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Posted by creatables on 17-Apr-2011 19:06 Report
Still looking into
Buying the DSi for my Mum for mothers day
i am confused though,
what is the differance between the DS and the DSi, i am aware that the DSi XL is a larger model,
but am just confused about the DS and DSi.
Thank you
Sandra
 
Replied by missdaisy on 17-Apr-2011 23:29 (Ref 2285187) Report
You lost me at the D!
Replied by nefer_sold on 17-Apr-2011 23:35 (Ref 2285188) Report

And now they have just brought out a 3D one just to confuse us even more.

Have been trying to figure out the difference for quite a while now and all I know is some games play on one and not the other.
Replied by ozdiddy on 17-Apr-2011 23:52 (Ref 2285190) Report
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/DS/Nintendo+DSi/feature.asp?c=9274

Maybe you could google that info. I hope the link above stays. I hope this helps
Replied by kidsstuff on 18-Apr-2011 06:32 (Ref 2285197) Report
I am probably wrong but I think a DSi has tha ability for WiFi connection.
Replied by creatables on 18-Apr-2011 06:51 (Ref 2285198) Report
Sorry, i am talking about the handheld game Nintendo DSi,
yes i have seen the 3D one advertised and have done google searches but maybe not looking into the correct play so will try the link above.
I am going to go to a few stores and ask for more info in there as well.
thank you for your replies.
Replied by creatables on 18-Apr-2011 06:54 (Ref 2285200) Report
I cut and pasted your link above and came across some really usuefull information so thanks again.
The DSi has more features, so basically it is an updated version of the DS.
So i think i will go for the DSi for my mum who is turning 80.
Now i am going looking for the older arcade games for her and YES i will be shopping here.
Thanks again everyone.
Replied by meshe1969 on 18-Apr-2011 06:59 (Ref 2285201) Report
I have heard that a lot of people are reporting headaches from the 3D one.

Here is a web site that compares the DS (Lite) and the DSi:
ds.about.com/od/nintendods101/tp/dsivsdslite.htm

and another that compares the DS, DS Lite , DSi and DSi XL:
ds.about.com/od/nintendods101/a/Choosing-A-Nintendo-Ds-Which-Ds-Should-You-Get.htm
Replied by meshe1969 on 18-Apr-2011 07:02 (Ref 2285202) Report
Here is a summary:

DS Lite:

+ Cheapest of the lot
+ Backwards compatible with GBA
+ Huge support from 3rd parties (flashcarts included)
+ Battery life is good
- Only WEP security encryption
- No DSiWare and cannot run specific DSi Games
- No Cameras or SD card slot

DSi:
+ Slightly bigger screen
+ Cameras and SD Card slot
+ WPA security encryption
- Shortest battery life
- More expensive..
- No backwards compatibility

DSi XL:
+ Massively bigger screen
+ Better battery life than DSi
- Loss of portability in a sense due to screen size
Otherwise read as DSi
Replied by savannah-siren on 18-Apr-2011 10:10 (Ref 2285237) Report
Definitely go for the DSi XL. My son has one and it is brilliant! Larger screen (especially good for 'older' eyes') and easy to use.

Replied by creatables on 18-Apr-2011 22:03 (Ref 2285421) Report
Thank you so very much for all your replies,
i am reading all the links now.
I really appreciated it , i like to check things out before i buy them so all your help has been most helpful.
Cheers
Sandra
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