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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.

    need some advice on getting a new DS

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    #1  Edited By frshakiff

    I love the GBA, it's probably my favorite platform, so over the years ive accumlated quite a few awesome games for the system. My problem is is that my DS lite is starting to breakdown. the hinges getting looser, the D pad is coming loose as well. I guess it's just past its prime, so at this point I think I should just get a DSI, but there's no GBA port, which puts me in a perdicament. My actual GBA is long gone (gave to my younger sistter when the DS came out) and if I upgrade I'll have no way to play some of my favorite games.  
     
    what does anyone think? should I get the DSI and buy a GBA SP or micro as well? buy another DS lite?
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    #2  Edited By shadows_kill

    buy a old gba if its needed. keep your ds lite and enjoy it. save your money for a 3DS next year instead of putting down your $ on a dsi.

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    #3  Edited By OllyOxenFree

    Buy another DS Lite for cheap.  Buy 3DS later.

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    #4  Edited By BunkerBuster

    When the 3DS comes out the DS Lite is going to be discounted like crazy. Wait for that and then buy the extra DS for backwards compatability.

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    #5  Edited By frshakiff

    ya good point everybody, thanks. This is exactly what I'll do.

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    #6  Edited By Malakhii

    Another satisfied customer  :)
    (even though I did nothing to help)

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    #7  Edited By x_XJules

    Lol, I'm glad that was resolved. Also, @frshakiff: 's avatar is adorable.

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    #8  Edited By JJWeatherman
    @OllyOxenFree said:
    " Buy another DS Lite for cheap.  Buy 3DS later. "
    Upside down Brad is wise.
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    #9  Edited By fbasque78
    @BunkerBuster said:
    " When the 3DS comes out the DS Lite is going to be discounted like crazy. Wait for that and then buy the extra DS for backwards compatability. "
    I'd do the exact same thing.
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    #10  Edited By RetroMetal

    I'd wait for the 3DS if you can.
     
    The DSi XL looks cool though.

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