So I just Bought a DS Lite...

I've been wanting a DS for a while now. I don't think it's as good a system as the PSP but it has the more nostalgic style games. I chose to buy a DS Lite because one, the DSi is stupid expensive for such a small difference in features ($199.99 + tax is ridiculous)... Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games.

I still feel sort of awkward though because I always like to buy the best model of a console or handheld - Like my 60GB PS3 or so on. Did I make the right choice you guys think, or should I have waited?

I've been wanting a DS for a while now. I don't think it's as good a system as the PSP but it has the more nostalgic style games. I chose to buy a DS Lite because one, the DSi is stupid expensive for such a small difference in features ($199.99 + tax is ridiculous)... Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games.

I still feel sort of awkward though because I always like to buy the best model of a console or handheld - Like my 60GB PS3 or so on. Did I make the right choice you guys think, or should I have waited?

I already have a gameboy player.  So the I can play all gameboy, color, and advance games on it.

The other question is "Are you interested in the features?"  I liked the idea of my DSi playing music, being able to manipulate sound(and store.  has a lot of versatile features), being able to download games.  That however, is just me.

Should have gotten a DSi. Nicer screens and sound, slightly smaller over all size, DSi store.

Also, the DS isnt even in the same league as the PSP, one is a videogame console on par with the greatest in history, the other is a stylish paperweight.

The lite is still great so no you never really made the wrong choice. Personally I would of got a DSI because I still have a GBA and I'm interested in the DSI shop and some of the new features.

Not really. I don't think I'd use the DS to play music or buy games off the store. The thing that's bothering me is that it has a bigger screen. Is it much bigger, I really don't know/. 

I'm going to wait to get a dsi because i just got a ds light last year. plus the price might go down a bit.

I was so close to getting a DSi, but then I keep hearing about the new PSP. I know it will probably be a mistake to buy another PSP when I haven't even bought a DS before, but I'm hoping Sony gets more original games with it.

"Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games."

I want to play them too.  That's why I'm not convinced to get the DSi because it doesn't have that feature.

If you aren't all that interested in the DSi now, theres probably little reason to get it. The DS lite, thanks to its design and price, is probably the ideal version to pick up. Make sure you get some good games for it!

"I've been wanting a DS for a while now. I don't think it's as good a system as the PSP but it has the more nostalgic style games. I chose to buy a DS Lite because one, the DSi is stupid expensive for such a small difference in features ($199.99 + tax is ridiculous)... Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games. I still feel sort of awkward though because I always like to buy the best model of a console or handheld - Like my 60GB PS3 or so on. Did I make the right choice you guys think, or should I have waited?"

My DS lite is serving me well at the moment, though i might be tempted to get a DSi if there's a sweet LoZ: Spirit Tracks bundle.

If you have no intention of using the online store then you're probably fine, as well as if you want to play GBA games. It's just a problem if you change your mind about it if a lot of awesome stuff gets released. The DS has so many good games on it though, particularly if you've only just got one, so you wouldn't find yourself with nothing to play either way.

that was a good choice, I don't think there is such a big difference. anyways you can play guitar hero and the DSi owners can't! If you aren't gonna go in the online shop nor hear music then it was a fantastic idea. And the screen isn't that big on the DSi, it is a little bit bigger, but there isn't a huge difference.

There probably won't be any DSi exclusive games will there, aside from the DSi store games?

I think your choice of DS Lite > DSi was smart. I have a DS Lite, and considered a DSi. But, DSi just isn't convincing enough. The DS Lite also has much longer battery life than the DSi. It still has the GBA slot, and it has wifi just as well. Also, if you're into glossy interfaces over "matte" style, DS Lite is the better choice. And as for your question pertaining to the size of the DSi screen...no...it is not much bigger.

I imagine there would be a few cart-based games that use the camera, and others may use it in a really minor way, like importing textures for custom clothes in animal crossing or something. However, big titles shouldn't make it mandatory as it would reduce the potential audience and net them less monies.

Also, games like Guitar Hero ONLY works with the DS Phat + DS Lite, since the GBA Slot aka "Slot 2" is 100% required for gameplay.

hallo my name is fas

hi Fas. congrats on your first post.

... Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games.

I wanted a white one, but apparently the've been discontinued so I ended up getting the silver.

"I wanted a white one, but apparently the've been discontinued so I ended up getting the silver."

the screen isnt THAT much bigger. It seems like you yourself made the right choice because of the gba games.

However Im convinced of the DSi , if you get past all the dumb shit there is enough improvement.
mostly:
-speakers
-screens
-better components/switchs
-and nice new matte texture ;-;

Well, I'm probably getting a DSi, haven't ever had a DS and I've found a site where I can get £30 of rrp, so that deals with the price quibbles I had about it.

Ahh you should have got a DSi, it's improved everything. You should have waited till you could afford to make the expense.

• Better D-pad and buttons
• Better screen and touch panel size
• DSi Ware - exclusive games that take advantage of an improved CPU (133mhz,), and improved RAM ability (16mb), not forgetting the new feature set when needed
  
• Virtual Gameboy, which will give the DSi an AWESOME back catalogue of games from all the Gameboy's
  
• Much improved comfort over the Lite
  
• Improved sound quality
• Camera and sound recorder, with editing functions that are fun to mess around with
  
• Improved compatibility with the internet - more security types supported
  
• Exclusive card based games, which will almost certainly happen when developers wish to take advantage of the bump in CPU an RAM power, without file size restrictions.
  

Probably? You're right that the price difference isn't justified, but it is vastly superior to the DS lite in some ways. Especially if you have an SP, you probably should've gone for the DSi.

I think if you wanted to get a DS the Lite was a fine choice. I too believe thet DSi is a waste of money.

The DS Lite is a good choice for now.  I don't know what the actual benefits of the DSi will be over time.  I know Nintendo is promising a lot, but until I see them deliver, then I have no plans to pick up one of the newer models.  I think it was smart of save yourself some money.  Get yourself some classic reissues and have some fun...also, The World Ends With You.

"I've been wanting a DS for a while now. I don't think it's as good a system as the PSP but it has the more nostalgic style games. I chose to buy a DS Lite because one, the DSi is stupid expensive for such a small difference in features ($199.99 + tax is ridiculous)... Two, I wanted to play all my old GBA games. I still feel sort of awkward though because I always like to buy the best model of a console or handheld - Like my 60GB PS3 or so on. Did I make the right choice you guys think, or should I have waited?"

your such an ignorant fanboy

The PS3 isn't the best. The Online is shit, and for the extra of 6 or 7 great exclusives all the multiplatform games suck ass

I believe you made a fine choice, the DS Lite is a solid piece of hardware. The DSi would only appeals to me because of the slightly larger screens and the volume buttons.... oh and that superior finish the DSi's casing has, 'cos the Lite's shiny plastic sucks ass.

"your such an ignorant fanboyThe PS3 isn't the best. The Online is shit, and for the extra of 6 or 7 great exclusives all the multiplatform games suck ass"

The DSi is only $169.99 + tax. I think I'm gonna get a DSi.

"your such an ignorant fanboyThe PS3 isn't the best. The Online is shit, and for the extra of 6 or 7 great exclusives all the multiplatform games suck ass"

"your such an ignorant fanboyThe PS3 isn't the best. The Online is shit, and for the extra of 6 or 7 great exclusives all the multiplatform games suck ass"

Right choice?  I don't know.

But what I do know about the DS is that you need to get Phoenix Wright and Ouendan.:P

I picked up Pokemon Platinum and Professor Layton XD

You know... if you bought a Wii, you would be complete.

"You know... if bought a Wii, you would be complete."

"Claude said:

"You know... if bought a Wii, you would be complete."

Never! XD"

"LiquidPrince said:

"Claude said:

"You know... if bought a Wii, you would be complete."

Never! XD"

I screwed that one... "if you bought a Wii", but you know what I mean. Maybe HD... one day. Clean and crisp, no 480p. I still love you none the less. I wish I had a DS, but I'm at home too much, so no need. The games aren't enough to justify a purchase."

"Claude said:

"LiquidPrince said:

"Claude said:

"You know... if bought a Wii, you would be complete."

Never! XD"

I screwed that one... "if you bought a Wii", but you know what I mean. Maybe HD... one day. Clean and crisp, no 480p. I still love you none the less. I wish I had a DS, but I'm at home too much, so no need. The games aren't enough to justify a purchase."

I actually feel the DS has a much better selection of games then the Wii. I mean, Professor Layton and the Curious Village is genius."

"LiquidPrince said:

"Claude said:

"LiquidPrince said:

"Claude said:

"You know... if bought a Wii, you would be complete."

Never! XD"

I screwed that one... "if you bought a Wii", but you know what I mean. Maybe HD... one day. Clean and crisp, no 480p. I still love you none the less. I wish I had a DS, but I'm at home too much, so no need. The games aren't enough to justify a purchase."

I actually feel the DS has a much better selection of games then the Wii. I mean, Professor Layton and the Curious Village is genius."

A DS means no PS3, and I'm still saving for an HDTV... and you know what that means. No DS... my bad. Have fun."