Nintendo DSi -vs- iPod Touch

So, I want to get a device for portable gaming, and I need to decide between the Nintendo DSi or an iPod Touch.

The iPod Touch is more expensive, especially the ones that are 32GB and 64GB which are a lot more expensive than a DSi. But of course, the iPod Touch can also do other things like browse the internet, check email, and so forth.

There aren't too many cartridge DSi games I like right now, but there are some DSiware titles I am interested in.

Which would you get if you had to choose?

the DS is a way better gaming device. the iphone/touch is still great though with some real nice games. but the DS is way better, but dsiware isn't worth the toilet paper its wiped on

im pretty sure the DSi if you really want to play games. An ipod touch is good for more of doing everything such as music, notes, apps. If you only want to play game, the DSi makes more sense cause, well, it plays games.

However, it also really depends on what kind of games. if you want games that will actually be full-fledged games, then the dsi. But if you want those more accessible, pickup, lets play for 5 minutes, yo check this out really fast games, then maybe the ipod, but the ipod really isnt made for gaming. Itll run out of batteries in about 2 hours playing games.

So, I want to get a device for portable gaming, and I need to decide between the Nintendo DSi or an iPod Touch.

The iPod Touch is initially more expensive, especially the ones that are 32GB and 64GB which are a lot more expensive than a DSi. But of course, the iPod Touch can also do other things like browse the internet, check email, and so forth.

There aren't too many cartridge DSi games I like right now, but there are some DSiware titles I am interested in.

Which would you get if you had to choose?

Vic-Ferrari

Correction initially it costs more but cheaper games which surpass DS games imo are worth it you can get Eliminate Pro ( scored 9.0) for free here and that is a start

you can get Eliminate Pro ( scored 9.0) for free here and that is a start

ghost392

Free, and scored a 9 on a mobile platform. I wonder how those three things connect together.

[QUOTE="ghost392"]you can get Eliminate Pro ( scored 9.0) for free here and that is a start

_Tobli_

Free, and scored a 9 on a mobile platform. I wonder how those three things connect together.

im pretty sure the DSi if you really want to play games. An ipod touch is good for more of doing everything such as music, notes, apps. If you only want to play game, the DSi makes more sense cause, well, it plays games.

However, it also really depends on what kind of games. if you want games that will actually be full-fledged games, then the dsi. But if you want those more accessible, pickup, lets play for 5 minutes, yo check this out really fast games, then maybe the ipod, but the ipod really isnt made for gaming. Itll run out of batteries in about 2 hours playing games.

bionicle_lover

I like neither anyways.

[QUOTE="bionicle_lover"]

im pretty sure the DSi if you really want to play games. An ipod touch is good for more of doing everything such as music, notes, apps. If you only want to play game, the DSi makes more sense cause, well, it plays games.

However, it also really depends on what kind of games. if you want games that will actually be full-fledged games, then the dsi. But if you want those more accessible, pickup, lets play for 5 minutes, yo check this out really fast games, then maybe the ipod, but the ipod really isnt made for gaming. Itll run out of batteries in about 2 hours playing games.

fastr

DS has better game line-up, so if gaming is what you're after get DS

DS has better game line-up, so if gaming is what you're after get DS

AdrianWerner

[QUOTE="_Tobli_"]

[QUOTE="ghost392"]you can get Eliminate Pro ( scored 9.0) for free here and that is a start

ghost392

Free, and scored a 9 on a mobile platform. I wonder how those three things connect together.

[QUOTE="ghost392"][QUOTE="_Tobli_"]

Free, and scored a 9 on a mobile platform. I wonder how those three things connect together.

Skittles_McGee

Standards are subjective and scores arent

I feel my Wii games that score a 9 anywhere are as good as Halo 3 or whatever else scores a 9

[QUOTE="fastr"][QUOTE="bionicle_lover"]

im pretty sure the DSi if you really want to play games. An ipod touch is good for more of doing everything such as music, notes, apps. If you only want to play game, the DSi makes more sense cause, well, it plays games.

However, it also really depends on what kind of games. if you want games that will actually be full-fledged games, then the dsi. But if you want those more accessible, pickup, lets play for 5 minutes, yo check this out really fast games, then maybe the ipod, but the ipod really isnt made for gaming. Itll run out of batteries in about 2 hours playing games.

ghost392

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] A 9 is a 9 get over itghost392

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

DS has better game line-up, so if gaming is what you're after get DS

ghost392

If all you care about is playing great games the answer is DS lite. It's $130 or something, less used. It's also a great time to jump into the DS, as a significant portion of it's awesome games are 10-20 dollars. It really is a fantastic gaming device with some games that, imho, stand up to anything consoles have been giving us this gen.

oh, but out of the DSi and Ipod touch i'd go DSi for sure. Heck, i'm thinking of getting a DSi over an ipod/iphone and i already have 2 lites - one is the zelda special edition :)

Did everyone fail to notice the TC mentioned he wasn't interested in many cartridge games? Almost every non-Nintendo DSiWare title is available on the App Store for less. The ones that aren't are either clocks or Art Style games, which while fun aren't worth an entire handheld purchase.DJ_Lae

I think he said that there aren't many cartridge DSi games he likes that much, not that he was looking to avoid cartridges. Did i misunderstand?

I didn't think there were any specific DSi cartridge games yet anyways. Or does he mean the DS library in general?

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Did everyone fail to notice the TC mentioned he wasn't interested in many cartridge games? Almost every non-Nintendo DSiWare title is available on the App Store for less. The ones that aren't are either clocks or Art Style games, which while fun aren't worth an entire handheld purchase.blahzor

I think he said that there aren't many cartridge DSi games he likes that much, not that he was looking to avoid cartridges. Did i misunderstand?

I didn't think there were any specific DSi cartridge games yet anyways. Or does he mean the DS library in general?

[QUOTE="ghost392"]

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"] So a game that scored a 9 on the original Game Boy is just as good by the same standards as a game getting a 9.0 on PC? Oke, whatever you say.Skittles_McGee

NOVA isnt free and is better but I think its more amusing that a free game on the Ipod Touch is better looking then the entire DS library and has better gameplay then every DS FPS

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] So a DS 9 game with outdated hardware and a new controller is better than a 9 high quality 3D game???

ghost392

NOVA isnt free and is better but I think its more amusing that a free game on the Ipod Touch is better looking then the entire DS library and has better gameplay then every DS FPS

As a gaming device, the DS wins by a landslide.

DS doesn't even have to do much to win it is superior in gaming.

100+ awesome games and I am even hyped for some of the new releases coming soon.

Nino Kuni will be Epic!

[QUOTE="fastr"][QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Did everyone fail to notice the TC mentioned he wasn't interested in many cartridge games? Almost every non-Nintendo DSiWare title is available on the App Store for less. The ones that aren't are either clocks or Art Style games, which while fun aren't worth an entire handheld purchase.ghost392

The phone gamer ds basher is back.

Also iphone makes noise with the tapping on the screen.

My DS makes no noise when I use the buttons not even a click.

[QUOTE="ghost392"][QUOTE="fastr"] Either way, you don't have buttons on the ipod, sorry, it's not as good. . Skittles_McGee

No Im over 18 and a DS fan saying Ipod Touch is aimed towards kids never thought I would see the day XD Im saying the obnoxious clicks of a button take away from an experience imo and digital controls arent perfect but they are a step in the right dirrection

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] Digital buttons are the future imo and the Iphone/Ipod Touch is just as innovative as the DS in delivering. Have you ever stayed up late at night with a light near your gba raising your training your pokemon when your parents hear the CLICK CLICK and investigate grounding you Or you want to game in class but your teacher catches because the CLICK CLICK My only beef is that it uses up the screen but that can be fixed if games make controls on left and right and middle for gameplayghost392

No Im over 18 and a DS fan saying Ipod Touch is aimed towards kids never thought I would see the day XD Im saying the obnoxious clicks of a button take away from an experience imo and digital controls arent perfect but they are a step in the right dirrection

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] Digital buttons are the future imo and the Iphone/Ipod Touch is just as innovative as the DS in delivering. Have you ever stayed up late at night with a light near your gba raising your training your pokemon when your parents hear the CLICK CLICK and investigate grounding you Or you want to game in class but your teacher catches because the CLICK CLICK My only beef is that it uses up the screen but that can be fixed if games make controls on left and right and middle for gameplayghost392

No Im over 18 and a DS fan saying Ipod Touch is aimed towards kids never thought I would see the day XD Im saying the obnoxious clicks of a button take away from an experience imo and digital controls arent perfect but they are a step in the right dirrection

ghost392

No Im over 18 and a DS fan saying Ipod Touch is aimed towards kids never thought I would see the day XD Im saying the obnoxious clicks of a button take away from an experience imo and digital controls arent perfect but they are a step in the right dirrection

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] Digital buttons are the future imo and the Iphone/Ipod Touch is just as innovative as the DS in delivering. Have you ever stayed up late at night with a light near your gba raising your training your pokemon when your parents hear the CLICK CLICK and investigate grounding you Or you want to game in class but your teacher catches because the CLICK CLICK My only beef is that it uses up the screen but that can be fixed if games make controls on left and right and middle for gameplayghost392

No Im over 18 and a DS fan saying Ipod Touch is aimed towards kids never thought I would see the day XD Im saying the obnoxious clicks of a button take away from an experience imo and digital controls arent perfect but they are a step in the right dirrection

for gaming get a dsi for sure . if you more into media get ipod .

If all you care about is playing great games the answer is DS lite. It's $130 or something, less used. It's also a great time to jump into the DS, as a significant portion of it's awesome games are 10-20 dollars. It really is a fantastic gaming device with some games that, imho, stand up to anything consoles have been giving us this gen.

oh, but out of the DSi and Ipod touch i'd go DSi for sure. Heck, i'm thinking of getting a DSi over an ipod/iphone and i already have 2 lites - one is the zelda special edition :)

blahzor

for games: DSi

for everything else (and yea I mean basically everything, theres even an app for jesus...) ipod touch

from a gaming standpoint I like my DSi 100x more then my ipod, but my ipod gets a lot more use out of me.

DS lite >>> both

If you want a "Portable Handheld" get the DS.

DS lite >>> both

JuarN18

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="ghost392"] So a DS 9 game with outdated hardware and a new controller is better than a 9 high quality 3D game???

ghost392

NOVA isnt free and is better but I think its more amusing that a free game on the Ipod Touch is better looking then the entire DS library and has better gameplay then every DS FPS

I don't think so, the stylus is way more responsive. In Nova the enemies spawn in front of you so you dont have to turn around and when you do have to turn a whole 180 it's way slower than any FPS on the DS.

[QUOTE="blahzor"]

If all you care about is playing great games the answer is DS lite. It's $130 or something, less used. It's also a great time to jump into the DS, as a significant portion of it's awesome games are 10-20 dollars. It really is a fantastic gaming device with some games that, imho, stand up to anything consoles have been giving us this gen.

oh, but out of the DSi and Ipod touch i'd go DSi for sure. Heck, i'm thinking of getting a DSi over an ipod/iphone and i already have 2 lites - one is the zelda special edition :)

Vic-Ferrari

That's true, however with the DSi you lose GBA backwards compatibility - it's also worth noting again that the DSlite would save you a decent amount of money.

Though, if you don't care about GBA compatibility and are interested in DSiware, the DSi is still an amazing machine. Personally, i don't think DSiware has developed enough to warrant the higher price.. but, then again, there are still some great things on it and there could be a bright future in store for it. Either way, go DS over ipod touch.

The iPod Touch is more expensive, especially the ones that are 32GB and 64GB which are a lot more expensive than a DSi. But of course, the iPod Touch can also do other things like browse the internet, check email, and so forth.

Vic-Ferrari

Actually the DSi has an internet browser too. Though I'm not sure how well it works given the relatively low screen resolutions.

If you're primary focus is playing GAMES, dont even consider the Ipod touch...NEVER.

If you want a MUSIC player, def get the Ipod...its that simple.

iPod if you want a multimedia device. DS is you're actually interested in games that will last you longer than 5 minutes.

As long as it's not the iPad I don't care what you get.

The iPod Touch is more expensive, especially the ones that are 32GB and 64GB which are a lot more expensive than a DSi. But of course, the iPod Touch can also do other things like browse the internet, check email, and so forth.

Actually the DSi has an internet browser too. Though I'm not sure how well it works given the relatively low screen resolutions.