Author Topic: What do you think? (Read 9093 times)

Ludwig · « **on:** June 15, 2006, 09:23:19 AM »

I have been looking online at the DS Lites, and I think they look pretty darn cool. However, I am stuck between the descision of getting rid of my SP and grabbing a Lite. What do you guys think I should do?

MaxVance · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2006, 09:54:48 AM »

Yes. Along with having the access to all DS games (and GBA games), you would get the benefit of the brighter screen, smaller size, and lower weight. Though you may not be able to get much money for a GBA SP these days...

nensondubois · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2006, 10:08:20 AM »

why don't you just buy a ds and keep your SP?!?

Suffix · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2006, 11:44:25 AM »

Once I bought a DS, I seriously had no use for a Gameboy Advance, other than to give it to my younger sister.

bobman37 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2006, 11:58:56 AM »

I agree. Get a DS, because since it has backlit screens and capable of playing GBA games, you will have virtually no use for your SP. The only problem is if you wish to play games that are older than GBA (Game Boy, Gameboy Color), because those won't work on the DS.

Luigison · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2006, 12:03:01 PM »

The SP can link with other GBAs, the e-Reader, the GCN, and play GB/GBC games. While the DS is great and I suggest getting a Lite, I wouldn't get rid of the SP. Just think of all the great games you won't fully enjoy again: SMA4 (SMB3) GBA e-Reader cards, Four Swords Adventure GCN, and Links Awakening DX GBC. In the end the choice is yours.

SolidShroom · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2006, 12:13:00 PM »

Well, If you like to play gba games you are out of luck with the lite, since the gba games stick out of the bottom
(see bottom picture).
However, you should certainly get a DS. I have no doubt that a DS is like a silver (blue, red, whatever) gift from the hand of the video game god himself. No kidding.

BP · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2006, 12:46:51 PM »

Unless you have a GB/GBC game you're REALLY going to miss or play multiplayer GBA games often, get the DS and forget about the SP.
Edit: So what if GBA games stick out of the Lite? You can still play them. GB/GBC games stuck out of the GBA/SP much further and I never complained.

Vidgmchtr · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2006, 10:58:13 PM »

Argh, where's the "I don't care, do what you think is right" option?

SushieBoy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:17:06 AM »

Some people here are just ignorant, If you were all smart like me, you shoulda waited. I'll tell you why. If you've noticed throught the years that the nintendo handhelds have made new versions of them. (EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM). Examples: Game Boy later made game boy color, gameboy advance amde gamboy advance SP then made when that was brighter. So when they realeased the DS I wanted to buy one, but i knew Nintendo would realese a better version than the original. So i waited, then after a year or so the DS lite came out, so now i'm ready to buy one with a copy of NSMB! That is my story and I think it's a fact, who agrees?

BP · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:44:20 AM »

But... by your logic, I should NEVER buy a Nintendo handheld until the next kind is release? If you could see into the future and wanted to buy the very last incarnation of the GBA, you'd wait until AFTER the DS's release and get a GBM. How is that smart, then you're getting a GBA right when GBA games are starting to come off of shelves. Even if you just got a GBA halfway through its "lifespan," you'd be late and miss the first releases. I say get the current Nintendo handheld the Christmas following its release.
Anyway, that's not even what the question's about!

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2006, 02:53:50 AM »

Unless you never plan to play GBA multiplayer ever again, or GCN-GBA link games, keep the SP. But still get a DS ASAP.

Mr. Melee · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2006, 06:19:57 AM »

Definitely get a DS (Lite) over an SP. I chose to get an SP when DS was new, and boy I was stupid. Or you could just save up your money/sell your SP to buy the Wii. The choice is yours, my friend. Choose wisely.

SushieBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2006, 11:12:30 AM »

Well, Bird person, didn't you ever hear about Ebay? Amazon.com?Get all the stuff you want there,even when it's "off the shelves". I'll stop,i don't want to start a flame war.

BP · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2006, 12:38:37 PM »

Ah, true.
Anyway, if you never get a DS your life won't be complete. That's a fact, folks. Look it up.

nensondubois · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:04:47 PM »

I Have a Great idea, They make a adaptor that goes in gba slot to play Gb,gbc and Sgb games Thats right I said Super gameboy games.

P.S. The Sgb games will have sounds and music eith thier sgb colours. borders will be on the secondary screen( opposite screen you have chosen.)

The Chef · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:23:34 PM »

That post made no sense. The day they launch yet another GB line(without a system no less) is the day hell freezes over.

Fullmetal Mari0 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2006, 05:25:24 PM »

I'd say go for it.
I only kept my SP and GBA as backups in case of an emergency
(Hasn't happened yet, buuuut.........it COULD!!! XD)

nensondubois · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2006, 06:09:23 PM »

i'm glad someone likes my idea! it would nice to play sgb on a ds!

The Chef · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2006, 08:17:53 AM »

The guy above you wasn't saying he liked your idea, he was responding to the subject if the topic. Am I correct Fullmetal Mari0?

nensondubois · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2006, 09:26:31 AM »

i'm just using psycology to get people to support my ideas!

BP · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2006, 01:17:09 PM »

There's psycho-SOMETHING going on...

MaxVance · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2006, 03:02:38 PM »

The Super Game Boy was the SNES equivalent of the GameCube's Game Boy Player. A few Game Boy games had features that could only be seen or used on the Super Game Boy. There weren't any Game Boy games that could only be played on the Super Game Boy.

Besides, most people who want to play GB/GBC games are likely to keep a GBA.

nensondubois · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2006, 03:04:30 PM »

well it's good for those who want sgb features.

The Chef · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2006, 03:38:29 PM »

If someone wants 'sbg features' then they'd break out the SNES and play their GB games on the Super Game Boy.

nensondubois · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2006, 03:51:16 PM »

not everybody has that.i have sgb 1 and 2 in cart form.

G-Dawg · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2006, 04:11:21 PM »

Quote from: Bird Person on June 16, 2006, 12:38:37 PM

Ah, true.
Anyway, if you never get a DS your life won't be complete. That's a fact, folks. Look it up.

Crap another thing to put on my "100 Things To Do Before I Die" list.

I would say get a DS. I have an SP and I'm getting kind of bored with the games I have for it. I've beaten M&L:SS 20 times at least. Plus DS's are COOL!

SolidShroom · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2006, 06:44:25 PM »

Yes put it near the top. In fact, you should trade your sp for a DS, since you won't need it anymore.

MechanicalMonarch · « **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2006, 09:56:27 PM »

I'd personally keep it. I can never give up my past game systems. By the time I upgrade, the system has attached itself and has become a part of me. My original SNES is almost enshrined along with my NES, GB, GBP, GBC, GBA, GBASP, and a few mario plushies. Sometimes you just feel sentimental about the possessions that don't leave your site for days on end.

DeadAwake · « **Reply #29 on:** June 19, 2006, 06:23:27 AM »

Quote from: The Chef on June 16, 2006, 05:23:34 PM

That post made no sense. The day they launch yet another GB line(without a system no less) is the day hell freezes over.

Quoted for posterity.

The Chef · « **Reply #30 on:** June 19, 2006, 08:01:07 AM »

I feel loved. ^_^

Kojinka · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:36:21 PM »

Don't. The DS doesn't play GB/GBC cartridges. Get a DS, but keep the SP so you can still play GB/GBC games with a light.

The Chef · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2006, 06:46:03 PM »

But I was only responding to DeadAwake's post with the quote of my post. :(

Kojinka · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2006, 06:53:47 PM »

I meant "Don't sell the SP" I wasn't responding to your post. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

The Chef · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2006, 07:01:57 PM »

OK. :)

Markio · « **Reply #35 on:** June 24, 2006, 01:22:31 PM »

I never got a DS. I might get one in a few years, when it costs like 50 bucks. Haha! I'm cheatin' the world!!

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #36 on:** June 24, 2006, 03:31:57 PM »

I always do that with games. They always drop to $20 in like six months. What is up with that? You don't see movies or books pulling those stunts.

(Big name Mario games don't usually drop, though, unless they hit Player's Choice.)

SolidShroom · « **Reply #37 on:** June 24, 2006, 05:28:43 PM »

Okay, I've got a dilemma as well,there is a guy at my local flea market who is selling top loader NESes for $125, should I put one on layaway?

Markio · « **Reply #38 on:** June 25, 2006, 10:20:16 AM »

That seems expensive for a NES.

Kojinka · « **Reply #39 on:** June 26, 2006, 09:23:07 AM »

Yeah, I wouldn't pay more than $50 for a NES.

The Chef · « **Reply #40 on:** June 26, 2006, 10:03:05 AM »

Not even if you around at it's launch back in 1985?

Ludwig · « **Reply #41 on:** June 26, 2006, 10:42:58 AM »

My brother and I bought our NES for one dollar, and it works fine.

Yeah.

One dollar.

The Chef · « **Reply #42 on:** June 26, 2006, 01:18:24 PM »

You lucky dogs.

Kojinka · « **Reply #43 on:** June 26, 2006, 02:31:08 PM »

I meant in this day. If it was the 80's I definitely would pay more.

Poll

Should I sell my SP for a DS?

Author Topic: What do you think? (Read 9093 times)