Besides the reason she wants one, what are some things it can do that appeal to teenagers. Can they play movies or get online like the PSP?
2007-09-06 16:33:33 · 9 answers · asked by whata waste 7 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ Other - Games & Gear
thanks fo rthe answers, guess she'll be getting one for Christmas since that's when she wanted it.
2007-09-06 16:53:50 · update #1
The Nintendo DS is pretty much just a video game system, however, besides games it has a few other functions.
Firstly, many recent releases have online multiplayer. (See the provided link.) In order to go online with the Nintendo DS, you must have a broadband internet connection and use a wireless router or a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. If you are using a wireless router, you cannot use any encryption stronger than WEP.
Also note that the DS is very limited in function when it comes to playing online with friends. Each game requires two friends to trade their unique-to-the-game "friend code" and input them in each others' game settings before they play directly with each other, instead of being randomly matched up with strangers from all over the globe. Most games do not allow voice chat, and even then, it is best experienced with the optional headset, which is a separate purchase. (Without it, players can communicate through the built-in microphone port.)
Pictochat is included with the system, but can only be used when two DS owners are within a short distance of each other. Might as well just go talk to other. Pictochat's one appealing feature is the ability to actually "write" your messages using the stylus and touch screen, or even doodle pictures if you wish.
Nintendo also sells an internet browser cartridge for the DS, allowing you to surf the web (again, this requires a Wi-Fi connection), but the interface is clunky and its speed is slow. I don't really recommend taking the time or spending the money on the software.
There are also various products which can be imported from overseas (Japan usually) that allow the DS to play music and movies, but these typically have a serious learning curve as opposed to something like the PSP, which is a much more capable multimedia device. Especially since you have to have at least some comprehension of Japanese to use these products, unless you're okay with selecting menu options at random and memorizing what their functions are.
In any case, when viewed purely as a game-playing device, the Nintendo DS has the PSP beaten hands down in terms of game quality. It also has a wider variety of software available and more games that your daughter is likely to enjoy. Just don't buy one if what she really wants is a multimedia device that also happens to play video games. Be sure to ask her what game(s) she wants, if she already has specific ones in mind then the DS may be the only choice.
2007-09-06 16:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Can't Play Movies But It Can Play Lots Of Games For Ds And Advanced And it ALSO Can Chat With People Within 50 Feet With Them Through Pictochat. It Also Can Download Game Demos From A Wifi Spot.
2007-09-06 23:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jack Lindqvist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a certain cartridge (mod-chip) it can do movies and music. The best reason to get one is the fact that a touch interface is much more mentally stimulating than a standard control pad layout.
2007-09-06 23:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by chaoss13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont play movies. You can play with other people if your in the same bldg. Theyre fun. Like the gameboys but with better graphics.
2007-09-06 23:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by fabs83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im a doughter too so I would get her a ds like me cause their are alot of learning games like nintendogs its like how to get perpared to get read to take care of your dog and brainage 1 and 2 so those are all the learning games I know of.......Oh and there is animal crossing wild world so you make your own player and you take care of plants you can dress your person and they have a house in the game and so yeah stuff like that.
2007-09-06 23:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has some pretty fun games. I know that I enjoy mine :) It can't play movies, but you can play Mario Cart w/your friends and do some other games too.
2007-09-06 23:36:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ericka H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids like Taylor make you want to refrain from purchasing a nintendo ds for your child, dont they?
How educational can it be? I mean she spelt daughter wrong.
I would buy it for my daughter if she asks for it. Spoil her.
2007-09-06 23:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
make a deal with her for the Nintendo schoolwork i do it to my girl and get A's
2007-09-06 23:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by mixculture12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are freaking amazing!
and can be eductcational if you buy the games!
trust me if you were my mom i would love you forever and ever if you got me one!!!
2007-09-06 23:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋