Anyone picking up a DS Lite today?

such great heights · 06-11-2006, 05:22 AM

I'm leaving in about an hour to get mine. I don't own an "old" DS, so it's all pretty exciting.

How about you guys? Or were you lucky enough to get one from a big-box store in the past few weeks?

VictimOfScience · 06-11-2006, 06:57 AM

Just got mine and the New Super Mario Bros and I must say that this thing is insanely impressive! The game cartridge is the size of an SD card and it looks amazing running! My next purchase will be the GBA Movie Player adapter for pics, vids, and music. The thing is amazingly beautiful!

My big question is: how do you get emulators/ROMs to work on it? Can you just put them on a CF card or SD card and use the Movie Player software to convert them to work on the DS? Has anyone done this? If so, how?

such great heights · 06-11-2006, 02:21 PM

I think you need to use this.

06-11-2006, 02:54 PM

I'm perfectly happy with my DS Heavy.

artwking4 · 06-11-2006, 03:31 PM

I think I might wait until the DS Lite comes in black, and for more DS games that I might like. I can think of plenty of GBA games I want, but I'm at a loss for which DS games would interest me. I'm not particularly interested in getting it just to play a few adventure-y games.

such great heights · 06-11-2006, 08:39 PM

There are so many great games for the DS, there's something for everyone. From brain training to puppy raising to whatever the hell Animal Crossing falls under.

sethsez · 06-11-2006, 09:36 PM

Yeah, I think the DS has had an absolutely amazing first year and a half. I haven't been into a system this much in ages, and I got one at launch (yes, I upgraded today). The only thing it's really lacking are RPGs, and those are finally coming later this year.

Also, I wouldn't recommend waiting for black. The finish on this thing will show fingerprints like you wouldn't believe if yoy get a dark color.

artwking4 · 06-12-2006, 05:51 AM

There probably are some DS games for me. I just haven't been paying close enough attention. I do like me some Castlevania. Still, I want mine black.

I remember how grubby my original Game Boy looked from my man-handling it. But we'll see. My birthday is next month. I might surprise myself.

sethsez · 06-12-2006, 08:35 AM

Well, the original Gameboy had a matte finish. This one's slick and shiny.

Kolzig · 06-12-2006, 10:51 AM

Anyone want to buy me a black DS lite?

Though, I'm quite happy with my regular black DS.

Dasilva · 06-12-2006, 11:10 AM

I'll buy you one, just for you.

such great heights · 06-12-2006, 12:00 PM

After playing on mine for a day (and then some) I have to say it was worth the wait and cash. The screen is SO detailed and clear.

My only complaint is that there's no button to change the screen brightness. The only way to is the menu at start-up. Pretty annoying.

06-11-2006, 05:22 AM	#1
such great heights Member Last Online: 10-31-2006 01:16 PM Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 85	Anyone picking up a DS Lite today? I'm leaving in about an hour to get mine. I don't own an "old" DS, so it's all pretty exciting. How about you guys? Or were you lucky enough to get one from a big-box store in the past few weeks?

06-11-2006, 03:31 PM	#5
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Last Online: 11-04-2008 11:53 PM Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	I think I might wait until the DS Lite comes in black, and for more DS games that I might like. I can think of plenty of GBA games I want, but I'm at a loss for which DS games would interest me. I'm not particularly interested in getting it just to play a few adventure-y games. __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

06-12-2006, 05:51 AM	#8
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Last Online: 11-04-2008 11:53 PM Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	There probably are some DS games for me. I just haven't been paying close enough attention. I do like me some Castlevania. Still, I want mine black. I remember how grubby my original Game Boy looked from my man-handling it. But we'll see. My birthday is next month. I might surprise myself. __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

06-12-2006, 10:51 AM	#10
Kolzig The Reggienator Last Online: 06-21-2011 10:52 PM Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Anyone want to buy me a black DS lite? Though, I'm quite happy with my regular black DS. __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

06-12-2006, 11:10 AM	#11
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Last Online: 03-08-2019 04:08 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	I'll buy you one, just for you. __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

06-11-2006, 06:57 AM	#2
VictimOfScience Senior Member Last Online: 10-19-2010 07:19 PM Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 175	Just got mine and the New Super Mario Bros and I must say that this thing is insanely impressive! The game cartridge is the size of an SD card and it looks amazing running! My next purchase will be the GBA Movie Player adapter for pics, vids, and music. The thing is amazingly beautiful! My big question is: how do you get emulators/ROMs to work on it? Can you just put them on a CF card or SD card and use the Movie Player software to convert them to work on the DS? Has anyone done this? If so, how?

06-11-2006, 02:21 PM	#3
such great heights Member Last Online: 10-31-2006 01:16 PM Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 85	I think you need to use this.

06-11-2006, 02:54 PM	#4
SamNMax Guest Last Online: 01-01-1970 12:00 AM Posts: n/a	I'm perfectly happy with my DS Heavy.

06-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#6
such great heights Member Last Online: 10-31-2006 01:16 PM Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 85	There are so many great games for the DS, there's something for everyone. From brain training to puppy raising to whatever the hell Animal Crossing falls under.

06-11-2006, 09:36 PM	#7
sethsez Senior Member Last Online: 03-22-2008 09:05 AM Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 622	Yeah, I think the DS has had an absolutely amazing first year and a half. I haven't been into a system this much in ages, and I got one at launch (yes, I upgraded today). The only thing it's really lacking are RPGs, and those are finally coming later this year. Also, I wouldn't recommend waiting for black. The finish on this thing will show fingerprints like you wouldn't believe if yoy get a dark color.

06-12-2006, 08:35 AM	#9
sethsez Senior Member Last Online: 03-22-2008 09:05 AM Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 622	Well, the original Gameboy had a matte finish. This one's slick and shiny.

06-12-2006, 12:00 PM	#12
such great heights Member Last Online: 10-31-2006 01:16 PM Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 85	After playing on mine for a day (and then some) I have to say it was worth the wait and cash. The screen is SO detailed and clear. My only complaint is that there's no button to change the screen brightness. The only way to is the menu at start-up. Pretty annoying.