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DS Which DS to get?

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Uncle Psychosis, 15 Jul 2014.

  1. Uncle Psychosis

    Uncle Psychosis Classically Trained

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    Hey folks

    I fancy getting a DS to play all the mario/zelda/other Nintendo titles that I haven't played yet...

    Which version of the DS should I look at? Is it worth paying the extra for an XL?
     
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  2. adzc1987

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    Do you want a big screen? Get the XL, all variants of the 3DS are essentially the same (cept the 2DS which does not have 3D). They all have the same OS.
     
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  3. Cei

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    XL, enough said. Whatever you do, don't buy a 2DS.
     
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  4. Lance

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    I was looking at 2nd hand ones, and found a pink XL for £65.

    I mean I don't care if its pink...
     
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  5. rollo

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    The cheapest XL you can find if your not using it in public.
     
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  6. loftie

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    Ooo curious, what's wrong with the 2DS?

    PS, Don't buy a DSi by mistake!
     
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  7. gilljoy

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    3ds XL hands down, fantastic experience.
     
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  8. Uncle Psychosis

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    Thanks guys.

    I'm actually really tempted to buy an old original DS or DS Lite---the thought being that if I do that I can work my way through all the DS (And even some GBA) games I haven't played, then at somepoint upgrade to a 3DS XL for all the newer titles.

    Hmm.
     
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  9. veryevil

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    I have a Blue 3ds XL in good nick with Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon Y i'd like to shift as I dont use any more.
     
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  10. adzc1987

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    Not sure what Cei thinks but, the main issue is it does not have a 3D display (can play all 3DS games still). The 2DS was made for Kiddies as the 3D affect is not good on the younger ones eyes.
     
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  11. Lance

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    It doesn't have the folding screen and looks disgusting...
     
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  12. Uncle Psychosis

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    Thanks but I'm not looking to buy just yet. I also have zero interest in Pokemon :D
     
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  13. TrevDX

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    The 3DS can play older DS games as well as 3DS :thumb:

    Edit : just noticed that you also mentioned GBA games as well :(
     
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  14. Lance

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    What kind of price are you talking?
     
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  15. Cei

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    I can live without the 3D, but it's the horrific non-folding wedge design I can't stand. It looks awful, the screens are exposed to scratches and it's too fat.

    As an aside I may have a white DS Lite kicking round somewhere that is going spare. Last time I checked we had two DS Lites, a DSi and a 3DXL, so I'm sure if I can find it one can go. There's even a GBA SP...
     
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  16. adzc1987

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    Ohhh, GBA games, cant recall off the top of my head if the XL has the slot for that? I know the 2DS dont.

    I think the reason the 2DS is flat is due to kids breaking the folding mechanisms.
     
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  17. Cei

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    No, the GBA slot went away with the release of the DSi. The newest hardware with one is the DS Lite.
     
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    Linn Klimax DS :)
     
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