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Benoit · 2006-01-28, 11:09

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I do hate how Nintendo always does this, since I always buy things on release date and a few months later everyone else has a nicer version.

I see it as a reward for the people who waited.

Though, honestly, apart from a nicer design, we're not sure that there will be usability improvements. That's what really matters.

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I know I won't buy this one either, though.
*Glares at his old GBA with no backlight*

It's your loss. The GBA SP was a definite improvement. I didn't buy a GBA until the SP version was out, as the original's screen was so dark.

By the way, the GBA SP has a frontlight. The recently released next version of the GBA SP has a backlight.

GATX207_Blitz · 2006-01-28, 22:24

whoever gets link to an online store for this please link it in this thread thanks

Taylor-- · 2006-01-29, 02:07

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Originally Posted by GATX207_Blitz

whoever gets link to an online store for this please link it in this thread thanks

It'll be available everywhere in march.

GATX207_Blitz · 2006-01-29, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Taylor--

It'll be available everywhere in march.

uhm no it will be released in japan that day there is no word on an american release. if you can find me proof of it then show me and i'll be quiet, but for now:

1 I don't live i japan
2 I don't plan on moving there in the near future
and
3 I want to buy it when it comes out in japan seeing how there will be the several languages for the menus and its universal

Taylor-- · 2006-01-29, 19:18

Sorry my bad.

play-asia.com
lik-sang.com

Are more then likely to have it, otherwise I don't think you'll have to wait long for the North American/Europe launch.

~~mangatron~~ · 2006-01-29, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Taylor--

Sorry my bad.

play-asia.com
lik-sang.com

Are more then likely to have it, otherwise I don't think you'll have to wait long for the North American/Europe launch.

I recommend Play Asia. I've bought some rare things from them since they seemed to be the only ones who have it

and they've got quite fast shipping for airmail.

GATX207_Blitz · 2006-01-30, 02:32

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Originally Posted by mangatron

I recommend Play Asia. I've bought some rare things from them since they seemed to be the only ones who have it

and they've got quite fast shipping for airmail.

no worries taylor-- and thanks on the suggestions

and mangatron i shall check out play asia I think lik sang had expensively priced items.

Taylor-- · 2006-01-30, 18:28

http://ds.ign.com/articles/683/683728p1.html

Well it looks like the release here won't be too far off from the Japanese, then again it's just speculation.

EDIT: Just found this video: http://www.youtube.com/w/DS-Lite-CG?...page=2&t=t&f=b of an actual DS Lite compared to a normal DS. Look's pretty damn small.

Benoit · 2006-01-31, 13:05

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Look's pretty damn small.

Don't abuse that apostrophe!

Ending · 2006-01-31, 14:25

Looks a little plain to me, like one of those old Game & Watch -things I used to own as a kid, back in the late 80's. Hope they add a few more details.

shikamarufoo · 2006-02-01, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Sety

Thankfully I held out a long time......now I can get this.

Same here...was planning to get one since DS has more innnovative games then the PSP. My PSP rocks with all it's *homebrew

*

mantidor · 2006-02-02, 21:59

As has been said, this redesign isnt really solving major problems as the SP did with the backlight, so as the owner of an old DS Im not concerned, and although I like the looks of the handheld I dont feel the need to go and buy it. Seriously guys having to get the latest model of things is compulsive behaviour

Yoska · 2006-02-03, 08:44

Seriously, it looks sexy but if that's all then there's no real reason aside of a broken DS to replace your old DS with this. It's a bit disappointing actually - buy few games instead or give the money to the needy or whatever. But if you are new to Developers' System then you really should just go with Lite though. Guess who still has a sever year old, museum approved mobile phone... yeah and it still works like a magic.

Kupo! · 2006-02-07, 07:17

I don't have a DS yet, so I'll probably wait till this awesome thing comes out.

Potatochobit · 2006-02-08, 02:29

im also waitiing. im kind of happy its coming out.

Kiron22 · 2006-02-16, 18:10

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Originally Posted by GATX207_Blitz

uhm no it will be released in japan that day there is no word on an american release. if you can find me proof of it then show me and i'll be quiet, but for now:

1 I don't live i japan
2 I don't plan on moving there in the near future
and
3 I want to buy it when it comes out in japan seeing how there will be the several languages for the menus and its universal

http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3794

rdkenshin · 2006-02-17, 23:40

Well, for improvements its lighter and smaller. And looks better.

Also, this:

Not as big of an improvement as GBA no light to GBA SP front light, but the difference between the screens is easily discernable. I will personally be getting one(because my current DS has 1 stuck pixel and a few scratches and its out of warranty).

And check out this video, complete with hilarious subtitles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUG21OyNNk

GATX207_Blitz · 2006-02-18, 11:48

I didn't know where to post this but I thought everyone might want to know some 3 day old news about the ds.

There will be an internet browser written by opera and a digital tv tuner available. to ensure you this is legitimate I have posted some sources.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news...ntendo+DS.html
http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=5533
http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3800

mantidor · 2006-02-18, 14:31

The TV tuner interest me, but it would be better if the browser was offered for free. To be honest though, I doubt Id use it anyway, but a TV turner can be convenient to watch the news in the lunch hour.

techiet · 2006-02-18, 16:34

Using Opera <3 Best browser for the job. Since they already work on portables (phones mostly), they have the tools to get the job done~

There's a RAM expansion slot because there's not enough for the browser and there's two versions of the Browser, with diffrent sized ram cartridges:
one made for the regular DS (GBA cartridge) and one for the DS Lite (Modified GBA slot so it doesn't stick out)

Also, (from what I've read so far), two ways of browsing the web:
Fit-to-screen: Shrinks everything down to fit the screen. If you're using the deskop version of Opera, hit Shift+F11 and it'll shrink the website your looking at to the same ratio Opera Mini/Mobile uses.

Magnify: Bottom screen shows the website in it's original size, except zoomed out. You use the stylus to move the magnification square to the portion you want magnified. The magnified version is produced on the top screen for easy reading.

I can't wait for this to come out D:

2006-01-30, 18:28	Link #28
Taylor-- ! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada	http://ds.ign.com/articles/683/683728p1.html Well it looks like the release here won't be too far off from the Japanese, then again it's just speculation. EDIT: Just found this video: http://www.youtube.com/w/DS-Lite-CG?...page=2&t=t&f=b of an actual DS Lite compared to a normal DS. Look's pretty damn small. Last edited by Taylor--; 2006-01-30 at 18:39.

2006-02-03, 08:44	Link #33
Yoska フランキー Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Suomi Age: 39	Seriously, it looks sexy but if that's all then there's no real reason aside of a broken DS to replace your old DS with this. It's a bit disappointing actually - buy few games instead or give the money to the needy or whatever. But if you are new to Developers' System then you really should just go with Lite though. Guess who still has a sever year old, museum approved mobile phone... yeah and it still works like a magic. Last edited by Yoska; 2006-02-03 at 09:24.

2006-02-18, 11:48	Link #38
GATX207_Blitz Gobble Gobble Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KAZOO-TOPIA Age: 40	opera browser and tv tuner :o I didn't know where to post this but I thought everyone might want to know some 3 day old news about the ds. There will be an internet browser written by opera and a digital tv tuner available. to ensure you this is legitimate I have posted some sources. http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news...ntendo+DS.html http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=5533 http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3800 Last edited by GATX207_Blitz; 2006-02-18 at 11:49. Reason: adding in title

2006-02-18, 16:34	Link #40
techiet Shiori~ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN	Using Opera <3 Best browser for the job. Since they already work on portables (phones mostly), they have the tools to get the job done~ There's a RAM expansion slot because there's not enough for the browser and there's two versions of the Browser, with diffrent sized ram cartridges: one made for the regular DS (GBA cartridge) and one for the DS Lite (Modified GBA slot so it doesn't stick out) Also, (from what I've read so far), two ways of browsing the web: Fit-to-screen: Shrinks everything down to fit the screen. If you're using the deskop version of Opera, hit Shift+F11 and it'll shrink the website your looking at to the same ratio Opera Mini/Mobile uses. Magnify: Bottom screen shows the website in it's original size, except zoomed out. You use the stylus to move the magnification square to the portion you want magnified. The magnified version is produced on the top screen for easy reading. I can't wait for this to come out D: __________________ Sig made by Klashikari

2006-01-28, 22:24	Link #22
GATX207_Blitz Gobble Gobble Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KAZOO-TOPIA Age: 40	whoever gets link to an online store for this please link it in this thread thanks

2006-01-29, 19:18	Link #25
Taylor-- ! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada	Sorry my bad. play-asia.com lik-sang.com Are more then likely to have it, otherwise I don't think you'll have to wait long for the North American/Europe launch.

2006-01-31, 14:25	Link #30
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	Looks a little plain to me, like one of those old Game & Watch -things I used to own as a kid, back in the late 80's. Hope they add a few more details.

2006-02-02, 21:59	Link #32
mantidor the Iniquitous Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bogotá	As has been said, this redesign isnt really solving major problems as the SP did with the backlight, so as the owner of an old DS Im not concerned, and although I like the looks of the handheld I dont feel the need to go and buy it. Seriously guys having to get the latest model of things is compulsive behaviour

2006-02-07, 07:17	Link #34
Kupo! Shane-kun Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Age: 33	I don't have a DS yet, so I'll probably wait till this awesome thing comes out.

2006-02-08, 02:29	Link #35
Potatochobit Certified Organic Join Date: Dec 2005	im also waitiing. im kind of happy its coming out.

2006-02-17, 23:40	Link #37
rdkenshin Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Well, for improvements its lighter and smaller. And looks better. Also, this: Not as big of an improvement as GBA no light to GBA SP front light, but the difference between the screens is easily discernable. I will personally be getting one(because my current DS has 1 stuck pixel and a few scratches and its out of warranty). And check out this video, complete with hilarious subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUG21OyNNk

2006-02-18, 14:31	Link #39
mantidor the Iniquitous Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bogotá	The TV tuner interest me, but it would be better if the browser was offered for free. To be honest though, I doubt Id use it anyway, but a TV turner can be convenient to watch the news in the lunch hour.