 |
Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 10:44 AM
|
#1
|
Nerd of the Rings
Canyarion is offline
Location: insert funny location here
Now Playing: Lotsa games that I need to beat! | WarCraft III + TFT
Posts: 4,638
|
Buying a DS
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
__________________
It may have other powers than just making you vanish when you wish to... The One Ring
"Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit" - Oscar Wilde
Last edited by Canyarion : 04-05-2005 at 11:02 AM.
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 11:12 AM
|
#2
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
spring for a psp... lol jk...
i'd import a color DS cuz the two tone black & grey is ugly.
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 11:17 AM
|
#3
|
A Samurai? Duh...
Dark Samurai is offline
Location: New Jersey
Now Playing: Modern Warfare 2
Posts: 1,957
|
Re: Buying a DS
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
__________________
Wii: 7837 3313 7864 6879
Smash: 0516 7138 6445
Add me, then challenge me!
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 12:04 PM
|
#4
|
Nerd of the Rings
Canyarion is offline
Location: insert funny location here
Now Playing: Lotsa games that I need to beat! | WarCraft III + TFT
Posts: 4,638
|
Re: Buying a DS
Yeah I was thinking about the white DS.
This blue case:
$235. €185.
__________________
It may have other powers than just making you vanish when you wish to... The One Ring
"Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit" - Oscar Wilde
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 12:42 PM
|
#5
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
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.
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 01:02 PM
|
#6
|
Tavern Legend
Happydude is offline
Location: Toronto
Now Playing:
Posts: 6,124
|
Re: Buying a DS
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. 
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 01:29 PM
|
#7
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
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.
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 01:31 PM
|
#8
|
The Nullified One
Null is offline
Location: Hockeytown, MI
Now Playing: Counter-Strike: Source
Posts: 4,966
|
Re: Buying a DS
but he might like the games nintendo has on it. he should defiently TRY both, but he should get the one HE likes best.
__________________
DS Friends Code:
300 721 299 757
Wii Friends Code:
4481 4992 4915 9887
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 01:32 PM
|
#9
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
NO PSP ALL THE WAYZLES!
Edit: just kidding...FYI
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 02:23 PM
|
#10
|
Mr. Mjolnir
Crash is offline
Location: Austin, TX
Now Playing: Re:4 Wii
Posts: 3,218
|
Re: Buying a DS
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
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 03:05 PM
|
#11
|
Former CEO
Neo is offline
Location: Longhorn country
Now Playing: Silent Hill: Downpour
Posts: 6,528
|
Re: Buying a DS
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.
__________________
I write for Cracked. So can you!
|
|
|
04-05-2005, 03:30 PM
|
MuGen
|
This message has been deleted by Kyuzo.
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 03:37 PM
|
#12
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
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.
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 04:20 PM
|
#13
|
Nerd of the Rings
Canyarion is offline
Location: insert funny location here
Now Playing: Lotsa games that I need to beat! | WarCraft III + TFT
Posts: 4,638
|
Re: Buying a DS
....... 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.
__________________
It may have other powers than just making you vanish when you wish to... The One Ring
"Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit" - Oscar Wilde
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 04:23 PM
|
#14
|
Fuuton Rasenshuriken
MuGen is offline
Location: Cali
Now Playing: Enchanted Arms PS3
Posts: 2,483
|
Re: Buying a DS
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")
__________________
|
|
|
 |
Re: Buying a DS |
 |
04-05-2005, 04:28 PM
|
#15
|
Nerd of the Rings
Canyarion is offline
Location: insert funny location here
Now Playing: Lotsa games that I need to beat! | WarCraft III + TFT
Posts: 4,638
|
Re: Buying a DS
€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. 
__________________
It may have other powers than just making you vanish when you wish to... The One Ring
"Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit" - Oscar Wilde
Last edited by Canyarion : 04-05-2005 at 04:37 PM.
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:36 AM. |
|
|
|
|