Is the DSi Worth It?

[Tyeforce]

No freaking way. It basicly only has bigger screen, Camera, and a shopness channel thing. Which you get shopping on Wii (But you get different apps on DSi) And considering I have a Camera already. But that is just my oponion.

It has more than that. The bigger screens are nice (not as nice as the DSi XL's, though), the cameras are really fun to play with, and the DSi Shop has a lot of good software available to download, like Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! and Flipnote Studio. The DSi shop is completely different from the Wii Shop Channel, so don't act like they're the same thing, because they certainly are not. And you completely left out the improved Wi-Fi settings, DSi Sound (which can play music from your SD card and record sounds, and it has lots of ways to manipulate your music that's really fun to play with), the DSi Browser, and more. Plus there will be DSi-only games and DSi enhanced games in the future (there already are some, but the ones available right now aren't that great), which you'll be unable to play with a DS Lite. Since you have a GBA SP to play your GBA games if you want, there's no problem with the lack of a GBA slot on the DSi. If I were you, though, I'd wait a few months for the DSi XL.

You can playa round with photos on PhotoBucket. Which personally. I think is better than a stupid DSi.. Plus with the sound features. I can jsut use audacity...

You're comparing a handheld gaming system to a computer. >_> First of all, have you even played a DSi yourself yet? Don't bash something you haven't tried. The DSi is a camera, music player, web browser, and game system all in one. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. >_>

 

[Rawburt]

I wouldn't get it if I were you.

It just makes the games look big and more pixelated.
The only advantage to the DSi would be the shop.

The DSi does not make games look more pixelated. And neither does the DSi XL. The bigger screens make the games look a lot nicer, and there's more area for you to use the stylus on the Touch Screen, so controlling games is easier. And the wide viewing angle of the DSi XL is awesome.

Yeah, but it's too heavy and bulky to be a good portable system...

Nintendo made the DSi XL with the thought that people would want to leave it sit on the table, so anyone could pick it up and play. It's focus isn't on portability, although it's still just as portable as the DSi. It just takes up a little more room. The DSi and DSi XL coexist to give the consumer a choice. Some people prefer more compact devices, and some people prefer larger screens. It's a win-win. There's no need to bash the DSi XL if it's not for you.

Yus there is, everything I don't like must die.

How is it you know what Nintendo had in mind for every single thing they do anyway?

 

[Numner]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

 

[Tyeforce]

I wouldn't get it if I were you.

It just makes the games look big and more pixelated.
The only advantage to the DSi would be the shop.

The DSi does not make games look more pixelated. And neither does the DSi XL. The bigger screens make the games look a lot nicer, and there's more area for you to use the stylus on the Touch Screen, so controlling games is easier. And the wide viewing angle of the DSi XL is awesome.

Yeah, but it's too heavy and bulky to be a good portable system...

Nintendo made the DSi XL with the thought that people would want to leave it sit on the table, so anyone could pick it up and play. It's focus isn't on portability, although it's still just as portable as the DSi. It just takes up a little more room. The DSi and DSi XL coexist to give the consumer a choice. Some people prefer more compact devices, and some people prefer larger screens. It's a win-win. There's no need to bash the DSi XL if it's not for you.

Yus there is, everything I don't like must die.

How is it you know what Nintendo had in mind for every single thing they do anyway?

I read interviews. >_> The latest Iwata Asks interview is all about the development of the DSi XL. It's really interesting, you should read it.

http://nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks.jsp

 

[-Aaron]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

 

[Rawburt]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deepnot make games look more pixelated. And neither does the DSi XL. The bigger screens make the games look a lot nicer, and there's more area for you to use the stylus on the Touch Screen, so controlling games is easier. And the wide viewing angle of the DSi XL is awesome.

Yeah, but it's too heavy and bulky to be a good portable system...

Nintendo made the DSi XL with the thought that people would want to leave it sit on the table, so anyone could pick it up and play. It's focus isn't on portability, although it's still just as portable as the DSi. It just takes up a little more room. The DSi and DSi XL coexist to give the consumer a choice. Some people prefer more compact devices, and some people prefer larger screens. It's a win-win. There's no need to bash the DSi XL if it's not for you.

Yus there is, everything I don't like must die.

How is it you know what Nintendo had in mind for every single thing they do anyway?

I read interviews. >_> The latest Iwata Asks interview is all about the development of the DSi XL. It's really interesting, you should read it.

http://nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks.jsp

No, I have no interest in the DSi, but thanks, that is weird that they tell people what everything is about.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

Not really. Plus it's a *censored.4.0* to setup proper internet connections.

 

[Tyeforce]

Not really. Plus it's a *censored.4.0* to setup proper internet connections.

What are you talking about? It's very simple. It only takes a minute. >_>

 

[SilentHopes]

No freaking way. It basicly only has bigger screen, Camera, and a shopness channel thing. Which you get shopping on Wii (But you get different apps on DSi) And considering I have a Camera already. But that is just my oponion.

It has more than that. The bigger screens are nice (not as nice as the DSi XL's, though), the cameras are really fun to play with, and the DSi Shop has a lot of good software available to download, like Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! and Flipnote Studio. The DSi shop is completely different from the Wii Shop Channel, so don't act like they're the same thing, because they certainly are not. And you completely left out the improved Wi-Fi settings, DSi Sound (which can play music from your SD card and record sounds, and it has lots of ways to manipulate your music that's really fun to play with), the DSi Browser, and more. Plus there will be DSi-only games and DSi enhanced games in the future (there already are some, but the ones available right now aren't that great), which you'll be unable to play with a DS Lite. Since you have a GBA SP to play your GBA games if you want, there's no problem with the lack of a GBA slot on the DSi. If I were you, though, I'd wait a few months for the DSi XL.

^

 

[Gnome]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deepnot make games look more pixelated. And neither does the DSi XL. The bigger screens make the games look a lot nicer, and there's more area for you to use the stylus on the Touch Screen, so controlling games is easier. And the wide viewing angle of the DSi XL is awesome.

Yeah, but it's too heavy and bulky to be a good portable system...

Nintendo made the DSi XL with the thought that people would want to leave it sit on the table, so anyone could pick it up and play. It's focus isn't on portability, although it's still just as portable as the DSi. It just takes up a little more room. The DSi and DSi XL coexist to give the consumer a choice. Some people prefer more compact devices, and some people prefer larger screens. It's a win-win. There's no need to bash the DSi XL if it's not for you.

Yus there is, everything I don't like must die.

How is it you know what Nintendo had in mind for every single thing they do anyway?

I read interviews. >_> The latest Iwata Asks interview is all about the development of the DSi XL. It's really interesting, you should read it.

http://nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks.jsp

>Iwata.

haha oh you're quite the joker.

 

[Tyeforce]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

But you don't have to keep paying out your ass to use a DSi. >_> That's why I hate phones so much. Luckily I have a TracFone that gives me free minutes every month, and I rarely use my phone so I never run out of minutes.

 

[-Aaron]

I think they're making a new DS soon, so I would just get that when it's out.

No, they're not. Unless you mean the DSi XL, which is already out in Japan, and will be released elsewhere this spring.

Oh ok, yeah that's what I mean.

No. They're announcing a new DS on E3 this year or next year.

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deepnot make games look more pixelated. And neither does the DSi XL. The bigger screens make the games look a lot nicer, and there's more area for you to use the stylus on the Touch Screen, so controlling games is easier. And the wide viewing angle of the DSi XL is awesome

Nintendo made the DSi XL with the thought that people would want to leave it sit on the table, so anyone could pick it up and play. It's focus isn't on portability, although it's still just as portable as the DSi. It just takes up a little more room. The DSi and DSi XL coexist to give the consumer a choice. Some people prefer more compact devices, and some people prefer larger screens. It's a win-win. There's no need to bash the DSi XL if it's not for you.

Yus there is, everything I don't like must die.

How is it you know what Nintendo had in mind for every single thing they do anyway?

I read interviews. >_> The latest Iwata Asks interview is all about the development of the DSi XL. It's really interesting, you should read it.

http://nintendodsi.com/iwata-asks.jsp

>Iwata.

haha oh you're quite the joker.

What do you mean? Iwata is the president of Nintendo...

 

[Tyeforce]

I think they're making a new DS soon, so I would just get that when it's out.

No, they're not. Unless you mean the DSi XL, which is already out in Japan, and will be released elsewhere this spring.

Oh ok, yeah that's what I mean.

No. They're announcing a new DS on E3 this year or next year.

No, they're not. >_>

 

[Rawburt]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

But you don't have to keep paying out your ass to use a DSi. >_> That's why I hate phones so much. Luckily I have a TracFone that gives me free minutes every month, and I rarely use my phone so I never run out of minutes.

Cell phone service is like twenty bucks a month.

 

[-Aaron]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

But you don't have to keep paying out your ass to use a DSi. >_> That's why I hate phones so much. Luckily I have a TracFone that gives me free minutes every month, and I rarely use my phone so I never run out of minutes.

Okay, so something happens to you, let's say, gets stabbed in an alley.
What now? You gonna fiddle away the remaining of your life playing crappy mini-games?
Besides, there are student-friendly plans, or probably even a family plan for families, so you don't pay that much.

 

[-Aaron]

I think they're making a new DS soon, so I would just get that when it's out.

No, they're not. Unless you mean the DSi XL, which is already out in Japan, and will be released elsewhere this spring.

Oh ok, yeah that's what I mean.

No. They're announcing a new DS on E3 this year or next year.

No, they're not. >_>

What makes you so sure? For someone who quotes Iwata and for someone who made a thread for it, you sure forgot about his interview. He detailed what might the new features maybe, and nVidia recently sealed a partnership with Nintendo. What? You think it's going to be a DSi XXL?

 

[Tyeforce]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

But you don't have to keep paying out your ass to use a DSi. >_> That's why I hate phones so much. Luckily I have a TracFone that gives me free minutes every month, and I rarely use my phone so I never run out of minutes.

Okay, so something happens to you, let's say, gets stabbed in an alley.
What now? You gonna fiddle away the remaining of your life playing crappy mini-games?
Besides, there are student-friendly plans, or probably even a family plan for families, so you don't pay that much.

First of all, it depends on how old he is. If he's, like, 13, he doesn't need a *censored.3.0*ing cell phone at that age. Nor is he likely to be wandering into a dark alley to be stabbed. XD I agree that cell phones are a good thing to have in case of an emergency, but you don't need one until you're at least 16, in my opinion. Especially if your parents are going to pay your bill for you. That's not teaching any responsibility at all. If you want to have a cell phone, you should be able to pay for it yourself. I hate talking on the phone, anyway, so a TracFone is good enough for me. They're really cheap, and you add your own minutes. No contract, no paying every month, just when you need to use it.

 

[Vivi]

God no.

Get the cell phone.

This. You can't really call someone for a ride or for help with a DSi.

But you don't have to keep paying out your ass to use a DSi. >_> That's why I hate phones so much. Luckily I have a TracFone that gives me free minutes every month, and I rarely use my phone so I never run out of minutes.

Finally, I know someone else besides me that has a TracFone.

 

[Numner]

You already have a ds lite, and phones are way more important then slight better gameplay ( and worst )

Don't listen to fanboys.

Phones can take pictures too, huurrr