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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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    #1  Edited By Ross

    Is the DSI worth the upgrade from a DS Lite?  Looking for input from people with experience with the system.  Thanks.

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    #2  Edited By AgentJ

    It really depends on what you want. There are a good number of quality DSI ware titles coming out, but at the cost of the GBA slot. You'll find more threads like this in the DS forum. If you think internet access, a low quality camera, a cool music player/mixer and funny photo editor on top of the DSI ware priviledges are worth the cash, then go for it. Otherwise, the Lite is just fine


    If you just had a DS phat i'd say upgrade now.
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    #4  Edited By Brendan

    None of the new features have brought enough to the quality of the system yet (especially DS shop) to really justify it, but I'm a hypocrite because I bought it on Day 1 only for the larger screens.  If you want the larger screens, remember sensei Nike's advice:  Just do it. 

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    #5  Edited By ArbitraryWater

    I still have my battle damaged launch-era DS chunky, and if that broke I would get a Lite because I still play GBA games (or at least Fire Emblem) fairly regularly. It's really a matter of taste.

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    #6  Edited By Ross

    Thanks for the input guys. 

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    #7  Edited By Systech

    They didn't talk about the DSi Virtual Console at their Press Conference so I am tentatively not buying one.

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    #8  Edited By oldschool
    @ArbitraryWater said:
    " I still have my battle damaged launch-era DS chunky, and if that broke I would get a Lite because I still play GBA games (or at least Fire Emblem) fairly regularly. It's really a matter of taste. "
    Ahhh, Fire Emblem GBA.  Good times.  Man I gave those games a lot of love.


    I have yet to get a DSi, but seriously want one.  I like the bigger screens above all else.  DSiWare will deliver the goods - eventually.  Virtual Console has to come - eventually.

    I expect to get my first DSi for my birthday, late August.  It is as good an excuse as anything.  A black one.  Then I will wait for a cool colour or design edition for the usual second one.  Then my 6 DS collection will be complete  :-)
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    #9  Edited By Red

    No. No it's not.

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    #10  Edited By oldschool
    @Red said:
    " No. No it's not. "
    Reasons man.  Reasons.
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    #11  Edited By Red
    @oldschool said:
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    @Red said:
    " No. No it's not. "
    Reasons man.  Reasons.
    "
    OK: you could get a much better camera and MP3 player for less, and DSiWare hasn't been going to hot.
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    #12  Edited By oldschool
    @Red said:
    "@oldschool said: 
    "@Red said: 
    " No. No it's not. "
    Reasons man.  Reasons.
    "
    OK: you could get a much better camera and MP3 player for less, and DSiWare hasn't been going to hot.
    "
    Camera - agreed.  Not worthy as a purchasing decision imo.

    MP3 - agreed.  So many better players out there and I hve about 6 iPods around the house.  Nice addition, but not worthy as a purchasing decision imo.

    DSiWare - kind of agree.  Still to prove itself and more a future benefit.

    It really comes down to the screen still for me, but I do agree - it isn't essential.  The DS Lite is more than adequate for a while yet.  If money isn't a problem, then getting one is still worth it.

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