Buying a DS

Canyarion · 04-05-2005, 10:44 AM

Ok I'm on a mission here. I really don't know what exactly to do here.

In 3 weeks, I will get me a Nintendo DS. The cheapest DS I can get in stores costs €135 (with coupons) (can someone change that to dollars? Should be around $170).
I could also import a new color from Japan, but then I won't get the Metroid demo (is it worth it??): US$ 189.90 (€147.29). http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3591
Importing gives $30 extra shipping costs.

Now about the games, all I want right then is Polarium. If you can find anything cheaper than €32, please tell me.

Last thing I want is a carrying case. I can buy one from this Dutch store: http://www.dixons.nl/Store/productLi...0&startrange=0
Or from Lik-Sang (if I also import the DS): http://www.lik-sang.com/list.php?nav=over&category=276&
I want an original Nintendo bag, not some 3rd party thing!

Edit: I like this case: http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?cat...ducts_id=6095&

So what would you do? Or do you have any other ideas?

thanks

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 11:12 AM

spring for a psp... lol jk...

i'd import a color DS cuz the two tone black & grey is ugly.

Dark Samurai · 04-05-2005, 11:17 AM

If you import, get the white one... that one just looks soo good...

As for the Metroid demo, you dont need it persay (sp?), but it really demonstrates the abilities of the DS

Canyarion · 04-05-2005, 12:04 PM

Yeah I was thinking about the white DS.

This blue case:

$235. €185.

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 12:42 PM

The white DS looks very sleak and nice, almost up to par with the PSP's glossy design.

Yeah.... definitely would go with importing a color. The black and grey is just the ugliest color scheme the DS has.

The white makes the DS look sexy.

Happydude · 04-05-2005, 01:02 PM

personally, i would go with the PSP (I AM NOT A FANBOY!), i just don't like any games that nintendo has made in the past several years except the Metroid series. so meh...just me though. and with the video, pictures, and music capabilities...well, nuff said.

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 01:29 PM

Well I would've gone out and said that (I did...) but He was contemplating about a DS and I didn't want to come off as a Fanboy.

So since you came out first...

Cany... you should definitely spring for a PSP and get Lumines and Mercury.

Null · 04-05-2005, 01:31 PM

but he might like the games nintendo has on it. he should defiently TRY both, but he should get the one HE likes best.

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 01:32 PM

NO PSP ALL THE WAYZLES!

Edit: just kidding...FYI

Crash · 04-05-2005, 02:23 PM

the color is probably worth it... that is awesome. the metroid prime demo is awesome, but short... you'll play it a few times, but you'll be fine without it

Neo · 04-05-2005, 03:05 PM

I bought a DS first then a PSP, but if I could only have one I'd pick the PSP. I didn't realize how high it scored on the awesome meter.

Anyway white sucks - it would show dirt way too easily.

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

the color is probably worth it... that is awesome. the metroid prime demo is awesome, but short... you'll play it a few times, but you'll be fine without it

The irony in that statement is so funny.

Considering a color DS w/ a case would be worth $235, as opposed to the PSP with it's extras costing $250...

I now realize any bashing of Sony's $250 price point is totally irrelevant now...

I mean, honestly Cany, if your willing to shell out $235 for a DS (mind you with no Metroid demo) and a case.... then you might as well pick up the better machine in PSP value pack.

Canyarion · 04-05-2005, 04:20 PM

....... You don't get it.

In Europe everything is 30% more expensive. So the PSP will be $300+ here. And then I have to import a game (that I don't even want).

Don't get me wrong, but I've just been looking forward to the DS, never to the PSP.

MuGen · 04-05-2005, 04:23 PM

Well thats okay then, but I just got bothered when someone would pay so much just for a different color.......("the color is probably worth it")

Canyarion · 04-05-2005, 04:28 PM

€185 for exactly what I want
vs
€145 for versions that I'm not totally happy with...

I'll consult my brother.

We could also buy a 'normal' one and sell it when the white one comes out.

Edit: I just realised something.

We can get our shipping money's worth when we also buy some exclusive Japanese stuff. For example my brother loves Final Fantasy merchandise.

Then a white DS is just as expensive as a normal one.