Why You Should Own A Nintendo DS

[tay120n64]

On the topic of DSi, Nintendo revealed today that they will be releasing a secondary model with a larger screen, larger stylus, and slightly rounder, bulkier design for those with poor eyesight or wrist-related issues such as carpal tunnel and arthritis.

It will come in White, Brown, and Wine Red. So obviously, this is targeted toward old people.

It has been confirmed for a November release in Japan, a Spring release in Europe, and no confirmed release in North America as of yet. It will be roughly $10-20 more than the standard DSi.

I think this is a smart move on Nintendo's part. That DSi is really skinny. Playing Action games on it really hurts.

[Ocie Denver]

tay120n64 wrote:

On the topic of DSi, Nintendo revealed today that they will be releasing a secondary model with a larger screen, larger stylus, and slightly rounder, bulkier design for those with poor eyesight or wrist-related issues such as carpal tunnel and arthritis. It will come in White, Brown, and Wine Red. So obviously, this is targeted toward old people. It has been confirmed for a November release in Japan, a Spring release in Europe, and no confirmed release in North America as of yet. It will be roughly $10-20 more than the standard DSi. I think this is a smart move on Nintendo's part. That DSi is really skinny. Playing Action games on it really hurts.

This new DSi will be known as "DSi LL" (in Japan) and it sports a pair of the whooping 4.2 inches screens but rest of them is not changed. Pen-shaped stylus included. In Europe, it will be "DSi XL". Perhaps that name applies to America too.

I am happy with my golden triforce DS Lite, a part of Zelda PH bundle. I thinking about get DSi to take an advantage of SD slot to play the classic games like Super Metroid.

As for DS games, I suggest Picross DS (Nonograms) and Tetris DS.

[tay120n64]

Deathpit wrote:

I am happy with my golden triforce DS Lite, a part of Zelda PH bundle

I have that too. I love it!

[NoZKeY]

Metal Slug 7:
Exclusive of NDS, for those who like the series

ROCKET LAUNCHER yeah!

[Freedan]

The larger-screen DSi seems meant mainly for those that don't already have a DS (which isn't many people, considering how many have sold already... well over 100 million). Releasing it about a year after the DSi seems to have pissed off some early adopters of the first one.

[Ocie Denver]

Nintendo's Network-Style Portables (no cartridges) in future to combat the Apple's infamous iPhone and Sony's fresh PSP Go?
http://ds.ign.com/articles/104/1041140p1.html

[tay120n64]

Deathpit wrote:

Nintendo's Network-Style Portables (no cartridges) in future to combat the Apple's infamous iPhone and Sony's fresh PSP Go? http://ds.ign.com/articles/104/1041140p1.html

Possibly, but something like that is a long way off for Nintendo. They're not ready for that yet.

[Dark_Gaia]

Super Mario 64 DS is a must! its just not christmas without that game ><

[tay120n64]

Dark_Gaia wrote:

Super Mario 64 DS is a must! its just not christmas without that game ><

The controls on that game were a bitch. But I loved the new levels and challenges.

[Freedan]

tay120n64 wrote:

The controls on that game were a bitch.

They were the bitchiest bitches in all of bitchdom. I can't even begin to imagine how many cheap deaths came about because I couldn't quite position myself properly on some narrow little ledge, or overshot a platform because I couldn't put just the right amount of force in to a jump.

And yes, I played the N64 version religiously, and no, I didn't have the same problems, so no, it's not just a matter of me sucking at it.

The game was just meant to have analog controls.

[Dark_Gaia]

hm i got used to it pretty quick, that stage where ur inside a pyramid with heaps of little ledges making ur way to the top was a pain in the ass but it made me get the hang of it real good lol. still a treat game nevertheless

[arkisdabomb]

If I were to add my two cents, a couple obscure games to throw up would be:

Avalon Code: A Zelda-esque action game that is incredibly fun to play. Throughout the game you can change everything (including the baddies) by changing their "code" by adding different elements to their page in the book the main character carries around (it is plot relevant as well). Fun game if you're looking for something new and exciting.

UMKIII: It's Mortal Kombat. On DS. With online play. Yeah, sells itself really.

Front Mission: Remake of the SNES Classic, with a new storyline on top of the original.

I may have a few more once I got through my collection again.

[subjectnamehere]

Hotel Dusk: Room 215: A great point n' click/interactive novel hybrid with a very Noir-like atmosphere. Great if you like mysteries. The sequel is already released in Japan, by the way.

Professor Layton series: Best puzzle game. Ever. 'Nuff said. Quirky plot and characters, hard puzzles, great music and beautiful artwork. This reminds me of a puzzle...

[EverPhoenix]

2 games coming soon to the ds



ESTPOLIS: THE LAND CURSED BY THE GODS (aka Lufia II)

POKEMON HEARTGOLD/SOULSILVER

thats enough reason for anyone to get a ds

[subjectnamehere]

A Lufia II remake? Why have I not heard about that?

I'll pick it up later.