herrchook

My girls (6 and 4) have asked for a Nintendo DS for Xmas and seeing as we'll be doing the return flight to the UK at that time it seems like a good pressie for them to get.

So, where do I begin? What's the difference between a DS and a DS Lite? Are the games interchangeable between both consoles?

Just looking into it just now as loads of games are half price in the sales just now. Prob won't buy that actual consoles til nearer the time to get most of warranties etc.

Cheers

Gill

datamile

Both the same functions. DS lite is lighter, smaller and has brighter screens.

Stormz

you can chip a DS

moneypenny20

You can get the Lite in scarlet and bright blue now - well funky.

bigAPE

Yep, the best thing we ever bought. Both the boys have one. Cheap and simple to use. Just plug it in like a normal game card and it doesn't change the DS at all. Goodbye $60 a pop for DS Games.

We bought our 2GB DSOne card from GameGear.com.au for $85 and it turned up a couple of days. Everyone we know has them now.

Al

herrchook

Thanks for the info guys. So, basically, the decision is based on whether I want a brighter screen or the ability to chip? Why do Nintendo have both when they do the same thing?

bigAPE

Nope, there is no contest. The original DS is old, big and nasty looking with a crud screen. Buy the DS Lite. Both can be "chipped" using the card described above. Son 1 has DS lite Son 2 has an Original DS (he broke his newer DS lite) and the cards work on both.

Al

herrchook

Excellent, DS Lite it is then

Mumfords

Both ours have DS lites with the M3ds card ...it basicully plays games downloaded from the internet The cheat card is available for approx $65 each but allows you to get as many games as you want

Machiavelli

Hi Herrchook,

I'm sure my OH got our kids from Ebay, and got the machine and 17 games for a bargain price.

He was allowed to say whether games were for boys/girls and to give a preference for types of games. We were very happy with what we got.

Let me ask him to check up and see if he can find the Ebay store and I will get back to you.

M

hevs

I tried selling my eldest on there but no one bid

herrchook

Excellent, that would be great.

biggy

u can get them in dual colours one being black and red well smart...my two saved up for theirs and think they r the bees knees..i got them Brain train its fab I use it...had a brain of a 80 year old now down to 56 in 2 weeks lol

Machiavelli

ebay.com.au/Brand-New-PINK-Nintendo-DS-Lite-20-Games-Accesories_W0QQitemZ300236139135QQihZ020QQcategory Z111761QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Seller on Ebay is biggerworld, if the link doesn't work.

OH said that they are now offering 20 games with Nintendo.

When OH bought last Christmas, he got to choose some games as part of the deal. We were more than happy with what we got.

It may be that if you have 2 girls that there will not be as much choice, but definately better, (IMO) than paying $30+ per game.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Sorry if this sounds short, we are having our first domestic since 1998! Please beam me out of here!

LOL!

M ;-)

northernbird

I HATE braintraining. I actually think I have no brain after playing that damn thing!