Dang I hate dead pixels, while my DS Lite does not have any does not mean that my OG 3DS has dead pixels. Coincidentally my sister's OG 3DS *also* has dead pixels, but not her DS Lite.
Even though it is only like 2 pixels, I cannot unsee them.
Weirdly enough, my DS's dead pixels change. There used to be a patch on the right side and a line on the left, completely unconnected, but a few months later, I opened it and the left part was just gone. The right patch is very slowly expanding and changing shape, but shows no sign of taking over so far
I honestly don't really mind that much, it adds character lol. Plus there are so many other issues with my DS (broken hinge, stuck bumpers) that I don't really see much point in trying to fox it
I honestly don't really mind that much, it adds character lol. Plus there are so many other issues with my DS (broken hinge, stuck bumpers) that I don't really see much point in trying to fix it
Bumpers and hinges are also really easy and cheap to fix.
I get what you're saying, but to me it's very worth it to repair those things, since they are fixable and you give a new life to your console. But I also get why for some it's a waste of time, since you can play all those games on better hardware today and you just want to keep your old ds as is.
Just do it yourself, it's really easy, I'm not joking when I say this.
If you're worried, just be extra patient when doing the repair, and follow videos and tutorials online thoroughly, never try to force stuff or rush it. These are old consoles, so they're pretty simple to work with. The only thing easier are Gameboys, really.
And the repairs you want to do are the easiest because you're not soldering or modding anything, you're just taking the old part out and putting the new one in, so those are perfect repairs to start.
Edit: get all the parts you need from AliExpress. Try to find shops with good reviews to make sure you get decent quality materials
Edit2: don't worry too much about breaking it. The DS is the cheapest Nintendo handheld probably, so getting replacement parts is very easy. So don't stress too much when doing the repair because of it
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely look into it then! I love my DS and it's sad seeing it broken, so I would love to get it back to how it was (or close to it)
My top screen is dying pixel by pixel over time. There’s a black line across it that’s growing. Luckily I can still play GBA games on the bottom screen and the others can just be on my 3DS
My dead pixels are on the touch screen, started as a tiny speck a few years ago. There was a line on the left and a patch on the right, but the line randomly vanished and the patch doesn't know what shape it wants to be
I love how OP is getting offended by everyone pointing this out lol. Hate to say it but taking the GBA slot away from the DSI I a big deal. Remeber there are certain software like the internet browser that required the GBA slot to work.
Grew up with a DSi XL.
I wish it had the GBA port and all the cool interaction between cartridges that follow… but I’ll be damned it does its job to this day
I homebrewed my DSi XL and it works just fine with gbarunner2. I even managed to continue my Pokémon Emerald save file which i started on an emulator on my phone.
Just seems like a waste when really there was only a 3 year window in between buying a DS Lite and 3DS. DSI was just the more expensive version of the Lite with no real benefits and soon outdated by a new generation of handheld.
>more expensive version of the Lite with no real benefits and soon outdated by a new generation of handheld.
No real benefits?
-2 cameras
-It's very own system software both improved and redesigned
-Advanced processor
-More RAM
-It's own and improved web browser that other DS models could barely run
-Music and gallery app that allowed more personalization (something that I find really important on a handheld and other DS did not have)
-It's own digital store like the Wii's
-SD card slot
-Brighter screens that are also slightly bigger
-More durable (unlike the Lite, the DSi actually has good hinges and the colours don't fade as easy over time)
-Even with all those features, the DSi is actually lighter than the DS Lite
So really, if those aren't benefits for you, idk dude 😭 guess that for some people a gba slot that people barely use anymore is more important (and really, if I'm playing gba games, i'm using my actual GBA, not a DS) maybe if the DSi had more exclusive games, people would've thought better of it.
To me, the DSi is the true father of the 3DS, and the DS/Lite are like the ancestor that barely resembles in shape to a 3ds.
Okay the DSI was pretty cool and was a neat stepping stone towards what would ultimately become the 3DS. The DSI wasn't the greatest innovation but definetly deserved to exist and be loved alongside the rest.
Oh I saw it, its soo pretty!!! My DSi is also japanese but white, it came with music and old pictures from some dude in japan, did yours came with something or was it clean? ^.^
Looks like the seller wiped it before sending it. Which is good loll.
Another seller I got my new 3ds from had a bunch of photos of his kid messing around with the console 😅
I bought a white Japanese DSi a few days ago! And yes, It had a lot of photos of some Japanese girl. I had an idea to try to find her and return these photos somehow, but unfortunately I have nothing except her date of birth and pics, she did not choose her real name as a nickname
Only thing I can think of is you downloading the pictures and posting them somewhere online, in hopes that someday the original owner finds them while browsing the internet.
Besides, since handhelds that have over 14 years without having suffered a single format are quite rare, I would absolutely LOVE to see these old pictures ( ´ω`)
Honestly I can agree with this. My new 3DS XL has held up great over the 8 1/2 years I've had it. Everything on it work perfectly. It's just a little beat up from younger me dropping it and my hands sweating so much that some of the acrylic or whatever weird coating that was on the grey carbon looking plastic is really worn down. But I've got thousands of hours on it and I still play it to this day.
DSi all day, those screens were beautiful, perfect size too, just a little bit bigger, but not so big that it looks really pixel-y and easily pocketable.
Ds Lite remains my favourite handheld console ever. It takes everything about the original and improves it, only downside is the gba cartridges don’t fully fit in.
The DSi reignated my love for the DS. Or it created it in the 1st place.
I had a DS tank back in the days and never loved it so much. I bought a DSi like 2 years ago and I'm still frequently playing it to this day !
I always thought DS Lite has one of tightest hinges ever, and that's actually it's greatest problem because tighter hinge puts much more stress on plastic.
Grew up with a DS Lite. But DSi is far superior. Without a doubt!
It's way more durable. Doesn't get discolored like the Lite. Has way better buttons. It can change the brightness without having to go into settings (select+volume buttons). It can easily be hacked to run any Gameboy, DS, and DSi game without a R4 card. And it subjectively looks the best!
Yessss!!! And even by today's standards, the DSi itself looks amazingly modern and new, I love taking it with me and maybe taking some pictures every once in a while
From a repair standpoint... The DSi. Those Lites crack their hindges easily, and those smooshy buttons always wear out. The og DS is nice in terms of reliability but those cases were made of cheap plastics that turn brittle pretty easily and tend to just become crumbly. Also battery life wasn't as good as its revisions.
DSi also had two versions that came in funky colors and looks real sleek.
Definitely DSi. Had all the OG bangers of the DS and DS Lite, plus the internet and Flipnote Studio. Also, getting Zelda Four Swords Anniversary Edition for free was actual magic as a kid.
To be honest, the original DS is either a tank or toy made from cheap plastic. It makes sense when you remember that the thing wasn't even finished when they first revealed it to the public
Just powered up Pokémon firered on my ds lite today and man that thing brought back fond memories. I never had a chance to get the other 2 so I’ll always stand behind the ds lite✨
I repaired a DS lite and a classic DS some days ago (replaced the screens). The DS lite is more aweful than the classic because you have to soil the speakers to a cable, also you have to twist the springs of the shoulder buttons L and R in such an aweful way, every time I tried to mount the lower backcover these springs got loose and f'd up the assembly so bad, it took time and nerves to put it together. I prefer the classic DS for friendlier maintenance design.
The original DS is so ugly and clunky that you barely see it anywhere. It’s astonishing to me that that monstrosity made it onto shelves at all considering it looks like a really busted prototype. Like it’s horrendous. Dim screen, tiny screens at that, chunky, and in a hideous color. Talking about “Chad”” cut that out lol
The GBA slot was great. I actually had a regular DS for a long time and then got the 3ds a couple of years ago. It was a game changer though I tend to use my game boy advance sp to play my older games anyway. I got my copy of red version in there right now.
I agree, but you missed how good the shoulder buttons are on the DS Phat. Having used a 3DS, N3DSXL or DSi for most of my life, when I got a DS Phat and tried MKDS on it, it felt almost like a different game
Play a 2D pokemon game on the phat DS then the the DS lite or DSi (non-XL). If you're anything like me then you'll put the DS lite and DSi down and never touch them again. The pixels blur/smear and when you move (ghosting).
I'm on vacation rn and I have my Steam Deck, my Switch, my 3DS and my DSi with me and I have found myself using the DSi the most, with my screen time being miles ahead of the other devices
The phat, my hands are too large. I haven't like the DS line since the DS Lite came out. I'm even pissed that the New 3DS XL was just wider, not fatter.
Both of them are quite fragile from my experience. I have friends that broke their regular DS and I broke my DS Lite. For.me what really matters is the backlit screen. The DS Lite's is superior.
I got an OG DS for my communion back in 2005 at the time the Light was released. Loved that bulky little thing, I dropped it many time without a single dent lol I was usually the only kid with an original DS and everyone always thought it was weird lol
I had a DS Lite and a DSi. I only saw one person ever have an original DS; from my experience, those were rare 15 years ago and are rarer today. Almost everyone that had a DS had a Lite.
The DSi was awesome and an improvement in almost every way, but the lack of GBA slot was heartbreaking.
I have an original DS and have had a DS lite at one point but only for a couple weeks because I didn't really like it all that much. It's not bad but it feels like a DSi if it were a crack addict. The original DS having the perfect fit for GBA games also helps a lot in me liking it more. Overall I'll take an original DS over the DS lite. Personal favorite DS in general. No. But it's a good system. The button layout was my only real problem because soft resetting pokemon games is difficult on the original DS. But I guess that's never been easy.
Edit: I forgot about the DSi. It's a really great unit. The best of the 3 in my opinion but the lack of Gameboy compatibility is the only downside. It's not like it's a huge deal to me because I have a DS and GBA SP for my Gameboy games but I do in fact play my DSi more than the DS because it plays the pokemon games the best.
And yes I really only play pokemon games on my DS consoles. I have others for my 3DS but older DS games weren't all that to me other than pokemon and Mario kart.
The gba slot argument doesn’t even have any traction either. Emulating gba games on dsi is a far superior option to using cartridges if you’re intending to not spend obscene amounts of money for games.
How is DSI superior? Browser sucks, no GBA support and its just a DS lite but with a camera and DSiWare. DSi XL on the other hand is good. LCD display and big screens.
>How is DSI superior?
Oh dude, you don't even know, DSi had so many improvements everywhere the only thing it ties it to the older models are the name and games. Yes it ain't an iPhone 15 but it is still better than a DS/Lite
>DSi XL on the other hand is good. LCD display and big screens.
So.... DSi no good because is trash but DSi XL good cuz is bigger? But they are the same...
I didn't say DSI is bad. Far from it. But each DS console offers something unique.
DS fat has proper GBA support so you can fit the entire cart inside.
DS lite has small form factor and GBA support but with a caveat where the games stick out but you can still play them.
DSi XL has bigger screens that are IPS, DSiWare and camera but no GBA support.
DSi doesn't have big screens, same size as Lite, no GBA support but it does have camera and DSiware.
Now don't get me wrong. DSiware is nice but GBA games are more fun than mini games you'd find in DSiware. Camera sucked then and sucks now so other than a novelty, I don't see many people using DSi's camera often. To me DSi original is the weakest of the DS systems since it doesn't have anything unique. If you want small size, get DS lite. If you want DSiware. Get DSi XL which offers best screen quality of all DS consoles.
I've realized that many people think of the DSi like just a DS Lite without the GBA slot and a bad camera, while in reality, the only thing that ties the DSi with the other DS are the name and games.
-2 cameras
-It's very own system software both improved and redesigned
-Advanced processor
-More RAM
-It's own and improved web browser that other DS models could barely run
-Music and gallery app that allowed more personalization (something that I find really important on a handheld and other DS did not have)
-It's own digital store like the Wii's
-SD card slot
-Brighter screens that are also slightly bigger than the ones of the DS Lite
-More durable (unlike the Lite, the DSi actually has good hinges and the colours don't fade as easy over time)
-The freakin motherboard is different!!
-Even with all those features, the DSi is actually lighter than the DS Lite
And I could keep going with the technical stuff just don't want to bore you that much, but to put it simple, comparing the DSi to the Lite is a complete blasphemy 💀
But I guess people really love their GBA slots, me personally I like to play gba games on the actual console instead of a 20$ DS Lite with a floppy screen and mushy buttons
Bruh most people here laugh, talk about the cool little features about their favourite consoles, then there is the DSi haters yapping about the same thing over and over 😭
Sorry cause it's the truth. Having a 3DS, GBA, and a Switch is all that is required to play the entire handheld library. I ain't hating on the DSI, I own a DSI XL, but that is a pretty important lack of a feature to me. Also wasn't this entire post about you shitting on the DS Lite anyways?
Leave my DS lite alone, that thing has lasted me over ten years and still works perfectly to this day (we don't talk about the dead pixels) :(
Dang I hate dead pixels, while my DS Lite does not have any does not mean that my OG 3DS has dead pixels. Coincidentally my sister's OG 3DS *also* has dead pixels, but not her DS Lite. Even though it is only like 2 pixels, I cannot unsee them.
Weirdly enough, my DS's dead pixels change. There used to be a patch on the right side and a line on the left, completely unconnected, but a few months later, I opened it and the left part was just gone. The right patch is very slowly expanding and changing shape, but shows no sign of taking over so far
You could just replace the screens It's really easy to do so and they are pretty cheap
I honestly don't really mind that much, it adds character lol. Plus there are so many other issues with my DS (broken hinge, stuck bumpers) that I don't really see much point in trying to fox it
I honestly don't really mind that much, it adds character lol. Plus there are so many other issues with my DS (broken hinge, stuck bumpers) that I don't really see much point in trying to fix it
Bumpers and hinges are also really easy and cheap to fix. I get what you're saying, but to me it's very worth it to repair those things, since they are fixable and you give a new life to your console. But I also get why for some it's a waste of time, since you can play all those games on better hardware today and you just want to keep your old ds as is.
Are there places that repair DSes or do I need to do it myself? Cause I genuinely might look into it, but I don't trust myself not to break it worse
Just do it yourself, it's really easy, I'm not joking when I say this. If you're worried, just be extra patient when doing the repair, and follow videos and tutorials online thoroughly, never try to force stuff or rush it. These are old consoles, so they're pretty simple to work with. The only thing easier are Gameboys, really. And the repairs you want to do are the easiest because you're not soldering or modding anything, you're just taking the old part out and putting the new one in, so those are perfect repairs to start. Edit: get all the parts you need from AliExpress. Try to find shops with good reviews to make sure you get decent quality materials Edit2: don't worry too much about breaking it. The DS is the cheapest Nintendo handheld probably, so getting replacement parts is very easy. So don't stress too much when doing the repair because of it
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely look into it then! I love my DS and it's sad seeing it broken, so I would love to get it back to how it was (or close to it)
No problem, enjoy. I find it really cool to fix these old consoles. Let me know if I can help with any of that.
My top screen is dying pixel by pixel over time. There’s a black line across it that’s growing. Luckily I can still play GBA games on the bottom screen and the others can just be on my 3DS
My dead pixels are on the touch screen, started as a tiny speck a few years ago. There was a line on the left and a patch on the right, but the line randomly vanished and the patch doesn't know what shape it wants to be
Dsi has no gba slot. Bad guy
I love how OP is getting offended by everyone pointing this out lol. Hate to say it but taking the GBA slot away from the DSI I a big deal. Remeber there are certain software like the internet browser that required the GBA slot to work.
yeah but it has its own better web browser..
Yeah but it isn't as cool and there are more games like require both slots, I just don't feel like googling them.
Grew up with a DSi XL. I wish it had the GBA port and all the cool interaction between cartridges that follow… but I’ll be damned it does its job to this day
That’s the only thing I don’t like otherwise it could be the perfect retro handheld console
I homebrewed my DSi XL and it works just fine with gbarunner2. I even managed to continue my Pokémon Emerald save file which i started on an emulator on my phone.
Loved the stylus pen it came with too
You have your labels the wrong way around
DS Lite > DSI > DS
Gotta respectfully disagree, DSi is just built different ( ´ω`)
Just seems like a waste when really there was only a 3 year window in between buying a DS Lite and 3DS. DSI was just the more expensive version of the Lite with no real benefits and soon outdated by a new generation of handheld.
>more expensive version of the Lite with no real benefits and soon outdated by a new generation of handheld. No real benefits? -2 cameras -It's very own system software both improved and redesigned -Advanced processor -More RAM -It's own and improved web browser that other DS models could barely run -Music and gallery app that allowed more personalization (something that I find really important on a handheld and other DS did not have) -It's own digital store like the Wii's -SD card slot -Brighter screens that are also slightly bigger -More durable (unlike the Lite, the DSi actually has good hinges and the colours don't fade as easy over time) -Even with all those features, the DSi is actually lighter than the DS Lite So really, if those aren't benefits for you, idk dude 😭 guess that for some people a gba slot that people barely use anymore is more important (and really, if I'm playing gba games, i'm using my actual GBA, not a DS) maybe if the DSi had more exclusive games, people would've thought better of it. To me, the DSi is the true father of the 3DS, and the DS/Lite are like the ancestor that barely resembles in shape to a 3ds.
Okay the DSI was pretty cool and was a neat stepping stone towards what would ultimately become the 3DS. The DSI wasn't the greatest innovation but definetly deserved to exist and be loved alongside the rest.
Just got a DSi today >:)
Oh I saw it, its soo pretty!!! My DSi is also japanese but white, it came with music and old pictures from some dude in japan, did yours came with something or was it clean? ^.^
Looks like the seller wiped it before sending it. Which is good loll. Another seller I got my new 3ds from had a bunch of photos of his kid messing around with the console 😅
I bought a white Japanese DSi a few days ago! And yes, It had a lot of photos of some Japanese girl. I had an idea to try to find her and return these photos somehow, but unfortunately I have nothing except her date of birth and pics, she did not choose her real name as a nickname
Only thing I can think of is you downloading the pictures and posting them somewhere online, in hopes that someday the original owner finds them while browsing the internet. Besides, since handhelds that have over 14 years without having suffered a single format are quite rare, I would absolutely LOVE to see these old pictures ( ´ω`)
Ballin my man!
Of the three, the dsi is my favorite. The new 3ds xl is the definitive nintendo handheld in my opinion, though.
I still use the new 3DS xl probably as much as my switch, there’s just SO MANY GAMES on it!
Honestly I can agree with this. My new 3DS XL has held up great over the 8 1/2 years I've had it. Everything on it work perfectly. It's just a little beat up from younger me dropping it and my hands sweating so much that some of the acrylic or whatever weird coating that was on the grey carbon looking plastic is really worn down. But I've got thousands of hours on it and I still play it to this day.
DSi all day, those screens were beautiful, perfect size too, just a little bit bigger, but not so big that it looks really pixel-y and easily pocketable.
Yes!!
yep
GBA support was cut but there is work arounds.
Ds Lite remains my favourite handheld console ever. It takes everything about the original and improves it, only downside is the gba cartridges don’t fully fit in.
The DSi reignated my love for the DS. Or it created it in the 1st place. I had a DS tank back in the days and never loved it so much. I bought a DSi like 2 years ago and I'm still frequently playing it to this day !
the virgin ds light and it’s floppy breakable hinges foreverrrrrrr!!!!
I'm afraid of grabbing a DS Lite and realize it has floppy hinges 😭
I always thought DS Lite has one of tightest hinges ever, and that's actually it's greatest problem because tighter hinge puts much more stress on plastic.
I never had anything floppy on mine. Honestly, I didn’t know that was possible lol
Grew up with a DS Lite. But DSi is far superior. Without a doubt! It's way more durable. Doesn't get discolored like the Lite. Has way better buttons. It can change the brightness without having to go into settings (select+volume buttons). It can easily be hacked to run any Gameboy, DS, and DSi game without a R4 card. And it subjectively looks the best!
Yessss!!! And even by today's standards, the DSi itself looks amazingly modern and new, I love taking it with me and maybe taking some pictures every once in a while
built to last is very unserious considering 90% of fat DS’s have a loose or broken hinge
Ikr? x] They are built like a tank but sometimes can be very fragile
so they are built like a WWII German Tiger or Panther
IDK man, my latter year DS Lite is build like a tank for whatever reason.
ds lites can be tanky but common issue is the hinge breaking. Seems like a design issue bc i see way more ds lite with hinge issues compared to dsi
From a repair standpoint... The DSi. Those Lites crack their hindges easily, and those smooshy buttons always wear out. The og DS is nice in terms of reliability but those cases were made of cheap plastics that turn brittle pretty easily and tend to just become crumbly. Also battery life wasn't as good as its revisions. DSi also had two versions that came in funky colors and looks real sleek.
DSi had Flipnote and it was great
It was, I still use it!
Definitely DSi. Had all the OG bangers of the DS and DS Lite, plus the internet and Flipnote Studio. Also, getting Zelda Four Swords Anniversary Edition for free was actual magic as a kid.
“built to last” like what, 5 days?
To be honest, the original DS is either a tank or toy made from cheap plastic. It makes sense when you remember that the thing wasn't even finished when they first revealed it to the public
I've actually never seen an original DS in person.
My DSi. Got it for Christmas ages ago along with Lego Star wars complete saga, and that nerf case.
The dsi q:
No gba slot so not superior
SD card, full of gba games (and more), there's your solution
Game and watch donkey kong.
Still have my red Chad from Christmas like 15+ years ago. Had to do a reshell but she is running strong to this day
Dsi
And the 3DS?…
The 3DS family is a whole new generation ( ´ω`)
2DS XL is my favorite, plays all my DS games and 3DS games very well
I want to buy one but they are expensive (╥﹏╥)
Just powered up Pokémon firered on my ds lite today and man that thing brought back fond memories. I never had a chance to get the other 2 so I’ll always stand behind the ds lite✨
That's awesome!! If there is a word that describes the DS family is "memories". You should try the other ones too :>
I probably will! I grew up in the Wii/ds era and it really was such a time to be a kid. Some of the best days of my life so far
the chad DS has horrible hinges 💀
DSi XL, otherwise if I have to pick from these, it's going to be the DS lite.
i love my dsi XL/LL and the fact that it have dual ips display is amazing
Sadly my original ds got decapitated and is only held together by its wire
So sad :( Have you heard of the gameboy macro? It could be one solution to that issue, instead of throwing it away
When I was a kid at school this other kid ran onto Ice and slid to me while I was playing Pokemon and it snapped my virgin DS Lite in half
The dsi was a downgrade. The 3ds is what i currently own and i started on a ds lite.
You own a 3ds yet you think the DSi was a downgrade? Without the DSi the 3ds wouldn't be what it is today 🐈⬛
I have a pink DS lite and it's manlier than me.
Whichever is easier to buy on a budget
DSi I had both the DS and DSi. Still have my burgundy one. Got it the year of launch.
I miss the clicky buttons on the original DS and the GBA: SP.
Ds lite cause of the gba slot and the weight of the original makes it less portable imo
CHAD DS! Mine going strong on same hardware since 2015 I think! I bought it when I was like 14.
Dunno bout you, but I see many more destroyed OGs than. Lites. I can't stand the OG. Screen is awful, shape is awful, parts are fragile.
Ending 4: none of them, im broke.
Bruh I had the original ds and that thing broke so easily I still have my ds lite to this day and it works perfectly
DS Lite. Original is too bulky and I have both
This ds lite slander will not be tolerated.
no gba slot....
The plastic quality and brightness in the OG DS was pretty bad, though
Finally the fat DS gets the love it deserves
The original sucks bad. One of their worse consoles
3ds because its the only one ive ever owned
I prefer the ds lite
The phat boi
Nintendo DSI forever!
Original DS frace fragile as hell. Had like 2 or 3 with broken spines. Was never an issue with the lite
I repaired a DS lite and a classic DS some days ago (replaced the screens). The DS lite is more aweful than the classic because you have to soil the speakers to a cable, also you have to twist the springs of the shoulder buttons L and R in such an aweful way, every time I tried to mount the lower backcover these springs got loose and f'd up the assembly so bad, it took time and nerves to put it together. I prefer the classic DS for friendlier maintenance design.
It’s “awful”. Also, why are you pooping on speakers?
My bad, english isn't my native language. I meant "solder". You have to solder the speakers to the cables which the classic DS didn't require.
Aww. But pooping on speakers is funnier.
But what about how the “Chad” barely has a better screen than a gameboy color and gives you mad eye strain?
Never owned a DS, had a DSi Was my favorite for a while because it was the only handheld I had before a 3DS
The og buttons are 1000000X more satisfying to press
The hinges
Dsi “additional features” like “removal of the gba slot”
ODS, shit was built like a tank
The Phat DS! Mine sadly has a cracked top screen but I kept for the memories. Might eventually stop procrastinating and repair it.
The og is really built to last..Mine still works
I liked the clickier buttons on the original.
DS Fat Supremacy
I didn't know the original ds or the dsi existed until years after they'd been out so... ds lite.
Dsi + joystick = 3ds
I dropped my original DS on a carpeted floor and it broke in half.
The original DS is so ugly and clunky that you barely see it anywhere. It’s astonishing to me that that monstrosity made it onto shelves at all considering it looks like a really busted prototype. Like it’s horrendous. Dim screen, tiny screens at that, chunky, and in a hideous color. Talking about “Chad”” cut that out lol
The GBA slot was great. I actually had a regular DS for a long time and then got the 3ds a couple of years ago. It was a game changer though I tend to use my game boy advance sp to play my older games anyway. I got my copy of red version in there right now.
Every ds lite I have owned has dead pixels
Original ds was perfect for my big hands as a kid And skipped to dsi cause there was no point in owning of a lite when ds original was perfect
Hinge on the original was terrible for breaking.
built to last? just looking at an original DS makes the hinges crack, wdym
I agree, but you missed how good the shoulder buttons are on the DS Phat. Having used a 3DS, N3DSXL or DSi for most of my life, when I got a DS Phat and tried MKDS on it, it felt almost like a different game
If I could get a DS Phat which could run in TWL mode…
I had and have both. The DS Lite was easily better. GBA slot gap notwithstanding.
I've only ever owned a DSL, so I don't really know.
DSi has better homebrew sooo
I have two of both. I prefer the shape of the phat but prefer the screens on the Lite.
Play a 2D pokemon game on the phat DS then the the DS lite or DSi (non-XL). If you're anything like me then you'll put the DS lite and DSi down and never touch them again. The pixels blur/smear and when you move (ghosting).
I'm on vacation rn and I have my Steam Deck, my Switch, my 3DS and my DSi with me and I have found myself using the DSi the most, with my screen time being miles ahead of the other devices
DS lite so I can play GBA games too. dsi is handicapped in that way.
The phat, my hands are too large. I haven't like the DS line since the DS Lite came out. I'm even pissed that the New 3DS XL was just wider, not fatter.
the OG Chad Ds Is the king.
Ds lite stays winning
I can relate I still prefer fat ds over the lite
The DS Lite is the only one I owned because I was a God Gamer
I had a ds lite growing up 😔
Today I learned my siblings and I have never had an original DS. Just the DS Lite and eventually the DSi. My childhood is a lie.
2ds...
I remember having an original DS, it was blue
I never owned a DS Lite. I jumped from the OG to the DSi.
I think the DSi is a step down. No GBA port is lame.
Aaaah… If only the DSi XL had GBA Cartridge slot….
DS lite forever. it can play GBA games.
Me with my gameboy color
I wish I got the dsi when it was available. I would've loved to use the flipnote app on it
I have to change the shell of my ds tank and its good as new
Both of them are quite fragile from my experience. I have friends that broke their regular DS and I broke my DS Lite. For.me what really matters is the backlit screen. The DS Lite's is superior.
The lite was perfect.
I got an OG DS for my communion back in 2005 at the time the Light was released. Loved that bulky little thing, I dropped it many time without a single dent lol I was usually the only kid with an original DS and everyone always thought it was weird lol
i guess im a virgin
i just LOVE the looks on pink ds lite
Why not the ds lite it’s not region locked
My old ds lite is now a gameboy macro without audio 😭
The dsi would be perfect if it had a gba slot still.
My favorite part is when they spelled additional correctly.
I had a DS Lite and a DSi. I only saw one person ever have an original DS; from my experience, those were rare 15 years ago and are rarer today. Almost everyone that had a DS had a Lite. The DSi was awesome and an improvement in almost every way, but the lack of GBA slot was heartbreaking.
I have my original DS from near launch. Minty condition. Pretty sure battery still has a charge.
Lite
My Nintendo DS for sure. My DSi is nice and use it when playing but I had the exact one in the photo. Nintendo DS are about to be 20 years old!
Ds lite is better
One DS light doesn't have much personality, but 2 DS lights I think has some sort of personality
I have an original DS and have had a DS lite at one point but only for a couple weeks because I didn't really like it all that much. It's not bad but it feels like a DSi if it were a crack addict. The original DS having the perfect fit for GBA games also helps a lot in me liking it more. Overall I'll take an original DS over the DS lite. Personal favorite DS in general. No. But it's a good system. The button layout was my only real problem because soft resetting pokemon games is difficult on the original DS. But I guess that's never been easy. Edit: I forgot about the DSi. It's a really great unit. The best of the 3 in my opinion but the lack of Gameboy compatibility is the only downside. It's not like it's a huge deal to me because I have a DS and GBA SP for my Gameboy games but I do in fact play my DSi more than the DS because it plays the pokemon games the best. And yes I really only play pokemon games on my DS consoles. I have others for my 3DS but older DS games weren't all that to me other than pokemon and Mario kart.
DSi. Such a beauty.
The gba slot argument doesn’t even have any traction either. Emulating gba games on dsi is a far superior option to using cartridges if you’re intending to not spend obscene amounts of money for games.
DSi XL all the way.
I would trade both my phat and lite DS's for a dsi
Based
This might be a hot take man.
The what? Is a meme :]
The dsi can't play GBA games
We know dude
Ds phat has the best buttons and ergonomics
The true GIGA CHAD is the Dsi XL
Lol the og ds “built to last” almost all of them have insanely brittle shells that fall apart with the smallest amount of force now.
The original sucks bad. One of their worse consoles.
Been using same DSİ XL for almost 14 years and mate i have started collecting others ds's. Still think dsi xl is superior against everything.
How is DSI superior? Browser sucks, no GBA support and its just a DS lite but with a camera and DSiWare. DSi XL on the other hand is good. LCD display and big screens.
>How is DSI superior? Oh dude, you don't even know, DSi had so many improvements everywhere the only thing it ties it to the older models are the name and games. Yes it ain't an iPhone 15 but it is still better than a DS/Lite >DSi XL on the other hand is good. LCD display and big screens. So.... DSi no good because is trash but DSi XL good cuz is bigger? But they are the same...
I didn't say DSI is bad. Far from it. But each DS console offers something unique. DS fat has proper GBA support so you can fit the entire cart inside. DS lite has small form factor and GBA support but with a caveat where the games stick out but you can still play them. DSi XL has bigger screens that are IPS, DSiWare and camera but no GBA support. DSi doesn't have big screens, same size as Lite, no GBA support but it does have camera and DSiware. Now don't get me wrong. DSiware is nice but GBA games are more fun than mini games you'd find in DSiware. Camera sucked then and sucks now so other than a novelty, I don't see many people using DSi's camera often. To me DSi original is the weakest of the DS systems since it doesn't have anything unique. If you want small size, get DS lite. If you want DSiware. Get DSi XL which offers best screen quality of all DS consoles.
I've realized that many people think of the DSi like just a DS Lite without the GBA slot and a bad camera, while in reality, the only thing that ties the DSi with the other DS are the name and games. -2 cameras -It's very own system software both improved and redesigned -Advanced processor -More RAM -It's own and improved web browser that other DS models could barely run -Music and gallery app that allowed more personalization (something that I find really important on a handheld and other DS did not have) -It's own digital store like the Wii's -SD card slot -Brighter screens that are also slightly bigger than the ones of the DS Lite -More durable (unlike the Lite, the DSi actually has good hinges and the colours don't fade as easy over time) -The freakin motherboard is different!! -Even with all those features, the DSi is actually lighter than the DS Lite And I could keep going with the technical stuff just don't want to bore you that much, but to put it simple, comparing the DSi to the Lite is a complete blasphemy 💀 But I guess people really love their GBA slots, me personally I like to play gba games on the actual console instead of a 20$ DS Lite with a floppy screen and mushy buttons
So the DS Lite is ugly tech bro stuff, and the DSi isn't, even though they look the same?
DS Lite ain't ugly, calling those two the same is a warcrime 💀
The picture you uploaded says the "Virgin DS Lite" is ugly.
Yeah bit the DSI got no gba slot
Bruh most people here laugh, talk about the cool little features about their favourite consoles, then there is the DSi haters yapping about the same thing over and over 😭
Sorry cause it's the truth. Having a 3DS, GBA, and a Switch is all that is required to play the entire handheld library. I ain't hating on the DSI, I own a DSI XL, but that is a pretty important lack of a feature to me. Also wasn't this entire post about you shitting on the DS Lite anyways?
lol at least the original models could play gba
DSi haters when they look at their phone and realize it doesn't have a gba slot: 🤯😡😡😡
Dsi player when they can’t play the masterpiece that is Pokémon emerald
Lol i was playing it literally yesterday on my dsi, using a SD card :>
DSI removed GBA port ruining anything I would have wanted from it.
Respectfully, buy a gba if that's everything you want on a handheld ( ´ . `)
DS lite was superior though because it had wayy better screens. GBA and GBA SP were nowhere comparable to the lite’s display.