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    The Nintendo DS is a handheld featuring two screens, one of which is a resistive touchscreen. Four different models are available: the original DS, the DS Lite, the DSi, the DSi XL.

    DS and DSlite owners

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    #1  Edited By marcopolo028

    did you purchase the DSi or are you content with the system you have now?

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    #2  Edited By JJOR64

    I got the DSi and love it.

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    I have the DS Lite. And yes, I'm content. I don't really feel any need to buy a DSi. I would only buy one if:
    a) My DS Lite broke for some reason (unlikely)
    b) They come out with some cool DSi ware games or announce a virtual console (also unlikely)

    But hey, you never know.

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    #4  Edited By auspiciousqueue

    I'm content with my DS Lite. I really don't need a camera or a different color. Also, I don't need to spend the extra money.

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    #5  Edited By buzz_clik

    I don't feel the need to upgrade from my Lite. I may, however, purchase the DSi for my girl at some stage.

    Not for me, you understand. Nope, no curiosity in play there. Honest.

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    #6  Edited By Pazy

    I wont upgrade to DSi until they have enough new and diffrent worthwhile games. For example if they come out with a new Metroid in a Super-Metroid style id definately be interested but not enough, they would have to have that and a bunch of other games that I really want to play. The PS3 has only recently passed that threshold of enough games that interest me.

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    #7  Edited By ImperiousRix

    I have an original launch DS and will be getting a DSi.  I was able to resist getting a Lite, but now it's time for an upgrade.

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    #8  Edited By marcopolo028

    So i guess instead of spending the extra 40 bucks i'll just buy games?

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    #9  Edited By Reuben

    My cuz bought the DSi and I played around with it and thought...Hmm that's a waste of money. So I'm happy with my DS lite. As for someone who has an original DS. Yes you should upgrade haha

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    #10  Edited By Sooperspy

    I dont feel that i have to pay for a system that only new things are a camera and downloadable games that are meh. And when there is no gba slot, it makes the purchase worse

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    #11  Edited By oldschool
    @marcopolo028 said:
    " So i guess instead of spending the extra 40 bucks i'll just buy games? "
    I would invest the $40 and get the DSi now, as it will save you money trading up somewhere (not too far) in the future.

    I also have no DSi, and apart from the larger screen and the browser, I am not rushing anything.  However, the DSiWare list is starting to show some promise - Mighty Flip Champs, Dragon Quest Wars, Reflections and more.  It will almost certainly have a handful a top quality titles by year's end.  It is better to go now if you are in the market for a new DS.  I doubt you will regret it.
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    #12  Edited By IceCrystal

    I haven't purchased a DSi yet, because I still have a lot of GBA cartridges that I play occasionally. 

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    #13  Edited By Godwind

    I have a DSi and its awesome.

    It may not be readily understandable in the first hour of using it but after awhile it starts to get really integrated into one's life.

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    #14  Edited By Godwind

    I have a DSi and its awesome.

    It may not be readily understandable in the first hour of using it but after awhile it starts to get really integrated into one's life.

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    #16  Edited By ShadowKiller

    I'm thinking about getting a DSI for Christmas since my old first generation DS doesn't work half the time and my DS Lite got stolen. Somethings bound to happen to it if I get it judging by the last 2.

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    #17  Edited By oldschool
    @ShadowKiller said:
    " I'm thinking about getting a DSI for Christmas since my old first generation DS doesn't work half the time and my DS Lite got stolen. Somethings bound to happen to it if I get it judging by the last 2. "
    Theft seems to come up quite often around here.  Man I hate people who steal.  I hope your next one stays longer with you.
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    #18  Edited By Linkyshinks

    Dude, one sole thread would have been sufficient, there's no need to create three threads to discover whether you should get a DS or DSi.

    I have a DSi and am very hapopy with my purchase.

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    #19  Edited By MKHavoc

    I'm fine with my DS Lite.  The DSi doesn't have enough to make me go out and buy one.

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    #20  Edited By oldschool
    @Linkyshinks said:
    " Dude, one sole thread would have been sufficient, there's no need to create three threads to discover whether you should get a DS or DSi.I have a DSi and am very hapopy with my purchase. "
    Which is why I mentioned deja vu in one of them  :-)
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    i have a ds lite but im still arguing over whether to upgrade or not  i might it if they make dsi only games that i think look fun 

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    #22  Edited By normalpants

    I bought a DSi and I admit to looking at porn on its shitty browser.  That's about the only thing I've done on it that I couldn't do on a Lite, so money well-spent I guess?

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    #23  Edited By oldschool
    @normalpants said:
    " I bought a DSi and I admit to looking at porn on its shitty browser.  That's about the only thing I've done on it that I couldn't do on a Lite, so money well-spent I guess? "
    Micro porn ftw.

    Dude, you should have got a PSP for that.  At least then the PSP would have a purpose for that bigger screen  :-)

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