Comments on: Large Screen Nintendo DSi Launches In November

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:14:41 +0000

The wine red is irresistible I tell you. I keep repeating to myself I won't get it, but the other part of me is anticipating when they would release this in the US, which should be round $200 instead of importing it at $270. It's nice to think that you could play so many DS games on a bigger screen, but I wonder if they would appear more jagged and look worse being blown up.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:41:19 +0000

I really like Wine Red, but nope, no upgrade for me.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:14:41 +0000

By: Joanna_T

Joanna_T — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:41:19 +0000

I really like Wine Red, but nope, no upgrade for me.

By: Hraesvelgr

Hraesvelgr — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:50:43 +0000

Actually, I would say it's worth more than a Wii, based solely on the fact that the DS has a lot more good games. The Wii's lack of good software is exaggerated, I think, but the DS lineup is still better, in my opinion.

By: Hraesvelgr

Hraesvelgr — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:49:36 +0000

Huh. I might actually upgrade from the original DS for this. Anything smaller than the original is too small for me.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:12:34 +0000

That's what you meant.. in that case I guess I should get the US XL since my DSi is from Jpn so I could have access to both regions' DSiWare.. I didn't trade in my Phat before because I thought it would be a good back up as a 2nd DS, or just lend a friend play it. I know I must sound like I'm complaining, but I think they've taken it a tad too far for the DS, everytime you feel like getting punched in the face by the big N "sucker, you should've waited 2 months, haha!" W/ the GBA it was still cool, the original didn't have backlight, so upgrade to SP w/ a flip cover and front light was natural, so I didn't need to play under direct ceiling light, next to a lamp, or attached a stupid light accessory anymore, micro was a novelty and didn't make you go "crap, I should've gotten this instead of the SP". When I got the Phat, it was a Jpn one so I couldn't trade it my SP, plus I wanted to keep it as a collection. But I traded in the SP when I got the Lite. Now w/ the DSi, haven't they thought of many people would appreciate a bigger screen in the first place? Part of the reason I preferred the PSP (though not as big a library as the DS) was its bigger screen and now they made it smaller again w/ the Go. It's all these baby steps that really piss off consumers, and now we want to buy whatever new model Nintendo comes out w/, we would think twice, or thrice, "wait, as long as I get this, days later Nintendo would come out w/ yet another better version". I don't know if I'm the only one feeling this way.

I really want this XL for the ease of reading, and if this proves to be every bit as good as the DSi, I'm seriously considering to sell my DSi to recoup some cost, even though the Blue Badger one was very special...

By: MadMirko

MadMirko — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:58 +0000

I'm sure the XL will have the same locking mechanism as the DSi. What I meant was I'm going to import one to have access to that region's shop, too (not decided, yet, but I'm leaning towards a US version). The $ to € conversion makes for a compelling argument.

The only DS(s) (and about the only video game related hardware at all) I ever sold were my Phats. I still own DSLites and DSis, and I plan to keep them.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:26:42 +0000

Nobody's calling you an ageist, don't worry :) Micro is a novelty for me, like when I play an RPG like Mother 3 where I need to read a lot, playing it on the DSLite is definitely better than a Micro.

So XL (LL) doesn't have DSiware region locking compared to plain DSi? If the weight/feel/battery life is good for this new behemoth, I actually want to get this in Wine Red as I prefer a bigger screen (less strain on the eyes) and sell my Jpn DSi (the white Gyakuten Kenji one w/ Blue Badger) if someone's willing to buy it. Bigger is always better, just like a 46" TV is better than 32". W/ HD games' text being so small these days, sometimes you even need to sit close to a 46"..

Or I just need new glasses or eat carrots...

By: MadMirko

MadMirko — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:17:12 +0000

Just for the record "elderly" wasn't meant to be insulting.

I'm your age, and my eyes suck as well (might really have to do with staring at computer screens all day), but I've never had a problem with DS screens. Heck, I play my GBA games mostly on a Micro.

I've decided to blame DSiWare region-locking, so I have an excuse to buy a XL.

By: sakii

sakii — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:20:06 +0000

Scratch that this isnt as stupid as PSPgo its just really random and eh not really needed. Its not worth more than a damn Wii is all I wanna say.

By: protofox

protofox — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:36:43 +0000

hmm. i just might get this snice the Lite and the DSi both cramped my fingers form being too small while my old phat ds i could play for hours with no issues. but seriously..those are big screens for a nintendo handheld.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:01:26 +0000

It's funny though, seeing this is a reminder for me definitely not to get a PSP Go (other than the high price and digital d/l hassle), when you "pay more" you want a bigger screen so you can see (like a 4.3" GPS contrary to the cheaper 3.5"), it's not like getting a GB micro for novelty's sake.

I really don't care about portability since I always put it in a bigger protective pouch and carry in my messenger bag anyway and I'm not about to put a delicate machine in my pants' pocket. Screen size is the most important thing for me.

I wonder if I should put my Gyakuten Kenji DSi up for sale.. or if somebody here wants to unload it from me, I'll willing to let the limited edition go for a reasonable price.

By: daizyujin

daizyujin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:59:23 +0000

Agreed, it is getting out of hand. The thing is, at some point, this could very well come back to bite them in the butt. Just imagine if every time a person goes to buy a DS or PSP they have second thoughts because 6 months down the road a better one could be coming out at a relative price. That is the last thing you ever want a consumer to do.

By: eliel

eliel — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:46:21 +0000

i'd buy this(yep thats all i need to say)!…