I'm thinking about getting a new DS.

Dizzy · 10-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Mine still works, but the top half doesn't display, so it's essentially just a GBA. Aside from the browser, the DSi doesn't appear to have anything useful to me. So, I have just a couple of questions:

1. What's the difference between the DS Browser and the DSiWare Browser?

2. Is the DS Lite any different than the clunker version (aside from size and button arrangement, of course)?

3. Any games to recommend? I lost most of mine. I'm thinking about getting MKDS, and maybe getting another copy of NSMB.

Metal Mario · 10-02-2009, 11:59 AM

In my opinion, Mario Kart DS is the finest game in the Mario Kart series. It's more like an improved and enhanced version of Mario Kart 64, rather than a victim of the same excesses that befall Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart Wii. I highly recommend it.

Also, if you're predisposed towards the WarioWare series, then WarioWare: Touched is excellent. If you've never played a WarioWare game, then it's fairly safe to just take the plunge and buy it anyway. You'll almost certainly like it.

Luigiman7 · 10-02-2009, 02:40 PM

DSi Browser is probably better somehow.

***Ace Mercury*** · 10-02-2009, 02:46 PM

1. I think they're both basically the same. DSi comes with more on-board memory, so there's no need for the expansion slot. They're both powered by Opera, but the DSi browser can get updates through the DSi shop. (I think they added some Facebook integration recently.) The DSi can also support more encryption standards than just WEP, in case you have a more discriminating wi-fi network.

2. Not really. I think there's some difference between the DS and DSlite in terms of screen brightness. There's some complaints about the hinge cracking on DSlites (it happened to mine =/). Maybe wikipedia knows more.

3. Depends on which genres/formats you like. I liked The World Ends With You (RPG/action), any of the Layton games (puzzle minigames), Elite Beat Agents (rhythm), Rhythm Heaven, Space Invaders Extreme.

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-02-2009, 03:30 PM

There is no difference in features between the standard DS and DS Lite. It's like the Game Boy Pocket.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Metal Man · 10-02-2009, 04:42 PM

You'll want Mario Kart DS (the best Mario Kart game, bar none) and of course the DS Browser update doesn't change much.

DS Phat is probably more durable than the Lite, although it sacrifices a bit of backlight power--but it's still good for me. I've been using mine for 4 years.

**Loot** · 10-02-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptHayfever

There is no difference in features between the standard DS and DS Lite. It's like the Game Boy Pocket.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

BUT THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

I loved the design of the fat DS. Dunno why. Why didn't that get four brightness levels?

Metal Man · 10-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Nintendo wanted to be chic instead of functional.

Vgfian · 10-02-2009, 06:18 PM

I believe that one of them axctually had a longer wifi range, but I'm not sure.

Also, I've never really used a DS phat, but it does seem sturdier.

Other than the backlight thing and the sexiness of the design, the stylus is suposed to be easier to access, but there's not really that much of a use there.

***Cosmonautical*** · 10-03-2009, 08:10 AM

Speakers seem a bit nicer on the DS Lite, whereas the ones on my first DS are partially blown. The screen is now much more usable in daylight-type areas, with extra brightness. Easier to slip in my pocket, and ways a lot less, making it more comfortable to use.

**Valigarmander** · 10-03-2009, 12:31 PM

^ >ways

Anywho, I have a DS Lite. Feels good, man.

Rainbow Dash · 10-03-2009, 03:09 PM

just got a used lite, it's good

(has a dead pixel though)

Luigiman7 · 10-03-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valigarmander

^ >ways

Anywho, I have a DS Lite. Feels good, man.

Fixed.

***Cosmonautical*** · 10-04-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valigarmander

^ >ways

Anywho, I have a DS Lite. Feels good, man.

yes the ds lite dosent whey as much

***CaptHayfever*** · 10-04-2009, 11:07 AM

^Oddly enough, though, it does curd as much.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Rainbow Dash · 10-04-2009, 12:10 PM

jim nabors is way cool

***Cosmonautical*** · 10-04-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Mario

Also, if you're predisposed towards the WarioWare series, then WarioWare: Touched is excellent. If you've never played a WarioWare game, then it's fairly safe to just take the plunge and buy it anyway. You'll almost certainly like it.

Seeing how I particularly dislike what I've played of WarioWare, and the WW themed Brawl stage is my least favorite of the stages present in that game, I gotta say I can't agree with that sentiment. MKDS is fantastic, though. Or it was while I was still interested in it. They should've released a followup with new tracks by now, I liked it so much.

Dizzy · 10-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Mercury

3. Depends on which genres/formats you like. I liked The World Ends With You (RPG/action), any of the Layton games (puzzle minigames), Elite Beat Agents (rhythm), Rhythm Heaven, Space Invaders Extreme.

Preferably, a good platformer, but an RPG would do nicely as well.

Panfan · 10-04-2009, 07:50 PM

If you like platformers the DS is worth it if not only for the Castlevania games on it.

And there are quite a few good RPGs on the DS, though a lot of them are remakes.

Rainbow Dash · 10-04-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by what a girly pdn

And there are quite a few good RPGs on the DS, though a lot of them are remakes.

not that many are

10-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#1
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	I'm thinking about getting a new DS. Mine still works, but the top half doesn't display, so it's essentially just a GBA. Aside from the browser, the DSi doesn't appear to have anything useful to me. So, I have just a couple of questions: 1. What's the difference between the DS Browser and the DSiWare Browser? 2. Is the DS Lite any different than the clunker version (aside from size and button arrangement, of course)? 3. Any games to recommend? I lost most of mine. I'm thinking about getting MKDS, and maybe getting another copy of NSMB.

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10-02-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	In my opinion, Mario Kart DS is the finest game in the Mario Kart series. It's more like an improved and enhanced version of Mario Kart 64, rather than a victim of the same excesses that befall Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart Wii. I highly recommend it. Also, if you're predisposed towards the WarioWare series, then WarioWare: Touched is excellent. If you've never played a WarioWare game, then it's fairly safe to just take the plunge and buy it anyway. You'll almost certainly like it.

10-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	1. I think they're both basically the same. DSi comes with more on-board memory, so there's no need for the expansion slot. They're both powered by Opera, but the DSi browser can get updates through the DSi shop. (I think they added some Facebook integration recently.) The DSi can also support more encryption standards than just WEP, in case you have a more discriminating wi-fi network. 2. Not really. I think there's some difference between the DS and DSlite in terms of screen brightness. There's some complaints about the hinge cracking on DSlites (it happened to mine =/). Maybe wikipedia knows more. 3. Depends on which genres/formats you like. I liked The World Ends With You (RPG/action), any of the Layton games (puzzle minigames), Elite Beat Agents (rhythm), Rhythm Heaven, Space Invaders Extreme.

10-02-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	There is no difference in features between the standard DS and DS Lite. It's like the Game Boy Pocket. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

10-02-2009, 04:42 PM	#6
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	You'll want Mario Kart DS (the best Mario Kart game, bar none) and of course the DS Browser update doesn't change much. DS Phat is probably more durable than the Lite, although it sacrifices a bit of backlight power--but it's still good for me. I've been using mine for 4 years.

10-02-2009, 06:00 PM	#8
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	Nintendo wanted to be chic instead of functional.

10-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
Vgfian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Listening to Seeking 7 Seven and giving out free hugs. :) Gender: Posts: 6,862 Thanks: 2,433 Thanked 398 Times in 311 Posts	I believe that one of them axctually had a longer wifi range, but I'm not sure. Also, I've never really used a DS phat, but it does seem sturdier. Other than the backlight thing and the sexiness of the design, the stylus is suposed to be easier to access, but there's not really that much of a use there.

10-03-2009, 08:10 AM	#10
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Speakers seem a bit nicer on the DS Lite, whereas the ones on my first DS are partially blown. The screen is now much more usable in daylight-type areas, with extra brightness. Easier to slip in my pocket, and ways a lot less, making it more comfortable to use.

10-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#11
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	^ >ways Anywho, I have a DS Lite. Feels good, man.

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Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,401 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	just got a used lite, it's good (has a dead pixel though)

10-04-2009, 11:07 AM	#15
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^Oddly enough, though, it does curd as much. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,401 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	jim nabors is way cool

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Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,247 Times in 1,337 Posts Blog Entries: 15	If you like platformers the DS is worth it if not only for the Castlevania games on it. And there are quite a few good RPGs on the DS, though a lot of them are remakes.