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So, the DS ... I hear it's got two screens. Any model differences?
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After years of loving service, my black DS Lite is dying. At least, I think so: It's starting to not detect games in the DS slot, it freezes up more often than it ever did in the past and, no more than 15 minutes ago, the right hinge just broke. I literally made a
face at my desk, because I've been using this shit like every day for the past three years.If it does indeed give up the ghost, I need to replace it ASAP. I haven't been paying attention, but I remember there being a big to-do over certain models of DS Lites having shoddier screens (the black-and-red Brain Training ones, IIRC). Is this still an issue with whatever DS Lites are readily available now? Are there certain models I should avoid or look for? I'm partial to the silver one, which looks really nice in person.
Addendum: If you had to replace your old/buy a new DS Lite, what color would you grab? I haven't really been keeping tabs on what's new, so I don't even know what the latest colors/good deals are.
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Would they for a DS Lite from 2006 with no receipt? I know Nintendo's customer service is good, but ... that good?
Usually. If it's not free, it'll be cheap -- especially if you mention that you are directly responsible for 1% of their sales, Lunker.
(No, seriously, sweet-talk 'em a bit, tell your story about daily use and all that. Couldn't hurt).
Guess that means no DSi for you though, right?
The thought flicked through my mind, but I'm still on the fence ... this would be a good opportunity to upgrade, though. That rumored April U.S. release of the DSi was never confirmed, right? If I need to put money down to buy a new unit, maybe I should just spring for the DSi. Hmm.
But yeah, strong rumors are that the DSi arrives here in April, so it might be worth waiting a while.
I knew in my heart of hearts that I was keeping my GB Micro for a reason ... maybe I'll wait to see if there's a DSi announcement after all. The DSL screens are still connected and the unit still opens and closes, but there's a definite crack in the hinge right next to the piece of plastic with the power/wi-fi lights. The top screen is all limp and flaccid instead of stiff as a board when it clicks into place; for some reason, scratches and dust don't bug me at all on the screens but the lack of tactile click! as the screen locks into place bugs me.
I don't know if it would be "major" but there might be a bit of a drop. IIRC, when the DS Lite came out here at $149, the DS Phats dropped down to $129 ... but in Japan, I think the DS Lite stayed at the same price and the DSi just came out at a higher price.
"The DSi is being released in Europe in spring 2009. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime claimed that DS Lite sales in the United States were still strong, so introducing the DSi to the USA is not a high priority, and will not be available in North America until "well into 2009"."
The bottom screen on mine is kind of yellowy, but otherwise it's fine.