Well, I'm kinda neutral (I do, of course, want a new model to be introduced!), I loved the GBA (it had amazing games, and still does), but it's time is up (I mean, they're not gonna make any more games for it), I think the GBA should be left as it is because it was a WONDERFUL handheld and will be remembered for a long time. I think that if they release a new DS model they're going to remove the GBA slot to make space/room for more updates/upgrades (bigger screen, better graphics, etc.), besides that I don't know what else they MIGHT change for the DS (I love the current model, the DS Lite is fantastic in my opinion).

The only thing we can do is hope and see how Nintendo will surprise us next, I trust them completely because when it comes to handhelds, consoles, or video games, Nintendo staff members (engineers and etc.) don't waste their time, they look into every aspect of what users/players like us would find ideal for a handheld or console, all their consoles and handhelds have been great, and I trust that they will (IF they do) a handheld worth spending my money on.

Sincerely:

-V

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. For "Avalon Code" (Coming to the US?):

Here's a link to a page that speaks about that question and answers it for you:

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/06/19/avalon-code-heading-west-steal-princess-luminous-arc-staying-p/

2. For "ASH" (Coming to the US?):

Here's a link to a page that speaks about that question and answers it for you:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167923

3. For "Soma Bringer" (Coming to the US?):

Sorry but I don't have the answer to this one.

Hope this helps, Sincerely:

-V

"The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass" was a great game for the DS, and seeing a portable Zelda title brought into 3-d (instead of the 2d usual portable Zelda titles) was really cool. Now I personally preferred the original 2d Zelda titles, they were more fun, brought much MORE weapons and bonus items you could obtain (I LOVED "Oracle of Seasons" and "Oracle of Ages", they were AMAZING in my opinion, two Zelda games that you can purchase, then obtain codes in each of them to put on the other one to obtain new quests and bonus items, I LOVED It!!).

Now the official question really is, which Zelda title is thought (by the majority of people) to be the best? I looked beyond the graphics and new game-style of "Phantom Hourglass" and honestly still prefer: Both Oracle games (for the GBC), "The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap" (for the GBA), and of course "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX" (for the GBC).

So I want to know what other gamers think, you can just vote and be done with it, but I would really appreciate it if you also posted your opinion and reasons why you prefer that Zelda game.

Forgive me, I checked and you're typing it correctly, it should be:

First line: Starforce

Second line: the ultimate

Third line: power!

If that doesn't work then I don't know what will solve your problem.

I believe there are forums made specifically for this:

For Discussing DS Wi-Fi/FC Topics:

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25945350

And the OFFICIAL "Post Your Friend Code" forum:

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=24051899

Hope this helps, Sincerely:

-V

To start with, Blockbuster sells PSP games but doesn't rent them (sorry). Now the firmware you have installed on your psp (you said 3.95, and this is assuming its the OFFICIAL Sony PSP firmware), the update for 3.95 included the following:

"The last round of PSP firmware updates broughtSkype support, but it looks like 3.95 isn't nearly as exciting: Sony's added in reconfigurable button mapping to PS1 emulation, and made it so that you can choose to either shut down your PS3 or leave it running when you're done with a remote play session. That's about it, but we know you're all compulsively checking for the update now anyway."

So the problems you're experiencing could just be hardware malfunctions, try contacting Sony for support and to see if they will send you a new one.

Hope this helps, Sincerely:

-V

Below I posted a couple of links to sites that you can purchase skins for the PSP (I marked the ones that are "platinuem skins", but I'm not 100% sure they will work, check them out yourself).

http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/util/gy.php

http://www.pspworld.co.uk/product_details.php?item_id=203&category_id=59

For Platineum skins:http://www.vinylskins.com/sony-psp.shtml

Hope this helps, Sincerely:

-V