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Nintendo DSi
2009-03-27, 5:14 PM #1
Anyone buying one? I'm contemplating whether if I should pre-order one, or if that it would be another nintendo gimmick.

2009-03-27, 5:38 PM #2
It depends. Do you own a DS?
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2009-03-27, 7:48 PM #3
Its a reskin of a reskin. No.

Ohhh.. cameras... big whoop.

Its about as stupid as sony releasing the psp slim. If it rendered PS3 grapics or shot flames out the cartridge slot, I might reconsider.
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2009-03-27, 8:06 PM #4
I want one, but no money ATM.

2009-03-27, 8:18 PM #5
Originally posted by Onimusha:
If it rendered PS3 grapics or shot flames out the cartridge slot, I might reconsider.


um. It doesn't sound like a very smart investment to buy something that shoots flames OR renders PS3 graphics.
2009-03-27, 8:29 PM #6
The PSP shot its UMDs out, but they weren't on fire.

I'd buy a DSi if I didn't have a DS Lite, but I do, so I won't. The faster browser and larger screens are not worth it (and the cameras are a joke).

Oh, and it's missing the GBA slot, another killer.
2009-03-27, 9:33 PM #7
Looks cool.
I wouldn't get it though.
2009-03-27, 9:36 PM #8
I wouldn't even get it if I didn't have a DS Lite, I'd still get the DS Lite, since they're cheaper and I value a GBA slot more than cameras and "DSiWare"
2009-03-28, 6:06 AM #9
Quote:
um. It doesn't sound like a very smart investment to buy something that shoots flames OR renders PS3 graphics.


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2009-03-28, 9:31 AM #10
Originally posted by Onimusha:
Its a reskin of a reskin.

Its about as stupid as sony releasing the psp slim. If it rendered PS3 grapics or shot flames out the cartridge slot, I might reconsider.


Why is it stupid to release the slim? The material costs are MUCH lower, the refresh stimulated demand, and Sony enjoys higher profit margins. Seems like a good idea to me.
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2009-03-28, 10:57 AM #11
Yeah, there's no real downside to the Slim, unlike the DSi. It even has more RAM, which is really useful for homebrew (one program just came out that lets you run 2 applications/games at the same time).
2009-03-28, 12:09 PM #12
Not to mention it's annoying getting the 'not enough memory' message on about half the websites out there with a standard psp.
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2009-03-28, 12:28 PM #13
Originally posted by Freelancer:
Not to mention it's annoying getting the 'not enough memory' message on about half the websites out there with a standard psp.


Seriously? How is that even functional? Do other devices have this problem? I'm getting an iPhone/Blackberry soon....
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2009-03-28, 12:46 PM #14
^ you'll be fine on a smartphone, but on handsets like LG you get that error frequently. When I visit here with my voyager I get it all the time.
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2009-03-28, 1:29 PM #15
You're fine if you disable images but that's annoying in its own way.
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2009-03-28, 1:40 PM #16
Originally posted by Onimusha:
Its a reskin of a reskin. No.

Ohhh.. cameras... big whoop.

Its about as stupid as sony releasing the psp slim. If it rendered PS3 grapics or shot flames out the cartridge slot, I might reconsider.

The main thing about the DSi is the SD slot--it makes homebrew actually possible, and lets you watch movies/listen to music. Not a bad deal considering you can pick up 8gb sd cards for fairly cheap nowadays.

And the slim PSP was actually a very good rehash, however the 3000 series is just :hurr:

But no, I'm not getting one. Just waiting on it to drive the cost of the Lite down then buying one of those.
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2009-03-28, 1:48 PM #17
Oooh, SD slot, there's some good potential right there.
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2009-03-28, 9:19 PM #18
yeah, good potential, but I think i'll wait it out when things get stable.

2009-03-29, 3:06 AM #19
Yeah me too, though admittedly probably not even then.
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2009-03-29, 4:25 PM #20
I see no reason to replace my DS Lite. Also, not sure my CycloDS will work with the DSi and wouldn't bother getting one if it didn't.
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2009-03-29, 5:35 PM #21
Originally posted by TheJkWhoSaysNi:
I see no reason to replace my DS Lite. Also, not sure my CycloDS will work with the DSi and wouldn't bother getting one if it didn't.


this
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2009-03-30, 5:22 AM #22
It's def a waste of time. The camera's may play a bigger role in Japan than they will here. I'll stick to my DS Lite.
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2009-03-30, 5:39 AM #23
Why would anyone feel the need to use the internet on a PSP?

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2009-03-30, 6:56 AM #24
I just want something with really good homebrew capabilities.

2009-03-30, 9:34 AM #25
Quote:
I just want something with really good homebrew capabilities.


Buy a PSP.
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2009-03-30, 2:08 PM #26
probably after I get back from my holiday, even though it comes out in two days time here.
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