DS Lite

[hapoo]

Just got a DS lite... for those times when i need a break from my DAT books. Anyone have a DS here? or even a GBA? If so, what are the best games in your opinion? Any tips or tricks?

[gear02]

I have a DS, though not a DS lite. I think the first things you need to get is a screen protector for the touch screen. I can see the marks made on mine from Meteos and I shudder to think what would happen without it.

As far as games, I would recommend the new Super Mario Bros, Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga (and Partners in Time), Advance Wars, Meteos, and Metroid Prime Hunters.

[Airencracken]

Mario Kart is good, Metriod Prime Hunters is great.

[mcs328]

I have just the GBA and I like some old school Tetris DX. I like Advance Wars also.

[TofuNinja]

I've also looked at the DS, it looks solid. However the biggest thing for me is that it cannot play all the older GBC and original GB games. As I only have a couple GBC and a Pocket this doesn't sit well with me. But the system looks cool. I know the GBA plays the old ones....

so for those of you who have the DS or lite, is it worth it?

[hapoo]

I mainly got it for the mario games (new super mario, mario 64, mario kart). Combine that with wifi multiplayer which works across the internet and i think its a pretty awesome package.

[Cubsfan]

I think I'm going to pick one of these up. How well does the WiFi across the internet work?

[CornMonkey]

my wife got one for me as an early bday present... unfortunately for me, she's in love with it.

http://www.fotohs.net/uploader/files/1/IMG_5957b.jpg

right now, i only have new super mario and big brain academy. what more can i say about super mario that hasn't already been said. it's a perfect blend of old and new. i love it...whenever i get the chance to play. :) my wife mainly plays big brain academy. based upon how much she plays, i would say it's quite addicting. my next games: brain age, mario kart.

i'm not that much of a gamer. i just like to keep myself occupied when i'm: doing laundry, shopping w/ the mrs, riding the bus, etc. one thing i'm looking forward to is the release of opera browser for the ds. check email on free wifi! w00t!

yeah...so i'm just waiting until she gets bored of it so i can play. heh, we even talked about getting a second ds lite. could be worthwhile since we can then play against each other.

[TofuNinja]

hehe get two and play via the Wifi ;)

[Airencracken]

The WiFi works fantastically, puts faith in t3h WiiFi if you ask me.

[Cubsfan]

So what games does everyone here have so we can play sometime? Mario Kart?

[Airencracken]

I have both mario kart and Metriod Hunters.

[TofuNinja]

I noticed that there is a wifi plug in.... don't the DS have the wifi built in and the plug in is an amp?

[hapoo]

I noticed that there is a wifi plug in.... don't the DS have the wifi built in and the plug in is an amp?

I think its plugin is for your computer, to act as an access point so you can get on the internet with it.

[CornMonkey]

I think its plugin is for your computer, to act as an access point so you can get on the internet with it.
yup. it's for those who don't have a wireless internet connection. if you have a wireless router, you're good to go.

more info can be found at nintedo's wifi homepage (http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/SupportHome.jsp).

[hapoo]

yup. it's for those who don't have a wireless internet connection. if you have a wireless router, you're good to go.

more info can be found at nintedo's wifi homepage (http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/SupportHome.jsp).


i'm pissed off that the DS doesn't support WPA! I think i'm going to have to get a cheap router and tack it on with a heavy firewall.

[Cubsfan]

Ok, just picked one up. So far only have the new Super Mario game.

I notice that you can apparently download demo games or something to the DS. Anyone know if you'll be able to download Wii Virtual Console games too?

[BigJon]

Just got me a DS Lite today with Mario Kart. Anybody else have this game...PM me your friend code.

[TofuNinja]

The more I read about this, the more I want one, just can't afford to run out abd buy one at this time... need to wait and see.

[BigJon]

I traded in a bunch of my old gaming stuff and sold a bunch of DVDs to one of those buyback places.

[PrObLy]

I'm thinking about buying a DS Lite sometime in the near future, but have one question about it.

It seems that some games use the nifty method of character movement using both the stylus and D-pad simultaneously. I happen to be left handed, and I think it would be difficult for me to use the stylus and D-pad in tandem.

Do the games have a play control configuration that would allow a left-handed person to use the stylus with their left hand while controling the other movements with the 'action' buttons (A,B,X,Y)?

[BigJon]

Some games do I believe. I have heard that Metroid allows you to change from "left handed" to "right handed" control. Keep in mind that not all games use the stylus though. A lot of the games allow you to control without the stylus. Mario Kart DS only uses the stylus for menu navigation and drawing your custom icon...but you can avoid that by just using the d-pad and buttons.

[Cubsfan]

Ok, so I've only got a couple of games, but I haven't encountered one that uses them both simultaniously. Usually it's either or (i.e. for Mario Bros., the mini games use the stylus, the game uses the controls).

Brain Age, which ONLY uses the stylus, does ask you if you are right or left handed, but that's mainly because you hold the DS like a book for that game.

[BigJon]

Are those brain games any fun? Is it just like puzzles and stuff that you have to solve in a certain amount of time? Kind of like taking an IQ test...

I'm picky when it comes to my games...I don't like buying a game unless I really know I'm gonna like it. :D

[CornMonkey]

Are those brain games any fun? Is it just like puzzles and stuff that you have to solve in a certain amount of time? Kind of like taking an IQ test...

I'm picky when it comes to my games...I don't like buying a game unless I really know I'm gonna like it. :D
i have big brain academy. the difference between this and brain age is that brain age is more numbers-based, whereas big brain academy is more visual.

the games/tests themselves aren't hard, but you have to do as many as you can in a certain amount of time (yes, kinda like an IQ test). i don't play it much...but that's because my wife hogs up my DSLite.

[avlena]

i have big brain academy. the difference between this and brain age is that brain age is more numbers-based, whereas big brain academy is more visual.

the games/tests themselves aren't hard, but you have to do as many as you can in a certain amount of time (yes, kinda like an IQ test). i don't play it much...but that's because my wife hogs up my DSLite.

the answer to that problem of course is to buy a 2nd DS Lite, so you can play together!

that's the current plan for me and Graf ;)

[TofuNinja]

Yeah me and the GF are talking about each getting one. She really didn't want one until we went to Target and she played a little bit of the New Super Mario... that hooked her ;)

[hapoo]

So far i got:

New Super Mario
Mario 64
Mario Kart
Big Brain Academy
Brain Age
Sonic Rush

and a handfull of other games. Now I need to do something about my router. One of the main selling points was the wifi, but the thing doesn't support wpa. As soon as i get it working. I'll post my wfc

[BigJon]

Sweet. G|A MKDS tourneys.

[CornMonkey]

in case you guys haven't heard yet. opera browser for the DS debuting 7/24 in july. the US version should soon follow after that.


the answer to that problem of course is to buy a 2nd DS Lite, so you can play together!

that's the current plan for me and Graf ;)
ha! easier said than done. we got a baby on the way and need the extra $$ for more "responsible" expenses.

[zero2dash]

I've got an "og" DS (or the "fat boy" as some call it). :)
I have:
-Nintendogs (my DS is the limited edition blue one they released last Xmas that came with Nintendogs, some paw print stickers, and some other stuff)
-Meteos (one of the best puzzle games ever)
-Mario Kart: DS (tied for #1 best MK game with MK: DD on the GC)
-Brain Age: Train Your Brain In Minutes A Day ($20 well spent)
-Kirby: Canvas Curse (excellent game, uses the stylus very very well)
-Trauma Center: Under The Knife (HIGHLY underrated game - very fun, one of my favorites)
-Animal Crossing: Wild World (I've played it for about 10 minutes, my wife - 100 hours :) I can't get any playtime in)

Yeah we should set up a G|A MK: DS tourney...any of you guys "snakers"? I hate snakers. :bash:

[BigJon]

I don't snake. Even if I could..I wouldn't.

[TofuNinja]

what's a snaker?

[BigJon]

If you are familiar with Mario Kart DS, there is a technique called the "mini boost" or "drift boost" where while turning, you can hold down the R button and push the d-pad from left to right, repeatedly. Your tires will then turn blue, then orange and when you let go of the R button you will have a 5 second boost.

Snaking is using this technique on a straightaway and linking one boost after another. Drift left, boost, then while still boosting, drift right and boost again. Over and over until you can't do it anymore.

While you're doing this, your kart moves from side to side on the track like a snake in an S pattern. Because of the continual boost, you will either get away from or catch up with an opponent very quickly.

[Chgoman]

ha! easier said than done. we got a baby on the way and need the extra $$ for more "responsible" expenses.

Well, if you get the DS, you can play with your wife while she's in labor to keep her mind off of it :P

Now, if you talk to my wife, I never said that... she's due in November.

[BigJon]

Well, if you get the DS, you can play with your wife while she's in labor to keep her mind off of it :P
Hmm...$129 potential flying object...

Too risky.

[spigidygak]

Just picked up the lite this weekend and it's freaking awesome. The screen is blinding bright and. Picked up mario kart and the new mario game also. Only downer is they left out the lanyard/thumb stylus thing which I found sorta nice to use when I had a fatboy one. Anyhow beside the fact after having a ds and psp I've found the ds lite to be the perfect mobile gaming device for me.

Oh and forgot to mention electroplankton. Not really a game just a fun thing to tool around with when you wanna just zone out.

Had a question myself though, what kind of case do you all use to carry the games around? I'm trying to find something fairly minimal as possible, I don't care for a case for the actual ds.

[zero2dash]

what's a snaker?

BigJon explained it correctly, but just to add (if you didn't realize already) snaking is extremely cheap and makes matches boring for people like me who can't snake and/or wouldn't if they could snake. A lot of people out there think it should be banned and removed from the game, but Nintendo's stance is that they put it in there for people to use it. Apparently snaking first appeared in F-Zero GX or something and similar problems happened there also.

If you can't/don't snake and you race against someone who does (and is good at it), you'll never catch them no matter how many red or blue shells or gold mushrooms that you get. They should make it to where you can filter your online matches to include or exclude snakers and that would solve the problem there; hopefully they'll do it for the next Mario Kart they release with online play.

[CornMonkey]

Just picked up the lite this weekend and it's freaking awesome. The screen is blinding bright and. Picked up mario kart and the new mario game also. Only downer is they left out the lanyard/thumb stylus thing which I found sorta nice to use when I had a fatboy one. Anyhow beside the fact after having a ds and psp I've found the ds lite to be the perfect mobile gaming device for me.

Oh and forgot to mention electroplankton. Not really a game just a fun thing to tool around with when you wanna just zone out.

Had a question myself though, what kind of case do you all use to carry the games around? I'm trying to find something fairly minimal as possible, I don't care for a case for the actual ds.
edit: nvm...didn't see that you just wanted a case for the games. i use this:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/ALS-Nintendo-DS-Game-Cases-NDS111-/sem/rpsm/oid/147833/catOid/-13861/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[avlena]

Hmm...$129 potential flying object...

Too risky.

:heh:

for the current DS Lite owners - what accessories do you recommend? I figure I'll pick up a case, but dunno what else will be handy. Maybe a car charger for long trips.

[BigJon]

:heh:

for the current DS Lite owners - what accessories do you recommend? I figure I'll pick up a case, but dunno what else will be handy. Maybe a car charger for long trips.
Unless it's a LOOOONG trip, this thing's battery has a friggin long life. I played it for awhile one day, then the next, and only charged it because the wifi was draining my batteries too much...I could have switched to single player mode and probably ran for another hour. They say it gets 6 hours playtime (15 supposedly if you run on the lowest brightness setting).

I would reccommend at least screen protectors and a case. Car charger and game cases afterwards. I haven't bought screen protectors yet and don't wanna even touch my screen until I do (probably pick up a pack this weekend).

[TofuNinja]

I'll probably pick up a Wifi USB thingie as I don't have a wifi network at home.

[BigJon]

Had a question myself though, what kind of case do you all use to carry the games around? I'm trying to find something fairly minimal as possible, I don't care for a case for the actual ds.
I'm currently using an old Nintendo Gameboy Advance (official Nintendo licensed case) carry case. It's a little big for the DS Lite...but well padded and has enough room to carry the power cord and a couple of games.

EBGames sells a metal "breifcase" style case that has dividers inside for the system, games, accessories, etc.

EDIT: just realized too that you were only looking for GAME cases. Oh well...

[TofuNinja]

Not sure but you might find some at target or stores like target

[avlena]

just got the DS lite this weekend, with the new Mario game & Brain Age - it's a blast! Love it!! :D

[Cubsfan]

So everyone here likes advance wars? I got it at the Circuit City $8.96 sale, and I have to say that I'm not toally enamored with it. Are all of the characters supposed to be little kids? Who use terms like "you owned her" and "too bad he peaced out before...".

Guess I was hoping for something a little closer to some of the other games I've played.

[Cubsfan]

Ok, just got Mario Kart, so let me know if anyone wants to play sometime.

[TofuNinja]

me the the GF picked up our DS Lites at Costco. 165.99 for the DS, New Super Mario, Glow in the Dark Stylus (meaning we have three now), screen cleaner, Game Case, Ear Buds, and Screen protector.

We also picked up Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire each of us, and Brain Age. My GF was curiosu about playing Brain Age after I was showing her some stuff on it, and I haven't seen it since haha. Hoping for some sells at Target or somewhere tomorrow.

Hey with Big Brain, I was reading about their multiplayer..... on the official website is says this.

Big Brain Academy features a riotous multiplayer mode in which up to eight people can play with a single Game Card. Players will compete in randomly chosen activities, winning "brain grams" by completing each activity first. The first player to score a brain weight of 300 grams wins the competition and the results will be displayed for all to see!

Does that mean if you buy the game, only one person needs to have it to play in verses mode? or does everyone need it?
Me confused.

[Cubsfan]

Does that mean if you buy the game, only one person needs to have it to play in verses mode? or does everyone need it?
Me confused.
I think so. I think there's an option in the game that says to do mulitplayer with one cart, and then you select "Download" in the other DS Menu.

[CornMonkey]

Does that mean if you buy the game, only one person needs to have it to play in verses mode? or does everyone need it?
Me confused.
yup, you only need one cartridge to play multiplayer.

[TofuNinja]

FIFA 06 is a great game. Big Brain and Brain Age are super fun too.

[BigJon]

Ok...so let's get down to posting MKDS friend codes.

My "Mario Kart DS" code is:
472519
043173

[TofuNinja]

Oh oh oh oh I want that game too.... too many though... I can't start off with like 15 games ;)

[avlena]

Does anyone have a movie player for their DS lite? It's GBA cartridge that takes a normal SD/CF card, and allows you to playback movies, MP3s, and photos? Where did you get it from?

I'm looking at this one:
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=246&products_id=8970&PHPSESSID=7e7fc441d4b117edc5a9dad0b16f7154

Except it doesn't say anything about working with the DS lite, and I have heard that some things that work on the DS don't work on the DS Lite (such as the PASSME 1)

[hapoo]

Does anyone have a movie player for their DS lite? It's GBA cartridge that takes a normal SD/CF card, and allows you to playback movies, MP3s, and photos? Where did you get it from?

I'm looking at this one:
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=246&products_id=8970&PHPSESSID=7e7fc441d4b117edc5a9dad0b16f7154

Except it doesn't say anything about working with the DS lite, and I have heard that some things that work on the DS don't work on the DS Lite (such as the PASSME 1)


http://www.winsunx.com/index.php

[BigJon]

Does anyone have a movie player for their DS lite? It's GBA cartridge that takes a normal SD/CF card, and allows you to playback movies, MP3s, and photos? Where did you get it from?

I'm looking at this one:
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=246&products_id=8970&PHPSESSID=7e7fc441d4b117edc5a9dad0b16f7154

Except it doesn't say anything about working with the DS lite, and I have heard that some things that work on the DS don't work on the DS Lite (such as the PASSME 1)

http://us.codejunkies.com/images/US_product_images/max_media_dock_ds.jpg

This (http://us.codejunkies.com/shop/product.asp?c=US&cr=USD&cs=$&r=1&l=1&ProdID=750) is the one I am planning to buy.

They have the basic version with no memory card for $39 (for those who already have a card to use). Then they have a 1GB card included for $79, and a 2GB included for $119.

[avlena]

http://www.winsunx.com/index.php

?? are you talking about the DS cartridge on the homepage which allows you to make homebrew apps and run them on the DS with a real cartridge instead of a GBA one? I'd be interested to hear if that works on the DS lite, since I heard there was some security improvements which cause hacks that worked on the DS to fail on the DS lite.

Either way, it's not quite what I'm talking about - I'm referring to something where you just plop some files onto a memory card, and then the cartridge plays it. No flashing needed. Unless i'm completely misunderstanding how these things work (I'm new at consoles).

[hapoo]

?? are you talking about the DS cartridge on the homepage which allows you to make homebrew apps and run them on the DS with a real cartridge instead of a GBA one? I'd be interested to hear if that works on the DS lite, since I heard there was some security improvements which cause hacks that worked on the DS to fail on the DS lite.

Either way, it's not quite what I'm talking about - I'm referring to something where you just plop some files onto a memory card, and then the cartridge plays it. No flashing needed. Unless i'm completely misunderstanding how these things work (I'm new at consoles).


Get a Passme 2 device (on the site) and a ez4 lite (also on the site). Then you just buy a transflash card, plop your files on it and you can play them on your dslite. The ez4 lite TF will only work with the dslite, but it fits in almost flush with nothing sticking out.

[DaFunkyUnit]

so I just got a DS Lite yesterday from Best Buy. It was a purchase made on a whim, because I was feeling whimsy like that. :)

Anyways, I also got the Starter Pack that they sell there, which includes a case, screen cleaning cloth, 2 screen protectors, 3 additional styluses (stylii?), half dozen game cases, car charger, and earphones, all for $25. Which isn't too shabby except that the case sucks. Any recommendations on a case that can fit not only the DS but also accessories as well?

Plus, what are the recommended games nowadays? I know I *have* to get Mario Kart DS and Tetris DS...

Also, anyone have experience with the R4DS? I hear theres lots of really good homebrew programs out there, and allegedly someone even ported Lemmings (http://www.mrdictionary.net/lemmings/) to the DS. That sounds like a hands-down FTW right there!

[Pemolis]

the only Real item you need is a screen protector. While the touchscreens are resilient, they develop microscratches the moment you touch your stylus to it.

A screen protector will allow you to easily clean the screen, and increase its longevity 10 fold.

This is coming from a PocketPC user (I learned the hard way).

[beatbox32]

so I just got a DS Lite yesterday from Best Buy. It was a purchase made on a whim, because I was feeling whimsy like that. :)

Anyways, I also got the Starter Pack that they sell there, which includes a case, screen cleaning cloth, 2 screen protectors, 3 additional styluses (stylii?), half dozen game cases, car charger, and earphones, all for $25. Which isn't too shabby except that the case sucks. Any recommendations on a case that can fit not only the DS but also accessories as well?

Plus, what are the recommended games nowadays? I know I *have* to get Mario Kart DS and Tetris DS...

Also, anyone have experience with the R4DS? I hear theres lots of really good homebrew programs out there, and allegedly someone even ported Lemmings (http://www.mrdictionary.net/lemmings/) to the DS. That sounds like a hands-down FTW right there!

Well, the games I mainly play are Clubhouse Games, NY Times Crosswords and Puzzle Quest... But I'm weird like that.

[Showtime]

this reminds me to go play with my dogs.

[Agent Plissken]

Everyone should get planet puzzle leauge and play online with me.
it is the latest of the tetris attack / panel de pon / pokemon puzzle league games.
It works great with the stylus and online play, check it out!

[spigidygak]

so I just got a DS Lite yesterday from Best Buy. It was a purchase made on a whim, because I was feeling whimsy like that. :)

Anyways, I also got the Starter Pack that they sell there, which includes a case, screen cleaning cloth, 2 screen protectors, 3 additional styluses (stylii?), half dozen game cases, car charger, and earphones, all for $25. Which isn't too shabby except that the case sucks. Any recommendations on a case that can fit not only the DS but also accessories as well?

Plus, what are the recommended games nowadays? I know I *have* to get Mario Kart DS and Tetris DS...

Also, anyone have experience with the R4DS? I hear theres lots of really good homebrew programs out there, and allegedly someone even ported Lemmings (http://www.mrdictionary.net/lemmings/) to the DS. That sounds like a hands-down FTW right there!


The new super mario is absolute tits. I'd look into of course the phoenix wright and hotel dusk if you like adventure games. As far as the other question check your pm :shifty:.

[TofuNinja]

Games that I like are Club House Games, Pokemon Rangers, Diamond, or Pearl. Any of the Nintendogs, Brain Age, Big Brain, Love THe Magic or the Rub Rabbits, Sega Casino, and Cooking Momma to name a few. There are a lot of good games and a lot of not so good games as well.