Is the DS a good buy?

Question

I'm contemplating whether or not to get the DS. I currently have a ps3 (and my family and I have been with sony for consoles since ps1 came out). Do you think its worth it? If so please list your reasons why.

P.S. I am not a hardcore gamer (and I'm 16)...if that affects your opinion.

Answer 1

Get the Nintendo Wii instead! I am never into electronic game things BEFORE...in my household...we have xbox, PS, Gameboy, DS,etc but none can provide so much fun, family bonding and burning of calories...it is simply great.I find it a good 'entertainment investment' as it can also provide good fun for our guests too...

Answer 2

If you get an R4DS with it, it's a great buy.
Nothing beats free games.

However, the amount of adult titles are limited. I'm 22 and have had a hard time finding games that I enjoy. I did just start playing the Mario rpg (Partners in Time) and that is pretty good, but otherwise I've been playing NES roms. Can't wait for the new Zelda though.

Answer 3

i say no cuz the new psp slim comes out sept. 10th and that's way better of a handheld plus you have a ps3 right so you can use the psp as a controller for it and transfer data and all that but the point is the psp is way better than the ds

Answer 4

i bought 3 ds lites for my kids for christmas. one of the 3 was defective wouldnt charge at all. the other 2 were fine.

Answer 5

if you get the right games, the ds is really fun. it's nice and portable, so you can take it lots of places, and easy enough to learn to use. research on where to get it and the prices, if you haven't already.

Answer 6

well..its not that bad of a system. i have a ds and a ds lite. it depends on what games u wana buy for it.