Questions about the DSi and PSP!

[black orb]

>>> Dont get a PSP, i bought a new one just one month ago and is already giving me problems (game freezing and sometimes unable to read the UMDs)..

[Formalhaut]

All the DSi is in my uninformed view is a camera.

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That's because you're uninformed. Good job.

Luckily for you, I wrote a nice, long article explaining everything way back when on omgmygame. And this was before I got my hands on some of the ArtStyle games and Flipnote Studio.

It's much more than a camera.

Wow Momiji! Thats a great Article you wrote. I think the camera could have been improved upon. I feel its just a gimmick in my opinion. Basically, fi you already have a fully functioning DS Lite, don't get it unless its beaten up!


Because of your article you get two cookies Momiji:

[Elly]

>>> Dont get a PSP, i bought a new one just one month ago and is already giving me problems (game freezing and sometimes unable to read the UMDs)..

are you being wreckless with you PSP or UMDs? like tossing them around? cause there should be no reason for that to be happening, i've never heard of a new PSP doing that... we have 2 PSP-2000s in our home over a year old and they work like new, never had a problem with them, but i'm extra carefull with my UMDs like i am with CD/DVDs, and i keep our PSPs in the official PSP carrying cases the ones with screenguards and spaces for 2 extra UMDs & memsticks...

[black orb]

>>> Dont get a PSP, i bought a new one just one month ago and is already giving me problems (game freezing and sometimes unable to read the UMDs)..

are you being wreckless with you PSP or UMDs? like tossing them around? cause there should be no reason for that to be happening, i've never heard of a new PSP doing that... we have 2 PSP-2000s in our home over a year old and they work like new, never had a problem with them, but i'm extra carefull with my UMDs like i am with CD/DVDs, and i keep our PSPs in the official PSP carrying cases the ones with screenguards and spaces for 2 extra UMDs & memsticks...

>>> Nope, im very careful with the console and games, I just play a lot (like all day every day :P)..

[JKTrix]

There's always a percentage of consumer electronics that just fail for no good reason. Just bad luck of the draw. I hope you took it back and got another one.

I've had my PSP since 2005, and while it's probably a different model from the one you had 'for a month', I have had Zero problems with it.

(SPOILER)Also, your posts elsewhere lead me to believe you may be running Custom Firmware, which could be causing your problems. Research the latest news on firmwares and stuff and sort that stuff out.

[black orb]

There's always a percentage of consumer electronics that just fail for no good reason. Just bad luck of the draw. I hope you took it back and got another one.

I've had my PSP since 2005, and while it's probably a different model from the one you had 'for a month', I have had Zero problems with it.

(SPOILER)Also, your posts elsewhere lead me to believe you may be running Custom Firmware, which could be causing your problems. Research the latest news on firmwares and stuff and sort that stuff out.

>>> I dont have custom firmware, i`ll probably install some after the guarantee expires.. and yeah im planning to change it for a another one..

[Kumo]

What Would The DS Look Like With a Four Inch Screen? - DSI - Kotaku


Here's a little bit of speculation about the new(er) DSi probably coming out this winter in Japan. 4 inch screen? Heck, I'd hate to see what the battery life on that will be. If it's the same as the DSi though, I'd think about getting it.

[JKTrix]

So it happened. Looks like it was designed for 'old people', who may have vision problems and cannot hold onto the teeny stylus. It comes with a normal sized stylus and a much larger 'Pen'.

Nintendo.co.jp - Nintendo DSi LL

To further clarify, the clothing size LL in Japan = XL in the US. It's specifically saying it's an 'Extra Large DSi'. Battery life is better than the DSi, just a little bit worse than the Lite. I guess since it's bigger, they can have a bigger battery. From the page that shows you the specs:

DSiLL
# 最低輝度　約13～17時間
# 低輝度　　 約11～14時間
# 中輝度　　 約9～11時間
# 高輝度　　 約6～8時間
# 最高輝度　約4～5時間
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DSi
# 最低輝度　約9～14時間
# 低輝度　　 約8～12時間
# 中輝度　　 約6～9時間
# 高輝度　　 約4～6時間
# 最高輝度　約3～4時間
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DSlite
# 最低輝度　約15～19時間
# 低輝度　　 約10～15時間
# 高輝度　　 約7～11時間
# 最高輝度　約5～8時間
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The numbers are the estimated hours, the rankings depend on which brightness setting. They all depend on the game you're playing.

So, I have to eat a little crow when I said they wouldn't release new hardware so soon. This, I think, is an acceptable release. They're not really adding anything new, this seems to be designed specifically for older people. Given the extended age demographic that Nintendo has reached, I'd say it's pretty nice of them to accomodate their more aged consumers.

Even though I'm a huge DS fan, even I recognize that 99% of the 3D games on the system look like garbage. I do not want to see them on a bigger screen. I think the screen is now the same size as the PSP's screen, just not in widescreen. Yikes.

[black orb]

So it happened. Looks like it was designed for 'old people', who may have vision problems and cannot hold onto the teeny stylus.

>>> Cool, they are finally thinking about us..

[Kumo]

I'm definitely thinking of buying the DSi LL to replace my dying DS lite now. I'm sold on the better battery life, and wouldn't mind playing some games on bigger screens.

[Elly]

it would definately make some of the stylus motion commands in "The World Ends With You" easier to pull off...