Ds

[myles_master]

Do you think that the DS is worth getting if you already own a SP. If so why. And if not why.

 

[Dark Penguin]

Easy: Yes. If your a Nintendo fan, look no further. Even though it may recieve a lot of criticism, if you loved your SP than this is the system for you. The innovativiness is incredible, the two screens can be used as one and the touch screen is a great in the fact that it adds a whole new deminsion to video games. Even though it may not have the best games out now, the upcoming game list contains many great titles that any Nintendo fan will appreciate. Also, while now it may seem as the PSP is the better system, the DS's ports allow it to have add-ons, some of which have been revealed. Two examples are the DS media player (which plays movies, songs, pictures, and allows you to read e-books) and the DS Tv Tuner, which allows you to watch live TV on your DS (look for it at the beginning of next year). Finally, with the FREE internet service coming out, it will truely become an even greater system with a growing community, especially with internet services like DSpeak, which allows you to use your DS as a free cell phone. I have one and am extremely pleased (post in the DS fanclub to see why we love our DS enough to make a fanclub out of it).

Hope this helps - cmatz

EDIT: yay! that makes 1/2k posts! :D

 

[Casual Billy]

I say that right now, DS isn't worth it at all. The touch screen has not been utilized to its full potential (whatever that may be) yet and most of the add-ons that you have to buy for it just struggle to make it equal to the PSP which already has most of those capabilities built-in. The Play-Yan is only available on a Japan ecommerce website right now, and there is no set American release date. The DS has been out for 5 months now and its owners are still waiting for it to go online in the summer when PSP had 5 online-ready games at launch (also free). The free DS cell phone, I've heard nothing of.

Overall, DS is not worth it at all right now. Wait for a few months to see what kind of games come out for it and then decide. A better upgrade would be a PSP though. Not only is it technically superior in every aspect (displays 16.77 million colors to DS's 260,000; 130,560 pixels on its one screen compared to DS's 49,152 on one screen [in other words, PSP has a high-res screen]; It has the 16:9 screen aspect ratio; The PSP's UMD discs can hold 14.4 times as much information as DS's cartridges and .3GB more than GameCube's discs [means that developers can make games on PSP as big as any console title]; has mp3, mp4 playback capabilities right out of the box; can be used as a digital photo album as well.), the games are just more numerous and of higher quality too.

DS launch in the U.S., it had 6 games. Two of them were N64 ports: Mario64DS, and Ridge Racer.

PSP launch in the U.S. had 24 games. These included 6 exclusive EA sports titles, a new Ridge Racer [unlike the one on DS], an original puzzler(lumines), a new Twisted Metal, a new Darkstalkers (chronicles), and 5 online games.

So if you're looking for an upgrade to SP, go for PSP and not DS. Or just stick with SP for now.

 

[Gorosaurus]

The DS? Oh, most definitely. And for the price, it's hardly an investment at all. Go on ebay and you can get a DS and two games for right around 100 bucks. I did, and I'm more than happy.

Right now, I agree.. there are not many great games for it. I enjoy the puzzle games I have for it (Zookeeper, etc), but right now I'm mostly using it as a GameboyAdvance. Come Mario Kart in a few months.. yes, I'll be on it nonstop.

 

[Dark Penguin]

I say that right now, DS isn't worth it at all. The touch screen has not been utilized to its full potential (whatever that may be) yet and most of the add-ons that you have to buy for it just struggle to make it equal to the PSP which already has most of those capabilities built-in. The Play-Yan is only available on a Japan ecommerce website right now, and there is no set American release date. The DS has been out for 5 months now and its owners are still waiting for it to go online in the summer when PSP had 5 online-ready games at launch (also free). The free DS cell phone, I've heard nothing of.

Overall, DS is not worth it at all right now. Wait for a few months to see what kind of games come out for it and then decide. A better upgrade would be a PSP though. Not only is it technically superior in every aspect (displays 16.77 million colors to DS's 260,000; 130,560 pixels on its one screen compared to DS's 49,152 on one screen [in other words, PSP has a high-res screen]; It has the 16:9 screen aspect ratio; The PSP's UMD discs can hold 14.4 times as much information as DS's cartridges and .3GB more than GameCube's discs [means that developers can make games on PSP as big as any console title]; has mp3, mp4 playback capabilities right out of the box; can be used as a digital photo album as well.), the games are just more numerous and of higher quality too.

DS launch in the U.S., it had 6 games. Two of them were N64 ports: Mario64DS, and Ridge Racer.

PSP launch in the U.S. had 24 games. These included 6 exclusive EA sports titles, a new Ridge Racer [unlike the one on DS], an original puzzler(lumines), a new Twisted Metal, a new Darkstalkers (chronicles), and 5 online games.

So if you're looking for an upgrade to SP, go for PSP and not DS. Or just stick with SP for now.

First of all, i believe this comment was aimed at people who actually have DS's, and their opinion on them. Nothing personal, but i think he wants an opinion from someone who has a DS and what they like about it (like i said, nothing personal, if he was asking about the PSP u'd be his man).

Second of all, don't get me started about games. The DS has TWO N64 remakes, why almost all PSP games are like the ones of the PS2 (EA games, Metal Gear Ac!d [just a crappy version of metal gear solid, an awesome game), wipeout, twisted metal, and plenty more). Not that the games are bad, its just that they are more remakes of PS2 games than DS games are remakes of N64 games. And though i love debating with you (i am one of the few ppl in the world who like debating - hence why i lead our schools debate club) this thread isn't the place.

So sorry mods for going off topic, and now back to what DS owners like (or dislike) about their DS.

 

[Casual Billy]

First of all, i believe this comment was aimed at people who actually have DS's, and their opinion on them.

And where is that even implied. He just asked if DS was a good replacement for SP.

The DS has TWO N64 remakes, why almost all PSP games are like the ones of the PS2

Two at launch, even more now.

 

[Dark Penguin]

well, you can't fairly comment unless you have played it for long periods of time to fully understand what you like and dislike about it. Nothing against you, but he never even mentioned the option of getting a PSP.

And which ones are on the way? Mario Cart, but thats been on every Nintendo system.

 

[Casual Billy]

well, you can't fairly comment unless you have played it for long periods of time to fully understand what you like and dislike about it.

You don't really have to have experienced everything to judge it acurately. While that would help, it is not absolutely neccessary. I know like everything about the DS and have read enough about it to make an informed decision and share that opinion with other people.

 

[Dark Penguin]

true...meh, i just thought he was aiming the question at DS owners. well, lets get back on topic, and if he only wants DS owners posting, he can say it.

 

[Brittany]

I don't think so, atleast at the moment. Pictochat is fun, but essentially useless, and unless your pure Nintendo fan essence influences you to spend more than five minutes using it, you're probably going to:
A- walk up to the person and talk to them(so classic!)
B- use a cell phone

I don't see many other pursued innovations at the moment, unless showing your name and telling time count. Infact, most games use the touch screen as a map or just a way to provide more buttons because of the huge decrease in button count vs the N64. Aside from that, I don't think they have anything other than Nintendogs to show for it.

The DS definetly has some potential, but until we get some large titles, or maybe a price cut, I don't think it's worth it.

 

[Dark Penguin]

but don't forget - pictochat will own when it goes online. of course, now its completely useless unless you like sending wierd pics to your friend 5 ft away.

 

[Casual Billy]

but don't forget - pictochat will own when it goes online. of course, now its completely useless unless you like sending wierd pics to your friend 5 ft away.

Has that even been confirmed? I'm not trying to say you're wrong but do you have a source that says that pictochat will ever go online? I couldn't find one.

 

[myles_master]

wow you guys just go back and forth. I really like the info from all you. cmatz0 I also like to debate. I just saw that in your post and it is something I like to do also. Billy 5572 how much does the PSP cost. I haven't even heard of the PSP yet. Also the reason I wondering about the DS is for the game content. I have the internet but I won't be able to connect with a DS. I don't have anyone else in my family to chat with the pictochat either. I just want to know if there are any good games for the DS out yet. The only good one that I want to get when it comes out is The Advanced Wars one and that's all I've heard of. Have you guys heard of any more

 

[Dark Penguin]

yeah - just go to Nintendo.com and check out the list of DS games. So many great ones are coming, especially Choas Theory DS, Animal Crossing DS, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles DS, and sooooo many more. Check it out - it really is a wonderful system.

Also, the PSP is $250

And billy, when the DS goes online, pictochat will too. I have to study exams, so i can't give you an exact site, but its on nintendo.com

 

[Ninja]

No it's not worth it. One of my friends bought the DS and he regrets it because I showed him my PSP. I don't think it's worth it. The game line up isn't the strongest right now, and in the near future it doesn't seem to improve so much. (Splinter Cell in n64 graphics? that takes all the dynamic lighting and all the realism out!) I'm not hear to recomend a PSP, but it'd be a good idea to get the 150 and save upon that.

 

[Casual Billy]

And billy, when the DS goes online, pictochat will too. I have to study exams, so i can't give you an exact site, but its on nintendo.com

Still couldn't find it. This is what I did find: There's no confirmed online pictochat. Maybe you saw this?:

https://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2005/02/04/pictochat-online/

Anyway, if it does go online, still get a PSP which already plays games online.

 

[Arcanine]

I own an SP, PSP and the NDS and I play all three of them so I should know if it's worth it or not.
If there is a game on it you think you would like then yes you should get it. You'll have a lot of fun with the touch screen games. And the DS is going to have new games out on it soon. So if you don't see a game you like you should check the games that's going to come out and see if you find one of them you like. But if I were you I would look into some facts about the DS an games it's going to have.

 

[DarkCircuit]

I'd say yes. I love my DS entirely and don't regret it in the least. If you're looking for pure graphical power, you might want to check out the PSP.

If you're actually looking for a truly unique expeirence, go with teh DS. It looks great, plays great, and has teh best games in its future.

 

[marillmonster2000]

Yes. Defenatly. Psp May Seem Better Now. But The Ds Has Sooo Much Future Potential. It Will have The Best Games. Right Now, The Game Selection Isn't The Best, In Most Peoples Opinions (im happy with it XD), but the ds will have the best titles. zelda, metroid, pokemon, ect. And The Touch Screen Has yet To Be used to Its full Ability.

 

[Transducer]

IMO, DS is worth it. I have known that fact for quite a while now since I own one myself =) Hope that games like Mario Party 64 DS comes out in the future (now THAT will be fun! XD).