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Until last thursday (July 2nd), I was a PS3 only owner, but on that day, my mother got me a DSi. So, now I've had it for a couple of days, along with Elite Beat Agents and Lock's Quest.

Design: I really like this, it feels much smaller than I had imagined it to be. Which probably says more about my imagination than the DSi itself, but still. I don't like holding it like a regular controller, the button placement isn't very good for that (when using the shoulder buttons at least). The menu also feels pretty good, though I imagine finding stuff can get annoying should you ever move towards filling it up...

Quality: Again, very nice. There isn't really anything else to say here, it feels like a solid piece of hardware.

Features: The cameras are surprisingly good considering the resolution and quality you might expect from such small cameras. The different "lenses" usable for the camera also add a bit to the fun, though in the end, it's still a gimmick (for now anyway). I still don't understand why it has a mic though, it feels even more gimmicky than the camera. The touchscreen and stylus both feel good though, and feels well used as well. I also like the internet browser, it went above my expectations, as it handles quite nicely.

DSi Ware: Right now, this is extremely underwhelming. I know that it's a relatively new service, so obviously there won't be much content, but I still expected more. I don't know how much I am missing out on by being in PAL though.

All in all: I like it. It feels sturdy and has some nice features. I'm still waiting for it to blossom so to speak, but at this point in time where I only have two games, that's exactly where it should be. I'm being held back by my budget though, so getting there may take some time.

Thanks for all the advice I was given in my earlier thread!

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Elite Beat Agents: So far, I've completed every song up until the one where you have to help that ninja guy. And the song is kicking my ass! I refuse to go down in difficulti, because the one-star difficulti feels like something that was made for my grandmother, so I'll just keep trying! Other than that, I like it

Lock's Quest: Pretty good. It took some time for it to start picking up, but the gameplay is very good. I just wish the controls would have gotten more polish, they feel a bit too loose. And the pathing sucks. If you want Lock to go anywhere fast, your best bet is to hold his hand, because if you just press a spot for him to go to, he will most likely take an unnecessarily long road there. But nothing gamebreaking, apart from the few times I've gotten stuck for no good reasons (moving past an NPC or turning a corner for example), but they aren't really gamebreaking.



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Rainbird said:

my mother got me a DSi.



Do you have Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise yet?



You're lucky you got such a cool mom. ;)

Also, you should try the Phoenix Wright games, they're awesome!



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Glad you like it ^^

and the mic thing has been there since DS phat and is used in many games (like Warioware, Pokemon, etc.)



 

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Old Rock said:
Glad you like it ^^

and the mic thing has been there since DS phat and is used in many games (like Warioware, Pokemon, etc.)

dont forget phoenix wright. OBJECTION!



A wise soul on this site once said: The Castlevania games alone makes the DS a must buy.



How technical is your game?

Get the Ace Attorney/Phoenix Wright-games. Will be the best purchases you ever make.



I third the motion of getting Phoenix Wright games, they are awesome.



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I already have the first Phoenix Wright coming in my direction, so it's already being taken care of

@ Old Rock

Yeah, I know it has, but it still seems like a total gimmick. It's a handheld after all, a gaming machine you use in the public, not something that should make people wonder why you are shouting at it, or whatever a game requires

@ dsister44

NO!