I never played Animal Crossing, but the whole idea of it really seems cool, Is the DS version worth the buy, or should I wait for the Wii version?

Buy both, the DS version is really really fun!

I played the hell out of the DS version.

Then I accidentally left it in America on a trip there.....

I'm never seeing my town again *Sobs*

I would say that this game is definitely worth the buy, especially if you can still find people online to play with. WiFi play really, really made this game for me, but even without it it's still the same pleasurable, addictive experience that just doesn't end. You can keep getting something out of this game as long as you're willing to put a little time in.

"I played the hell out of the DS version.

Then I accidentally left it in America on a trip there.....

I'm never seeing my town again *Sobs*
"

Reading this makes me feel I been missing out on this game.  Next time i have a chance to buy a game I'm going to buy this one.
oh and Termite sorry to hear that about your game.

i buy it. its addicting as hell

Heck yes it is.  I'm probably 250 hours in, just payed off the last(948,000 bell) loan.