lite with a slightly-larger screen, louder speakers, SD storage, two dumb cameras, no glossy back, and uh...no R4 support, so it's worse lolz lolz.

It seems like the real reason this and the equally-as-useless PSP 3000 "upgrades" only came out to try and curb piracy.

It supports cards.  Acekard has a product out.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 18, 2009, 11:34:23 PM
DSi is basically their firmware upgrade, but that fell out the window. Once DSiWare gets hacked I'll buy one
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 18, 2009, 11:43:05 PM
DSi is basically their firmware upgrade, but that fell out the window. Once DSiWare gets hacked I'll buy one

Probably won't take very long.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: ch1nchilla on February 19, 2009, 12:50:42 AM
DSi is basically their firmware upgrade, but that fell out the window. Once DSiWare gets hacked I'll buy one

I thought it already was?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: E-DuB on February 19, 2009, 01:35:45 AM
Once DSiWare gets hacked I'll buy one

That too.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on February 19, 2009, 10:59:12 AM
I know I'll eventually get one just cuz I like new things. The launch colors pretty much seal the deal for me waiting though. Anyone know if its got the type of plastic that shows finger prints?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Grecco on February 19, 2009, 11:02:21 AM
Getting one. But not at launch. My DS's hinge is kind of broken and yellow white plastic now blerg
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on February 19, 2009, 11:02:47 AM
DSi is basically their firmware upgrade, but that fell out the window. Once DSiWare gets hacked I'll buy one

I thought it already was?

No, you THOUGHT WRONG
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on February 20, 2009, 04:28:10 PM
"hey, check out all the useless bullshit you can do with our new expensive piece of shit"

[youtube=560,345]ysSKjZXWdMA&hl[/youtube]
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on February 20, 2009, 05:38:03 PM
yeah, that ad is ridiculous.  Awful infomercial crap, misleading information, and not entertaining like the good Magic Bullet variety.  The Euro one is a lot better.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: The Sceneman on February 21, 2009, 04:34:57 PM
Lucky you don't live in Australia...

Quote
Thats right! We have the details on the DSi's Australian launch and just like with the DS Lite, we even get it before America. The Nintendo DSi is coming to Australia on April 2nd and we’ll be getting both the Black and White units. Unfortunately the Blue DSi will remain a US exclusive for now. The added features such as the cameras, new larger LCD screens, music player and DSi Ware will come at a cost with the DSi planned to be $299AU and $375NZ- that’s a $100 premium over the DS Lite price. Nintendo’s press release confirms for us that DSi Ware will be available from launch day.

:rofl AUS$100 more for a camera and slightly bigger screen. Xbox 360 is now cheaper than a DSi

holy fuck at the NZ price, more expensive than a 360. They'll sell like 2 here
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 21, 2009, 04:39:18 PM
Well, apparently Gamestop is doing a deal up until the release where you can trade in your Lite for 25 bucks more than usual, so you can probably get around 75 to 80 bucks for trade in credit.  Cuts down the price by nearly half.

I'm getting it because of that deal.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Sho Nuff on February 21, 2009, 09:11:37 PM
Does it play MP3s? I guess that would be uh...nice
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 21, 2009, 09:14:38 PM
aac
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Sho Nuff on February 22, 2009, 07:09:19 AM
aac

ahahahaah bye
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on February 22, 2009, 10:22:45 AM
Well, apparently Gamestop is doing a deal up until the release where you can trade in your Lite for 25 bucks more than usual, so you can probably get around 75 to 80 bucks for trade in credit.  Cuts down the price by nearly half.

I'm getting it because of that deal.

That going on only until the launch or beyond it?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 22, 2009, 12:16:35 PM
Well, going on the deals they had with the Lite as well, I'd think they'd be doing it well beyond the release of the DSi.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Valcrist on February 22, 2009, 09:39:11 PM
so basically nintendo tries to implement psp like features into the ds, and ninthings gobble it up.   ::) surprise
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: pilonv1 on February 23, 2009, 04:48:39 AM
Used DSi's already?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on March 30, 2009, 09:25:29 PM
Does anyone know if the the DSi has a gloss finish shows finger prints like the DS Lite?

Could someone ask about it on ... GAF?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on March 30, 2009, 09:26:04 PM
DSi has that matte finish, no gloss
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on March 30, 2009, 09:45:28 PM
Thanks dude. Wasn't sure about it.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: ch1nchilla on March 30, 2009, 09:54:58 PM
Still unsure. My DS Lite WAS stolen a couple of months ago, so I need to get a new one, I just don't know if I want to drop $169 on it, plus the inescapable DQV purchase to come with it...
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: bork on March 31, 2009, 03:21:58 AM
I have a black DSi.  Here's the breakdown.

Pros:

-D-Pad and buttons (including shoulder buttons) are better than the DS Lite, but not by too much.
-Speakers are MUCH better; they are very clear and loud.
-Brighter screen options available.
-SD card storage available (although there's no real use now other than storing pictures).
-Downloadable games available through the DSi store.  With Japanese units, they even give you 1000 points free.

Cons:

-Matte finish, not glossy; mine tends to have white scratch marks all over it when I take it out of the case.  They wipe right off, but it's annoying.
-No GBA port.
-The screen size is only slightly bigger than the DS Lite, and it's still the same resolution.

The DSi doesn't feel like any kind of real upgrade over the DS Lite to me.  If you're over the age of 10, you're not going to care about the cameras, playing with the mic, and all that nonsense, although I see a Wario Ware game is coming that will make use of the camera, so maybe some fun can be salvaged from it.  My feeling is that they really made this to try and combat software pirates, but they've already failed in that regard.  I wouldn't bother getting one unless you really care about the downloadable games.  It's hard to believe that Nintendo is also going to be making DSi-only software.  Good job splitting up your userbase!
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on March 31, 2009, 03:22:25 AM
You also get $10 when you buy the American DSi early
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: pilonv1 on March 31, 2009, 06:55:06 AM
They split their userbase with GameBoy Color before so I don't think they care too much.

I don't know if it's necessarily to combat pirates but it certainly feels like a stop gap solution. Feels more like something to combat the iPhone than anything else. Now they can say "look we do photos and music too, but we do games better"
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on March 31, 2009, 09:25:55 AM
I wouldn't bother getting one unless you really care about the downloadable games.

This is probably the most interesting part of the DSi. They have a huge opportunity to make a lot of money here.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 31, 2009, 01:29:48 PM
I'm most likely getting one this weekend.  I'm trading in my Lite, various games, and my DS Phat as well, and then buying an Acekard 2i.

Which reminds me: I have and Acekard 2, what's the market for being able to sell one of those, used?  I don't even really care about how much I get for it, ten bucks is even okay.  It would just be pointless now.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 31, 2009, 02:38:13 PM
It's hard to believe that Nintendo is also going to be making DSi-only software.  Good job splitting up your userbase!

When's that going to start happening?  Millions of people are going to be pissed when they buy DS lite games only to find that they don't work on their old DS units.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: MoxManiac on March 31, 2009, 07:44:40 PM
What an overpriced piece of shit.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: archie4208 on March 31, 2009, 10:27:39 PM
I'm most likely getting one this weekend.  I'm trading in my Lite, various games, and my DS Phat as well, and then buying an Acekard 2i.

Which reminds me: I have and Acekard 2, what's the market for being able to sell one of those, used?  I don't even really care about how much I get for it, ten bucks is even okay.  It would just be pointless now.

Apparently the Acekard 2i doesn't work with the Euro DSis which means it probably won't work in the NA version. :-\

http://ds.qj.net/Euro-DSi-more-protected-against-flashcards-than-in-Japan/pg/49/aid/129705
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Post by: etiolate on April 01, 2009, 12:32:33 AM
What is the music functionality of the DSi? I really don't pay attention to console hardware updates.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 01, 2009, 02:31:02 AM
I'm most likely getting one this weekend.  I'm trading in my Lite, various games, and my DS Phat as well, and then buying an Acekard 2i.

Which reminds me: I have and Acekard 2, what's the market for being able to sell one of those, used?  I don't even really care about how much I get for it, ten bucks is even okay.  It would just be pointless now.

Apparently the Acekard 2i doesn't work with the Euro DSis which means it probably won't work in the NA version. :-\

http://ds.qj.net/Euro-DSi-more-protected-against-flashcards-than-in-Japan/pg/49/aid/129705

whaaaaaaaa

now I'm totally not getting it.
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Post by: ch1nchilla on April 01, 2009, 07:49:21 PM
Officially getting one, the question is what to get it with... Dragon Quest V and The World Ends With You or DQV and TOKYO BEAT DOWN? I'm leaning towards Dragon Quest and Tokyo Beat Down.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on April 01, 2009, 08:10:38 PM
Now that finger prints aren't a problem I'm gonna wait to see what other colors they bring out. I'd like to see them do a dark blue like the DS Phat.
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Post by: Ninja on April 01, 2009, 08:21:08 PM
Officially getting one, the question is what to get it with... Dragon Quest V and The World Ends With You or DQV and TOKYO BEAT DOWN? I'm leaning towards Dragon Quest and Tokyo Beat Down.

TWEWY is awesome. Get that.
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Post by: siamesedreamer on April 01, 2009, 08:58:33 PM
I could never get the hang of the controls in that game.  :-\
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Post by: demi on April 01, 2009, 09:30:17 PM
TWEWY is the greatest DS game ever

Second only to Bubble Bobble ________
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Post by: ch1nchilla on April 02, 2009, 02:52:14 AM
Officially getting one, the question is what to get it with... Dragon Quest V and The World Ends With You or DQV and TOKYO BEAT DOWN? I'm leaning towards Dragon Quest and Tokyo Beat Down.

TWEWY is awesome. Get that.

Isn't it kind of an RPG though? I kind of want a chill-out game outside of DQV... I guess I still have Ouendan 1+2, though.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Jansen on April 02, 2009, 03:33:25 AM
at 169.99 i'd buy another psp before i bought this overpriced technological turd

Isn't it kind of an RPG though? I kind of want a chill-out game outside of DQV... I guess I still have Ouendan 1+2, though.

yeah it is an rpg, but it's f'n awesome. the game isn't hard if you only focus on one battle screen and let the ai handle the other

still the best ds rpg that i've played
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 02, 2009, 01:54:33 PM
So it turns out the Acekard 2i does work in the european units.  So fuck it, I'm not hesitating.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 03, 2009, 12:49:04 AM
dumped my Lite at CL today for $100, and preordered this at Amazon. Wasn't even considering getting this thing a few days ago, what the hell's wrong with me?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 01:09:35 AM
I've been on and off all week.  If I can, you know, find on Saturday/Sunday, with some trade-in value, I'll probably pick it up.
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Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 03, 2009, 01:42:03 AM
and I just read that we're not getting Paper Plane on launch. FUCK YOU NOA
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 02:34:55 AM
I read there were just some localization issues.  Probably is coming soon.
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Post by: ch1nchilla on April 03, 2009, 03:26:48 AM
I think I'm going to just pull the trigger on the DSi, DQV, and The World Ends With You. But I'm pussyfooting SO hard around that Amazon check-out button.
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Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 03, 2009, 04:56:50 AM
yeah I've pre-ordered and canceled three or four times with Amazon since their pre-orders went up. I really think it's overpriced from a hardware standpoint but well, blah blah blah DSi-only software and the fact that I re-bought a Wii this month must mean that I've gone full-on Ninthing.

I just figured with DSiware and (possibly) Virtual Console I'd probably end up getting one eventually--and looking at how Nintendo never seems to drop their prices anyways, so I just went through with the preorder and dumped my Lite while the prices were still good, and picked up an EZ-Flash Vi to go with it.
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Post by: Yeti on April 03, 2009, 11:58:19 AM
If you preorder at Amazon, aren't you guaranteed the lowest price given until it is released? Why would you cancel it if it goes up in price?
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Post by: AdmiralViscen on April 03, 2009, 12:10:05 PM
I think he meant 'since their preorders became available'
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Post by: TEEEPO on April 03, 2009, 01:05:07 PM
gamecrazy is offering 60 dollars for my dsphat and 90 for my lite.

tempting...
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 01:34:49 PM
gamecrazy is offering 60 dollars for my dsphat and 90 for my lite.

tempting...

I know!  I wish they were in my area, it sucks.
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on April 03, 2009, 01:52:59 PM
GameCrazy :rock
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Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 03, 2009, 03:13:58 PM
Gamecrazy always has the best deals for everything compared to Gamestop, but unfortunately the ones near me are all in sketchy areas. :-\
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 04:07:47 PM
on gamecrazy's site it says they only do the trade credit the day it comes out

what the shit
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Post by: demi on April 03, 2009, 04:24:54 PM
AK2i works on US units
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 04:56:21 PM
fuck ya

So Willco, do you think I'd be able to walk into gamecrazy on sunday and get one
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Post by: cool breeze on April 03, 2009, 05:40:39 PM
Gamecrazy always has the best deals for everything compared to Gamestop, but unfortunately the ones near me are all in sketchy areas. :-\

I wish there was a gamecrazy in sketchy areas near me  :'(

actually, there might be one because a friend who lives near by was talking about going there to get a pre-order bonus thing once ( ::))
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 09:03:13 PM
nvm, went to gamestop and paid everything off in full.  Gonna pick it up tomorrow night :rock
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Post by: siamesedreamer on April 03, 2009, 10:56:04 PM
nvm, went to gamestop and paid everything off in full.  Gonna pick it up tomorrow night :rock

Good deal. Think I've decided to get a black one now. Can't resist. Gonna have to wait until I beat RE5 on professional for my last achievement though. Need that $30 trade-in credit.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 03, 2009, 11:52:27 PM
If you have the new Prince of Persia, you can get 26 bucks back :teehee
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on April 05, 2009, 01:13:11 PM
I picked this up when the Gamestop opened and there was a line there.  There hasn't been a line this long for a game system since probably the Dreamcast.   
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 01:24:13 PM
Wow, really?  There was like two people at the midnight thingy last night.  I felt the nerdiest I've ever been in my entire life there.  It was some 13 year old with his mom, me, and this uncontrollably flaming tween who as soon as he opened the door to Gamestop, jumped in and proclaimed "omigosh!  DSi get!"

I'm not fucking kidding.  He was with his dad, and I couldn't feel worse for his father.

By the way, I dig it.  The matte finish, I had to get used to, but only because of going from glossy to this level of matte is odd.  It feels great now.  D-pad are buttons are :bow2  The screens are indeed noticeably bigger, and they seem okay, but it definitely has that tint most people recognize in the newer DS units.  It doesn't bother me though.

Camera is there, it's cool for what it does, but it's really not a big reason of why I got it.

The new Wario Ware game...is fun for the time you can play it, but it's so finicky to get to work right that it's hardly worth it.  Good for some laughs, but it's not a very lasting experience.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on April 05, 2009, 02:24:57 PM
much, much better than the DS Lite

just the feel of the system is so much better than the DS Lite.  The buttons and d-pad are great compared to the past DS models (still not as good as the Micro).  Camera is stupid but I just downloaded Wario tech demo, so maybe that might change my mind.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 02:46:55 PM
Camera's there, it's not detracting and it doesn't really enhance much but it's cool to have.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on April 05, 2009, 03:33:14 PM
Wario Ware Snapped doesn't even work for me.  The camera is so shitty that it confuses me with the paint on the walls  :-\ I never had this problem with the eyetoy in this room.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 03:51:27 PM
it's definitely finicky.  Try to find an area with a blank white or tan wall or something similar, it works near perfect for me there.

When you beat the minigames they actually show you a clip of you doing the actions without the context of the game, and you look like a jackass.  :lol
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on April 05, 2009, 06:41:23 PM
Contra 4 still is annoying to play, even with the better d-pad.  The dual screen nonsense still sucks.  And the screens do seem better than the DS Lite screens.  Most everything is an improvement except the face buttons.  They aren't that much worse and the usable L/R and d-pad corners on the DSi make up for it.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
I prefer the DSi's face buttons  :o
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Post by: siamesedreamer on April 05, 2009, 08:32:01 PM
What color y'all get? I've seen pics people have posted on GAF and the blue is so ugly its almost distracting.
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Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 05, 2009, 08:48:23 PM
I kinda like the blue. It reminds me of the teal GBC.

Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 05, 2009, 08:50:45 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 08:54:40 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

Well, it was basically free.  I had an old Phat and a Lite, plus games I didn't want anymore.  Why wouldn't you take advantage of that unless you were so obsessed with slot 2 carts?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 05, 2009, 08:56:26 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

Nintendo knows exactly who would buy one of these.
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 05, 2009, 09:39:28 PM
now we will be treated to endless low-res self-portraits of clammy ninthings
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 09:43:57 PM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/iee789.jpg)
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 05, 2009, 09:45:37 PM
oh dude
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Post by: ch1nchilla on April 05, 2009, 10:06:25 PM
I ordered the matte black one with DQV, but I'm cheap so I used free Amazon shipping... it'll be here on Thursday barring any UPS bullshit (which is almost guaranteed to happen). I'm excited.  :hyper :hyper :hyper

Lolz, I can also post in the "Post Your Pic" thread more now that I have a DSi. (MacBook Pro camera doesn't work, fml)
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TVC15 on April 05, 2009, 10:59:21 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

You made this post after I told you I was getting one!
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 10:59:58 PM
:bow TVC :bow2
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Ecrofirt on April 05, 2009, 11:05:51 PM
Does DSi mean there's no more DS Lite? Because I see no need for a price increase for the luxury of shitty cameras.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 05, 2009, 11:08:44 PM
Does DSi mean there's no more DS Lite? Because I see no need for a price increase for the luxury of shitty cameras.

This is Nintendo, so yes.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 11:13:06 PM
Um, I'm pretty sure the Lite is still being sold.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: archie4208 on April 05, 2009, 11:20:07 PM
Um, I'm pretty sure the Lite is still being sold.

But for how long?   :shh
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 05, 2009, 11:24:00 PM
Fuck if I care, I have a DSi for basically free.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: archie4208 on April 05, 2009, 11:27:31 PM
I'm hoping to buy a DS Lite soon.  Can't wait to play 3D Picross on something other than a computer monitor. :drool
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Yeti on April 05, 2009, 11:32:25 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

You made this post after I told you I was getting one!

 :lol
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 05, 2009, 11:33:20 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

You made this post after I told you I was getting one!

dude, you weren't even awake at 4:50!
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 05, 2009, 11:48:13 PM
Fuck if I care, I have a DSi for basically free.

Wow you traded one DS for another. Big money walking
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TVC15 on April 05, 2009, 11:57:51 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

You made this post after I told you I was getting one!

dude, you weren't even awake at 4:50!

It says 5:50 for me.  The forum clock might be all fucked up for me again.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 12:01:15 AM
Fuck if I care, I have a DSi for basically free.

Wow you traded one DS for another. Big money walking

Wow, could you be a bigger cunt?  I had one unit I never used, and another that was getting an awesome trade in deal.  Those together for trade-in credit plus like two games put me over.  I just don't understand why you wouldn't do that if you were in my position, unless you're a dicksuck like you and rely to much on slot 2 shit.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: originalz on April 06, 2009, 12:18:11 AM
Finally found an ebay seller who'll ship to Japan and not charge absurd shipping rates!  Hopefully should get my unit within the week.

Heh, with the DSi at the beginning of the month and the Wiz at the end, this is the month of portables!
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 05:05:50 PM
i totally fagged out and bought one of these, thanks to tvc and maf

what's even worse is the game i bought with it
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: archie4208 on April 06, 2009, 05:06:44 PM
i totally fagged out and bought one of these, thanks to tvc and maf

what's even worse is the game i bought with it

Which game? 
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 05:08:57 PM
i totally fagged out and bought one of these, thanks to tvc and maf

what's even worse is the game i bought with it

pokemon platinum?

rhythm heaven I'd guess actually
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 05:14:49 PM
pokeyman is right :(
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: cool breeze on April 06, 2009, 05:15:53 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

 :teehee
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TVC15 on April 06, 2009, 05:20:08 PM
I got Rhythm Heaven and it is pretty f'n awesome.  Reminds me kinda of when Wario Ware used to be good.
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 06, 2009, 05:21:13 PM
ahahahahahaha
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 05:36:25 PM
who the fuck would buy one of these

 :teehee

i am such a figurt :gloomy
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 06:32:21 PM
prole, would you like a bulbasaur

cause I think you want a bulbasaur :teehee

Quote
I got Rhythm Heaven and it is pretty f'n awesome.  Reminds me kinda of when Wario Ware used to be good.

You know what, I was surprised how good it was too.  The songs are just so incredibad, it's hysterical.

something something I suppose
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 07:31:59 PM
yes, and a lickitung :teehee

show me your squirtle :-*
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 06, 2009, 07:32:07 PM
Sounds like I am the only one to stick to my guns around here. Stupid librul losers
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Trent Dole on April 06, 2009, 10:21:16 PM
We sold one of these where I work. Just one.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on April 06, 2009, 10:38:52 PM
DS Fat forever.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 10:49:29 PM
I CAUGHT THEM ALL
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 06, 2009, 10:49:39 PM
We sold one of these where I work. Just one.

I really hope this fails.

Nintendo thinks that people will continue to lap of their products even if they increase the price... kind of like Sony right before this gen.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 10:51:59 PM
why do you really care?  oh teh noes, nintendo is succeeding :'(
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 06, 2009, 10:54:40 PM
Nintendo was cool last gen when they were really humble.

Not having a Player's Choice thing this gen is just pure arrogance. And can you picture Nintendo releasing something like the Zelda Collection this gen?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: AdmiralViscen on April 06, 2009, 10:55:11 PM
What's wrong with pushback against overpriced piece of shit hardware?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 11:03:00 PM
it's not a piece of shit?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 06, 2009, 11:10:19 PM
I guess we just have to trade in 2 DSs and a couple games to see where he's coming from
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Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 11:11:24 PM
pika pika all over my mouth and ass

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MEOWTH THAT'S RIGHT
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Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 06, 2009, 11:26:32 PM
how much can you get a ds fat for nowadays

i want to play some of the strategy games

but i don't want to spend, you know, money
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Van Cruncheon on April 06, 2009, 11:29:37 PM
like $30, i got $50 for my old ds lite
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: TakingBackSunday on April 06, 2009, 11:31:26 PM
Some gamestop's are still doing the 50 dollar deal for the phat, and 70 for the lite.  If you have a game or two you don't care for anymore, then you basically cover the entire system

and demi, I though I told you to fuck off and die already
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 06, 2009, 11:33:47 PM
how much can you get a ds fat for nowadays

i want to play some of the strategy games

but i don't want to spend, you know, money

Get No$GBA, it emulates DS very good these days. Save your money. If you can run Fallout 3 at 60FPS, you can run DS emulator
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Eel O'Brian on April 07, 2009, 12:57:16 AM
will try, thanks
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: chronovore on April 07, 2009, 01:28:09 AM
Used DSi's already?

They've been out a while in Japan now.  And yeah, pretty much anything can be found used even on the day it comes out here.

I picked up a black one a week before heading on a business trip. So far I haven't found where to switch it from Japanese to English. I'm not a fan of the XMB-like interface they've adopted. The screens are a LOT brighter than my original model DS Heavy.
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Post by: demi on April 07, 2009, 01:32:47 AM
Pretty sure you cant change language on a Japanese one
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: chronovore on April 07, 2009, 01:44:04 AM
That's what I'm afraid of. I can read it just fine, but it's not as much fun to pass around to the family and friends if they can't figure it out.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Yeti on April 07, 2009, 12:24:45 PM
I get enough value out of my DS Fat as I would get if I upgraded to the DSi. Which is to say none at all since there has been no games of interest released for the system in a long while.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Bebpo on April 07, 2009, 12:31:20 PM
I think the worst offense is the region-locked DSiware store.  This means if DSiware every actually becomes worthwhile, import gamers will have to buy TWO DSis, which is bullshit.

Luckily going by the awesome reviews like http://www.gamespot.com/ds/puzzle/wariowaresnapped/review.html DSiware should become relevant about the same time pigs fly.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on April 07, 2009, 12:39:13 PM
Yeah, the least they could do after raising the price $40 for a shitty camera and some shitty extra games is make them region free.

What reason do they have for making DSiWare games (and all the DSi-only games coming out in the futre I'm sure) region-locked? Nintendo would make tons of extra cash if they made downloadable games region-free.

It makes no sense.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: chronovore on April 08, 2009, 07:13:47 PM
I've been told the games are not region locked, but the download stores are. This is likely to prevent Nintendo from being in the sticky situation of dealing with customers for whom they have no recourse in the region.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 08, 2009, 07:19:17 PM
I just used this serial number I found online-

http://s2.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/IFXuwdXfxWTXjXKr.large

Then to find out I dont get any coins unless I link my account from DSi Shop... lol
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Reb on April 09, 2009, 05:27:47 AM
Do you need a Wii for the download stuff?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: pilonv1 on April 09, 2009, 05:33:28 AM
This means if DSiware every actually becomes worthwhile

seriously now
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: demi on April 09, 2009, 06:21:06 AM
Yeti plays manly games like Fallout 3, you will have to excuse him if he finds no enjoyment in weenie games like soul bubbles. soul bubbles.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: siamesedreamer on April 09, 2009, 01:04:26 PM
EB has continued their $70 DS Lite trade in until 4/30. Looks like that's when I'll get it. A little present for myself for finishing my MBA.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 09, 2009, 01:09:04 PM
Got mine (and Rhythm Tengoku) yesterday. Hate hate hate the sorta-yellow bottom screen, especially because my Lite was perfect. :-\
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on April 09, 2009, 02:19:12 PM
Don't really feel like going the exchange route BS with Amazon and deal with re-shipping the system. It's not that bad (just not as noticeably white) and I already put on the screen protectors so I'll just live with it.
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: tehjaybo on April 09, 2009, 02:29:36 PM
I've got my DSi, and I'm enjoying it.

That aside, anyone know where I can find a copy of Electroplankton for less than $60?
Title: Re: DSi - April 5th - $169
Post by: chronovore on April 10, 2009, 05:33:00 AM
EB has continued their $70 DS Lite trade in until 4/30. Looks like that's when I'll get it. A little present for myself for finishing my MBA.

Good christ, this explains so much.