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Currently, I am considering purchasing a DS during summer or shortly after it. Specifically, I am considering getting either the original DS or a DS Lite, since it has backwards Gameboy Advance compatibility (compared to the DSi and XL versions, that do not). So what is the problem, you ask?
Well, as you might have heard, Nintendo is developing a new handheld console called the 3DS. Initially, I thought this was just a DS with additional 3D support, but it is actually a completely new handheld. And in typical Nintendo tradition, it is going to have backwards DS compatibility. Not only that, it is going to have an impressive library of games available right at the start and I would be lying if I said I wasn't interested in at least some of them.
So now, I find myself torn. One one hand, if I buy a DS (Lite), I will get to enjoy GBA and DS titles, but I would be preety much buying a handheld that is going to be outdated within a year and that I can't expect new titles for for very much longer. On the other, if I wait to get a 3DS, I will get to enjoy all the new titles as well as the DS ones....but at the cost of GBA compatibility.
Yes, I know I could theoretically buy both. But if I buy a DS during summer, chances are that I won't be able to buy a new system for a while.
So what do you think I should do? And please don't say "Just do what you think is best for you", beacuse that doesn't help me in the slightest. Just pretend you were in my shoes and then vote and comment based on that.
Poll: Is it worthwhile to get a DS at this point?No, you are better off waiting (25) 69% Neither, get a PSP instead (5) 14% I just feel like voting (5) 14% Yes, 3DS is still ways off (1) 3% 36 total votes Your vote: Is it worthwhile to get a DS at this point? (Vote): Yes, 3DS is still ways off
(Vote): No, you are better off waiting
(Vote): Neither, get a PSP instead
(Vote): I just feel like voting
EDIT: Another poll:
Poll: Gameboy Advance SP or Gameboy Micro?SP (7) 88% Micro (1) 13% 8 total votes Your vote: Gameboy Advance SP or Gameboy Micro? (Vote): SP
(Vote): Micro
 
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Buy a 3DS
You can always emulate GBA games on the PC.
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On June 20 2010 08:49 FragKrag wrote:
Buy a 3DS
You can always emulate GBA games on the PC.
Alternately gba's are probably pretty easy to get and cheap so the backwards compatibility isn't that big of a deal... at least for handhelds unlike devices which hook up to the TV/projector... sucks to have several of those to hook up if you can avoid it :p
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I would say that already there seems to be more good titles on 3DS than on GBA, so I say wait :p
Also, there are rumours there will be a Bit.Trip game on 3DS! *drool*
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I would suggest waiting for the 3DS. They are aiming to release it before the end of the fiscal year (31st march), which means they might release it already by the holiday season. So it will most likely be out in just 6-9 months. If you could find a DS phat (or even a GBA) really cheap on some auction site I guess it wouldn't be too big of a waste though.
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I got a NDS for christmas. I don't regret the decision. But, the N3DS is too balling to not get.
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Ahhhh, wait a little longer. The N3DS will be backward compatible and will last another good 3-4 years. You still have starcraft 2 to keep you busy this year/ur summer :D
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Wait for the 3DS, and in the mean time buy a GBA SP, they're really cheap now and it's the best portable for your really retro GB/GBA games.
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On June 20 2010 09:20 chongu wrote:
Ahhhh, wait a little longer. The N3DS will be backward compatible and will last another good 3-4 years. You still have starcraft 2 to keep you busy this year/ur summer :D
Yup totally agree... just be patient
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It's 3DS vs GBA. I'd say go for 3DS.
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Don't get the 3DS right away, knowing Nintendo, they will release a new, better version soon after, this will result in a price drop for the 3DS. So if you wanted one, I would wait for this, if you want a normal one, just wait for the 3DS to come out and enjoy a nice price drop.
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On June 20 2010 10:13 Morayfire73 wrote:
Don't get the 3DS right away, knowing Nintendo, they will release a new, better version soon after, this will result in a price drop for the 3DS. So if you wanted one, I would wait for this, if you want a normal one, just wait for the 3DS to come out and enjoy a nice price drop.
It took about a year and a half for the original DS to get updated, and then another two and a half years for the Lite to get updated. And If it sells really well (who thinks it won't?) there won't be a price drop in a long time either (just look at how long it took for the Wii to drop in price due to it's success, even though it's extremely cheap to make). So unless OP is willing to wait a good deal of time I wouldn't recommend it.
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I enjoy the fact that I have my Gameboy Advance SP still handy so I can play gameboy advance and colour games.
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On June 20 2010 09:30 meCh[dtr] wrote:
Wait for the 3DS, and in the mean time buy a GBA SP, they're really cheap now and it's the best portable for your really retro GB/GBA games.
This is something that I have also considered. However, even when considering this option, I am stuck deciding between a Gameboy Advance SP and a Gameboy Micro. While the SP has a bigger screen, is sturdier and has backwards compatibility with Gameboy and Gameboy Colour games, the Micro is more practical due to it's smaller size, has a brighter screen and also doesn't require a special adapter for headphones.
I don't really care about the backwards compatibility with GB/GBC, but the dividing issue for me is the screen size. I am not sure how comfortable I would be with a smaller screen, but people say that the Micro makes up for it with the quality of the picture and more effective lighting. So.....here is another poll:
Poll: Gameboy Advance SP or Gameboy Micro?SP (7) 88% Micro (1) 13% 8 total votes Your vote: Gameboy Advance SP or Gameboy Micro? (Vote): SP
(Vote): Micro
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I've honestly never seen a micro, but I sure loved my SP. I would
go sp -> 3ds
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I'd probably at least wait for an official price on the 3DS before doing anything. If you were to get a Game Boy, I'd probably go with the SP- in the event I ever cared about the backward compatibility. If you think you never will, just go with the Micro.
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I'm gonna reinforce my suggestion to go with the SP, but fair warning as I'm biased, and...collect old GB games as it were.
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PSP can emulate GBA games with custom firmware, also PSP has monster hunter. Which is a reason enough alone to buy a PSP.
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