JackAxe

My grubby hands finally found there way to one. Luckily my friend's work just got some into today. Went to the EVIL Walmart the other day and they had been completely raped of them last month and had no idea when to expect more.

I didn't buy it for the current DS games though, I bought it for a better play experience with the GBA game "Zelda the Minish Cap" (Will be available on the 10th) when I'm away from the GameBoy player on my GameCube.

It's charging.

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NJL!2016

I'm undecided about getting a DS. I've already invested alot of money in games for my evil Pocket PC (I'm addicted to Zuma right now)

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JackAxe

It's well worth it if you like GBA type games. I'm addicted to Zelda. The controls are really comfortable, much nicer then the SP or old GBA for me and the screen looks great.

Only 2 more days.
http://zelda.com/minishcap/launch/index.html

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I'm undecided about the DS. I'm hoping someone I know will get one so I can spend some time playing it. I have a GBA, but I don't play it that often. Mostly for long trips, which are not that frequent for me. None of the games really interest me yet, but if a really great one comes out that does something very cool with the second screen, I might be swayed. Frankly, a nice port of the old 2-screen Game and Watch games would probably get me for nostalgia reasons.

Right now I'll wait and see. I do 99% of my gaming at home, and I'm currently assembling a new gaming PC, so that should keep me busy and financially tied up for a while.

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strider_mt2k

I just bought an SP a few months ago, but the DS is a nice piece.

"Minish Cap" is well spoken of on the forums I see it mentioned.

My current obsession is Mario Golf Advance Tour for GBA/SP, wow.

JackAxe

I personally wouldn't buy a DS if I had a SP right now, nor would I would I buy one for it's current selection of games. But since I didn't own a SP, this thing was a great choice over the SP for my GBA games. My friend mentioned that Nintend will release a bulk of the DS titles when the PSP is finally released here in the US.

The screen alone was well worth it. I'm playing "The Link to the Past" on it and it's soo nice to play on such an even and vibrant screen. It's extended battery life is also more like the SP; about 10 hours for GBA games. The only draw back is that I can't use it to link to my GC, but it isn't a Gameboy and it would require a seperate wi-fi adapter which the next gen Nintendo system will have built in.

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LupeValenz

I love the New Nintendo DS system even though I have a SP as well. The colours are better on the DS where the SP looks washed out. The music too, OMG its just much louder. I love it ^_^. Sure the DS don't have too much games right now, but Metroid Prime Hunters keep me entertained plust all the GBA games I have. Love the strategy games like Advance Wars, Final Fantasy Tactics and much more games that take up my time . Just weird how the simple games take up more of my time than the 128 bit gamin machines and computer. I guess I just love portable gaming hehe.

JackAxe

Same here, simple games like Zelda consume way more of my time then most of the newer stuff. There's just too much fluff out there.

I have an old GBA with Afterburner, so it's screen quality and battery life are quite poor. If the DS wouldn't of played GBA games, then I would've purchased a SP earlier this year. I'm really happy with it's overall quality and feel. It's much easier for me to hold and play then my old GBA.

I'm still waiting for The Minish Cap. My friend said they should be in tomorrow. And since I preordered it I'm gettin a Metroid Prime Hunter T-Shirt. MP on the GameCube is one of my favorite games, just bought the new one, but haven't got around to playing single player yet. Definately buying MP Hunter for the DS.

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JackAxe

Arr. The Minish Cap be a good game. They grabbed traits from Wind Waker and implemented them into this game. I just started playing, but it's definately the best tile based Zelda. I need to finish Link to the Past before I go any further though.

I don't really have the time to play games, so these types of games are great since they're simple adventures that aren't demanding on time.

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strider_mt2k

I MIGHT consider a DS when the prices drop on 'em I just don't know.
I like the sound and screen quality, although I don't like how it doesn't play older GB games. That one thing is a bit of a speed bump for me, as I have a few older GB carts still.

Besides, I just got my SP how I like it!

JackAxe

It also doesn't work with GBA link games. So that's another consideration.

When I first heard about the DS, they mentioned it wouldn't even play GBA games, so I was set on buying a SP. But then they annouced it would, so since I have a GBA player on my GameCube I decided to hold off for the DS.

Definately hold off on one since you have a SP. When the PSP hits the US, Nintendo will be releasing quite a few games for the DS, so I'm wondering if Nintendo will also drop it's price. If anything maybe there will be a must have DS game.

I'm really happy with it and have a few friends that are going to buy one for the wi-fi thing. I'm almost finished with The Link to the Past, then it's off to The Minnish Cap, which so far is very impressive. I'm still very impressed with the screen.

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JackAxe

That leather case is nice. I want one like it for my DS. If I get a SP, it will either be that one, or a red one.

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strider_mt2k

Thanks!
Get one of the Special Editions if you can.
If not the NES, then the Fire Red. There are all kinds of customization kits out too.

JackAxe

Tis the two styles I like. If i could change the color on my DS, I would. I'm not a fan of it's color. It was another reason why I held off on the SP. I had a chance to buy the platinum GC also, but I went with black.

I'm off to figh Ganon monkey or whatever his name is. I have max bombs, arrows and hearts, so all is good. Only one more item to get an it's in his dungeon. Walkthroughs are great. I use them often so I can keep the game moving.

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The Dread Pirate Monkey Gizmo has scurvy! :)

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