Author Topic: DSi - April 5th - $169 (Read 17189 times)

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.

tiesto · « **Reply #10 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.

cool breeze · « **Reply #11 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.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:00:50 AM »

Quote from: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 08:47:40 AM

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 18, 2009, 08:45:56 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

Ninja · « **Reply #13 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.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:13:50 AM »

Quote from: Ninja on February 18, 2009, 09:11:33 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

Akala · « **Reply #15 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.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #16 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.

Tucah · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:01:32 AM »

I'll pass until something great comes out on DSi ware.

Costanza · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:26:51 PM »

Can I use a flash cart on this?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:29:59 PM »

Quote from: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:26:51 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.

Costanza · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:35:27 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 18, 2009, 01:29:59 PM

Quote from: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:26:51 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?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:42:47 PM »

Quote from: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:35:27 PM

Quote from: BrandNew on February 18, 2009, 01:29:59 PM
Quote from: Costanza on February 18, 2009, 01:26:51 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.

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:47:08 PM »

Anyone who buys this is a loser

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:48:01 PM »

you'll buy it

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:48:26 PM »

Not really

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #25 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.

treythemovie · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:55:54 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 18, 2009, 10:28:15 AM

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?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #27 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

treythemovie · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:00:30 PM »

Quote from: 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

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.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #29 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.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:04:55 PM »

@ Nintendo doing anything technologically recent with the DS

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #31 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.

cool breeze · « **Reply #32 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:06:56 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew 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.

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.

treythemovie · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:07:17 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:08:33 PM »

Then ya its GBC, what a turd

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2009, 02:46:56 PM »

Nintendo and white products don't mix well. The yellowing of their plastic is disgusting.

GilloD · « **Reply #36 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

demi · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:20:36 PM »

You know I love you

demi · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:20:57 PM »

Please let me play your DSi

cool breeze · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:23:30 PM »

demi doesn't want to experience true DS gaming on a .25 inch increased screen size

Rman · « **Reply #40 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:29:12 PM »

170 bucks for subpar media features, storage, and no graphical upgrades.

I love the DS, but even I think this is a bit much.

GTFO, Nintendo.

cool breeze · « **Reply #41 on:** February 18, 2009, 04:30:51 PM »

duuuude

.25 inch bigger screens

it's .25 inches closer to reading PSP screen size!

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #42 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:00:51 PM »

$169? Get fucked, Nintendo

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #43 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:15:42 PM »

Might sell the DS Lite to get this. I am a filthy Ninthing.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #44 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:18:24 PM »

Quote from: Forgotten Ancient on February 18, 2009, 06:08:17 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.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #45 on:** February 18, 2009, 06:22:36 PM »

The DS Lite launched (and still is priced) at $129, my hipster friend.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #46 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.

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

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #47 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.

Rman · « **Reply #48 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:00:26 PM »

Quote from: 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.

aac only

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #49 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:10:38 PM »

Is AAC a viable format?

bork · « **Reply #50 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?!

Where can I get one?

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #51 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

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #52 on:** February 18, 2009, 08:30:15 PM »

Nintendo raping its fans again?

Yeti · « **Reply #53 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?

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #54 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:01:24 PM »

Fuck off, Nintendo. God.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #55 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. $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #56 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:15:48 PM »

Quote from: 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?

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

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #57 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:21:21 PM »

I actually like the blue. I don't see why anyone would want it though.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #58 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:40:46 PM »

Quote from: demi on February 18, 2009, 09:15:48 PM

Quote from: 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?

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

as a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow, i can attest to the truth in this statement

E-DuB · « **Reply #59 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.

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Author Topic: DSi - April 5th - $169 (Read 17189 times)