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Old March 2nd, 2010 (1:33 PM).
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I played emerald, I don't have it lol, and I want to start fresh.
And what do you mean by slow? I hear its faster.
I mean sites take a while to load. I mean it's okay if you want to do stuff like check email or something. But still, there's not much use for it. But if you don't own emerald, sure, get the DSi. Still, the ds lite costs alot less. But, it's up to you.
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (1:41 PM).
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I mean sites take a while to load. I mean it's okay if you want to do stuff like check email or something. But still, there's not much use for it. But if you don't own emerald, sure, get the DSi. Still, the ds lite costs alot less. But, it's up to you.
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (2:37 PM).
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There's actually a standalone internet browser available for DS/DS Lite too. However, the DSi browser has the advantage of supporting Flash (I think), which the original DS browser doesn't.
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Alright Ihtesam, I've been where you've been, so hear me out..

1. You need to have WiFi set up at your house, if you don't, see Nintendowifi.com, yes it does involve you paying for some things.

2. Yes, a lot of people play online on WiFi. It's not a random generated battle scenario though. You need their friend code, and they need yours in order to battle. So to battle online it usually requires a little bit of arrangement.

3. Yes a new DS IS coming out, but as far as I know hasn't even been released in Japan yet. When it comes to America/Other places they are going to cost about the price a DS costs when it first came out. But this will probably cause a price drop in the DS systems out now.


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The Nintendo Summit was held in San Francisco today, and while the rumored DS successor was not addressed, Nintendo did announce the North American release date for the DSi XL. It will be released in the United States on March 28th for a price tag of $189.99.
The fourth DS incarnation features a screen that is 93% larger than the current DSi as well as a jumbo stylus. On its launch date, the DSi XL will be available in either a burgundy or bronze color and will come pre-installed with two DSiWare Brain Age games, Photo Clock, Flipnote Studio, and the DSi Browser. The system was originally released in Japan on November 21st and was called the Nintendo DSi LL.
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (3:49 PM). Edited March 2nd, 2010 by fenyx4.
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Good luck with your Generation IV endeavors, Ihtesam! I'm in a similar spot like you; I still have a Game Boy Advance SP coupled with Pokemon Emerald and FireRed Versions (playtime is limited to school seasonal breaks, though...), and I'm borrowing Sapphire Version from a friend (I lost 2 Pokemon Sapphires earlier though... :(). I'm still waiting for a DS, but from what I've seen, DPPt are major improvements from the RSE-FR/LG era.

And HG/SS are gearing up to be, IMO, the most awesome remakes ever (of any game, period). A Nintendo DS Lite, Pokemon Platinum Version and/or either HeartGold or SoulSilver Versions are what I'd recommend, but it's totally your choice.

I'm just worried about whether I can get a DS Lite, Platinum, and HeartGold before Generation V arrives in full force... I really do not want to be stuck with a DSi, because Emerald and FireRed playtime will be for naught. :(

On a side-note, does anyone know how long Wal-Mart, Target, GameStop, and/or GameCrazy will be selling DS Lites, Platinum, and HeartGold? I'm worried about whether I'll be able to fully immerse in Gen IV in time, and the fact that I'm missing out on so many events (like the current Night Sky's Edge Jirachi) isn't very good and doesn't bode well for a Trainer like me! (Thanks in advance for help!)
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Oh cool, well I don't have the DS yet, I will hopefully get it the 19th, so Ima bump this thread back up when I get it, I sure will check that thread out, and thanks alot :) and what do you mean by brilliant? Will it be wayyy better then Platinum? Then I may just get the Soul Silver or Heart Gold instead, and do many people go online(wifi)?
Get a DS lite since it has a DS cartridge but the DSi does not. I would suggest Platinum and either Heart Gold or Soul Silver. And yes a lot of people play on Wi-Fi just need their friend code or play Wi-Fi Plaza. And then that should be all. It is the best pokemon games and they built them to be much more fun then the GBA ones. So you should have a great time with the new generations.
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Wifi Plaza seems interresting and thanks alot people.
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The DS Lite CAN NO LONGER access the Internet. However, I suggest purchasing a new one as it will wear out in a year and a half, but it'll still work even without the LR buttons- the only downside.

Other than that, I am 14 and I still love Pokemon.
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Hey, well I have a Game Boy Advance SP, and I played Emerald and its awesome! Now for my birthday, in 19 March, I will turn 15 and I wanted to get a DS(mainly for Pokemon) I wanted to know how improved Pokemon got and I still don't know the differences between Diamond,Pearl and Platinum, so please tell me that lol and people are saying that a Nintendo DS 2 is coming out soon, is that true? Because I may get a Nintendo DS now.

How old are you, and which version do you have? 12,Diamond,Platinum
What's the difference between Diamond,Pearl and Platinum? Pokemon,Improvements,Platinum has bigger "storyline"
And will the upcoming pokemon games be good? Are they worth buying? Well if you ever played G/S/C you will NEED these. 9/10 in Nintendo Magazine, never mind them being just epic. (Get these FIRST! Coming out on March 14th)
And do alot of people play Online(WIFI) Because I need competition. Eh-hem you need competition? You cant handle it if you dont have D/P/Pt since every online person gets good moves/level 100 and usually ev trains and gets decent IVs and they can own you. Look in battle section of this forum.
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Eh-hem you need competition? You cant handle it if you dont have D/P/Pt since every online person gets good moves/level 100 and usually ev trains and gets decent IVs and they can own you. Look in battle section of this forum.
12,Diamond,Platinum
Pokemon,Improvements,Platinum has bigger "storyline"
Well if you ever played G/S/C you will NEED these. 9/10 in Nintendo Magazine, never mind them being just epic. (Get these FIRST! Coming out on March 14th)

And DS 2? Thats not what its called I thinks its DS XL (eXtra Large) with around 90% bigger screens (Umm you would need HUGE pockets for that XD) And it is confirmed

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The DS Lite CAN NO LONGER access the Internet. However, I suggest purchasing a new one as it will wear out in a year and a half, but it'll still work even without the LR buttons- the only downside.

Other than that, I am 14 and I still love Pokemon.
Wth? It can so access Wi-Fi. Unless you dont mean Wi-Fi but Internet as in this website then it never could
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I personally recomend the DSi because I am playing my version of Pokemon platinum on it forlike the first time in ever. Thd DSi is worth the buy, my only complaint is it is seemingly immposibe to put a screen protector on with out bubbles on it. Also get Platinum first instead of HG or SS because if you played Silver, Gold, or Crystal it will have the same story. Besides most of the features of the game is the same on Platinum.
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (6:42 PM).
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Eh-hem you need competition? You cant handle it if you dont have D/P/Pt since every online person gets good moves/level 100 and usually ev trains and gets decent IVs and they can own you. Look in battle section of this forum.
12,Diamond,Platinum
Pokemon,Improvements,Platinum has bigger "storyline"
Well if you ever played G/S/C you will NEED these. 9/10 in Nintendo Magazine, never mind them being just epic. (Get these FIRST! Coming out on March 14th)

And DS 2? Thats not what its called I thinks its DS XL (eXtra Large) with around 90% bigger screens (Umm you would need HUGE pockets for that XD) And it is confirmed



Wth? It can so access Wi-Fi. Unless you dont mean Wi-Fi but Internet as in this website then it never could
Umm no. I mean ''the DS2'' theres rumours, its a completely different thing from the DS, but I doubt its coming out anytime soon, the DS is getting so many good games at the moment. And As long as theres people at the wifi plaza, then its ok. But how do people communicate with each other?
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Through the microphone on the DS
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (6:52 PM).
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Cool thanks, but is it like easy? And do people do it alot? Because that function seems really convenient when trading or planning a battle.
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Through the microphone on the DS

heres right, you can talk over wifi with the mic. (i have done it before). by pressing X before the battle, you can turn it off.

its kinda awkward, but its a pretty cool feature. its very simple too.
well, most people i battle turn it off.
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (6:57 PM).
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I have neverused it before I just read it on a site I was on but I would get Platinum first okay.
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I personally recomend the DSi because I am playing my version of Pokemon platinum on it forlike the first time in ever. Thd DSi is worth the buy, my only complaint is it is seemingly immposibe to put a screen protector on with out bubbles on it. Also get Platinum first instead of HG or SS because if you played Silver, Gold, or Crystal it will have the same story. Besides most of the features of the game is the same on Platinum.
For pokemon games DSi is crap as it cuts out the ability to dongle and use Pal Park. Also HG/SS are way different as they have new story lines and stuff like that. I recommend getting both Platinum and one of HG/SS and then you have a good lengthy play time with pokemon.
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Not really, I want to get a DSi because I want to browse the internet and play the game when I'm done with ze internet, its really fun when you think about it, but thats my opinion :D
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Old March 2nd, 2010 (7:37 PM). Edited March 2nd, 2010 by Umbreonic Aura.
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O.o people are talking about the DSi LL Not even comming out in japan and stuff even thoough they are selling them in my local game store in the UK? O_O
Anyway i recommend getting the DS Lite and the Opera Web browser card if you want the inter 2ndly if you want to do voice record etc. music etc. You can do that with a flash card O_O (Im not suggesting to use the flash card to illegally play games)
But i often use the video and application features so i definately recommend DS lite since it has a slot that if you put in one of the pokemon games certain pokemon appear in certain places and even if you dont have them they are so old you could probably get them for like $3-5 or 3-5 Pounds in the UK O.o so yea as i said before i recommend the DS Lite , i think the main reason nintendo got rid of the GBA Slot was cause they was loosing money O.o Yes alot of people before the GBA died brought the GBA versions of the games to avoid the high DS game cost.
Also some games like Guitar Hero require the GBA slot so yet again DS LITE ALL THE WAY!!!!

By the way i forgot about the awsome Pal Park of doom that allows importing of pokemon from the GBA Games thus being able to get all the starters by continual reset.
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DSlite is better for those who wish to fully enjoy their gaming. If your just after internet why bother getting a DSi? why not just stick with a computer and not get a DS? I'd rather take enjoyment of games over anything else because whats the point in playing a game that you only get half the fun from? I read in your first post you have Emerald well you could transfer all your pokemon from there to your DS game if you have the DSLite but with DSi you can't and the only way to get all pokemon is via trade which can take forever especially since people ask rare things for rare things. Just to get a Ho-Oh I had to trade a shiny Raikou.
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Get a DS Lite with HeartGold or SoulSilver.
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Old March 3rd, 2010 (5:41 AM). Edited March 3rd, 2010 by Chaos Uxie.
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ummm just a simple advice if u dont know how the new pokemon games are u can always try roms with no$gba emulator:)
and yes u should definitely get a DS Lite do enjoy full gaming
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Has anyone seen the dsi xl? It's rather big, no screen needs to be THAT big.
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