OK.
Dropping the GBA slot lowers production costs; aslo since GBA are no longer produced (are they) Nintendo does not get a license fee. Also they can now shovel GBA games into WiiWare to sell to all the new gamers on their idiot box (Wii), thus getting their fees back.
Actually doesn't bother me too much. I am not a big fan of digital distribution of new games (STEAM for example), but I don't mind older smaller games being downloadable...
Whats the point of worrying about that when the damned thing is already past the original DS launch price?Originally Posted by Trebuken
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Because it saves Nintendo money, in terms of percentages; not you.
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This is THE ONLY reason they got rid of the GBA slot. It probably cost them pennies per unit to keep it in. They want people to buy GBA games via download. Simple as that.
Personally, I don't have a problem with them trying to make (more) money. My protest will be to not participate in their "double-dip" download service. I have two GBA SP's, a GBA Micro, a DS "fat", and a DS Lite anyway. I have plenty of ways to play GBA games.
"One of the ways I gauge a DS game is by recharges. "...Tycho (Penny Arcade)
Excellent question - I'm wondering this as well. The d-pad on my DS Lite is absolutely terrible. I can't even play contra 4 with it. Shooting diagonals is nearly impossible. I have to pull out my fat DS for Contra 4.
You guys bat that around like it's a bad thing... GBA doesn't have the retail presence that it used to. For most people this would be more than worthwhile. Doesn't open up many new gaming avenues for me either, but it's a good idea if they go that way. Besides, you'll more than likely be able to load GBA games with a flashcart through the SD slot eventually.
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Unless the GBA hardware outside of the cartridge slot was used by DS titles and is still there, you won't be able to play GBA games. The DS isn't powerful enough to emulate the GBA.
Hence the reason I bought a tertiary backup DS Lite yesterday. Production has already ceased on the DS Lite and the DSi is in full swing. Whatever is left in warehouses for DS Lites is all there will be. OMG A SHORTAGE!
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Where did you see that? That isn't the way Nintendo is talking, though I think everyone doesn't believe they intend to leave the DS lite on the marketplace like they claim.
I know you're kidding, but anyone who believes that there will be a DS lite shortage anytime soon needs to be slapped in the face with my industrial stapler, hard.Hence the reason I bought a tertiary backup DS Lite yesterday. Production has already ceased on the DS Lite and the DSi is in full swing. Whatever is left in warehouses for DS Lites is all there will be. OMG A SHORTAGE!
Try finding an Onyx DS Lite lately. Since Nintendo announced it was discontinued, they disappeared. Fast.
"One of the ways I gauge a DS game is by recharges. "...Tycho (Penny Arcade)
From here it looks like you can order it from Amazon in the following colors without issue:
Onyx
Cobalt/Black
Crimson/Black
Metallic Rose
Silver
Only the White isn't in stock.
You can also order the Onyx as it is currently in stock and shipping at other online retailers like:
Gamestop
J&R
Best Buy
My point is, there are so many flying around that I don't think we will see a new or used DS Lite hardware shortage anytime soon.
Statistics of small samples, but...I got an Onyx around the Contra 4 launch, instead of the Red/Black which I wanted. Doesn't make a real big difference but it was cheaper and what was available at the time.
I've got the red/black one. It looks fantastic, but the d-pad makes me want to kill people. Apparently it was a real issue with the red/black one.
my friend eddy says he Hates His Red/Black DS Lite cause it looks like a virtual boy.but i gave him some Stickers from the 200th issue of nintendo power and he says its much better now.He used to have an Original blue DS and he broke it cause the fustration of contra 4 made him break it.I've got the red/black one. It looks fantastic, but the d-pad makes me want to kill people. Apparently it was a real issue with the red/black one.
The D-Pad For Me Is perfect never had any problems with it
I like nintendo ds do you like nintendo ds it's cool just like pie speaking of pie i like to run on and on with it down the road as I eat it while playing my nintendo ds with contra 4 in the game slot it's really cool what do you think?
Ninteno has officially stopped producing the Onyx and Polar White colored versions of the DS. They can still be found for now but will dissapear at reatil stores soon. Metallic Rose, Silver, Cobalt and Crimson are all still being made and shipped to stores.
I used to have an Onyx one but ended up trading it in for the new red Mario DS that came out around the holidays.
Periods and commas suck.I like nintendo ds do you like nintendo ds it's cool just like pie speaking of pie i like to run on and on with it down the road as I eat it while playing my nintendo ds with contra 4 in the game slot it's really cool what do you think?
So do grammar/punctuation nazis.
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