When it comes to the DS, you've got options. You can go traditional, you can move up to a Lite, and you can choose from a variety of colors. You can even import if your region doesn't feature the shade you prefer. But would you buy another regular DS or bundle? Would it depend on price? What about the rumored redesigned DS, sans GBA slot? If it came with that also-rumored download service, we'd be all over it, but the GBA slot is near and dear to our hearts. There might be tears.
When it comes to the DS, you've got options. You can go traditional, you can move up to a Lite, and you can choose from a variety of colors. You can even import if your region doesn't feature the shade you prefer. But would you buy another regular DS or bundle? Would it depend on price? What about the rumored redesigned DS, sans GBA slot? If it came with that also-rumored download service, we'd be all over it, but the GBA slot is near and dear to our hearts. There might be tears.
Reader Comments (30)
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:10AM (Unverified) said
I have a DS Phat that I got the day they came out. It's been great but was never too keen on playing Advance games on it. So I've been dying to get a Micro for some time. I couldn't ever substantiate it because I had the DS that could play the games. Such is why I never bought a Lite. If there's a new DS coming out, I'd like to scoop that and a Micro up. Just what would they call it...
DS Swivel or Slide if it has fancy new moves...
DS Swivel or Slide if it has fancy new moves...
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:27AM (Unverified) said
I would keep my Black and Red DS Lite and buy the new one coming out with the rumored downloadable service.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:28AM xhx said
I've seriously thought about picking up another one. I just got mine, but my wife really likes playing some of the games - particularly some GBA titles. If there is a non-GBA slot equipped unit in the near future, I'd snag one of those for myself and pass the DS lite to my wife.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:29AM teamsammalone said
No ma'am. Just one for me...
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:00AM (Unverified) said
I've been considering buying a second DS since the first day I bought mine, just so that I could play DS download games with my cheap friends who won't buy their own. I don't know about that new DS though, unless it includes new features that make game play better like rumble, double battery life, and possibly an accelerometer, I don't think I'd bother, it's not worth it just for a download service when I still have an SP for all those GB/C games.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:02AM TheC0A7S said
I have my nes looking SP so i will be buying the rumored small ds when it comes out!!!!....i might just wait at the doors of a store for it
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:12AM (Unverified) said
I gots an onyx from the U.S and an Ice Blue from Japan.
Having two comes in handy when your red battery light comes on.
Having two comes in handy when your red battery light comes on.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:15AM DonaldMick said
I already have two, so no. Unless the download service is amazing, then I'd trade in my black DS Lite and keep the nWo Wolfpac tribute model.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:32AM (Unverified) said
I play all my GBA games on my micro. However, I also like browsing the web and getting force feedback on games that support it on my DS Lite... so what good is a DS without a GBA slot??
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:31AM (Unverified) said
Already have 3, but I would not get rid of the GBA slot I still play GBA games in my DS.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 10:39AM TheKonamiMan said
I'd only buy another DS if they released one that played Gameboy and Gameboy Color games along with Gameboy Advance games.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:00AM (Unverified) said
No Ive been through 3 already. Currently using one of those Ice Blues u have displayed up there.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:05AM (Unverified) said
I had two, but I gave my old Phat to my mom (she loves Picross) and kept the Lite one. I don't plan on getting another but, as @11, I'd think again if it played Gameboy and Gameboy Color games. I missed the Oracle Zeldas. :(
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:30AM (Unverified) said
I have already bought the phat, the White DSL, the Onxy DSL and now the red and black DSL (no brainer for a UGA fan).. I am considering the Zelda SE but will likely pass for now.
If they do any type of redesign I will pick it up immediately no quetions asked. I don't care if it is two DSLites duct-taped together..
The DSLite is by far one of the best gadgets out there.. It is super cheap, the games are fun from brain puzzles to Mario and the battery lasts forever on a charge. I am never bored as I always have my DSL on me. I don't need it to be an iPod as I have an iPhone. I don't need it to play movies as I have an iPhone, etc, etc. The DSLite gets its MAIN goal right. Super portable games that are just plain fun.
If they do any type of redesign I will pick it up immediately no quetions asked. I don't care if it is two DSLites duct-taped together..
The DSLite is by far one of the best gadgets out there.. It is super cheap, the games are fun from brain puzzles to Mario and the battery lasts forever on a charge. I am never bored as I always have my DSL on me. I don't need it to be an iPod as I have an iPhone. I don't need it to play movies as I have an iPhone, etc, etc. The DSLite gets its MAIN goal right. Super portable games that are just plain fun.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:55AM (Unverified) said
Probably not, I'm happy with my phat and couldn't afford another one anyway.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 11:58AM (Unverified) said
Now that Mario Party's out, I'm seriously considering getting another. I've got a Black and my daughter a Pink. That gold Zelda one would complement them nicely....
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 12:09PM Hirsbrunner said
I'd buy the rumored redesigned one and keep my Onyx.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 12:37PM (Unverified) said
I had a launch phat, and I just recently bought a Onyx lite because my screen was giving my erratic input. Those DS lite touch screens are much more well built that the old DS ones...
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 12:37PM (Unverified) said
I already have two...an onyx for me and a white for my wife. This allows for plenty of multiplayer goodness at in bed at night when we should be doing other things... :(
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 12:37PM (Unverified) said
I have a launch day DS still in tip top condition (errr, minus all the outside scuffs and such from being used so much) and I just got a crimson and black DS Lite last week because I really liked the look - plus I'm planning on checking out the homebrew scene which it is easier to get into if you have a light.
Now if they redesigned it to be lighter and small again I'd probably say no. I have the tiniest hands and think the ds phat is way better for games that you use the trigger buttons (mario kart!) so I think an even smaller one would just increase that problem.
Now if they redesigned it to be lighter and small again I'd probably say no. I have the tiniest hands and think the ds phat is way better for games that you use the trigger buttons (mario kart!) so I think an even smaller one would just increase that problem.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 1:48PM MrBanballow said
Let me see, I've had...
Launch DS
Electric Blue DS
White DS Lite
Currently I have...
Hot Rod Red DS
Crimson and Black DS Lite
I would most definitely buy...
Yellow Pikachu DS Lite
Launch DS
Electric Blue DS
White DS Lite
Currently I have...
Hot Rod Red DS
Crimson and Black DS Lite
I would most definitely buy...
Yellow Pikachu DS Lite
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 2:53PM (Unverified) said
I think I would. I've not used the GBA slot at all, which is weird.. I guess I just lost all my GBA games >.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 3:25PM (Unverified) said
Maybe I'm just a whiner.. but why can't Nintendo add WPA/WPA2 to newer DS models? It's bad enough it wasn't included in the original--there's no excuse for the DS Lite--and its a total joke that Nintendo isnt supporting it for even the newest releases.
Pretty lame, Nintendo.
Pretty lame, Nintendo.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 3:47PM DomoBraden said
I'd buy a new model of the DS if it had enough new features, but as far as different colors and special editions...nope.
I've already bought four, (three were stolen), so I'd need a really good reason to buy a fifth.
I've already bought four, (three were stolen), so I'd need a really good reason to buy a fifth.
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 6:17PM Jacksons said
I probably won't get another one. Unless of course the update is something drastic, which to be honest, I kind of doubt.
Posted: Nov 21st 2007 11:51AM (Unverified) said
I have a white original DS and a black DS Lite. I will definitely buy the next Nintendo handheld, be it an upgrade to the current DS Lite, or something completely new. I'll keep my current ones to lend out to my scabby friends.
Posted: Nov 23rd 2007 5:32PM (Unverified) said
I still have my so-called "Phat". The only thing that would ever get me to buy another DS would have to be either a DS with full TV-out capability, or a GBPlayer-style Wii add-on.
Posted: Nov 24th 2007 1:41AM (Unverified) said
I only have one DS, the Phat I bought on launch day. I wouldn't buy another one, unless something happened to the one I already own.
Posted: Nov 26th 2007 1:30AM (Unverified) said
I traded in my teal phat for the white lite when it came out. My hinge cracked out of warranty and finally broke, and I was unsuccessful at replacing the case myself. I am glad I held out because I got a new gold one with Zelda, a game I was going to buy anyway, for only $139 at Circuit City. I kinda wanted the pink one, but did NOT want another Nintendogs. I have a real dog named Zelda, just to bring this full circle.
Posted: Nov 26th 2007 1:00PM Lemmiwinks said
I've had an original phat one since launch day. It's not really good for playing Jam Sessions. I was waiting to get a Lite until the price came down a bit more, and I hadn't gotten Phantom Hourglass yet. Then, I saw a pic of the gold Lite with PH bundle. I picked it up on Thursday, but I still haven't opened the box. I felt a bit guilty buying something for myself for $150 when it's Christmas ("giving") time. I'm still torn on keeping it or selling on eBay.
I've been pining for it for so long, and now that I've got it, I don't know what to do with it. Weird, huh?
I've been pining for it for so long, and now that I've got it, I don't know what to do with it. Weird, huh?
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