Nintendo DS

[Seamonk]

I'm thinking about getting a NDSLite since for the next month I'm going to be traveling a lot. It's certainly the cheapest option for me. However I'm not familiar with the games and such so I'm looking for suggestions on what are some good games for NDS that have been out for a while(old ones work better cuz they'll be cheaper). I'm gonna have a lot of time to burn waiting for flights..

[Goosfraba21]

I had one. Played it for a few weeks then never picked it up again. The mario's are good. That's about all I played. If I were you I would spend the little extra for a psp. Used ones are 99 and there are plenty of games for around $10. Plus you can watch movies and get online.

[Seamonk]

I've thought about the psp, but I'm not really into handhelds and I know i'm probably not going to play it again after this month or so. So money wise, DS is the less risky investment for me.

[88 Bronco]

I've thought about the psp, but I'm not really into handhelds and I know i'm probably not going to play it again after this month or so. So money wise, DS is the less risky investment for me.

I have both and I use the PSP more. MGS and GoW alone make it worth having. If you go PSP don't buy the PSP go. If you go DS, get a DS lite. It can play gameboy games and there are a few good ones to be had. The Mario cart game is decent. It also depends on what you like playing.

[cptx]

the zelda are ok on it. i like clubhouse games too, has bowling, darts and boardgames n stuff. mario cart is fun.

[Seamonk]

Yeah I got a used DS Lite. Gamestop was giving out free 1 year warranties this weekend. The main reason i don't want a psp is it's wayyy more expensive and i don't really want something graphically entertaining as much as replay value and gameplay hours.

[Mattiekrome]

R4DS

[Zaximus]

Yes, get a R4 or similar card, download your games for free, and game on.

I need to sell my DS Lite, I never play it though.

While PSP's graphics are far superior, their game choice is NOWHERE close to the DS's.

[Chimera]

I have both. I actually have two DSi's - my son and I connect and play against each other.

You can watch movies on PSP - about the only thing you can't do on DS. I don't know what's up with all the "you can do more" stuff about the PSP.

Like someone else said, the Mario games are good, except Mario Party. Avoid that like the plague. With the DS lite, you can play the old Gameboy Advance games.

[Seamonk]

I've implored into getting an R4/Cyclods/dstt/etc.. the bad thing is.. most of the locations that sell them ship from Hong Kong. Unless i severely overpay on shipping, it'd take 2-4 weeks to get it.

[Starscream]

Mario games are great. I hear the Castlevania games are pretty decent. Games selection seems to be geared more toward little kids with the DS though. Too many Pokemon type games on this system.

[Chimera]

On the flip side, while the OP is waiting on flights, with a DS, he'll be sure to join in some games of Mario Kart waiting in the terminal. Its never failed me

[Seamonk]

I'm looking for more replay value and longer gameplay time than anything else. I've already gotten a Professor Layton game which I've heard is good for 12-20 hours depending on how fast you solve things. I'd get one of the other Professor Laytons but they're all still kind of expensive. I might go for an old used pokemon game or Mario kart at this point whichever is cheaper. I might risk going with The World Ends with you for a little extra money. I only say risk because I usually don't play RPGs much because of the time devotion required but I might have the time for this one.

[YoungPanthers89]

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