I’ve been looking at the new Pokemon games recently, and they look pretty good, and I’m thinking of buying them when they release next year. I have a job, and I’m thinking of saving around $25 a week to buy a new DS since I sold mine a few years ago. The main games I want are Pokemon, and Animal Crossing, but will look into a few others. I say those 2 because they were the main games I played when I had a DS about 3-4 years ago, and I kind of miss playing them haha.
Anyways, I’m personally leaning towards the DS Lite. Yes, I know the DSi has a camera, a shop, and a bigger screen. The only thing that attracts me is the bigger screen. I have no use for a camera, and don’t plan on buying points just to download an Animal Crossing clock or calculator. We’ll see though, I may change my opinion overtime. But, the DS Lite is also around $50 cheaper than the DSi. Maybe ebay has a cheaper DSi I can buy, but I’ll look into it for sure. Which model would you recommend for me? Keep in mind, I have another question…
The main reason I’m leaning towards the DS Lite besides cost, is the R4 availability. I’m 16, and need to save up for drivers ed, insurance, etc when that becomes an option next school year. I know so many people that use them, and they think the R4 is the best option for getting a DS. I know a bunch of ROM sites, too. Which version of an R4 cartridge would you say is the best to get? Oh, I’ve been hearing there is no working English ROM for Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver? It has something to do with freezing? Any links on these would be nice, as I’m semi-clueless on this info lol.
And I’ve considered waiting to buy a 3DS, but if it’s going to cost as much as my Xbox did, then there’s no chance I’m buying it haha
I would go with the DS Lite. That’s what I bought because the extra cost of the DSi didn’t seem worth it for the few extra features it has. Another reason I like the DS Lite better is the GBA slot which the DSi doesn’t have.
I’ll just get right to the basics! I have a DS lite, it is pretty old I’d say a couple years. I barely ever played it but recently I found my brother’s "The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass" Game and have really enjoyed playing it.
Previously I only ever really played it a little bit when either
(A) we went on a road trip or
(B) I bought a new game.
With the game came the new discovery that my old DS lite is still working fine, but it has a color problem every so often where things like blues turn pinky orangy on the top screen but go back to normal if I put a bit of pressure on both sides. I don’t THINK this is a problem though!
I figure if I find a few more fun games, I’ll play more often! I was just wondering if it would be worth the upgrade to a DSi. My friend has a DSi, and it seems pretty cool! Now- finally getting to the question:
Please if possible, compare the pros and cons of upgrading, and tell what the new features are and which features are gone. If you want, please also include some of your favorite DS games! Lastly, please state whether you think it is worth the upgrade.
Thank you so much for any opinion, short or long!
Wow. Honestly, I had no clue there was even going to BE a 3ds- I was waiting for a a new ds version but hadn’t heard anything.
Thank you SO much!! Now I just have to wait until it lets me pick best answer 
The only downgrade I know is there is no GBA game slot- which I use for guitar hero and my old GBA games.
Well, I have had a DS it was very fun and I loved the games. My sister recently sold her DS and bought a DSi and it is awesome! Let me tell you about the features that I think made it better than the DS.
First of all, by getting a DSi you are not downgrading at ALL!
You can also take pictures with the DSi, which is a huge upgrade
Using the DSi you can record and morph your voice- this can be a lot of fun!
You can also surf the web if u can find an Internet connection.
All of the games that work on your DS will still work on the DSi too.
Mario karts is a reallly fun game if u don’t already have it.
I have some extra birthday money that I never spent and I’ve narrowed it down to those two choices. My current iPod is the Classic (80GB) and I feel it’s time for an upgrade. On the other hand, I had a DS Lite until I sold it almost 2 years ago. I want a DSi for the new Pokemon games and to play Animal Crossing: Wild World again because it was one of my favorite games. But, I realized I can just jailbreak an iTouch if I buy one and put every Pokemon game ever made on the iPod and play it usng ROMs haha. My choice at the moment is an iPod Touch. Would you agree it’s the right one?
Last time I checked, the iPod Touch models that are currently in stores, the ones with the MC models, were impossible to jailbreak because of firmware. I heard today that something called Spirit or whatever can now jailbreak the MC modeled iPods? Can someone fill me in on this? Because if it can’t, I can always buy a refurbished iPod from the 2nd Gen and jailbreak it from there.
Thanks!
Ipod Touch u can jailbreak them u just cant shut it off or it resets
Hi,
I’m going to buy a new portable games console this summer, and I can’t decide between the XL and the GO. They are about same price so I’m not worried about that. The browser on the XL is inferior compared to that of the Go. But I love the pokemon games, which obviously are only available on DS. I already have a DS lite which i suppose i could stick with for playing pokemon. But I’ve heard the Go is quite small, so if you have big fingers (i have quite small ones) it is hard to play on. I don’t like any other DS games, and like most of the PSP ones. HELP!
Thanks.
There is no need to get a DSI., Since you already have a Nintendo DS to play your Pokemon games, I know that Nintendo DSi has more and better features than the old one, but you can still cross out those features because you will mostly use the Nintendo DSi to play Pokemon games. The most compelling feature in the nintendo dsi is only the little camera, but there is really no difference between the two. The price doesn’t really matter because they both are about the same price. They both are also great handhelds but I think it’s better to carry the PlayStation Portable Go than the Nintendo DSi. Carrying the PlayStation portable Go with is the same as carrying your, games, music, videos, pictures, the internet and so on with you. Even though the Nintendo DSi has some of those features but I prefer the PlayStation Portable Go.
Comparing to games, the Nintendo DSi is ZERO!! Most of them childish and surely you won’t have any fun by playing them. The graphic is horrible and shouldn’t worth the price because of that. The PlayStation Portable Go is small, but has AMAZING games and graphic. Overall, the PlayStation Portable Go is better than the Nintendo DSi..
Which one is the better of the two? Reasons?
I’d ask about the PSP go, but seeing as how I’m just getting back into video games, I’m not really interested in springing for the highest priced items, haha. So, keep in mind that I’m not exactly a hardcore gamer anymore … just tryna get back into the swing of gaming things, I guess, lol.
I’ve had a DS Phat, DS Lite, and a DSi. I think the Lite is the worst of the three, mainly because the design of the system is pretty bad. Those things get hinge cracks like there’s no tomorrow, and shoulder buttons can’t be expected to last for more than a year unless you’re really lucky. It IS brighter than the original DS, but that’s about the only advantage over it. The only thing it has over the DSi is the GBA slot, which it managed to ruin anyway, since the game juts out like half an inch from the system while it’s inserted.
DSi also has bigger (even moreso with the new XL/LL), brighter screens, is more powerful, has some decent exclusive games in terms of DSiWare, and it’s supposedly going to get some DSi-exclusive games as well.
Also, a quick thing about your PSP question. I wouldn’t recommend the Go to ANYONE. The PSP 3000 (and 1000/2000, but they’re out of print) can do MUCH more, and they’re a LOT cheaper as well. The Go has absolutely nothing over the other models. It’s quite a bit more expensive, it CAN’T play any UMD games, which means that the system can’t even play half of the PSP’s library (including some really great games), since you can only play games from Sony’s PlayStation Store online, which is usually severely overpriced in itself. Even if you for some reason like the whole digital-download thing, the other PSP models can do it, not just the Go. And a 3000 with a 16GB memory stick is cheaper than the Go, believe it or not.
I’m probably going to get a DS sometime after Christmas, mainly so I can play Pokemon Platinum and later soul silver or heart gold. Money really isn’t a problem, but I want to know how reliant are gamers on old GBA cartridges to fill up the pokedex? Would I be able to find people willing to trade the pokemon i can’t get via palpark if I get a DSi(or the upcoming DSi XL?)? I mean, I could see someone friendly helping people out with pokemon that can be bred, but what about legendaries?
im right here with ya. i did have a whole page typed but the freaking computer screwed up. i would get the ds because their going to remake all the games for the ds.ive heard their going to remake sapphire and ruby. Plz reply
p.s. i dont know you but maybe we can be friends lol
I currently own an original model nintendo ds. I’m wanting to upgrade one to the DSi or DS Lite, but I’m not sure which. I’m leaning towards the DSi, though.
I just want to know which system is better. Answers from people who actually own the consoles would be great.
– Thanks!
unless you have GBA games that you just can’t live without, go for the DSi
4x the speed, 2x the memory, bigger/brighter screen, improved wi-fi, free Internet browser, free animation software (Flipnote Studio), direct connectivity to social networking sites (Facebook and Hatena, with more coming), exclusive features on DSi-enhanced games, DSi-only games (yes, there really are), downloadable content, online DSiWare store for games and apps …
wow, i always give up before i even get to the camera and music player … XD
i want to get a nintendo ds or dsi but what i want to know if it is really
worth getting the dsi for 169.99
or should i just get the ds lite for 129.99
this question is an easy 10 points!
right now i have the money for a ds lite and a game or two i would have to spend all of my money and i would not be able to get a game until at least 2 or 3 weeks
and i already have the psp go so stop telling me about the internet
Well, the DSI has more features. It can play music and take pictures. It’s lighter and longer than a regular DS, and I think it has better screen quality. The DSI comes in many colors. The DS has PictoChat and it’s heavier and bulkier. It comes in a few colors. They both have WiFi, Multi-player games, PictoChat, and a place where you can edit the time and your name. I would prefer the DSI. My cousin has the DSI. I just have a DS. Get the DSI, it’s worth it.
I have the Nintendo DS lite…and was thinking of upgrading to the nintendo dsi. Is it worth the extra money? What are the main differences? And does the DSi come in red & black (the color scheme I have and love on my DS lite)
Thanks for you answers!
Regular DS does everything DSi can do except
download game wirelessly
camera
better graphics
light for if you are on wifi(flashing power button on DS)
slimmer
and that’s pretty much it
that’s assuming you have flash cart though
I don’t think using extra money is worth it
you have to pay for downloading games
create you own app for specific flashcart so its like a camera
graphics don’t affect gameplay
who cares about the extra light
who cares if its slimmer unless you want to use it like a music player which DS can alredy do pretty good
Which one am I better off buying?
In my opinion, there’s not much difference between the two.
The DSi has a camera, you can browse the net, it’s design is slightly different to the DS Lite and you can’t play Gameboy Advance games on it.
Depends on what you are looking for. If you want the camera and want to be able to download games from the shop channel then go with the DSi. If you don’t really care about that stuff and you want to play GBA games, then get the DS lite. Personally, I don’t really find the DSi necessary. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is cool and all, but you don’t really need it and there aren’t that many positives to buying one over a DS lite.. It sounds to me that you don’t sound too interested in the DSi features anyway so I recommend the DS Lite. You can save some money that way.