Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: KDR_11k on April 04, 2009, 05:22:56 PM
Title: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 04, 2009, 05:22:56 PM
Since I hate having pages of pre-release speculation and hype in the same thread as the post release talk I'm starting a new one.
I got mine yesterday, walked into a store around noon and just grabbed one, no waiting or preordering. I picked the white one <insert racism joke here>.
I think I recall rumours about WPA support, it doesn't have that, still limited to WEP. Grabbed the browser, Aquite and Code from DSiWare (took a lot of deliberation to decide on the games, Wario Ware looked too silly and short and I already had WW on the GBA so I didn't want the microgames), the browser is more a novelty I think since you can't even fit one full line of text on the screen and scrolling back and forth just to read one paragraph is tiring and slow.
Aquite has a review over at IGN if you care, it's pretty nice. I'm still triggering combos mostly by accident rather than planning. Code is about at the same level, move numbers around, line them up so you can add some up to 10 and make those disappear, I feel kinda paralyzed at times since many numbers aren't easy to move (they flip over and are only usable when they form a number in the orientation they end up with) and I often merely delete numbers that happen to match up rather than forming my own matches. I guess I need more practice. They seem to be sized like other Art Style and Bit Generations games, each has a limited (delete X blocks, ends faster when you pull combos) and an endless mode, kinda like Tetris A and B style plus different levels that add one color/number each (though in Code you can reach numbers through flipping even before the level spawns them). Code also has a VS and puzzle mode (clear the screen with the fewest moves). There aren't that many puzzles but they're pretty damn hard. The only extra mode Aquite has is the Aquarium mode which seems to have different short cutscenes (various fishes swimming by) that you unlock throughout the game. Overall dealing with Aquite's blocks is easier on the brain and the different musical notes that sound as you play it make it more appealing presentation-wise.
Oh, right, the camera... Using it by hitting the shoulder buttons is fine but thefirst time you start it from the menu you're forced through a goddamn TUTORIAL. About USING THE CAMERA. When everything already has BIG, LABELLED BUTTONS. Who'd guess you activate the outside camera by hitting the "outside" button? Oh and apparently it has a forced always-on click sound, I recall hearing about bullshit like that being introduced because people were worried about strangers photographing their children. Maybe they should keep their children in opaque, airtight bags to prevent any exposure to the outside or propagation of their genes!
I think I'll look for a screen protector soon so I don't end up scratching the screen like I did on my regular DS.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on April 04, 2009, 08:08:30 PM
Since I hate having pages of pre-release speculation and hype in the same thread as the post release talk I'm starting a new one.
I got mine yesterday, walked into a store around noon and just grabbed one, no waiting or preordering. I picked the white one <because the black ones don't work when you want them to, the browns ones were cheaper but are only in spanish and the yellow would be great but they play games for every system except DS/DSi>.
I think I recall blah blah blah...
<how is that?>
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 05, 2009, 03:02:11 AM
Am I missing something? We can only download DSiWare titles to the system, we can only copy/delete them (we can't "move" them) to an SD card AND they cannot be played from the SD card?
Nintendo, did you not learn anything from WiiWare?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on April 05, 2009, 04:09:03 AM
Am I missing something? We can only download DSiWare titles to the system, we can only copy/delete them (we can't "move" them) to an SD card AND they cannot be played from the SD card?
Nintendo, did you not learn anything from WiiWare?
Are you getting that from KDR's impressions? He is talking about one of the games specific mechanics.
Does it look like it is selling out. I ended up getting a good chunk of money for my birthday so i may run out and get one depending on how much is in my last paycheck sitting at my old job.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 05, 2009, 05:50:58 AM
Am I missing something? We can only download DSiWare titles to the system, we can only copy/delete them (we can't "move" them) to an SD card AND they cannot be played from the SD card?
Nintendo, did you not learn anything from WiiWare?
Yeah, I guess they should think about that again. Then again I don't have an SD card for the system yet and the software so far is about 90 blocks each with a system memory of ~1000 blocks so that's still pretty far off.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 05, 2009, 11:19:43 AM
Are you getting that from KDR's impressions? He is talking about one of the games specific mechanics.
No, I picked mine up last night (this morning?) and I'm not seeing the ability to do that anywhere...
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Pale on April 05, 2009, 11:34:23 AM
Are you freaking kidding me? How much internal memory does it have?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Adrock on April 05, 2009, 11:48:51 AM
I think 256MB.
I bought it at a totally dead midnight launch at Game Crazy. I haven't opened it yet. I'm dropping by Best Buy to pick up some screen shields.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 05, 2009, 12:00:58 PM
Adrock: BestSkinsEver.com Trust me. You won't be disappointed. :)
My store's Midnight release was dead as well. Dead as in I was the only one there....
...for 12 frickin' hours.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: jakeOSX on April 05, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
just ran out to best buy and got mine, still had a few there. glad they had the black, was doing the whole "so if they only have the blue am i getting one" debate all the way there.
forgot the screen protectors, will get those soon. considering i am jumping from my phat to this, it is nice. though i still have the phat for FF4-5-6 and emerald.
and you never know when you'll NEED two ds's.
-j
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Shredder5655 on April 05, 2009, 12:42:38 PM
I wouldn't mind the lack of GBA slot, IF, and only IF, Nintendo allowed a sort of 'multi-cart' exchange, or download exchange.
In otherwords:
Multi-Cart- Send in your old games, and have them burned onto a DS card for the cost of one game. Depending on how many can fit.
Download exchange - Nintendo puts their entire GBC, GBA and GB library on file for download. No waiting like the Virtual Console on the wii. You find your game, place an order, boom, instant. Recycle old cartridges..
I'm going to have to wait till the check comes in this week to get one.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 05, 2009, 12:45:43 PM
Are you getting that from KDR's impressions? He is talking about one of the games specific mechanics.
No, I picked mine up last night (this morning?) and I'm not seeing the ability to do that anywhere...
I suppose you tried what happens when you put software on the SD card and don't have it in the system memory? The manual mentions that having an SDHC card in the system can slow down the bootup so there's probably at least some loading going on.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Rhoq on April 05, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
Am I missing something? We can only download DSiWare titles to the system, we can only copy/delete them (we can't "move" them) to an SD card AND they cannot be played from the SD card?
Nintendo, did you not learn anything from WiiWare?
I'm guessing that SD Card functionality could be added via a future firmware update. It certainly wasn't a part of the new firmware I downloaded for the DSi after getting it set-up on my network. :'(
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: jakeOSX on April 05, 2009, 07:57:26 PM
Ok, so I got the Rocketfish screen protectors because they were the ones that Best Buy had next to the DSi's.
They are trash.
i should have thought better when I opened them and there were no directions. not that screen protection application is a terribly complicated matter, but it is a detail i would expect with a good product.
they have two stickers on them, one to help pull off the backing, and the other, which sits on the front of the protector, to help you move it around. so i get the first one on and down and go to pull that sticker off.
oh parts of it came off just fine. but the goo that lives under a sticker, not that. i now have this area on both screans convered in that good that i've been spending the better part of an hour trying to get off.
if i wasn't going on a trip first thing in the morning i'd rip them off and get a good set.
trash, i say. trash.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: SirSniffy on April 05, 2009, 08:22:51 PM
oh parts of it came off just fine. but the goo that lives under a sticker, not that. i now have this area on both screans convered in that good that i've been spending the better part of an hour trying to get off.
I learned this the hard way yesterday. I ended up using lemon juice on it. DO NOT USE ACETONE on your DS/DSi screens! I even got that stuff on the outside of my DSi...I am really not a fan of matte finish.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Adrock on April 05, 2009, 09:42:40 PM
Looks like I'll be returning those Rocket Fish screen shields tomorrow......
I almost didn't buy them, but the only other ones at Best Buy were the official Nintendo screen shields that came with a bunch of other crap I didn't want and/or want to pay for.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 06, 2009, 08:50:29 AM
I picked up my DSi yesterday, but didn't have any time to mess around with it. I downloaded the free web browser and got my free 1000 DSi points. Then, I linked my system to my Club Nintendo account. I went to the Club Nintendo site and realized that I hadn't uploaded any of my codes or taken any surveys yet.
One hour and a bunch of clicking later, I'm an "elite" level member and am wondering what to spend my new found 1,100 coins on. :)
I'm definitely interested in some screen protectors and an SD card. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 06, 2009, 09:13:53 AM
LOL i was with you in spirit bob-o! i had numerous tequila shots in your honor of having numerous tequila shots.
Fixed. :)
the sad part is that its true.. i was almost gonna drunk dial you but after 10 shots, i wasn't drunk yet...
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NeoThunder on April 06, 2009, 11:28:04 AM
I would like to point out that even though the system memory on the DSi is 256 megs in size, you only have control over 128 megs. The files systems uses the same format as the Wii, in that 8 blocks equal 1 meg, and 1 block is equal to 128k.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 06, 2009, 05:03:39 PM
According to that site, just the screens set is $5.99, so the price seems fair. I'd assume these protectors don't get a bunch of sticky crap all over the screen, right? Also, how long do they last? It looks as though ordering three skins makes the shipping free, but would I even need three?
I'll take your word on this one and I better not be disappointed! :P
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Pale on April 06, 2009, 05:07:19 PM
I plan on doing a video review of the best skins ever set when I get my DSi. Hopefully i'll have it on the site by the end of the week assuming i get my crystal chronicles review and outstanding VC recs done.
Eesh, I'm behind.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: ShyGuy on April 06, 2009, 05:40:38 PM
Do the screens seem noticeably larger?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Adrock on April 06, 2009, 11:29:04 PM
I returned the Rocketfish screen protectors and spent all day today finding a better alternative. I found the Nintendo endorsed ones which were $8 and came with 3 styli and a DS card case. That means, I spent $8 on 3 styli and a DS card case because the screen protectors were utter garbage. They even spelled screen wrong on the instructions. They didn't even fit the screens completely.
The best screen shield I ever bought was made by Pelican for the DS Lite. They were pretty good quality and completely filled the screen. They even came with a screen smoother for the air bubbles that didn't scratch the shields.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 06, 2009, 11:47:46 PM
These don't come with a screen smoother, but you can use a credit card or the like. They don't scratch. :)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Pale on April 07, 2009, 11:16:23 AM
WarioWare isn't a very big game... but it does a good job making fun of you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tILQSqDMkt8
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 07, 2009, 11:45:18 AM
My girlfriend let me play around with it before taking it away. :<
But I really dig it's feel and everything. The speakers are what surprised me the most, the sound quailty is so nice. The DSiware is great too, I downloaded B&B and Aquia (which is really addictive). I love the voice recorder.
Unfortunately the DSi has been put up until the day I celebrate my birthday (the 18th).
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on April 07, 2009, 02:22:52 PM
One hour and a bunch of clicking later, I'm an "elite" level member and am wondering what to spend my new found 1,100 coins on. :)
What the Hell is an Elite level member?! I thought the highest it went was Platinum?
It's the secret level you attain after getting 1000 coins. You get a free meet n' greet with Reggie, Cammy and Miyamoto and become a board member for the year. /wishful thinking
In all seriousness I would guess it is a different regions title for Platinum level.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 07, 2009, 07:21:09 PM
One last thing since I can't mess around with the DSi for a while. Is there anyway to make the shoulder button switch songs rather than make the sound board noises when the DS is closed?
Would make a lot of since.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 08, 2009, 12:10:41 AM
OK, I'll bite too on the screen protectors too. Hopefully, I can find time to order them later this week.
And to honor the release of the new system, my website's comic:
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: iMac430 on April 08, 2009, 05:43:19 PM
The screens do seem larger (at least on the black model they do). The resolution is the same though, so there wont be anything else on the screen, but what is on the screen may seem a tad bit bigger.
I made a seperate thread for this and I was not getting help, but rather bashed for my user name. I have a simple question: Which brightness level do you use on the new DSi? 4 is the default. Considereding both battery life AND comfort/visibility, etc. of the screen - which brightness level do you guys like when comparing the brightness to the battery life? Are you getting the battery life estimates listed by Nintendo or more/less for the brightness level you use? Thank you very much.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on April 08, 2009, 06:04:20 PM
I don't understand why you're asking. If you own one, you can find out for yourself. I don't, so I can't help. Sorry.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: iMac430 on April 08, 2009, 06:20:52 PM
I'm asking what screen brightness OTHER people use (like a poll, somewhat). I'm curious if they use the default (level 4) or go to the highest brightness and sacrifice even more battery life or if they go any lower than that. There are people here who have a DSi and they obviously have it set at one of the five brightness settings, so I am just curious as to which one and what kind of battery life they are getting.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 08, 2009, 07:49:32 PM
Brightness Level 4 for me.
Anyone download any of the DSi Ware games yet?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: iMac430 on April 08, 2009, 08:10:29 PM
@bosshgx - I downloaded Art Style: Aquia, and it is a lot of fun. It takes a few rounds to get used to how the blocks move and line up, but then it is really fun and the music is pretty good too, especially if you use headphones. You said you use the 4th brightness setting - do you leave wireless enabled (yellow LED light), AND do you get around the 4-6 hrs. of battery life that Nintendo suggests or longer/shorter do you think? Do you charge it every day? Thanks.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 08, 2009, 08:11:51 PM
I got Snapped and B&B - downloaded Brain Age Express Math for my wife. The two ports are pretty much what you'd expect. Snapped is more of a "Look what this can do" tech-demo than anything.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 09, 2009, 08:53:05 AM
@bosshgx - I downloaded Art Style: Aquia, and it is a lot of fun. It takes a few rounds to get used to how the blocks move and line up, but then it is really fun and the music is pretty good too, especially if you use headphones. You said you use the 4th brightness setting - do you leave wireless enabled (yellow LED light), AND do you get around the 4-6 hrs. of battery life that Nintendo suggests or longer/shorter do you think? Do you charge it every day? Thanks.
I leave all my settings on default for my DSi, which includes lighting level 4 and wireless enabled. I have a daily routine in place of recharging my DSi, personal cell, work cell, and mp3 player so I hardly ever run out of battery life. For people who don't charge that often, maybe reducing the lighting level or disabling wifi would be a smart move. Whatever. I think the best way to approach it is to play your system for a few weeks and take note of how often the battery lasts. If you notice the system isn't lasting as long as you'd like, then start turning off/down the features. Seems fairly uncomplicated to me.
I got Snapped and B&B - downloaded Brain Age Express Math for my wife. The two ports are pretty much what you'd expect. Snapped is more of a "Look what this can do" tech-demo than anything.
Brain Age Express Math sounds like fun. I loved the math parts of the first BA. I always thought that certain games should be installed straight to the hardware itself. Brain Age and Planet Puzzle Challenge come to mind...oh, and Picross. Picross....mmmm....such a tasty game...
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 13, 2009, 01:41:33 PM
BTW, I have to correct my earlier claim that the DSi doesn't do WPA, it has a second connection setup menu ("advanced settings") that can cope with WPA just fine, I was using a WPA2-TPIK WLAN recently. Trying to add the connection gave me a "you have to use advanced settings for this" message, the advanced settings had a second list of connections numbered 4-6 (I assume 1-3 are for compatibility with DS software, haven't taken my DS games online before but I heard they use statically linked WLAN libraries so they can't access the DSi's WPA capability) and accepted the connection just fine, I used the browser and DSi Shop on it.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TheFleece on April 14, 2009, 09:28:28 AM
I got the DSi on the launch date and am enjoying it a lot. My only beef is that while it's able to go online to the DSi Store it won't enable wifi for my DS games to get a new friend code. Has anyone else run into this issue?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 15, 2009, 09:18:04 AM
I just ordered my screen protectors from that BestSkinEver site you linked to Bob. I was reviewing the instructions and it mentioned something about water or whatever. Does that apply to the DSi ones as well? I'd prefer not to get any liquids anywhere near my new baby, if you know what I'm saying.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 15, 2009, 10:46:26 AM
Yes, it does. I understand your nervousness - but if you follow the directions, there's nothing to worry about. :)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 15, 2009, 07:23:28 PM
One hour and a bunch of clicking later, I'm an "elite" level member and am wondering what to spend my new found 1,100 coins on. :)
What the Hell is an Elite level member?! I thought the highest it went was Platinum?
It's the secret level you attain after getting 1000 coins. You get a free meet n' greet with Reggie, Cammy and Miyamoto and become a board member for the year. /wishful thinking
In all seriousness I would guess it is a different regions title for Platinum level.
Nah, it's just what you are called after you reach Platinum status. Once you reach Platinum status you are considered an "Elite" member.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: nickmitch on April 15, 2009, 08:11:31 PM
Jumping from the Phat to the i, I would say they do because of the size contrast. It was especially noticeable when I fired up Pokemon for the first time.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caterkiller on April 16, 2009, 12:48:13 PM
Hey what colors are available? I like bright happy colors, or blue or green. Anything along those lines yet? or just black?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 16, 2009, 01:36:58 PM
Hey what colors are available? I like bright happy colors, or blue or green. Anything along those lines yet? or just black?
Black and white. I got a white one.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caterkiller on April 16, 2009, 07:02:48 PM
Aww man! Will anyone be able to tell me if its region free like the last DS's? I got my special yellow pikachu one from japan, so I might do the same for DSI. But I want spicy orange consarnite!
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 16, 2009, 10:01:56 PM
Interesting - Pause Birds and Beans - a small speaker icon shows up - it changes based on how loud/soft you have the volume control set to.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on April 16, 2009, 10:18:04 PM
Aww man! Will anyone be able to tell me if its region free like the last DS's? I got my special yellow pikachu one from japan, so I might do the same for DSI. But I want spicy orange consarnite!
This has been announced many, many times.Your normal DS games are region free, DSiWare games are region-locked (i.e. North American DSi's can only access the North American DSiWare Shop).
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on April 17, 2009, 01:40:47 PM
Hey what colors are available? I like bright happy colors, or blue or green. Anything along those lines yet? or just black?
Black and white. I got a white one.
KDR is speaking for PAL regions. The USA got black and bright blue. Caterkiller's in luck!
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 18, 2009, 10:30:13 AM
I bought Mixed Messages last night and played it with my crew of ten people that were over at the house. This game was a riot. If you don't know how it works, basically the first player is given a random sentence and has to draw what it means. Once complete, the DSi is handed over to the next player who only sees the picture and must write a sentence describing what he sees. It then rotates between drawing and writing until everyone has had a turn. Once all the turn are complete, you can read the entire picture/sentence thing from beginning to end to see just how far away from the original idea you went. The game will also save the results so you can show them off again. You can save up to 500 games. Sweet!
It's like that old game, "Telephone" kids would play in grade school. If you've got a large group of people, say at least five or more, or want something that the whole family can try out, I'd highly recommend picking it up. 500 points well spent.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: jakeOSX on April 18, 2009, 04:27:53 PM
is it just me, or does the Dpad feel cheaper than the one on the phat? (i never had a lite, so not sure about that one).
it doesn't feel like it will break off if i push too hard or something, it just feels, i dunno, not up to nintendo standard? maybe?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: bosshogx on April 21, 2009, 12:00:02 PM
I got my "Best Skin Ever" touchscreen protector and applied it to my DSi. I'm still on the fence right now about whether to keep it on or remove it. Tapping the screen is fine, but dragging the stylus seems to be touchy. Sometimes the stylus gets hung up. I'll keep with it for a little while longer.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: jakeOSX on April 21, 2009, 04:36:14 PM
well i ordered the invisible shield... for the ds lite. sigh. so sending that back.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 22, 2009, 04:22:48 PM
I'm using a Big Ben screen protector, works well enough. The room was too dusty and two bits got caught at the edge but it doesn't have a real impact.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on April 22, 2009, 04:36:07 PM
I prefer to use a little common sense and tend to use a stylus instead of a pen knife.
I'm still sporting my launch DS Heavy and the screen is in almost perfect condition. Don't act like a complete freak while playing with it and you don't need a screen protector.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on April 22, 2009, 05:24:33 PM
I prefer to use a little common sense and tend to use a stylus instead of a pen knife.
I'm still sporting my launch DS Heavy and the screen is in almost perfect condition. Don't act like a complete freak while playing with it and you don't need a screen protector.
Yeah, I never understood how people wrecked their screens. I play a lot of games like Trauma Center 1 + 2, The World Ends With You and other stylus intensive games and I have yet to damage my DS Lite's screen. I'll smudge it a bit from time to time but I just wipe it off.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on April 22, 2009, 08:35:47 PM
I like the skins because they protect the outside of the DS as well. :)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 23, 2009, 03:46:54 AM
I prefer to use a little common sense and tend to use a stylus instead of a pen knife.
At some point the stylus wears down or something and the scratching starts.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on April 23, 2009, 02:10:12 PM
Wears down? Jesus Christ, how hard do you press down? Are you practicing using it on sand paper?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 23, 2009, 03:23:15 PM
It looks the same as before but as one of the staff members noted, at some point I just noticed that it started scratching the screen. Maybe it's from a bad batch or something, maybe some dirt got under it (though I did make sure to clean it), no idea.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caliban on April 24, 2009, 01:28:12 PM
I recall that I transfered some settings (possibly wi-fi, but I'm not sure) from my DS onto my DS Lite. Do I have to do the same for a DSi?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on April 24, 2009, 03:07:49 PM
You can do that, I'm not sure what it does but the option is there.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: kraken613 on April 27, 2009, 11:38:20 PM
Gamestops deal with trading in your old S towards a DSi just got extended. Thats what I did with my original DS Phat.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on April 28, 2009, 09:38:36 PM
Hey I still have my 1000 DS Points. I hope something good comes out on DSi Ware soon!
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: kraken613 on April 30, 2009, 09:06:56 PM
Is there anything good out yet?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TofuFury on May 10, 2009, 04:42:21 AM
I traded in my DS lite for the DSi. I debated whether to wait for the next Nintendo handheld system or upgrade now. The L trigger stopped responding a few weeks ago, probably due to massive pokemon playing and that I take it everywhere. I use my DS every day, so I decided I should upgrade rather than find a way to fix it.
So far, I'm very happy with the trade. I like the new matte finish on it, as it doesn't feel like it could slip out of my hands easily. I didn't think the voice editing and camera stuff would be interesting, but it's pretty fun to mess around with.
I also downloaded Art Style: Aquia and the browser. The browser's kind of slow, but it's pretty neat to have. I didn't know if I would enjoy Aquia, but I've played it more than Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits, which I picked up at the same time. I'm loving the music for it as well. I still don't know if I want to download anything else yet. I know Warioware is short, and I don't know if I'll get much use out of Mixed Messages. Hopefully, Mighty Flip Champs will be coming out soon.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Halbred on May 11, 2009, 02:07:46 AM
@ Kraken: No.
Still love my DSi. Haven't downloaded anything other than Art Style (waste of points) and Bird 'n' Beans (waste of points). But it's not like there's another more compelling right now (except maybe Dr. Mario).
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on May 11, 2009, 11:21:53 AM
What about Football?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on May 11, 2009, 02:21:36 PM
The iPhone version is very highly regarded and NintendoLife gave it an 8, so probably. I won't have the money for a DSi until September but it seems like the DSiWare library won't be quite there until sometime around then so it's going to work out.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: yoshi1001 on May 14, 2009, 08:56:07 PM
I finally went and put some AAC files on my SD card and into my DSi. I can't believe how incredibly good the DSi speakers are considering how small they are. Crazy.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on May 16, 2009, 03:48:11 PM
I finally went and put some AAC files on my SD card and into my DSi. I can't believe how incredibly good the DSi speakers are considering how small they are. Crazy.
I was surprised at the volume they're capable of when I was playing CoD4 on it, the guns really made my ears ring.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: kraken613 on May 16, 2009, 09:17:15 PM
So anyone find good screen protectors? I heard that the Rocketfish ones weren't all that great.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on May 17, 2009, 02:08:40 AM
The Big Ben ones I have work fine.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: DmentD on May 17, 2009, 03:55:50 PM
I love my DSi but............ why the heck do you have to go into the settings to turn the wireless function on?! Its sooooo annoying!
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on May 18, 2009, 10:46:45 AM
From the manual it sounds like that toggle is only when you go into a situation where you simply can't use wireless, e.g. on a plane, I don't think it draws power if it's left on without playing online.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: kraken613 on May 18, 2009, 01:55:35 PM
Really, that is good to know! I turn it off thinking its just draining battery... Also the WI-FI light flashes when you use WI-FI.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: DmentD on May 20, 2009, 03:33:37 PM
??? What brightness setting does everyone use on the DSi? I play on High (4) The highest is just to bright and medium is just to low. It's such a drastic difference from medium to high...I wish the brightness selection was a dial instead. Although I love to play it on high it drains the battery pretty fast :-[
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: kraken613 on May 20, 2009, 03:35:41 PM
I play 2nd to bottom in the dark then the 3rd or 4th depending on how bright.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caliban on May 20, 2009, 11:10:41 PM
I just got a DSi. I love the matte look, and feel to it. It's light, and so sleek. The screens look bigger. It's recharging right, so all I can say is that I am very pleased with its exterior. Brightness at 2.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on July 14, 2009, 04:04:35 PM
I'm thinking about picking up a DSi sometime in the near future.
Does anyone know if the DSi has any idiosyncrasies like the DS HEVY's different touch screen types (http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/ds/file/925329/35474) or the Lite's cracked hinges?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Symroy on July 25, 2009, 01:06:17 AM
I got mine yesterday, walked into a store around noon and just grabbed one, no waiting or preordering. I picked the white one <insert racism joke here>. the browser is more a novelty I think since you can't even fit one full line of text on the screen and scrolling back and forth just to read one paragraph is tiring and slow. -------------------------------------- Not use to this forum yet so if i screw up on posting this, bite me.
I did the same damn thing when i got mine. Lite blue, all they have at the time >_<.
I joined this forum only using the DSi browser, idk what ur doing, but u got urs messed up. goto settings under home, turn in text wrapping and turn off download images. It`ll make it 100x faster and makes it easier to read long paragraphs
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 28, 2009, 08:52:06 PM
A version of The Tower DS just got announced for DSiWare in Japan. I was planning on buying a DSi anyway, but even if I weren't a North American release of that alone would be enough of a killer app for me to buy one just for that.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: mantidor on August 02, 2009, 07:24:29 PM
The only thing I really hate of the DSi is its inability to play under sunlight. The DS phat looked actually ok but it's impossible with the DSi. And the higher brightness settings just eat too much battery.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on August 03, 2009, 08:44:06 AM
I set the brightness to whatever I need, no use in conserving battery when I can't play it.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 03, 2009, 09:00:27 AM
I would think the ability to switch the brightness on the fly as opposed to going into the system menu would make changing it for a short time to accommodate lighting much more feasible than in the previous DS models
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on August 03, 2009, 09:55:32 AM
ummm... you can. Hold down the select button while toggling the volume switch...
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 03, 2009, 10:23:58 AM
I know, that's what I said, you can do it quickly and easily on the DSi. You might not want to bother with going to the system menu to switch it so you could play for just a little while on a Phat or Lite, but you'd be more likely to do it when you can do it like that.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on August 03, 2009, 10:53:24 AM
Ah - I get what you were saying now. ;)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on August 03, 2009, 01:56:00 PM
I got a DSi over the weekend!!
I haven't opened it yet. :(
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 03, 2009, 01:57:25 PM
What does it do?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on August 03, 2009, 01:58:31 PM
Right now it looks really nice sitting on my bookshelf. Also keeps some papers from blowing around when I have the window open.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 03, 2009, 02:05:51 PM
I treat my old graphing calculator the same way.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on August 14, 2009, 07:37:33 PM
Does anyone know of a good hard storage case for the DSi? All the ones I've seen are either metal/plastic skins that affix to your DSi or soft storage cases. I want something that's not going to permanently (or even temporarily) affix to my DSi but I hate soft cases because they don't offer much protection.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Cap on August 21, 2009, 11:18:20 PM
well we just got 2 dsi's about a week ago and im liking them quite a bit so far. but for some reason when trying to play tetris ds i am unable to connect to my wifi. i have it set on wap2, which the dsl wouldnt connect to, but the dsi will as the store and internet browser work fine. the game simply says that the nintendo ds doesnt support the security settings.....but i am not playing on a ds or dsl. does anyone have any ideas on how to get it to work, or is this a problem in the way the game is made? any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on August 22, 2009, 05:15:40 PM
The game itself has to be programmed to use the higher level of Wi-Fi security. So older games for the regular DS cannot use the WAP2. It is a sad and unfortunate thing since they decided to have the online package on the game card s and not in the original DS from the get-go.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Cap on August 22, 2009, 06:00:27 PM
well that sucks. that was what i was thinking but i was hoping nintendo wouldnt have made that kind of a mistake. oh well. thank for the reply.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 27, 2009, 11:49:57 PM
Well, I bought a DSi. I figured it was inevitable and I might as well do it now because I had the money and I wanted the free 1000 points. I can't seem to get it to register on the campus network, though, and I didn't have any trouble getting my Wii or 360 hooked up. I have to find a way to get it connected soon to get the free points.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on September 28, 2009, 01:44:43 PM
Go to a McDonalds. (They still have the DS wifi spots, right?)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 28, 2009, 02:06:05 PM
I got it onto the network and it's able to connect, but when I try to download the system update it gets about halfway done and then gives me an error message. I plugged it into Nintendo's site and it says it means it can't connect to the server. Every time I try it starts out just fine, and according to the bar it gets about halfway done, but then it always fails at the same spot.
EDIT: I was able to connect to the WFC from within a game without any issues, so I don't think this is a problem with my network.
ANOTHER EDIT: Okay, I've got it working most of the time. There's no way to play games off the SD card, is there? I may be out of blocks by the end of the day.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on September 28, 2009, 07:19:58 PM
There's no way to play games off the SD card, is there? I may be out of blocks by the end of the day.
Not yet. You really would have thought that Nintendo would have learned by now, wouldn't you?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 28, 2009, 08:34:37 PM
If the block sizes on Wikipedia are accurate and I were to buy every DSiWare game I'm interested in I wouldn't be able to fit all of them in the internal memory. That brings back unpleasant memories I had hoped to be rid of forever.
The DSi launched in North America after the storage solution for Wii was already in place, there's no excuse for this. Also, I'm surprised Nintendo was able to find someone who was still making flash memory chips as low as 256 MB; that can't possibly have saved them any money.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on October 03, 2009, 06:37:15 AM
Is the flash mem on the DSi a dedicated chip or did they build it into one of the processor dice to save money and space?
Anyway, my DSi still has plenty of free space and I downloaded a ton of games for it, the first six art styles, Oscar in Toyland, Minis March Again and Suujin Taisen.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 03, 2009, 07:00:07 AM
I downloaded 11 games and have about 250 blocks left. I found a good deal on SD cards so I was buying a bigger one for my Wii and I picked up a second for my DSi. In 2 years, when Nintendo fixes the storage problem on the DSi, I'll be ready.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 28, 2009, 09:58:25 PM
Has anyone else noticed that the stylus doesn't stay in its slot very securely? It comes out of mine really easily when I don't want it to.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on October 29, 2009, 02:46:31 PM
I don't have this problem. Have you tried swapping out your stylus with the spare that was included?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 29, 2009, 04:41:22 PM
Yeah, I should probably give that a try. It's really annoying to accidentally pull the stylus out because my hand brushed against my DSi when I reach into the pocket to get my phone.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on January 13, 2010, 01:23:35 AM
I finally bought a nice black DSi. :)
It's pretty. Anyone got some good DSiWare game recommendations for me to try?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TofuFury on January 13, 2010, 02:25:04 AM
Pictobits is one of the first things you should buy. It's a fantastic puzzle game with a Tetris DS presentation. I also picked up Aquia, Boxlife, Precipice, and Mighty Flip Champs. They're all fun in their own ways, but I'd suggest watching Youtube to get a feel for them.
Thorium Wars got some good reviews. It's kind of like Starfox from what I've heard. Bejeweled and Bookworm are also available, if you're into super casual puzzle games. Haven't tried them out, but I think they're probably solid.
I'd also suggest waiting for Shantae when it comes out. It looks great for a downloadable title.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on January 13, 2010, 04:44:26 AM
Trajectile, Army Defender, DQ Wars, MvDK, Suujin Taisen. I didn't like the Art Style games that much though Nemrem is probably my favourite. MFC is not to my liking at all since there's no way to browse through all the pages and plan ahead.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: rbtr on January 13, 2010, 12:01:17 PM
Trajactile, Boxlife, Digidrive, Mighty Flip Champs are my votes.
Trajactile is like puzzle bobble but with limited missiles, and specific bricks to shoot.
Boxlife is great if you find catharsis in organizing things just so, great for OCD.
Digidrive is a solid puzzle game with neat mechanics, but with a strong element of chance. Sort of like all the art style games.
Mighty Flip Champs is just a well made puzzle game. Some trial and error involved, and sometimes you don't even realize how you solved it, but full of those great "AH HA" moments. PLUS it has a STELLAR soundtrack, and nice character design.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on January 14, 2010, 04:41:47 AM
How similar is DQ Wars to Intelligent System's other series, Fire Emblem and Advance Wars? Always been curious of that one.
For some reason the stylus doesn't seem to feel like it slides as smoothly as on my Lite. I get the sense that it is faintly scratching it. But I've yet to see any scratches. Do you guys think it's possible I'm ruining it and just haven't noticed the damage yet? I never scratched my DS Lite once even with stylus intensive games like the Trauma Centers and World Ends With You so I didn't think I would need a protector but I'm having my doubts now.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on January 14, 2010, 07:56:27 AM
No idea, I stuck a protector on mine ASAP since my old DS is pretty scratched up.
DQ Wars is not like an SRPG at all, it's more like a board game with the way it plays. It's a lot about positioning and support abilities on your units.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Kytim89 on January 18, 2010, 10:08:46 PM
I would like to see Nintendo release a movie player for the DSi. The movies could be played off an SD card and possibly purchased from itunes for viewing. Of course movie files would take up much space in the SD card. I just think that since the PSP can play movies, so should the DSi. However, when the successor for the DSi is released maybe it will have the ability to play movies.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on January 19, 2010, 05:35:54 AM
I don't think the DSi has enough memory to even stream movies off of an SD card.
The Wii is getting streamed videos on Netflix so maybe if that get popular then the DS successor will have some sort of video playback feature.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on January 19, 2010, 01:32:37 PM
You can be pretty damn sure Apple will not let competitors tie into Itunes that easily. Anyway, if you want a movie player get a PSP. The DS didn't get to where it is by copying the PSP.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 04, 2010, 12:10:20 PM
I'm eyeing the DS Obese so I have to know, are there any localized action-RPGs (not turn-based) that aren't called Castlevania?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on March 04, 2010, 01:42:38 PM
TWEWY
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 04, 2010, 01:43:26 PM
Really? It's free-roaming melee combat?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on March 04, 2010, 01:45:19 PM
You didn't say 'free-roaming melee combat'. You said 'action-RPGs'.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 04, 2010, 01:52:22 PM
I must be antiquated.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on March 04, 2010, 02:04:10 PM
Henry Hatsworth might fit the bill. It's level-based, but the levels are large and you'll need to return to previous levels to find secrets once you gain new powers. It's also balls-hard.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 04, 2010, 02:08:35 PM
=O
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on March 04, 2010, 05:53:02 PM
TWEWY is my favorite DS game. It's well worth trying.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Mop it up on March 04, 2010, 06:05:56 PM
TWEWY is the best game I've never heard of.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on March 04, 2010, 06:20:24 PM
The World Ends With You. The game my normal avatar is based on.
You've never heard of it... :'(
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Mop it up on March 04, 2010, 06:23:44 PM
Ha ha, those acronyms get me every time! Yes, I've heard of that game, I just didn't recognize it by TWEWY. If there is ever a DS TV player then that is one of the first games I'd get for it.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 09, 2010, 02:34:37 PM
I BOUGHT A NETBOOK
EAT THAT, JAPAN TOY COMPANY
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NeoThunder on March 10, 2010, 04:22:22 AM
Does anyone know, can you transfer your DSiWare purchases to another DSi?
The new DSi XL is coming out and I'm a little worried my purchases are going to go down the drain
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on March 10, 2010, 10:27:08 AM
You have to get Nintendo to transfer the items for you.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 10, 2010, 11:02:12 AM
When I called, Nintendo said they wouldn't.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on March 10, 2010, 11:46:54 AM
Really? What was the circumstance? I'm guessing they will only transfer them if a unit breaks.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on March 10, 2010, 11:56:27 AM
I wanted to buy a DSiXL on release and transfer my $252 worth of downloads and credit to the new unit. Was told this would not be an option.
A follow up e-mail gives me a glimmer of hope, but, for now, I wouldn't count on the ability to transfer your DSiWare just for buying a new DSiXL.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 16, 2010, 03:55:45 PM
The DS Zelda games are starting to interest me. But I have so many backlogged console games that it doesn't make sense to play a portable ANYWHERE. Once I step outside, I have to be vigilant and aware of any potential dangers at all times.
Being distracted will make you a victim.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 02, 2010, 01:49:22 AM
I didn't want to make a new thread and I already sent it into NWR (I don't think they received some of the last things I sent them since they never showed up on the site) but here is some news
Nintendo revealed 3 new colors for the DSiXL: Blue, Yellow & Green
along with price drops for all DS models (DSL, DSi & DSiXL)
DSlite from ¥16,800 to price open DSi from ¥18,900 to ¥15,000 DSi LL from ¥20,000 to ¥18,000
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/index.html
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Kytim89 on June 02, 2010, 01:56:27 AM
I didn't want to make a new thread and I already sent it into NWR (I don't think they received some of the last things I sent them since they never showed up on the site) but here is some news
Nintendo revealed 3 new colors for the DSiXL: Blue, Yellow & Green
along with price drops for all DS models (DSL, DSi & DSiXL)
DSlite from ¥16,800 to price open DSi from ¥18,900 to ¥15,000 DSi LL from ¥20,000 to ¥18,000
I didn't want to make a new thread and I already sent it into NWR (I don't think they received some of the last things I sent them since they never showed up on the site) but here is some news
Nintendo revealed 3 new colors for the DSiXL: Blue, Yellow & Green
along with price drops for all DS models (DSL, DSi & DSiXL)
DSlite from ¥16,800 to price open DSi from ¥18,900 to ¥15,000 DSi LL from ¥20,000 to ¥18,000
The price drops of all the DS models could be a sign that the 3DS might be released sooner than we think. Perhaps this is wishful thinking.
10/10/10. 11/11/11 would be a cooler date, but that's too far off. Maybe 01/11/10 would work.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 02, 2010, 03:45:31 AM
I also think it's a hint towards the aimed price of the machine.
I expect another price drop in the fall just before the 3DS releases. I'm thinking that the 3DS is aiming for a $200 price cap.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on June 02, 2010, 04:27:22 AM
You think they would try for something higher than $200 considering how much the PSP struggled at a higher price?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 02, 2010, 04:39:22 AM
No, but they gotta ease the price of the DSi/XL down before the launch of the new system so they can price the system at slightly above where those were, which would be $199.99.
and honestly at that price, I'm expecting something with a few bells and whistles. Not just 3D and mostly more of the same.
I'm expecting this price drop to hit the US just after the summer when all the back to school spending starts and then I expect the DSL/i/XL to have one more good Xmas season in the US/EUR before the 3DS is launched at the end of Winter (just before March 2011).
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on June 02, 2010, 09:26:42 AM
I expect another price drop in the fall just before the 3DS releases.
Not a chance of that happening, they won't drop the price twice in 6 months.
As for the US, I don't see a price drop until October at the earliest. Unlike in Japan, where DS sales are slowing down (and the likely reason for the price drop), DS sales are as strong as ever here in the US.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Shaymin on June 02, 2010, 09:27:04 AM
Just sent this to the site: Nintendo's dropping the price retailers pay for DS Lite and DSi in the UK, which will likely lead to a price cut in the UK as well. Some retailers are already dropping the price by 30 pounds or so.
I expect another price drop in the fall just before the 3DS releases.
Not a chance of that happening, they won't drop the price twice in 6 months.
As for the US, I don't see a price drop until October at the earliest. Unlike in Japan, where DS sales are slowing down (and the likely reason for the price drop), DS sales are as strong as ever here in the US.
I have to ask since I don't know, but how much is a DSi/XL?
They have to get the price down enough to make room for the 3DS which I don't believe will be above $200.
Here's what I'm hoping for $30-$40 price drop on the XL bring the price down to $150 $30 price drop on the DSi to bring the price down to $135 and $20-$30 on the DSL bringing the price down to $99
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on June 02, 2010, 03:36:08 PM
DS Lite is $130, DSi is $170, DSi XL is $180.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 02, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
Then a $30 drop all around this fall is what I'm hoping to see.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on June 02, 2010, 03:54:27 PM
why must we have so many 3rd pillars
Iwata's Parthenon of Profit is a HEAVY BITCH
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 09, 2010, 06:17:05 PM
My DSi is my fifth DS, as three of my previous units broke on me. Well, now my DSi broke, but, unlike the previous times this happened, it's still under warranty.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Mop it up on June 09, 2010, 06:21:22 PM
This doesn't bode well for the quality construction of the 3DS.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on June 09, 2010, 06:52:44 PM
Sounds like insanolord is reckless. The DS (all versions) are very tough and well built and will rarely ever break down unless someone is careless. Hell, my friend's sister threw his DS against the wall and it still works fine. I have no doubt the 3DS will carry on the Nintendo tradition of being the best built systems available.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 09, 2010, 09:00:45 PM
Hey, I resent that. My first DS Lite was the victim of a broken hinge, which was a somewhat common problem with early DS Lites, and my DSi's shoulder buttons stopped working, which I've heard of happening to people. I don't know what made my launch DS's touch screen quit working, and I have no clue how the screen cracked on my second DS Lite while it was sitting on a table.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caterkiller on June 10, 2010, 11:07:28 AM
Hey, I resent that. My first DS Lite was the victim of a broken hinge, which was a somewhat common problem with early DS Lites, and my DSi's shoulder buttons stopped working, which I've heard of happening to people. I don't know what made my launch DS's touch screen quit working, and I have no clue how the screen cracked on my second DS Lite while it was sitting on a table.
Dude you have a gaming curse.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Caterkiller on June 12, 2010, 01:55:25 PM
For my own personal use, I bought a silver fat DS, 1 white DSlite, 1 ugly ice blue(Japanese, but not really ice blue) Dslite, and then yellow special addition Dslite. Not including 2 fat DS's for bro and sis, 1 black dslite for bro, and 2 black DSlites for friends. Everytime I got a new one, I gave away the old one.
What is that 9 DS's I paid for? I want this new one cause my pikachu one needs a rest, but I want a bright sunshiny color. Yellows, oranges, red, or maybe green or blue. Only thing is I know the next DS is 5 seconds away, think I should just hold out or wait for a price drop? I need my internet peers to tell me what to do.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: TJ Spyke on June 12, 2010, 02:30:04 PM
I would wait for the 3DS, it's launching within the next 10 months anyways. If Nintendo announces a price drop before September though, I would get a DSi.
I've been thinking about getting a second DS (so I could do stuff like play GBA games, import Pokemon to SoulSilver in the Pal Park, trade Pokemon with myself, etc.), it looks like my best optio would be a phat DS for about $80.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on October 07, 2010, 10:13:18 PM
Is there a way to rearrange the list of downloaded games on the DSi system menu?
EDIT: I figured it out. You have to highlight the game, press up on the D-pad and then move it around using left and right on the D-pad. Talk about unintuitive!
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: UncleBob on October 07, 2010, 10:55:26 PM
Is there a way to rearrange the list of downloaded games on the DSi system menu?
EDIT: I figured it out. You have to highlight the game, press up on the D-pad and then move it around using left and right on the D-pad. Talk about unintuitive!
Um... really? You can use the stylus to lift the game up, scroll to where you want to put it and drop it down.
Also, there's a manual that comes with the system. ;)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on October 07, 2010, 11:43:36 PM
Still not intuitive. Who lifts the game tile "above" the row? It makes sense to hold it and then move it left or right--not up.
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: Stratos on October 08, 2010, 04:05:02 AM
Still not intuitive. Who lifts the game tile "above" the row? It makes sense to hold it and then move it left or right--not up.
It makes sense. It's like you are pulling it out of the line and then dropping it back down somewhere else. Besides, how often are you going to need to rearrange your channels?
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: vudu on October 08, 2010, 01:59:49 PM
Besides, how often are you going to need to rearrange your channels?
New games I download are added to the end of the list but since those are likely going to be the ones I'm playing the most of they need to be moved to the front of the list. So pretty much every time I download a game. ;)
Title: Re: DSi owners' thread
Post by: KDR_11k on October 08, 2010, 03:15:57 PM
The menu should have multiple rows visible, this single long line is completely stupid.
