DS phat or DS Lite or DSi?

i have a DS Phat but its kinda broken so i can now buy a new one and also which is better because i heard that some games are compatible with the DS lite only...which one should i get?

Well if you have GBA games, get the DS lite. If not then DSi all the way

DS Lite you can get a camera and it cheaper then the DSi itself if you would just want a camera in it, plus DS Lite can play GBA Games

Once again, people talk ignorantly about the DSi lol. I'm not even going to list everything they have left out, but just trust me on it, get the DSi.

Unless you have GBA games, but you don't have a GBA or SP, I would highly reccomend the DSi.

DS Lite does the job for me.ermPSPgamer

The DSi is everything the DS Lite is (minus the GBA slot, but go buy a SP if you want that) and more.

Also, we should be expecting DSi-only game by next year so unless you don't mind being left behind a little, the DSi is the right choice.

But if you don't really play DS games then all you need is a DS Lite. It's just a DS with a brighter screen so you shouldn't waste and extra 30 bucks on tons of great, new features, DSi-only games, bigger and brighter screens, matte finish, extreme lightness in weight, camera, internet, higher wi-fi capatiblity, and a rainbow pen in Pictochat. No, no. That would just be stupid.

Go for DS Lite it is cheaper than DSi and offers backward compatibility i.e you can play GBA games on it.It is a 2in1 gaming devicejohnbrutus

DSi>DS Phat> DS Lite Imo. I've owned them all.

[QUOTE="johnbrutus"]Go for DS Lite it is cheaper than DSi and offers backward compatibility i.e you can play GBA games on it.It is a 2in1 gaming devicegiga_yeti

DSi>DS Phat> DS Lite Imo. I've owned them all.

ms-fable

DSi for sure

Also, we should be expecting DSi-only game by next year so unless you don't mind being left behind a little, the DSi is the right choice.

Yoweeh

Sauce?

I've owned all so I'll be perfectly honest with what I'm about to say but before that let me just say:
The following post is merely the honest opinion of the Gamespot member, Kenny789. What he says may not be in agreement with other users and information may be lacking but he is just trying to help so cut him some slack

DS Phat
Why get it?

• 2nd hand DS Phats are dirt cheap
• Brand new ones should also be dirt cheap but I don't think they make them anymore (I could be wrong)
• If you like your gadgets big and fat then you'll like this
• Has a GBA slot if you still love your GBA games to death

Should you get it?
Well, unless you're really tight on cash I wouldn't recommend getting this. If you like big gadgets then go ahead but I still wouldn't recommend it.

DS Lite
Why get it?

• Brighter screens
• Longer battery life
• Has a GBA slot if you still love your GBA games to death
• Slimmer and glossier design
• Bigger stylus

Should you get it?
Since the DSi's release, the DS Lite got cheaper in some areas. A lot of people are selling their DS Lites for dirt cheap so it's good for those who are tight in cash. Brighter screen, longer battery life, better design and the bigger stylus are among the pros of the DS Lite. I wholeheartedly recommend the DS Lite over the DS Phat anyday but against the DSi, that's for you to decide.

DSi
Why get it?

• It's the latest DS model
• Bigger screens
• Has a camera and plays music
• Has a DSi Shop
• Better audio

Should you get it?
If you're planning to buy a new DS or are new to the DS scene then I'd recommend picking this up UNLESS you have a lot of GBA games that you just can't let go and plan to play them until the end of time. The cameras are 0.3 megapixel (correct me if I'm wrong) so don't expect fantastic pictures, having said that however they are nifty extras and it's fun to mess with them and the pictures aren't that bad. The music player is nifty but the songs aren't that loud when I'm playing them. Audio is much louder in games which is nice but you don't need it that loud. DSi Shop is neat and the web browser is... interesting. It's really GBA slot versus nifty features when it comes to the DSi and DS Lite with price standing in the middle.

Sorry if im wrong. Im thinking about getting a DS and I've never had one before, im planning on getting a DS lite because the DSi seems to be more expensive and all the you get for it is a slightly bigger screen, an awful camera ( and who would really take pics with their DS), an awful sound player ( listen to your Ipod) and less battery life. Yes you get downloadable content but I dont have WiFi in my house so its no good for me and if I really want to play on line I go on my xbox 360. So to me the DS lite seems like the only real choice? Please say if I'm wrong because im planning on buying this Friday.Strap_happy

Sorry if im wrong. Im thinking about getting a DS and I've never had one before, im planning on getting a DS lite because the DSi seems to be more expensive and all the you get for it is a slightly bigger screen, an awful camera ( and who would really take pics with their DS), an awful sound player ( listen to your Ipod) and less battery life. Yes you get downloadable content but I dont have WiFi in my house so its no good for me and if I really want to play on line I go on my xbox 360. So to me the DS lite seems like the only real choice? Please say if I'm wrong because im planning on buying this Friday.Strap_happy

You are indeed wrong.

• The sound player is quite good actually... I use my DSi more than my Ipod now. Mostly because you have to convert your songs to AAC to put them on a SD card and play them on your DSi, so you end up with better sound quality because AAC is slightly more clear than MP3. And the DSi interface for the sound app is excellent... very easy to browse and get through songs (perhaps easier than on Ipods, because of the scroll bar). I always got sick spinning that damn Ipod circle and watching the blue highlighter fly down words.While the Ipod is obviously overall a better portable music player, the DSi easily works well enough to replace one, and some people may actually prefer the DSi because of how user-friendly it is.

Sidenote: the editing/altering parts of the sound app are also great fun and you can easily mess around with them for days, testing them out on different songs (trust me... I did it).

• The camera is pretty meh, but because of the small screen size, pictures actually look pretty good. Plus, the editing mechanics are pretty fun to use. It's not an amazing addition, but a pretty fun and handy one.
• The DSi shop isn't about online play. It offers games with single player campaigns, but also online capability. I say this alone warrants the purchase. A very good amount of fun and engaging and lasting titles have been released on it already, and it has only been out for around 3 months. Plus, there are some great games and apps coming to it. If you don't have wifi at home, just go to a starbucks or other free internet host and download stuff from the shop there. With the DSi purchase, you get a free 1000 points, which can purchase 1 one of the larger games (Asphalt, Mario vs Dk, etc...) and then a small, fun one.
• The screen size upgrade really helps. I have played on a DS lite, and the DSi simply has a more appealing visual display and texts are easier to read.
• The battery life hasn't dropped too drastically... surely not enough to discourage you from not getting the DSiand a lite instead. Plus, the Dsi is brighter now, so that's really why it's shorter. You can actually match the DS lite's highest brightness level on the 2nd highest brightness level of the DSi, which means that you can play on the DS lite's highestbrightnessfor only an hour or so less on the DSi. That isn't bad at all.
• The buttons are MUCH better. They don't stick and pop out a lot more, making playing much easier on the hands. Also, the power button is really stiff, making it hard to accidentally turn the system off.
• The overall size and weight of the DSi has dropped, making it more hand and pocket friendly. It feels great in your hands. Doesn't dig in anywhere and is very easy to handle.
• It simply looks better and is more hardy. It has a much rougher matte finish that stops it from getting scratched or smudged on and can supposedly take drops better than the glossy finish of the DS lite.
• DSi-only games will be released in retailers in the coming years. So you'd have to upgrade sooner or later to fully enjoy the DS library. Why not do it now and get used to the system and shop early? You'd have to catch up on it all if you got it as soon as a DSi-only game came out.
• It is louder. Many people think this translates to little, but I don't think I'd enjoy the cutscenes in games like Phantom Hourglass as much without the higher sound quality and increased volume cap.
• The graphics are actually slightly less blocky and rough on the DSi because of the bigger screens. I've done comparisons, and trust me, it's noticeable if you actually look. It's not a huge improvement or anything, but if you look hard enough, things are more evened out and textures look a tad bit better on the DSi.

That being said, get the DSi.

[QUOTE="Yoweeh"]

Also, we should be expecting DSi-only game by next year so unless you don't mind being left behind a little, the DSi is the right choice.

Chubah

Sauce?

What?

[QUOTE="Chubah"]

[QUOTE="Yoweeh"]

Also, we should be expecting DSi-only game by next year so unless you don't mind being left behind a little, the DSi is the right choice.

Sauce?

What?

I've owned all so I'll be perfectly honest with what I'm about to say but before that let me just say:
The following post is merely the honest opinion of the Gamespot member, Kenny789. What he says may not be in agreement with other users and information may be lacking but he is just trying to help so cut him some slack

DS Phat
Why get it?

• 2nd hand DS Phats are dirt cheap
• Brand new ones should also be dirt cheap but I don't think they make them anymore (I could be wrong)
• If you like your gadgets big and fat then you'll like this
• Has a GBA slot if you still love your GBA games to death

Should you get it?
Well, unless you're really tight on cash I wouldn't recommend getting this. If you like big gadgets then go ahead but I still wouldn't recommend it.

DS Lite
Why get it?

• Brighter screens
• Longer battery life
• Has a GBA slot if you still love your GBA games to death
• Slimmer and glossier design
• Bigger stylus

Should you get it?
Since the DSi's release, the DS Lite got cheaper in some areas. A lot of people are selling their DS Lites for dirt cheap so it's good for those who are tight in cash. Brighter screen, longer battery life, better design and the bigger stylus are among the pros of the DS Lite. I wholeheartedly recommend the DS Lite over the DS Phat anyday but against the DSi, that's for you to decide.

DSi
Why get it?

• It's the latest DS model
• Bigger screens
• Has a camera and plays music
• Has a DSi Shop
• Better audio

Should you get it?
If you're planning to buy a new DS or are new to the DS scene then I'd recommend picking this up UNLESS you have a lot of GBA games that you just can't let go and plan to play them until the end of time. The cameras are 0.3 megapixel (correct me if I'm wrong) so don't expect fantastic pictures, having said that however they are nifty extras and it's fun to mess with them and the pictures aren't that bad. The music player is nifty but the songs aren't that loud when I'm playing them. Audio is much louder in games which is nice but you don't need it that loud. DSi Shop is neat and the web browser is... interesting. It's really GBA slot versus nifty features when it comes to the DSi and DS Lite with price standing in the middle.

Kenny789

Overall, I think the DSi is the best one to get because it has a faster processor and more ram. Also, there could be more DSi-exclusive games coming out soon and Nintendo may finally give us a VC. And the screen is bigger. But the DSi costs more. Still worth it though.

Seriously, is there even a person who has a lot of GBA games but doesn't have a GBA? If there is, he must be a very stupid person. I say go for DSi. It really is an improved DS.lordlors

Seriously, is there even a person who has a lot of GBA games but doesn't have a GBA? If there is, he must be a very stupid person. I say go for DSi. It really is an improved DS.lordlors

Absolutley.

Talk about a tad challenged.

It's like, buy and bunch of Gamecube games and then getting a PS2. srsly. (k not that bad, but...)

[QUOTE="lordlors"]Seriously, is there even a person who has a lot of GBA games but doesn't have a GBA? If there is, he must be a very stupid person. I say go for DSi. It really is an improved DS.Yoweeh

Absolutley.

Talk about a tad challenged.

It's like, buy and bunch of Gamecube games and then getting a PS2. srsly. (k not that bad, but...)

[QUOTE="Yoweeh"]

[QUOTE="lordlors"]Seriously, is there even a person who has a lot of GBA games but doesn't have a GBA? If there is, he must be a very stupid person. I say go for DSi. It really is an improved DS.Taylor_B

Absolutley.

Talk about a tad challenged.

It's like, buy and bunch of Gamecube games and then getting a PS2. srsly. (k not that bad, but...)

Because anybody that would be interested in GBA games would have bought them when they were popular like in 2003 or something. And would have gotten a SP along with them instead of getting a DS Lite 6 years later when they look really fugly sticking out like that.

And not all used SPs or GBAs are ruined. I saw this mint contintion Pikachu SP for $60 at GameStop last time I was there.

I would have bought it, but then again I stopped playing GBA games once the DS Lite came around.

Because -new flash- it plays DS games.

Because anybody that would be interested in GBA games would have bought them when they were popular like in 2003 or something. And would have gotten a SP along with them instead of getting a DS Lite 6 years later when they look really fugly sticking out like that.

And not all used SPs or GBAs are ruined. I saw this mint contintion Pikachu SP for $60 at GameStop last time I was there.

I would have bought it, but then again I stopped playing GBA games once the DS Lite came around.

Because -new flash- it plays DS games.

Yoweeh

I'm sorry, but DS's are bulid to play DS games, hence the name. The GBA slot was just a bonus. An out-dated bonus to make more sales.

And honestly, not many people bothered with it.

And yes I'm rude. That's just how I am, mmmkay? ;3

I'm sorry, but DS's are bulid to play DS games, hence the name. The GBA slot was just a bonus. An out-dated bonus to make more sales.

And honestly, not many people bothered with it.

And yes I'm rude. That's just how I am, mmmkay? ;3

Yoweeh

I'm sorry, but DS's are bulid to play DS games, hence the name. The GBA slot was just a bonus. An out-dated bonus to make more sales.

And honestly, not many people bothered with it.

And yes I'm rude. That's just how I am, mmmkay? ;3

Yoweeh

how broken is your fat? if it still functions for GBA games you can ignore half the posts in this thread. i had a fat up until a few days ago and finally upgraded to a DSi. IMO, its worth it

[QUOTE="Chubah"]

Sauce?

What?

I totally agree with Taylor_B. I had (Still do) a great collection of GBA games when i bought the Lite. I gave my GBA away to my sister and my Lite is used to play my GBA games all the time. You can't condemn people who play GBA games on the DS as stupid and yes, being rude won't help you at all and I pray that you eventually get over it.destroyerHHH

My ds phat is stll amazing.xAizenx

Ds phat is dead :(

[QUOTE="lordlors"]Seriously, is there even a person who has a lot of GBA games but doesn't have a GBA? If there is, he must be a very stupid person. I say go for DSi. It really is an improved DS.Taylor_B