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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.

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    #201  Edited By AgentJ
    @jj984jj: What are you trying to say about Sonic Chronicles?
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    #202  Edited By jj984jj

    That it wasn't a fun game in the slightest. Far from a "second-tier" DS title.

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    #203  Edited By AgentJ
    @jj984jj: I guess it's a matter of taste. I enjoyed what I've played of it, and it reviewed decently.  
     
    Also, I want people to tell me what they think of the changes I've made to the OP. 
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    #204  Edited By oldschool
    @AgentJ said:

    " Also, I want people to tell me what they think of the changes I've made to the OP.  "

    Looking very nice indeed.  Very well done and good use of boxart. 
     
    That list is only marginally longer than my game collection  ^-^ 
    I finally updated my lists yesterday, so the DS is now 101 games on the list, but in reality, it is 108 games strong 
    My Nintendo DS collection.
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    #205  Edited By AgentJ
    @oldschool: Yeah yeah, we know you own a lot of games :P. Hopefully you can make your collection match my list at some point (which means selling the clunkers :P) 
    Anything you'd like to see done with the boxart?
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    #206  Edited By Geno

    Dude awesome. I was looking for a list exactly of this nature. Thank you!

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    #207  Edited By AgentJ
    @Geno said:
    " Dude awesome. I was looking for a list exactly of this nature. Thank you! "
    You are very welcome. If you have any suggestions or games to add to the list, please let me know
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    #208  Edited By oldschool
    @AgentJ said:

    " @oldschool: Yeah yeah, we know you own a lot of games :P. Hopefully you can make your collection match my list at some point (which means selling the clunkers :P) Anything you'd like to see done with the boxart? "

    Dude, I count just 6 clunkers in my collection!!!!!!! They were for the kids when younger, but I just can't sell games, it isn't in me.  I count at least 65 games I consider awesome. 
     
    From your list though, I still need the following for sure: 
    A Castlevania game or 3 
    One more Phoenix Wright (that I won't get time to play) 
    Jump All Stars 
    other than that, I have everything in your must haves. 
     
    From the 2nd tier, I am certain to get: 
    Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes (Strategy)  
      Phantasy Star Zero (RPG)     
      Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (RPG) 
      Mario and Luigi: Bowsers Inside Story (RPG)     
      Scribblenauts (Puzzle)     
      Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (Strategy) 
      Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (RPG) 
      Knights in the Knightmare (Stragegy) 
      Valkyrie Profile: Covanent of the Plume (Strategy) 
      Avalon Code (RPG) 
      Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier (Action) 
      Lunar Knights (Action) 
      Nostalgia (RPG)    
      Suikoden Teirkreis (RPG) 
      Luminous Arc / Luminous Arc 2 (Strategy) 
      Y's Books 1 and 2 (RPG)   
      Etrian Oddessey / Etrian Oddessey 2 (RPG) 
      The Dark Spire (RPG) 
      My World, My Way (RPG) 
     
    Mmmmmmm,it seems I like RPG and strategy  ^-^  

    I am fine with the boxart you are using, but you could add Blue Dragon Plus to your 2nd tier, and also Dragon Quest Monsters Joker & Dragon Quest Heroes Rocket Slime, they are all worthy of inclusion. 
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    If you put Jump Ultimate Stars (an import game), might as well recommend Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! 1 and 2 on there as well.

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    #210  Edited By AgentJ
    @MrBLT said:
    " If you put Jump Ultimate Stars (an import game), might as well recommend Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! 1 and 2 on there as well. "
    They are there, they just aren't must buys, just like Elite Beat Agents.
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    #211  Edited By Axersia
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    #212  Edited By AgentJ
    @Axersia said:
    " Say AgentJ, now that KH 358/2 Days has won 7 of Nintendo Power's Reader's Choice awards, including Overall Game of the Year, shouldn't it get promoted to Must-Have status? :P "
    Tempting, but I'd like to keep that first section at 10 titles. Will putting it closer to the top make you happy?
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    #213  Edited By Meowayne

    Thanks again for this thread. I know I have already said that, but it has yet to disappoint me. 

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    #214  Edited By AgentJ
    @Meowayne said:
    " Thanks again for this thread. I know I have already said that, but it has yet to disappoint me.  "
    I'm glad you like it! Anything you would recommend I improve? The entry sizes? Any additional information?
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    #215  Edited By Meowayne

    Well, there is a spelling error. It's Suikoden Tierkreis, not Teirkreis. :)
     
    Other than that, no. Wonderful. I got Sands of Destruction because its on there, and I trust the JRPG assessment of gb members more than I trust metacritic. Good thing I did, the game is pretty sweet and very refreshing, story-wise. I am eager to continue this journey. (metacritic rating: 61)
     

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    #216  Edited By raiz265
    the world ends with you on first place? 
     
    ewww :E 
    i don't understand how everybody is so hyped about it, i thought the controls were awful 
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    #217  Edited By Jadeskye

    This thread is relevant to my interests.

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    #218  Edited By AgentJ
    @raiz265 said:

    " the world ends with you on first place? 
     
    ewww :E 
    i don't understand how everybody is so hyped about it, i thought the controls were awful 
    "

    The games aren't really in order from best to worst, which is why I separated the games into three tiers. Would it be better if I put them in alphabetical order to clarify that?  
    Also, I disagree about the controls, but even then there was an option to only control one character at a time.
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    " Well, there is a spelling error. It's Suikoden Tierkreis, not Teirkreis. :)  Other than that, no. Wonderful. I got Sands of Destruction because its on there, and I trust the JRPG assessment of gb members more than I trust metacritic. Good thing I did, the game is pretty sweet and very refreshing, story-wise. I am eager to continue this journey. (metacritic rating: 61)   "

    FIXED.  
    It really makes me really happy to know that people use the list. Thanks for the comments!
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    #219  Edited By JJOR64

    I nominate Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver as must haves.

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    #220  Edited By AgentJ
    @JJOR64 said:
    " I nominate Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver as must haves. "
    I have no doubt, but give me a week to make the call for myself :P
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    #221  Edited By JJOR64
    @AgentJ said:
    " @JJOR64 said:
    " I nominate Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver as must haves. "
    I have no doubt, but give me a week to make the call for myself :P "
    Ok then.     :P
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    #222  Edited By AgentJ

    I updated the list to reflect the recent releases of Pokemon and Infinite Space. I haven't gotten a chance to play my copy of Infinite Space, but based on what I have heard about the customization and other play mechanics, it is definitely not for the feint of heart. After playing it, I may bump it up a section depending on what I think about it.

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    #224  Edited By oldschool

    You need to move WarioWare DIY to the Must Have from the upcoming, based on the popularity and reviews.  Must bet it myself.

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    #225  Edited By AgentJ
    @NekuSakuraba said:
    " I cant find The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks there. "
    Added
    @oldschool said:
    " You need to move WarioWare DIY to the Must Have from the upcoming, based on the popularity and reviews.  Must bet it myself. "

    Hrm, I don't even have touched on "Must Have", and I loved it. Let me think on it for a little while. Maybe it is time to expand the must have list.
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    #226  Edited By AgentJ

    Can anybody confirm for me whether Windy X Windam is coming out this week? Either Joystiq, Kotaku, or 4 color Rebellion had it on their release list for the week, and I had heard it was coming out soon but I haven't found any other concrete information. Supposedly its coming out on wednesday.

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    #227  Edited By animateria

    What the hell is this Windy x Windam?
     
    So far on the cover I noticed the two characters from Izuna: The unemployed ninja. Looks like a 2D fighting game of some sort...
     
    Well, I consider the 2nd Bleach game made by Treasure to be the best 2D fighting game on the system so it's probably going to be a tough act to follow.

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    #228  Edited By AgentJ
    @animateria said:
    " What the hell is this Windy x Windam?  So far on the cover I noticed the two characters from Izuna: The unemployed ninja. Looks like a 2D fighting game of some sort...  Well, I consider the 2nd Bleach game made by Treasure to be the best 2D fighting game on the system so it's probably going to be a tough act to follow. "
    Yeah, 2D fighter from the same dev as Izuna and Rondo of Swords, which includes characters from both along with a number of original characters. I've had my eye on it for years and supposedly now I can get my paws on it.
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    #229  Edited By oldschool
    @AgentJ said:

    " @animateria said:

    " What the hell is this Windy x Windam?  So far on the cover I noticed the two characters from Izuna: The unemployed ninja. Looks like a 2D fighting game of some sort...  Well, I consider the 2nd Bleach game made by Treasure to be the best 2D fighting game on the system so it's probably going to be a tough act to follow. "
    Yeah, 2D fighter from the same dev as Izuna and Rondo of Swords, which includes characters from both along with a number of original characters. I've had my eye on it for years and supposedly now I can get my paws on it. "
    Playasia have it listed for sale: 
    Windy x Windam     
    $45 - it is one of the more expensive ones.
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    #230  Edited By AgentJ
    @oldschool said:
    " @AgentJ said:

    " @animateria said:

    " What the hell is this Windy x Windam?  So far on the cover I noticed the two characters from Izuna: The unemployed ninja. Looks like a 2D fighting game of some sort...  Well, I consider the 2nd Bleach game made by Treasure to be the best 2D fighting game on the system so it's probably going to be a tough act to follow. "
    Yeah, 2D fighter from the same dev as Izuna and Rondo of Swords, which includes characters from both along with a number of original characters. I've had my eye on it for years and supposedly now I can get my paws on it. "
    Playasia have it listed for sale: 
    Windy x Windam     $45 - it is one of the more expensive ones. "
    Yeah, so it's supposed to be getting a western release tomorrow...
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    #231  Edited By oldschool
    @AgentJ said:
    " @oldschool said:
    " @AgentJ said:

    " @animateria said:

    " What the hell is this Windy x Windam?  So far on the cover I noticed the two characters from Izuna: The unemployed ninja. Looks like a 2D fighting game of some sort...  Well, I consider the 2nd Bleach game made by Treasure to be the best 2D fighting game on the system so it's probably going to be a tough act to follow. "
    Yeah, 2D fighter from the same dev as Izuna and Rondo of Swords, which includes characters from both along with a number of original characters. I've had my eye on it for years and supposedly now I can get my paws on it. "
    Playasia have it listed for sale: 
    Windy x Windam     $45 - it is one of the more expensive ones. "
    Yeah, so it's supposed to be getting a western release tomorrow... "
    I look forward to your impressions when you get it.
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    #232  Edited By AgentJ
    @oldschool: Thing is, I don't really think it is coming out tomorrow. Amazon only has the Japanese version listed, and I haven't found it anywhere else.
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    #233  Edited By oldschool
    @AgentJ said:
    " @oldschool: Thing is, I don't really think it is coming out tomorrow. Amazon only has the Japanese version listed, and I haven't found it anywhere else. "
    Oh crap, I gave you a Japanese version link.  My bad on that one.  The US version says "Out of print/Out of stock".   Windy X Windam  It says it was released Jan 12, 2010.  I clearly have no idea anymore.  Make sure you get back to this if you find out what happened.
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    #234  Edited By AgentJ
    @oldschool said:
    " @AgentJ said:
    " @oldschool: Thing is, I don't really think it is coming out tomorrow. Amazon only has the Japanese version listed, and I haven't found it anywhere else. "
    Oh crap, I gave you a Japanese version link.  My bad on that one.  The US version says "Out of print/Out of stock".   Windy X Windam  It says it was released Jan 12, 2010.  I clearly have no idea anymore.  Make sure you get back to this if you find out what happened. "
    WIll do. I went on the developers website, but they aren't easy people to get a hold of. They have the game listed on their website though, so that sparks some hope. 
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    #235  Edited By Meowayne

    Hello decisive quality DS games thread.
     
    I have recently finished Miles Edgeworth and am now looking for a game that is similarily adaptive to all sorts of playing styles i.e. playable wherever I like, playable with sound muted, playable with button input OR touchscreen; a game that doesn't require that much attention or time, and that I can play half asleep, with one finger only, or standing in the bus or tram.

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    #236  Edited By AgentJ
    We are but days away from the one year anniversary of this thread. It's great that this thread survives even a year after its conception.
     
    @Meowayne said:
    " Hello decisive quality DS games thread.  I have recently finished Miles Edgeworth and am now looking for a game that is similarily adaptive to all sorts of playing styles i.e. playable wherever I like, playable with sound muted, playable with button input OR touchscreen; a game that doesn't require that much attention or time, and that I can play half asleep, with one finger only, or standing in the bus or tram. "
    I assume you've played the other Phoenix Wright games. All of your stipulations point right at Might and Magic Clash of Heroes. Doesn't require attention (turn based), playable with button input/touchscreen, can play half asleep with one finger (can't imagine what the other fingers are being used for) and is great for public transportation. 
    Others:
    I haven't played the Jake Locker remake that came out, but it should be right up the same alley. 
    Tetris DS
    Fire Emblem
    Clubhouse games
    Disgaea (I pretty much only play it when I'm half asleep)
     
    Theres others, but those are some examples.
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    #239  Edited By Meowayne

    Thanks!

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    #240  Edited By mr_tickles

    Windy x Windam     $45 - it is one of the more expensive ones. "
    Yeah, so it's supposed to be getting a western release tomorrow... "


    I can't remember the last time I got a "western release"
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    #243  Edited By scarace360

    jump all stars  was pretty good.

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    #244  Edited By AgentJ
    @scarace360 said:
    " jump all stars  was pretty good. "
    Pretty good? Yeah, it was pretty good.
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    #245  Edited By Contrarian

    You need to move Dragon Quest IX from upcoming to "super awesome, my life is incomplete without it" status.  WarioWare D.I.Y. needs a home out of upcoming as well. 

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    #246  Edited By AgentJ
    @contrarian said:
    " You need to move Dragon Quest IX from upcoming to "super awesome, my life is incomplete without it" status.  WarioWare D.I.Y. needs a home out of upcoming as well.  "
    Thanks for the reminders. I'm unsure about moving Dragon Quest to the top tier though...
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    #248  Edited By Spacemonger
    @AgentJ said:
    Have 30, 20, or even 10 bucks just burning a hole in your pocket?  
     
    You need to fix this to reflect Giant Bomb's international audience. New DS games typically cost $73 here in Norway, with some popular titles (like the Pokémon games) cost as much as $91.
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    #249  Edited By AgentJ
    @Spacemonger said:
    @AgentJ said:
    Have 30, 20, or even 10 bucks just burning a hole in your pocket?  
     You need to fix this to reflect Giant Bomb's international audience. New DS games typically cost $73 here in Norway, with some popular titles (like the Pokémon games) cost as much as $91.
    I suppose so, but I imagine many of these games aren't even available in Norway, my heritage country. besides, at this point most DS games that will be available won't be brand new. 
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    #250  Edited By Spacemonger
    @AgentJ said:

    I suppose so, but I imagine many of these games aren't even available in Norway, my heritage country. besides, at this point most DS games that will be available won't be brand new. 

    Why would you think that? If it's out in Europe, it's out in Norway (which is, obviously, in Europe). 
    But yeah, didn't think about the fact that the price drops in most cases, I'll give you that one. I did a quick search of a couple of Norwegian web-shops, and most older DS games cost around $35-55. 
     
    But no biggie, I mostly just needed to vent a bit about how expensive shit is here ;p 
     
    Edit: Oh, and also, WarioWare D.I.Y. came out a year and a half ago.

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