visual_death wrote:The reason why DSi can't play GBA games is because in order to make it thinner, they had to take out that slot 2.
Just if you wondering about DSi features,
the screen was made bigger at 3.25 inches
Improved sound quality, camera, a SD memory card slot and a built-in browser.
But the battery life compared to the DSlite is half. Where the DSlite's battery life is 7-8 hours, DSi is 4-5 hours.
It's also region locked. (like many of your old platform consoles~)
Your last statement is incorrect. The DSi is NOT region locked. DS games from any region will play. The only games that are locked are the ones you have to download.
IE: Japanese DSiware games that are downloaded from the DSi online store will not work on a non Jap system.
So once again I must state : The DSi is region free except for the downloadable games. If you're unclear about what I mean by downloadable games then think something along the lines of the Wii Shop Channel, or the Playstation Network. Get it?
Even if it does play all DS games, which it does I think everyone already owns a DS. If Nintendo thinks everyone is going to spend top dollar for a DS 1.5 with very few new features spells failure. But thats what I said when I saw the original DS compared to the PSP.
corn619 wrote:Even if it does play all DS games, which it does I think everyone already owns a DS. If Nintendo thinks everyone is going to spend top dollar for a DS 1.5 with very few new features spells failure. But thats what I said when I saw the original DS compared to the PSP.
Yeah the DSi will sell incredibly well. There's no questioning that. Everyone loves the DS, and if you don't you're deeply in the minority.
I've owned every model of the Gameboy, and DS, and I'm going to be buying this updated version. I know quite a few people who are right with me on that count as well.
Dammit! Now I feel like a douchebag. It said that DS flashcarts will not be compatible.
But I do have one question. Does anyone know if the DSi has its own games (not including downloadable) that will not be compatible with the DS? Or is it just a redesigned model of the DS lite?
I've heard both to be honest. Some articles have said that DS games will be released that are compatible with the new features. Some have said the complete opposite, that the only software that is going to be compatible with the new features is going to be downloadable only and that future DS games are going to be fully compatible with all the DS models.
Personally, I can see games being released in a similar manner to when the Gameboy Color was released. Where most games were compatible with the old monochrome Gameboys but were in full color on the GBC. Then there were games that would only work on the GBC.
I don't think I'm even going to bother with the DSi, I just don't see the point. The DS Lite is perfectly fine for me, I can't think of anything it really needs. I have no use for a camera on my DS. Unless somebody creates a game where it really really makes sense and is a real novel use of what is essentially a glorified webcam. I don't think I'll bother.
corn619 wrote:Even if it does play all DS games, which it does I think everyone already owns a DS. If Nintendo thinks everyone is going to spend top dollar for a DS 1.5 with very few new features spells failure. But thats what I said when I saw the original DS compared to the PSP.
You mean like everyone did with the DS Lite...
The DS lite was a big improvement and major redesign over the original DS. It was much smaller, better screen quality and looked a lot better overall. Maybe its just me but I'm not seeing the big difference between the DSLite and DSi, not like the difference between the DS and DSLite. Plus I guarantee flashcarts won't work anyone. I have to have my emulators on my DS its a must!
thejamessea wrote:Yeah the DSi will sell incredibly well. There's no questioning that. Everyone loves the DS, and if you don't you're deeply in the minority.
I've owned every model of the Gameboy, and DS, and I'm going to be buying this updated version. I know quite a few people who are right with me on that count as well.
Like it or not, that thing is a juggernaut.
consider me "deeply in the minority." The DS just doesn't appeal to me (nor does the Wii for that matter) Touch screens? motion sensor controllers? no thanks. just not my style of video gaming. Give me an arcade stick or good joypad any day. The only DS game I'd want is Bangai-o spirits, and theres really no point as I've got a DC with the original Bangai-O. I enjoyed the gameboy back in the SNES days, but I find nintendo's hardware to be lackluster these days to say the least. Mind you 99% of my gaming is shmups, fighters, and occasional puzzle games; and as far as portable gaming goes i get plenty of that on my PSP with just one of the many emulators I have on there. I'm not trashing the DS by any means, but I just don't see what the big deal is, and probably never will.
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corn619 wrote:Even if it does play all DS games, which it does I think everyone already owns a DS. If Nintendo thinks everyone is going to spend top dollar for a DS 1.5 with very few new features spells failure. But thats what I said when I saw the original DS compared to the PSP.
You mean like everyone did with the DS Lite...
The DS lite was a big improvement and major redesign over the original DS. It was much smaller, better screen quality and looked a lot better overall. Maybe its just me but I'm not seeing the big difference between the DSLite and DSi, not like the difference between the DS and DSLite. Plus I guarantee flashcarts won't work anyone. I have to have my emulators on my DS its a must!
I won't be buying it either, but the unwashed masses probably will. That's what I was trying to say.
My thoughts on DSi are much like the Gameboy Micro. It's a downgrade without that backwards compatibility, and I sincerely hope it flops. Nintendo needs to be taught a little failure. This success seems to be going to their heads lately. They think they don't have to try anymore.
