Is the DSi Worth It?

[-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.

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.

That's not for you to decide now, is it? Besides, the dark alley thing was an example. You really can't predict the thoughts of a criminal.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

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. >_>

If you have a damn WEP router. I have a WPA. Sure, I can do stuff with it, but I couldn't play Wi-Fi DS games.

 

[Tyeforce]

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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?

You must not have read the later interview from him, then. He denied talking about the successor to the DS, and that there must've been a misunderstanding or translation error. And even if it is true, it doesn't mean that Nintendo's next handheld would be revealed this year. That's insane. The DSi has only been around for a little more than a year (less than that outside of Japan), and the DSi XL was only recently released, and only in Japan so far. And the DSi XL was planned to be released alongside the DSi, but because of manufacturing limits, they had to wait. That's the only reason we're getting the DSi XL so soon after the original DSi. I'm sure it will be a long time before Nintendo releases a new handheld system, just like they've said about their next home console.

 

[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. >_>

If you have a damn WEP router. I have a WPA. Sure, I can do stuff with it, but I couldn't play Wi-Fi DS games.

The original DS and DS Lite don't support WPA. The DSi and DSi XL do.

 

[Gnome]

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. >_>

If you have a damn WEP router. I have a WPA. Sure, I can do stuff with it, but I couldn't play Wi-Fi DS games.

The original DS and DS Lite don't support WPA. The DSi and DSi XL do.

Not Wi-Fi games, I've tried on WW.

 

[-Aaron]

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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?

You must not have read the later interview from him, then. He denied talking about the successor to the DS, and that there must've been a misunderstanding or translation error. And even if it is true, it doesn't mean that Nintendo's next handheld would be revealed this year. That's insane. The DSi has only been around for a little more than a year (less than that outside of Japan), and the DSi XL was only recently released, and only in Japan so far. And the DSi XL was planned to be released alongside the DSi, but because of manufacturing limits, they had to wait. That's the only reason we're getting the DSi XL so soon after the original DSi. I'm sure it will be a long time before Nintendo releases a new handheld system, just like they've said about their next home console.

Then you must not have read the magazine showing proof that Iwata's words were accurate. Besides, the DSi is a minor upgrade. Much like the upgrades you see in iPods. Did you forget when Nintendo announced the Wii, or "Revolution"? They announced it like, 2 years before it was released.

 

[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. >_>

If you have a damn WEP router. I have a WPA. Sure, I can do stuff with it, but I couldn't play Wi-Fi DS games.

The original DS and DS Lite don't support WPA. The DSi and DSi XL do.

Not Wi-Fi games, I've tried on WW.

Older Wi-Fi games won't, because the first two DSes didn't support it. You can't blame the DSi for that. If anything, you should blame the DS and DS Lite.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

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If you have a damn WEP router. I have a WPA. Sure, I can do stuff with it, but I couldn't play Wi-Fi DS games.

The original DS and DS Lite don't support WPA. The DSi and DSi XL do.

Not Wi-Fi games, I've tried on WW.

Older Wi-Fi games won't, because the first two DSes didn't support it. You can't blame the DSi for that. If anything, you should blame the DS and DS Lite.

Didn't PMD Sky come out after the dern thing came out?

 

[Tyeforce]

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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?

You must not have read the later interview from him, then. He denied talking about the successor to the DS, and that there must've been a misunderstanding or translation error. And even if it is true, it doesn't mean that Nintendo's next handheld would be revealed this year. That's insane. The DSi has only been around for a little more than a year (less than that outside of Japan), and the DSi XL was only recently released, and only in Japan so far. And the DSi XL was planned to be released alongside the DSi, but because of manufacturing limits, they had to wait. That's the only reason we're getting the DSi XL so soon after the original DSi. I'm sure it will be a long time before Nintendo releases a new handheld system, just like they've said about their next home console.

Then you must not have read the magazine showing proof that Iwata's words were accurate. Besides, the DSi is a minor upgrade. Much like the upgrades you see in iPods. Did you forget when Nintendo announced the Wii, or "Revolution"? They announced it like, 2 years before it was released.

They announced the Wii by its codename two years early, but they've hinted towards their next console even before that. Iwata was just saying what features Nintendo would include in the next handheld system. He never even hinted at a release date. For all we know they could end up scraping it entirely. Don't get your hopes up for a new Nintendo handheld aside from the DSi XL any time soon. Maybe in 3-5 years, but that might even be too soon.

 

[Pear]

Get the phone. The DSi has a 2 megapixel camera and a screen that's a quarter of an inch bigger, definitely not enough to warrant $170.

 

[The Sign Painter]

Get the phone. The DSi has a 2 megapixel camera and a screen that's a quarter of an inch bigger, definitely not enough to warrant $170.

I wouldn't pay full price, I would look for a refurbished one.

 

[-Aaron]

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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?

You must not have read the later interview from him, then. He denied talking about the successor to the DS, and that there must've been a misunderstanding or translation error. And even if it is true, it doesn't mean that Nintendo's next handheld would be revealed this year. That's insane. The DSi has only been around for a little more than a year (less than that outside of Japan), and the DSi XL was only recently released, and only in Japan so far. And the DSi XL was planned to be released alongside the DSi, but because of manufacturing limits, they had to wait. That's the only reason we're getting the DSi XL so soon after the original DSi. I'm sure it will be a long time before Nintendo releases a new handheld system, just like they've said about their next home console.

Then you must not have read the magazine showing proof that Iwata's words were accurate. Besides, the DSi is a minor upgrade. Much like the upgrades you see in iPods. Did you forget when Nintendo announced the Wii, or "Revolution"? They announced it like, 2 years before it was released.

They announced the Wii by its codename two years early, but they've hinted towards their next console even before that. Iwata was just saying what features Nintendo would include in the next handheld system. He never even hinted at a release date. For all we know they could end up scraping it entirely. Don't get your hopes up for a new Nintendo handheld aside from the DSi XL any time soon. Maybe in 3-5 years, but that might even be too soon.

Graphics chip maker Nvidia has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010.

Insiders tell IT news outlet BSN that a single chip Tegra will supposedly power the new DS; the Tegra was developed for use in mobile devices like Microsoft's Zune HD as well as smart phones.

If true, this could explain why Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang declared that the Tegra account will account for half of Nvidia's revenues in the next couple of years. It would also be the first time Nintendo and Nvidia have partnered.

We are following up with Nintendo and will update if the company comments.

 

[Tyeforce]

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The original DS and DS Lite don't support WPA. The DSi and DSi XL do.

Not Wi-Fi games, I've tried on WW.

Older Wi-Fi games won't, because the first two DSes didn't support it. You can't blame the DSi for that. If anything, you should blame the DS and DS Lite.

Didn't PMD Sky come out after the dern thing came out?

As far as I know, all normal DS games don't support WPA. Only DSi-only games would. Still, not the DSi's fault.

 

[Princess]

No, go for the cell my friend.

 

[John102]

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.

I didn't bash it I just said that it's not as portable =P

 

[Thunder]

No, go for the cell my friend.

IRONICALLY SHE'S USING THE DSI RIGHT NOW!

 

[Tyeforce]

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You must not have read the later interview from him, then. He denied talking about the successor to the DS, and that there must've been a misunderstanding or translation error. And even if it is true, it doesn't mean that Nintendo's next handheld would be revealed this year. That's insane. The DSi has only been around for a little more than a year (less than that outside of Japan), and the DSi XL was only recently released, and only in Japan so far. And the DSi XL was planned to be released alongside the DSi, but because of manufacturing limits, they had to wait. That's the only reason we're getting the DSi XL so soon after the original DSi. I'm sure it will be a long time before Nintendo releases a new handheld system, just like they've said about their next home console.

Then you must not have read the magazine showing proof that Iwata's words were accurate. Besides, the DSi is a minor upgrade. Much like the upgrades you see in iPods. Did you forget when Nintendo announced the Wii, or "Revolution"? They announced it like, 2 years before it was released.

They announced the Wii by its codename two years early, but they've hinted towards their next console even before that. Iwata was just saying what features Nintendo would include in the next handheld system. He never even hinted at a release date. For all we know they could end up scraping it entirely. Don't get your hopes up for a new Nintendo handheld aside from the DSi XL any time soon. Maybe in 3-5 years, but that might even be too soon.

Graphics chip maker Nvidia has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010.

Insiders tell IT news outlet BSN that a single chip Tegra will supposedly power the new DS; the Tegra was developed for use in mobile devices like Microsoft's Zune HD as well as smart phones.

If true, this could explain why Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang declared that the Tegra account will account for half of Nvidia's revenues in the next couple of years. It would also be the first time Nintendo and Nvidia have partnered.

We are following up with Nintendo and will update if the company comments.

Nintendo didn't say it, so it can't be taken as fact. Third parties have said stuff about Nintendo before that turned out to be false.

 

[Princess]

No, go for the cell my friend.

IRONICALLY SHE'S USING THE DSI RIGHT NOW!

SO IM SPEAKING WITH EXPERIENCE!
8D

 

[-Aaron]

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Then you must not have read the magazine showing proof that Iwata's words were accurate. Besides, the DSi is a minor upgrade. Much like the upgrades you see in iPods. Did you forget when Nintendo announced the Wii, or "Revolution"? They announced it like, 2 years before it was released.

They announced the Wii by its codename two years early, but they've hinted towards their next console even before that. Iwata was just saying what features Nintendo would include in the next handheld system. He never even hinted at a release date. For all we know they could end up scraping it entirely. Don't get your hopes up for a new Nintendo handheld aside from the DSi XL any time soon. Maybe in 3-5 years, but that might even be too soon.

Graphics chip maker Nvidia has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010.

Insiders tell IT news outlet BSN that a single chip Tegra will supposedly power the new DS; the Tegra was developed for use in mobile devices like Microsoft's Zune HD as well as smart phones.

If true, this could explain why Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang declared that the Tegra account will account for half of Nvidia's revenues in the next couple of years. It would also be the first time Nintendo and Nvidia have partnered.

We are following up with Nintendo and will update if the company comments.

Nintendo didn't say it, so it can't be taken as fact. Third parties have said stuff about Nintendo before that turned out to be false.

Note that not all of them turned out to be false.

 

[Tyeforce]

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They announced the Wii by its codename two years early, but they've hinted towards their next console even before that. Iwata was just saying what features Nintendo would include in the next handheld system. He never even hinted at a release date. For all we know they could end up scraping it entirely. Don't get your hopes up for a new Nintendo handheld aside from the DSi XL any time soon. Maybe in 3-5 years, but that might even be too soon.

Graphics chip maker Nvidia has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010.

Insiders tell IT news outlet BSN that a single chip Tegra will supposedly power the new DS; the Tegra was developed for use in mobile devices like Microsoft's Zune HD as well as smart phones.

If true, this could explain why Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang declared that the Tegra account will account for half of Nvidia's revenues in the next couple of years. It would also be the first time Nintendo and Nvidia have partnered.

We are following up with Nintendo and will update if the company comments.

Nintendo didn't say it, so it can't be taken as fact. Third parties have said stuff about Nintendo before that turned out to be false.

Note that not all of them turned out to be false.

No, just the ones that were less believable, like this. There's no way Nintendo would release two different handhelds in the same year.