1337 1 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I've been loving the DSi since it came out; the size and camera have been my two favourite bits. Also, having tried both the old (and very terrible) DS Lite browser, and the new DSi browser, I can safely say that the new one is actually decent. Sure its not mind breaking, but compared to the old one (which was lucky if it actually loaded a page at times, even with the memory expansion), its nice to be able to look at some websites on the go without the need for a laptop. I just wish there were more DSiWare games available! I got a giant, pretty obvious scratch on my original DS. I really don't care tbh. Same here, but mine came with the scratch when I bought it (huzzah for $90 DS!)(it was actually a new one, surprisingly), but I still somehow got full trade price (i.e. more than I paid for it) when I got my DS lite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 not to mention how they screw with the sensitivity Really? Because I found them to not affect it at all. Maybe you just had really shitty ones or you put them on wrong or something. Mine work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 now that I think about it, the one that I had was basically a transparent credit card so yeah, no wonder it was messing with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 On my DS Lite, if you look real close, you can see a bunch of tiny dents from tapping on the screen for so long, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloGamer Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 The scratches on my DS are slowly becoming more noticeable. Damn you Rhythm Heaven Though I guess using the larger DS Lite stylus (lost my originals) isn't helping either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just don't ever play Elite Beat Agents on your new DS. I used to use my DS Phat exclusively for Elite Beat Agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Haha, yeah the spinners will murder your screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrotic Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Screen protectors go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well if people don't want to use protection because of the loss of sensitivity, that's their choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well if people don't want to use protection because of the loss of sensitivity, that's their choice. you make too many good jokes for quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 As long as my DS's touch screen doesn't turn into the displays at retail stores, I think I'll manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So I've been wanting a DS for a while. I've sort of been waiting for the Lite to drop in price after the DSi was released, but that never happened, and I just got my tax return so I'm planning to just suck it up and by a DS with it. The question is, should I get a DS Lite or a DSi? I don't have any version of the DS at all right now, so it's not a question of "upgrading". The DSi costs like $50 more than the Lite and loses the GBA slot (which would be nice to have, but I have a GBA SP that still works fine, so it's not all that big a loss), and adds some cameras, a microphone, and from what I hear a small increase in general quality (bigger, brighter screen, better buttons and controls, etc), plus the DSiWare thing and a slot for SD cards to put stuff (including music, IIRC?) on. So is it worth it? It seems like the DSi is trying really hard to be an all-in-one type of thing (ie camera, music player, internet browser, etc) but that's not really what I'm interested in. I just want to play DS games. I've heard talk of DSi exclusive games in the future -- does that just refer to DSiWare (which I've heard is generally pretty unimpressive), or what? If the Lite got cheaper I'd pick it up in a heartbeat, but I'm tired of waiting for a price drop that may never happen, and I'm wondering if the DSi is worth the $40 extra it costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkspast Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ebay ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanthos Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Most DSiWare sucks so far, but I spent the free points you get last night on the Mario vs. Donkey Kong game, and it's great. (I think the deal is if you buy a new DSi and register it before October, you get 1,000 points for the store). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Biznut Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 This thread has almost a quarter million views...dats lotz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 That's nothing. CE's Brawl thread got to 773,426 before it was locked. BUt this thread is better because I post in it, so there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilhead Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 So I've been wanting a DS for a while. I've sort of been waiting for the Lite to drop in price after the DSi was released, but that never happened, and I just got my tax return so I'm planning to just suck it up and by a DS with it.The question is, should I get a DS Lite or a DSi? I don't have any version of the DS at all right now, so it's not a question of "upgrading". The DSi costs like $50 more than the Lite and loses the GBA slot (which would be nice to have, but I have a GBA SP that still works fine, so it's not all that big a loss), and adds some cameras, a microphone, and from what I hear a small increase in general quality (bigger, brighter screen, better buttons and controls, etc), plus the DSiWare thing and a slot for SD cards to put stuff (including music, IIRC?) on. So is it worth it? It seems like the DSi is trying really hard to be an all-in-one type of thing (ie camera, music player, internet browser, etc) but that's not really what I'm interested in. I just want to play DS games. I've heard talk of DSi exclusive games in the future -- does that just refer to DSiWare (which I've heard is generally pretty unimpressive), or what? If the Lite got cheaper I'd pick it up in a heartbeat, but I'm tired of waiting for a price drop that may never happen, and I'm wondering if the DSi is worth the $40 extra it costs. I haven't had any personal experience with the DSi, so I can't say for sure, but it might be worth it for the upgraded controls. The DS is my favorite game system to come out since the PS2, but the DS lite has very cheap and crappy controls. Way worse then even the original DS and PSP. Awful d-pad and buttons, OK shoulder buttons, and the worst standard start/select buttons I've EVER used in over 20 years of gaming. The DSi seems to fix these problems, so if you are planning to use your DS a lot (I've used mine for many hundreds of hours personally), 40 bucks might be worth it for the control upgrades alone. Think of the bigger screen and other extras as just gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 DS Lite has the worst D-Pad I've ever used. I litterally can not get Bum/Phantom Rush blitz in Final Fantasy VI Advance to work on the DS Lite. I can only do it when playing on my GBA/GameCube adapter. So just a heads up there. Worst D-Pad ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Wow, I didn't realize that the DS Lite controls were quite that bad. I mostly wanted to make sure the DSi didn't have any crippling minor flaws like that. I talked to BardicKnowledge on #ocremix and it sounds like the DSi is the way to go. It's not that much extra cash, and since my SP still works fine the loss of the GBA slot isn't that big a deal. I've heard it's pretty easy to scratch up your touch screen with certain games, though (Elite Beat Agents -- one I'm definitely interested in getting -- was mentioned specifically). I read back a few pages in this thread and there's mention of screen protectors. Anyone use one? Know specific brands to look for or avoid? Third-party accessories like that always vary hugely in quality, so if anyone has any experience with that one way or another it'd be a huge help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well.... There's the ever popular nerf armor But seriously, I've only heard good things about Pelican products... Can't say I actually use them though as I actually take care of my hand helds as well as consoles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I use Hori protectors, which have lasted me more than a year so far. I've been considering upgrading to the kind you glue onto the DS to make it scratchproof, for which Zagg and ClearProtector seem to be the main vendors. I've honestly never had a problem with the DS Lite controls...Mustin has only himself to blame for having ham hands. I really prefer the softer controls over the clicky buttons on the Phat. Not to mention the ridiculously powerful backlight is a frickin' GODSEND for GBA games, and you'll be patting yourself on the back when you get that urge to play Circle of the Moon in the car on a sunny day and you can actually SEE what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrotic Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 DS Lite has the worst D-Pad I've ever used. I litterally can not get Bum/Phantom Rush blitz in Final Fantasy VI Advance to work on the DS Lite. I can only do it when playing on my GBA/GameCube adapter.So just a heads up there. Worst D-Pad ever. Get a DSi, what with its better controls and play FF6 Advance on tha--oh wait. To be perfectly fair the DSi pretty much nailed the buttons and D-pad if you like the precision of the clicky buttons without the flatness and annoyingness of the original DS's. In fact it seems they nailed a lot of things, after toying around with my roommate's for a few hours. I still just wish they didn't remove that damned GBA slot. Native Jovian, if you don't mind the lack of a GBA slot get the DSi. It's worth the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arek the Absolute Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Anyone successful in getting a cyclo evolution to work on a DSi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HideousBeing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Is anyone considering getting Transformers II? If you view the trailers, the multiplayer looks like it could actually be fun. I'm pondering getting it for PC, since on the Wii (what I have) the graphics appear to interfere with the gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChadlyOC Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Regarding screen protectors: The brand doesn't matter too much IMO (although Hori's are the best), but I wouldn't advise for any permanent ones. Instead, just make sure to buy a bunch if any go on sale. I use GameStop ones because I get a discount and they're the easiest to find. I scratched my screen protector once playing The World Ends With You, but I just peeled it off and applied a new one. Original screen is still good as new. Also, make sure you get correctly-sized screen protectors that fit your model of DS system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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