Nintendo DS PHAT - worth $30?

Regicid3 · January 2008

I'm able to buy a Nintendo DS PHAT with stupid ass skull stickers on it for $30 dollars, should I do it? :...:

SpaceDrake · January 2008

If you don't own a DS, why the hell not. So long as it works it's a DS and it's wonderful, I love my phat.

jothki · January 2008

Yes.

Big Classy · January 2008

Fuck yes.

You already know what I think though

apotheos · January 2008

Thats pretty low. I very recently sold one for $60 online and people lined up around the block to buy it.

Regicid3 · January 2008

It's decided. Thanks, hopefully I can get those damn stickers off.

What game should I buy first?

captaink · January 2008

Yes. Buy it and puzzle quest and just leave them next to the toilet.

Daedalus · January 2008

yes. Some Goo-Gone should take care of the stickers problem.

Joshua368 · January 2008

Yes. If nothing else you could probably resell it for a nice profit.

But if it's your first DS... the library is too vast. Think you can narrow down what kind of games you want?

Regicid3 · January 2008

I'd definitely like to get some "serious" games, I'm not really into the Wario Ware crazy mini-game games. I know I'd definitely be picking up the Final Fantasy games, Pokemon games, and of course... Sonic RPG. As far as "puzzle games" are concerned, I've enjoyed that surgery game on my friends DS.

Fireflash · January 2008

Just make sure to try it out a bit before buying. I've seen abused DS that had parts of the touchscreen not responding very well to stylus input.

Regicid3 · January 2008

It's been done. I'll be going to LameStop in about an hour. I'm thinking about picking up Phantom Hourglass.

Yay or Nay?

Maybe FFIII?

Pheezer · January 2008

FFIII suffers from some tragic gameplay decisions that were a lot more forgivable when it was first released in the NES era.

I don't think it's worth it. It's certainly not a first purchase.

Cunty · January 2008

even if you have a ds, you should get another so that you can trade with yourself etc ie pokemon.

Pheezer · January 2008

Cunty wrote: »

even if you have a ds, you should get another so that you can trade with yourself etc ie pokemon.

I'm pretty sure that this is the worst possible reason to buy it.

I mean for fuck's sakes, people.

Atlus Parker · January 2008

I'd have to say that that's $30 better spent towards the superior DS Lite but either way you're going to have some fun.

Regicid3 · January 2008

I picked up Phantom Hourglass.

djklay · January 2008

Atlus Parker wrote: »

I'd have to say that that's $30 better spent towards the superior DS Lite but either way you're going to have some fun.

Is the lite that much 'better'? I own a phat one, cause it was red and I have this weird thing for red so I've been happy with it, plus the lite wasn't out then. However I've been thinking of picking one up for a friend and if the lite is that much better they might end up with a used one. I don't tend to pack mine around a lot, used mostly before bed and on my annual plane ride is about all.

Bantry · January 2008

I would so buy a spare DS for thirty dollars.

That's only 15 pounds in real money.

lowlylowlycook · January 2008

Regicid3 wrote: »

I picked up Phantom Hourglass.

Good move. Just don't buy brain training then show it to your Mom. Unless you have a good source for a second DS.

harvest · January 2008

Once you beat Phantom Hourglass sell it back and get something with a little more staying power. I'm talking Etrian Odyssey here.

Pheezer · January 2008

djklay wrote: »

Atlus Parker wrote: »

I'd have to say that that's $30 better spent towards the superior DS Lite but either way you're going to have some fun.

Is the lite that much 'better'? I own a phat one, cause it was red and I have this weird thing for red so I've been happy with it, plus the lite wasn't out then. However I've been thinking of picking one up for a friend and if the lite is that much better they might end up with a used one. I don't tend to pack mine around a lot, used mostly before bed and on my annual plane ride is about all.

The Lite is a lot smaller and the screens are a lot brighter. I never owned a phat but I really, really love my glossy black lite.

Bama · January 2008

captaink wrote: »

Yes. Buy it and puzzle quest and just leave them next to the toilet.

Glad I'm not the only one who does this.

Regicid3 · January 2008

So, as far as accessories are concerned... what should I be looking for?

Algertman · January 2008

DrDizaster wrote: »

Cunty wrote: »

even if you have a ds, you should get another so that you can trade with yourself etc ie pokemon.

I'm pretty sure that this is the worst possible reason to buy it.

I mean for fuck's sakes, people.

WORTH IT!

Fig-D · January 2008

Regicid3 wrote: »

So, as far as accessories are concerned... what should I be looking for?

Nice pair of headphones. That's about it.

Regicid3 · January 2008

Are the online capabilities local? Or can I play with Fig-D?

Vyolynce · January 2008

djklay wrote: »

Atlus Parker wrote: »

I'd have to say that that's $30 better spent towards the superior DS Lite but either way you're going to have some fun.

Is the lite that much 'better'? I own a phat one, cause it was red and I have this weird thing for red so I've been happy with it, plus the lite wasn't out then. However I've been thinking of picking one up for a friend and if the lite is that much better they might end up with a used one. I don't tend to pack mine around a lot, used mostly before bed and on my annual plane ride is about all.

You can pick up a bigger stylus for your Phat separately, so that's not really an issue.

Really the only issue I've found is weight, and even then it only applies to games that want to you use both the d-pad and stylus controls. These are usually first-person titles like Metroid Prime: Hunters or Dementium: the Ward, but the scheme does show up elsewhere. Any game that wants to be played by you basically supporting the DS with your off-hand is going to be a bit more uncomfortable on the Phat.

Peewi · January 2008

Regicid3 wrote: »

Are the online capabilities local? Or can I play with Fig-D?

If it was local it wouldn't be online. All games with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection symbol on them has online play. If you want to play with specific people you need to register their friend code and they need to register yours.

Regicid3 · January 2008

imdumlol

Anybody want to battle in PHG?

I assume (I think I've seen one before) there's a megathread with a list of friend codes. I think I'll go find that right quick.

Hotlead Junkie · January 2008

The Lite version seems to dainty for me and my constant Elite Beat Agents gaming time and such, whenever I hold one it feels like I'm going to break it. I'v had my Phat for years, it's battle scarred to hell and doesn't even have a screen protector (I'm sure that those symbols from Castlevania: DS have been permanantley etched in there) and the only problem I'v ever had with my Phat is that I couldn't play Advance Wars 2 DS in the blinding light of a hot summer's day. Apparentley you can with a lite and it's brighter screen but seeing as this is England that's hardly ever going to be an issue.

Ergandar · January 2008

Once you finish Phantom Hourglass, purchase:

All the Phoenix Wrights
Elite Beat Agents
Rocket Slime

Easily my 5 favorite recently released games.

Or, you could play multiplayer on Phantom Hourglass for hours. :P