Post by: Garnee on April 15, 2006, 11:28:38 AM
I got my DS Lite yesterday...I'm in complete awe. The screen is so bright, I thought it was a lighthouse at first. Without the bulk, games are actually fun to play. Call me stupid for buying everything Nintendo throws my way, but the DS Lite rocks. Animal Crossing no longer gives me headaches!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 15, 2006, 12:38:44 PM
Post by: Bloodworth on April 15, 2006, 01:38:14 PM
Post by: IceCold on April 15, 2006, 03:32:30 PM
black..
Post by: MaryJane on April 15, 2006, 03:51:44 PM
Post by: Artimus on April 15, 2006, 05:02:55 PM
Post by: Caliban on April 15, 2006, 07:02:20 PM
Post by: IceCold on April 25, 2006, 08:23:24 PM
Here is, supposedly, a new Famitsu scan with the DS Lite - looks black to me..
Hopefully it's confirmed for launch over here.
Post by: Caliban on April 25, 2006, 09:13:54 PM
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Post by: Plugabugz on May 22, 2006, 10:53:53 AM
Post by: IceCold on May 22, 2006, 04:02:56 PM
Post by: Crimm on May 22, 2006, 05:53:41 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
What the hell? When do we get it?
NOA generally pisses me off like this. "White DS Lite only." RACIST! They did the same crap with the GBA, even in a lesser extent the GC. There were a lot of colors of GC I never saw here.
Post by: darknight06 on May 23, 2006, 04:09:40 AM
Eh, screw black, I got my enamel navy on my desk that says I'm sexier than black.
Post by: TrueNerd on June 07, 2006, 07:33:03 PM
It fixes all the things that I didn't even know were broken on the regular DS. The screen, the buttons, the sexiness, it's all vastly superior. You may say to yourself right now "My regular DS works fine," but you won't say that once you see it and wrap your hands around it and feel it. So avoid it if you don't have $130 to throw around right now.
Post by: Garnee on June 08, 2006, 05:50:27 AM
Also, my DS Lite is still awesome. It shipped with a burnt in pixel though...blue on the top of the top screen. It's usually not noticable anyway.
Post by: Shin Gallon on June 08, 2006, 06:06:28 AM
We got the Lite display kiosk thing at the WalMart I work at, and I tried it out for a few minutes today. I must say, the screens are gorgeous. I love the case, and how slim the system is. However, that's where the love ends.
I really don't like the new d-pad, or the buttons. They feel mushy and fragile, like if I play the system for a week they'll break (especially the d-pad).
So, I think I'll stick with my current NDS. The screens aren't quite as nice, but it's not like they're terrible (I remember when first seeing a DS and loving the screen then), and I much prefer the buttons, and I think the regular DS has the best d-pad of any handheld...ever, really.
Post by: Artimus on June 08, 2006, 06:11:17 AM
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Post by: Kairon on June 09, 2006, 08:59:34 AM
Dah-da-da-daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Shecky on June 09, 2006, 06:30:31 PM
Post by: wandering on June 09, 2006, 07:53:26 PM
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Originally posted by: Pale
I take it by "mushy and fragile" you mean "awesome and so much better than the stupid clicky ones on the classic DS!"
Clicky > mushy. Also, loud keyboards > quiet keyboards. Also, typewriters > keyboards.
Yeah. That's right.
Post by: Shin Gallon on June 09, 2006, 08:17:57 PM
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Originally posted by: Pale
I take it by "mushy and fragile" you mean "awesome and so much better than the stupid clicky ones on the classic DS!"
Actually, no, I mean "mushy and fragile" as in it feels like it's already broken, and playing NSMB on it was impossible to control. I really want to love the Lite, I think the new shell and screens are wonderful, but that d-pad has got to go...maybe if they do a third one, or if I can somehow mod a Lite to have a better d-pad and buttons, I'll get one.
Post by: Pale on June 10, 2006, 05:38:39 PM
As a side note, I stopped at about 5 stores today to try and get one a day early. The closest I got was playing ignorant at a circuit city like I didn't know the official date was tomorrow. The guy behind the counter was just as clueless, handed me one, and told me to take it to the cash register. I thought I was golden until the computer wouldn't let the guy ring it out.
Post by: Caterkiller on June 10, 2006, 10:54:53 PM
Post by: Artimus on June 11, 2006, 05:32:31 AM
Until I get a Lite in a couple weeks
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 11, 2006, 06:13:34 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on June 11, 2006, 08:54:32 AM
Post by: TrueNerd on June 11, 2006, 12:08:04 PM
Anyways, does anyone else find the touch screen to be a marked improvement over the regular DS'? It's a bit stickier and it seems like it's much more durable. I think that's my favorite improvement.
Post by: Pale on June 11, 2006, 12:27:14 PM
Post by: Jensen on June 11, 2006, 02:42:39 PM
I hope future DS games have color mode settings. The ultra-saturated colors throw off the color palette in some games. The lava in NSMB looks rad, but the coins are neon yellow. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance has a few color modes, and they help somewhat. The screen doesn't refresh as fast, so movement is blurred some.
The curved underside of the original is more comfortable than the more boxy underside of the Lite.
The Start and Select buttons are very small and take quite a bit of pressure to press. (BAD)
The Touch screen has the grid of dots like some of the original DS systems, but is less mushy. (GOOD)
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I thought I was golden until the computer wouldn't let the guy ring it out.
I got mine today at Circuit City. The computer wouldn't ring it up, the info had to be typed in manually. I got Brain Age for free, though.
Post by: Jome20 on June 12, 2006, 04:22:09 PM
It seems like my system has a couple of dead pixels on it though. Ironically, I guess the main reason I can tell is because the screens are so bright and beautiful. I never realized but my old DS also has these little pixels but because the screen isn't nearly as bright I never noticed and it didn't affect gameplay. Sadly, since the DS Lite's screens are so bright it makes the bad pixels so much more obvious.
How common is this? I think there's probably one or two bad pixels on my DS Lite. The bad pixels don't have any real color. I'm not sure if I should try and return my system or just deal with it. If this is common, then I may get another one that's even worse.
Of all of you guys out there that have picked up a new DS Lite, how many have you experienced one or two little bad pixels on your system? I wanna know how common this is. Would I even be able to return the system to the store, or would I have to ship it to Nintendo of America?
Although if I did return it ... I may be able to take advantage of the Best Buy / Circuit City deal to get a free copy of Brain Age. This isn't a huge priority though.
Post by: Jensen on June 12, 2006, 07:35:23 PM
Against a black or dark backgorund, there is a faint green dot. I didn't notice it until I put in Metroid Prime: Hunters, which has a black title screen.
Post by: TrueNerd on June 12, 2006, 08:30:48 PM
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Post by: davidctaylor on June 13, 2006, 04:38:35 AM
BTW, is it just me or does EBGames go out of its way to alienate customers? I went there to buy one and they wouldn't honor the BB/CC free Brain Age deal. I want to buy from the little guy, but I wanted this game. $20 is $20. Also, they had Mario Kart but had lost the box and wouldn't sell it to me. I have credit I can't use. :-( Grrrrr. Ok, I'm done bashing EB for today.
Post by: Pale on June 13, 2006, 06:39:05 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on June 13, 2006, 08:36:21 AM
Post by: SlayerZero on June 13, 2006, 03:01:39 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on June 13, 2006, 03:56:38 PM
so, you'll have to get it replaced....
Post by: Jensen on June 13, 2006, 04:57:28 PM
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Originally posted by: davidctaylor
BTW, is it just me or does EBGames go out of its way to alienate customers? I went there to buy one and they wouldn't honor the BB/CC free Brain Age deal.
It is a manufacturer's coupon. Nintendo of America is reimbursing Circuit City and Best Buy.
Post by: Chode2234 on June 13, 2006, 05:39:22 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 14, 2006, 03:25:44 AM
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Originally posted by: davidctaylor
I want to buy from the little guy, but I wanted this game.
Maybe I am the only one, but I go out of my way to avoid EB and GS. I don't know how anyone can call them the little guys.
Their business is run on buying back games for peanuts then selling them at near full price and they have a stranglehold on this market(Even Ebay sellers consult the used game prices of GS and EB when selling an item). I rarely ever step into one where the clerks know a single thing about games and wind up selling customers wrong products. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people (uninformed parents mostly) buy games that completely suck at the suggestion of a clerk simply because the clerk is trying to move stagnant merchandise.
EB and GS are not little, they generate the majority of business in game sales and if there was a bit more competition in the Used Game market perhaps we would have more reasonable used game prices and sell back prices.
Post by: Kairon on June 14, 2006, 03:58:05 AM
I want to be a socially-conscious consumer!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Pale on June 14, 2006, 04:07:07 AM
To Kairon: there is no little guy anymore unless you have a nice locally owned shop in your area. If that's the case, you won't get any of the games on launch day, but shop there to support the little guy.
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 14, 2006, 06:14:28 AM
Post by: SlayerZero on June 14, 2006, 08:30:07 AM
Post by: vudu on June 14, 2006, 09:05:44 AM
You might also want to try a Google search.
Post by: Pale on June 14, 2006, 10:57:30 AM
Post by: Shin Gallon on June 15, 2006, 09:14:20 AM
And yeah, their "We'll give you 5 bucks for a game then sell it for 5 dollars less than a factory-sealed copy" business sucks, too. And don't get me started on how they'll sell you the floor demo at full price despite it being opened and having stickers all over the case.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 15, 2006, 09:29:42 AM
QuoteAck!! Stuck Pixel
Originally posted by: vudu
There's a way to fix a stuck pixel if you have a GBA ROM cart. I remember there's a thread floating around here somewhere started by Smash_Brother that deals with the issue. I looked, but can't find it.
You might also want to try a Google search.
ShyGuy post at the bottom has a link on how to fix stuck pixels.
circular linking FTW!!!
Post by: SlayerZero on June 15, 2006, 04:05:09 PM
Post by: Artimus on June 15, 2006, 04:20:16 PM
You know you want to upgrade to a DS Lite
So upgrade your dad's brain too
Give your dad your old DS
And throw in Brian Training
Smart.
Post by: SlayerZero on June 17, 2006, 10:01:26 AM
Post by: Artimus on June 24, 2006, 09:13:52 AM
Post by: MaryJane on June 26, 2006, 12:31:56 PM
anyone have a hand euro to dollar convertor? or would it still be pounds? i like pounds.
Post by: ShyGuy on June 26, 2006, 02:03:57 PM
PlayAsia has black DS Lites
Post by: Requiem on June 26, 2006, 02:23:33 PM
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Originally posted by: MaryJane i like pounds.
I bet you do
I'm about to get mine in the next 30 minutes!
Post by: 31 Flavas on June 26, 2006, 02:37:33 PM
Post by: MaryJane on June 26, 2006, 03:55:28 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on June 26, 2006, 04:04:06 PM
Everything is awesome, except I really expected the screens to be a little brighter....not that it's BAD, but it's not "death." Also, the D-Pad seems a little loose in it's casing, it slides around a bit...Is this normal?
Post by: MaryJane on June 26, 2006, 05:01:07 PM
Sweet a 4.99 value for a 200.00 system, at least its something
Post by: nickmitch on June 26, 2006, 05:25:49 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 26, 2006, 06:00:30 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on June 26, 2006, 06:31:35 PM
my sister is going to Europe in a couple of weeks, and I'm *really* tempted to tell her to get me a black DSL..............the problem is, if I di that, I wont have enough money for the Wii :cry:
Post by: 31 Flavas on June 26, 2006, 10:54:15 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on June 27, 2006, 08:29:59 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on June 27, 2006, 09:03:26 AM
Post by: Athrun Zala on June 27, 2006, 01:38:57 PM
rool: (yeah, the temptation is too big, I mean, Mai Otome, Gundam and Hellsing OSTs? who can resist such things! :massivedrool: )
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 27, 2006, 01:57:51 PM
Legit anime CDs, after the cost of importing from Japan, aren't cheap.
Post by: Arbok on June 27, 2006, 02:49:00 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Legit anime CDs, after the cost of importing from Japan, aren't cheap.
Hardly any CD from Japan is cheap. Looking at one right now that is a soundtrack to the latest "One Missed Call" film that retails for ¥3,059.... and that's just the retail price, forget adding on shipping.
Makes collecting soundtracks from the country so damn expensive, although I just can't resist...
Post by: Athrun Zala on June 27, 2006, 03:25:23 PM
Quoteobviously NOT SO cheap, but $34 for Gundam SEED Destiny OSTIII seems pretty reasonable to me.....
Originally posted by: Professional 666
And if those anime CDs retail for around $10-$15, rest assured they're bootlegged.
Legit anime CDs, after the cost of importing from Japan, aren't cheap.
thus far it seems they have OSTs in the 30s, Singles in the 20s, and the only CDBOX they have as of now (Cowboy Bebop) at 122......
obviously, there isn't a huge catalog, but the simple prospect of being able to buy them here (instead of importing and being raped by the customs) is simply.....marvelous ^_________^
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 27, 2006, 04:29:14 PM
I spent nearly $40 on the Love Hina TV OST and the Wind Waker OST and Metroid Prime/Fusion OST, each.
Post by: Louieturkey on June 29, 2006, 02:24:20 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
And if those anime CDs retail for around $10-$15, rest assured they're bootlegged.
Legit anime CDs, after the cost of importing from Japan, aren't cheap.
Unless of course you are buying the legit R1 CD anime soundtracks from Geneon. While it's not a huge catalogue, they have a good number of exellent discs at srp of only $14.99.
Check Rightstuf.com, or BB has them as well.
Post by: Ceric on June 29, 2006, 03:22:05 PM
