This DS-I will bomb just like the gba micro...

Now, it will probably sell well in Japan (those obsessed technophiles will love anything that includes technological wizardry even if there are better options) but as for other places...

I mean wow, I'm just shocked that Nintendo actually went through with this. I first and foremost have to eat my words about them not releasing a new handheld until it has greater capabilities and... stuff. I can't see the new added camera type thing as anything but a gimmick, and I thought they'd learn that having a bunch of multimedia options never really did sell many units (looking at Sony here, with boththeir systems)

I'm just in shock right now so I may not have my facts straight, but the only way this new DS will be highly successful is if Nintendo do indeed put a type of DS vitual console store, making us able to download gbc and gba games (as well as the fact that they now have sd slots and can take in higher memory right?)

Because if that's true... wow. The possibilties. All the games I missed last gen and couldn't find in stores would be at my disposal. I'd be so happy... and to be able to download the game boy color ****cs... (I hope you know what word that is, apparently it's censored by gamespot for obscure reasons)

Er any comments? I'm baffled at Nintendo's decision more than anything else and probably don't have a few things right so I welcome any help on your part :)

EDIT: I also don't know if the gba micro tanked, as I don't have my facts straight. It's just that I never even heard of the thing, similar to how the silly E-reader went by without my noticing, and it's only what I've seen from other users stating that the gba micro was a failure.

Why? It replaces the current Lite, costs the same and plays the same software. No Lite owner needs to buy it and for everybody else who doesn't have a DS already it's a nice update.agehaelhaym

i agree

Im getting this soon, since my DS has sustained many "casualties", good job soldier, you have served me well....... *sniff*

The Micro had two flaws: 1) It really didn't offer anything new (indeed it was less functional since it couldn't play GB or GBC games), and 2) When it launched it was forced to compete with the DS (which had been out for almost a year.)

And yes, it seems pretty clear that there will be downloadable games for the DSi.

I don't think it'll fail. Sure, sales aren't going to be massive like the original's and Lites launches but there's enough features to get people interested. Plus DS sales are always high, people will move from wanting Lites to DSi's fairly quickly.The GBA Micro, I feel, came way too late into the GBA's lifespan, and really? There wasn't a need for it. The GBA SP was perfect and didn't need any more modification. It didn't really entice anyone with anything new and even though it still sold pretty well (I think) I doubt it even came close to what the SP did.

hey, i like the micro ...dr_doongy

I liked the Micro too...

Why? It replaces the current Lite, costs the same and plays the same software. No Lite owner needs to buy it and for everybody else who doesn't have a DS already it's a nice update.agehaelhaym

Really is it the same price?

No it's not the same price; I believe it's, what, $30 higher? After all, this is Nintendo we're talking about, not desperate Sony. They can charge as much as they want since they know people are going to buy their products.

In any case, it's way too early to speculate about this new iteration of the DS. Guess we'll have to wait and see what becomes of it. But if it turns out there's no VC for hanheld games then I really won't be bothering with this one, everything else is just pretty much gimmicky and can be done better elsewhere

It took me 3 years to buy a micro, I just bought one 2 mnths ago.... ITS THE BEST! Love playing games with such compressed clean graphics.

Im definately buying the DS-i, probably at JPN launch.

I have the old DS phat and while it still works just great, I've been meaning to upgrade.... The DSi looks great and I love all the extra features it has in it. Built in browser? Awesome!

There's no way the DSi will bomb... I'm sure it will sell like hotcakes.

The GBA Micro was released right at the end of the GBA's lifespan, which explains the sales. The DS still has a couple more years of running power, and leaves enough time for the new model to still do very well.
I'll likely be getting one, seeing as I still have a phat DS, as I'm sure a lot of people in my position will. Even those with DS Lites might still be tempted; after all, plenty of people upgraded from a phat to a lite.

I think what people are missing here is the possibilities.

Having your own music on your DS means you can play a game like ELIITE BEAT AGENTS to whatever song like. Having a Camera could make for some really kick-ass minigames. There are hundreds of different things you could do with the DSi that other portables can't.

I think the main reason people are complaining is just because they already bought a DSlite not long ago. Apple puts out a new model of the iPod almost twice a year, nobody is complaining about that.

Well, for people who held out on the DSlite (like me), this sounds like a pretty sweet deal.

The Micro had two flaws: 1) It really didn't offer anything new (indeed it was less functional since it couldn't play GB or GBC games), and 2) When it launched it was forced to compete with the DS (which had been out for almost a year.)

And yes, it seems pretty clear that there will be downloadable games for the DSi.

ThePlothole

I think what people are missing here is the possibilities.

Having your own music on your DS means you can play a game like ELIITE BEAT AGENTS to whatever song like. Having a Camera could make for some really kick-ass minigames. There are hundreds of different things you could do with the DSi that other portables can't.

I think the main reason people are complaining is just because they already bought a DSlite not long ago. Apple puts out a new model of the iPod almost twice a year, nobody is complaining about that.

Well, for people who held out on the DSlite (like me), this sounds like a pretty sweet deal.

Darkofanguy

If it were just the camera and MP3 player, I would agree with you
But because of the addition of an online shope
With internal memory and downloadable content
I believe it will sell
And I will definitely be getting one
Besides... I still have my phat.

Why? It replaces the current Lite, costs the same and plays the same software. No Lite owner needs to buy it and for everybody else who doesn't have a DS already it's a nice update.agehaelhaym

Actually the price given by nintendo approximately equals $180 where as the ds currently is about $130. So there is a $50 difference.

The Micro had two flaws: 1) It really didn't offer anything new (indeed it was less functional since it couldn't play GB or GBC games), and 2) When it launched it was forced to compete with the DS (which had been out for almost a year.)

And yes, it seems pretty clear that there will be downloadable games for the DSi.

ThePlothole

If it were just the camera and MP3 player, I would agree with you
But because of the addition of an online shope
With internal memory and downloadable content
I believe it will sell
And I will definitely be getting one
Besides... I still have my phat.

guitarist4292

Plus, I cannot beleive how much Nintendo is attempting to milk us through having to purchase Games through a DS Shop. If we've already purchased titles on the Wii Shop Channel, why on earth can't we transfer them though to the DSi? (if this is possible, it'd be greatly appreciated if someone could confirm this with a Link to the source of information.)

I think what people are missing here is the possibilities.

Having your own music on your DS means you can play a game like ELIITE BEAT AGENTS to whatever song like. Having a Camera could make for some really kick-ass minigames. There are hundreds of different things you could do with the DSi that other portables can't.

I think the main reason people are complaining is just because they already bought a DSlite not long ago. Apple puts out a new model of the iPod almost twice a year, nobody is complaining about that.

Well, for people who held out on the DSlite (like me), this sounds like a pretty sweet deal.

Darkofanguy

Actually, I'm pretty mad about the iPod thing. My mini finally kicked the bucket and I got a new one recently. Now they have a new nano which I'd probably prefer over the one I have.

and agree w/ progrmr

Downloadable GB, GBC, GBA, and possible SNES games?

Teh, I'm buying it!

Downloadable GB, GBC, GBA, and possible SNES games?

Teh, I'm buying it!

ASK_Story

Same as you my friend

The DSi offers something new to previous DS owners. Downloadable content, cameras, bigger screens, better speakers, audio playback, but only compatible with DS

The Micro added a smaller screen, but only is compatible with GBA.

I LOVED the micro. Very, very much. But ithink that the ds-i will be a sales flop because a large part of its sales come from kids and moms buying it for its simplicity, and those don't like knickel and dime things like SD.(this is just for America). And i know, the DS has a more mature fanbase, and i'm part of it. I'm just saying, they get alot of their sales from kids. rebel1423

It has internal flash memory as well.

I, like many of you own a ds lite (sadly my L buttton is broken). I might consider buying this,but......

Im going to probobly have a friend buy it first. If i see a positive difference i might consider buying it.

I, like many of you own a ds lite (sadly my L buttton is broken). I might consider buying this,but......

Im going to probobly have a friend buy it first. If i see a positive difference i might consider buying it.

MetaKnight50

That must be a good friend who buys something just cause you said to...

I just see a lot of potential in the DSi.All the new stuff and added ram (rom?) will raise possibilities for publishers to make games even better.

[QUOTE="agehaelhaym"]Why? It replaces the current Lite, costs the same and plays the same software. No Lite owner needs to buy it and for everybody else who doesn't have a DS already it's a nice update.Gatcho

i agree

me too

I really don't think it will fail, but Nintendo is starting to make some bad decisions. It's region locked, so don't try importing. :( And this doesn't really affect me, but Nintendo Points are either Wii Points or DSi Points, not both.

I own a DSL and I'm getting a DSi. Know why? To date, I've owned every Nintendo handheld except the DSPhat and GBMicro. But that's not why I'm getting a DSi. I'm getting it because I like all the new features (it's like a mini-Wii and a cell phone without the phone) and because [now] I only have 2 GBA games (and Pokemon Silver) that I don't play, and even if I wanted to, I could just pull out my SP or DSL and play it. It's no biggie.

DSiWare, DS Miis (in Fall Conference video), MP3 player and SD storage. Hellz yeah.

Why? It replaces the current Lite, costs the same and plays the same software. No Lite owner needs to buy it and for everybody else who doesn't have a DS already it's a nice update.agehaelhaym