DS Thread

bigdunc · 9 Jan 2006 at 17:54

What are the graphics like on the DS? I understand that some games will look better than others but in general how good do the games look?

times_champion · 9 Jan 2006 at 18:20

bigdunc said:
What are the graphics like on the DS? I understand that some games will look better than others but in general how good do the games look?

I would say they look a step up from N64 (some games like Mario Kart and Metroid edge closer to GC graphics) but no texture filtering. This results in games like Mario 64 looking a lot crisper and nicer than their N64 counterparts, but with some PS1 style 'blocking' on the textures.

thor · 9 Jan 2006 at 19:47

I too just purchased a DS yesterday after much consideration and I must say it's been a long time since I was this excited about a console! There's just so many games on it that I want to play.

The main reason I purchased it was to play Mario Kart but I knew there were several other great games on the machine, I just wasn't aware of how many. I purchased the Mario Kart pak along with Sonic Rush, then went out and bought Advance Wars: Dual Strike and Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow today. I've also just ordered Trauma Center and Animal Crossing just now too.

I think this is probably the best time to buy the DS - there are many great games available, many more just on the verge of coming out or already out on import, and it has so much support (especially in Japan, where I just read that 8 of the top 10 games in the all-format charts are DS titles), that it is sure to have a long future ahead of it.

Kreeeee · 9 Jan 2006 at 19:56

^All superlative choices. Congratulations on having good taste and you are in for a treat!

Wyrdo · 16 Jan 2006 at 18:30

Just bought myself a DS today on some random spur of the moment buying madness. Got the Mario Kart DS pack with Sonic Rush thrown in too. Just had a quick blast of Mario Kart here at work and I must say it's great! Takes me back to when I got it for the SNES heh.

Kreeeee · 17 Jan 2006 at 00:22

Get castlevania and advance wars too!

[Death] · 17 Jan 2006 at 01:07

bought my girlfriend 1 of these a few days back, got sonic, mario, mario kart, need for spped and nintendogs, i must say it is quite nice to play. she is hooked on that dogs game, personaly it bores the carp outa me

Wyrdo · 17 Jan 2006 at 01:18

kreeeee said:
Get castlevania and advance wars too!

Will do

Werewolf · 17 Jan 2006 at 02:17

I love my DS, as do my nephews one of whom owns a DS himself, and the other who owns a PSP but is often borrowing a DS

I got one originally partly because it was cheaper than the PSP, but mainly because I wanted Mario Kart on it, and needed something I could play whilst waiting for people (i'm the family taxi

).

My one wish for a game for it, is a remake of the original SNES mario kart, as I loved that game and it's tracks

Kreeeee · 17 Jan 2006 at 08:33

Werewolf said:
My one wish for a game for it, is a remake of the original SNES mario kart, as I loved that game and it's tracks

Get mario kart super circuit for the GBA and bung that in your DS. All SNES tracks plus the same number of new ones. Some of the new ones are fantastic.

Moonpie2 · 17 Jan 2006 at 13:55

Why has no one mentioned Ouendan ??
EVERYONE should play Ouendan.
(Google it if you've not heard)

Will probably never get released here though so best to Ebay it

Its the game that persuaded me to get a DS all those many joyful months ago.

JaFFa · 17 Jan 2006 at 14:19

mario and luigi 2: partners in time!!!

Wyrdo · 17 Jan 2006 at 14:31

Is Castlevania available in the UK or is this an import job? Heading into town at lunch time to trade in some old games so I'll see what's in.

Founder_film · 17 Jan 2006 at 16:56

I am looking forward to Top Spin tennis for the DS, if its anywhere near as fun as the origional xbox version I will be well pleased.

nolimit · 17 Jan 2006 at 17:13

I'd love to get DS again, hoping Nintendo bring out newer model sooner or at least give a date.

DDave · 17 Jan 2006 at 17:38

I'm wanting to buy a DS but with the rumours of a new model I have been holding off. Quite a few times I have had my finger over the buy button on a couple of sites but have been able to stop myself. I just hope they unveil it soon and give a european release date.

Kreeeee · 17 Jan 2006 at 17:52

wyrdo said:
Is Castlevania available in the UK or is this an import job? Heading into town at lunch time to trade in some old games so I'll see what's in.

Mine's an import from a UK retailer.

Wyrdo · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:12

DDave said:
I'm wanting to buy a DS but with the rumours of a new model I have been holding off. Quite a few times I have had my finger over the buy button on a couple of sites but have been able to stop myself. I just hope they unveil it soon and give a european release date.

I figured I'd be able to get most of my money back on ebay if they release a new version so I'm not too bothered. I hope they do release a new version with bigger, better spaced out buttons. It's not designed for people with shovel like hands like me.

JUMPURS · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:14

this might sound like such a noob questions, but to play the DS online do u need to buy the USB dongle thingy?
and also does that come with the mario kart pack??
i am thinking about getting one again since i sold my last one (although she aint happy at the prospect, but when is she ever

)

JaFFa · 17 Jan 2006 at 19:23

kreeeee said:
Mine's an import from a UK retailer.

its been out since november I think in the UK definitely before christmas its just really hard to find.

jumpurs: Any wireless router wil do, I believe you can use a normal wireless card if you make a bridge or something their are details on the web. The dongle does not come in the pack.