I honestly wish the DSI and DSI XL had the GBA slot instead of the useless cameras.

@kejiri3593

3 жыл бұрын

Considering conspiracies today that inbuilt cameras and mic is there to spy on people. I wouldnt mind a GBA slot over that

@Purzify

3 жыл бұрын

@@kejiri3593 I really doubt a DSI or a 3DS will have the computer power to upload things on the servers... But you'll never know.

@kejiri3593

3 жыл бұрын

@@Purzify Yeah i mean i dont think so either. Although i guess people think this is more relevant today. I remember the times when you had to buy seperate camera. That was fun : D

@dogg-paws

3 жыл бұрын

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Some people prefer the "useless cameras" over the GBA games. Besides, you're better off buying a GBA if you want to play GBA games.

@staringcorgi6475

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogg-paws the dsi is useless because you can by the 3ds which can do everything but better

Today I learned I actually had a DS Lite instead of the DS. It was the first Nintendo console I owned since the original Gameboy in the 90s. The dual screen really was a revolutionary gimmick.

@blackrb123ryan

3 жыл бұрын

Same, I just found out today, I was so confused LOL

@EXTRATERRESTRIALTHR33

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say gemmic the original game & watch had a dual screen lol they just made it better again

@dhrgkbqxtjr2743

3 жыл бұрын

@@EXTRATERRESTRIALTHR33 I didn't mean gimmick in a negative way. Seriously the dual screen made me sit up and pay attention. It was the first handheld I bought with my own money since my grandpa bought me the original GameBoy back in the 1990s.

@sorrai

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhrgkbqxtjr2743 the ds lite was the first console i ever owned, and i got mine in 2008 at the age of 4 lol

@shyamal903

2 жыл бұрын

@@sorrai If you waited one more year you could have got the DSi like I did.

*"Having a battery life from 15 - 19 Hours"* My DS Battery survived 10 years! 😎😎

@Anastuki

3 жыл бұрын

how????

@Purzify

3 жыл бұрын

@@Anastuki never turn it on

@staringcorgi6475

2 жыл бұрын

@@Purzify the wii u is newer and that dies even when off

@rosterison2192

2 жыл бұрын

Its freaking true mine dsl survived 8.5yo

@asthmanaut3430

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosterison2192 i just found mine packed away in some boxes from my childhood it still has some power in it from 8 years ago. the sheer shock of finding it hit me hard i thought i had lost it forever

The DSi XL has IPS screens and retains the pixel density of the original DS. So games look more vibrant and crisp compared to playing it on the 3DS.

@ShamanNoodles

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the info I was looking for. Gonna buy one now

@arm8636

2 жыл бұрын

the new 2 ds doesn't have ips display?

@CrayonConoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

@@arm8636 no

@tiagoalveslp1992

2 жыл бұрын

New 3ds xl has ips screens

@arm8636

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiagoalveslp1992 nope

The DSi XL also has IPS screens instead of TN displays.

Which model of the DS do I buy? All of them, of course.

@catgarcia2238

2 жыл бұрын

Japanese there cheaper for some reason

@Jess-ws6qs

2 жыл бұрын

@@catgarcia2238 cause they’re region locked- it’s a great bargain if you know Japanese but not so much if you don’t

@SoulBre4ker

2 жыл бұрын

@Jess The region lock only applies to DSI games, not Standard DS games.

@SoulBre4ker

2 жыл бұрын

@CAT GARCIA I know, yesterday I was in a secondhand department store in Japan, and they were selling OG DSs for roughly 500-900¥ (5-9US$)

@CrayonConoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jess-ws6qs that's why you should install homebrew to bypass region lock

My man has an original grey DS whose hinges aren't cracked. I didn't think it was possible Also, every DS having different power connectors was stupid annoying (even if the DSI and 3DS shared one). Especially when there's no technical reason for it.

@komicalkramer6188

2 жыл бұрын

sell them multiple power plugs. Profit my dear Watson

@DarkWorldQ8

Жыл бұрын

At least the original DS shared one with the GBA SP. I'm guessing they wanted a slimmer port to make the DS Lite a slim system, and then found out that the port was fragile so they decided to change it again for the DSi. It is definitely annoying.

@epicwappy20

11 ай бұрын

I have one that has non cracked hinges too

Now this is quality content.

Honestly the best part of the phat DS is that because it is so big and chunky it actually feels really good in the hands.

@amk8411

2 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel about plus size models...

@clementinelives

2 жыл бұрын

@@amk8411 you've never touched a woman

@ThePyroManiac00

Жыл бұрын

@@amk8411 I like the way you think

@guillermosalcido9139

Жыл бұрын

The design reminds me a lot of the N64 though, I don't know why.

@SocksFC

3 ай бұрын

I can't lie I really like the design, feels like something you'd see in outer space

Thank you for including the VI Community in this video I am blind and play ds games but not many people think to include us in gaming videos It means alot

@WindyCornerTV

2 жыл бұрын

No worries :)

I got a Nindendo DSI XL on my fifth birthday in 2010. I still remember sitting at the table after I got home from school to be presented with this beautiful yellow device. I still have it 12 years later, and it works perfectly.

@redyoshi4687

Жыл бұрын

I got a ds i in 2012 for my 4th birthday

@darkhorse581

Жыл бұрын

Got one for Christmas in 2010 when i was 9. Many, MANY hours spent playing it and it still works perfectly fine (even the battery lasts forever)

@Kameron347

5 ай бұрын

Nindendo used to be so cool

Really great DS game collection you have there! Great video with a lot of info (fantastic transitions and other editing as well)

The one thing to note is that the DSi XL was the only model with dual IPS screens instead of the typical TN screen types found in other DS models and most 3DS systems. This was a fact that was also advertised by Nintendo. This means the DSi XL has far better viewing angles and better color reproduction. the screens also tend to be more color accurate as well. So if not being able to play GBA games is not a deal-breaker to you, then the DSi XL is the definitive DS from a visual standpoint. I also personally found it way more comfortable to hold than the smaller models.

@sNintendoFan

2 жыл бұрын

The regular DSi also has dual IPS screens. Now it's just a question of whether you prefer a higher pixel density or larger screens.

@vdentertaiment4088

2 жыл бұрын

@@sNintendoFan source? Regular DSi is TN AFAIK.

@ThePreciseClimber

10 ай бұрын

Shame they didn't do the same thing with New 3DS. All of them should've had IPS screens. Instead, we got the stupid screen lottery.

@catherinej615

4 ай бұрын

Well that also explains the pricing for the XLs. Ty for the info

Thank you for posting this! I was looking to get my first DS as I want to start playing some of the older games as we used to have a 3ds, but lost it. I was confused on which model to get, and this really helped me understand the difference between all the consoles. Thank you so much!!

Does anyone else here actually prefer the buttons on the original DS over the others?

@ryuudrako86

Жыл бұрын

*Yes*. Especially OG vs Lite

You can pretty easily jailbreak a DSi and I do think that you should keep in the back of your mind when deciding on what to buy, even and ESPECIALLY if you already own a DSi with some DSiWare on it and you want to make backups of the games and saves to play on an emulator or migrate them to another DSi or 3DS

excellent and informative. i was however expecting to hear the 3DS included since it is a part of the DS family.

@gillroygarlic3616

2 жыл бұрын

DS : OG DS/ DS Lite/ DSi/ DSi XL ; DS family 3DS: OG3DS/ new 3ds/ 3ds xl/ new 3ds/new 3ds xl/ 2ds/ new 2ds xl ; 3ds family

Am I the only one that loves the original DS design? It looks amazing to me and idk why people hate it :(

@redyoshi4687

Жыл бұрын

It looks cool for display but not for playing on

@kingstarscream3807

Жыл бұрын

@@redyoshi4687 Wut? I can understand some people preferring the square design of the Lite aesthetically, the phat has objectively better form factor. It is much larger and better for man hands and has better buttons, dpad and triggers.

@tetrasonic91

11 ай бұрын

i love it.

The DSi XL is an impressive package, considering that it’s got 90% extra screen but less than 50% extra weight with fairly limited external size increase.

I'm actually quite fascinated by all versions of the Ds. No decision for me!

Thank you for this buying guide it is very helpful 🙂 I’ve got the original DS for about 15 years now but might upgrade

5:45 THANK YOU for actually mentioning vision impaired people here! As someone with a vision impairment it's always insulting when I hear that the DSi XL was just for old people. Yes that was one of the target markets for it because of Brainage, but there are people under 80 who can't see very well and appreciate it's larger size. I always wanted a DSi XL back in the day, too bad it doesn't have the GBA slot because it's sort of pointless to own now that a 3DS XL can play all DS games on a large screen.

Awesome review! Thank you! I just got the DSLite and Trace Memory today! looking for my Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword

@Mikey-pi2nb

3 жыл бұрын

Aye even I got the ds lite too as well would you wanna be friends ?

@potatowarrior7851

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Ds lite has gba support and it feels really good in the hands. Ordered mine today

I have the first 3 DS's but I'm missing the DSI XL. Thanks for reminding me!

I just got my DS Lite back that I first had 18 years ago. It was passed down to my brother and then another. It’s pretty beat up but surprisingly it still works perfect! I’m currently working on trying to rebuild it into a new shell, new screens etc. I can’t wait until I’m finished. Just wish I had Pokémon platinum and soulsilver for it still. Worth so much now…

Thank you! This helped me decide what to get!

Great video 👍. I love my dsi xl ! The battery life is amazing and the IPS screen looks great 👌. I have also a ds lite, my first 'ds model'.

@yasmin6175

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you know if you can plat 2ds games on the dsi Xl? And can you play 3ds games on it? Just brought one and some games, just hoping they will work. Thanks!

@Neithan_Hirsch

2 жыл бұрын

@@yasmin6175 no The 3ds came 3 years later so no 3ds support... In fact it wont even fit I know im 3 months late but i had the urge to reply

I think the original DS's buttons are something nobody, no even this guy, gives the credit they deserve. I got one a few days ago, and I'm positively surprised to see that the buttons are WAY better than those of the DS Lite and the DSi, both regular and XL. I know because I've had and used all models. The DPad definitely feels the best in the 2004 DS. No one stresses that enough.

@ganymedehedgehog371

2 ай бұрын

Is it worth all the downsides though? The lite is better in every other way and the i is a good next step in the DS family.

My DS lite broke down a few months ago, but since I have a sizeable DS games library I want to buy a new one. I was considering buying later versions of the DS, just to have something new, but then I can't play guitar hero without the GBA slot. I'd also have to buy a new charger... So I guess I'm sticking with the Lite, cheers for the video :)

@BloodyDeadCat

2 жыл бұрын

You Can Play Ds Games On the 3ds

@NastyCupid

2 жыл бұрын

@@BloodyDeadCat but not guitar hero, and I have three guitar hero games

@BloodyDeadCat

2 жыл бұрын

@@NastyCupid good point

@UmDevoto

2 жыл бұрын

@Pepskenes i mean its called "taste"

I think the original DS design looks cooler to me. The plastic on it looks the same as a Gameboy Advance. But the plastic on the lite looks different, almost more cheap looking. The lite has a bigger screen and being smaller makes it easier to carry around. But there is a cool factor to the original DS

@sakurLOL

Жыл бұрын

I tottaly agree with you, its just something charming in the design of the OG ds

@TheRandomname951

Жыл бұрын

I like the ds phat over the lite due to durability. I’ve remember dropping my phat a couple times and worked great still. I remember I dropped my lite and the screen got messed up. Bought a second one and remember the L or R button wouldn’t work correctly

As a personal opinion... Just go with the DS Lite. All of DSi functions and games are available on the 3ds, so if it is for those functions better get a 3ds or 2ds, and for core aspect of gaming, in actually you gain more with the GBA slot than a discontinued DSiWare. The original model kinda sucks, so yeah, DS lite

@bubbajames2157

2 жыл бұрын

I got one at Game Depot.

@KaifamGaming

2 жыл бұрын

come on man the ds phat is pretty cool im buying one because ive already got a lite

@RayCast00

2 жыл бұрын

@@KaifamGaming if you like it then it's alright! But from my point of view there is a lot of issues like the screen, the fact that you can't use most of the accessories or how chunky it is

@KaifamGaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@RayCast00 yeah thats true but still i like the way it looks plus i can get one for just 25 euros

@staringcorgi6475

2 жыл бұрын

Dsi is better actually because it isn’t too tiny and you can homebrew easily with no flash cart and can play any ds game with the sd card needed

This video help me a lot, thank you sir. You got my like and a subscriber.

Better Put Some Respect on DS Original lol it's was my first DS console in series The blue one but I've owned all of them when they came out so yep

I personally bought last year a dsi xl, its perfect. Now im gonna save up to buy regular dsi and ds lite to compare them personally

Even though I love the original DS, that system had a weak backlight which makes it more difficult to play than the DS Lite in some environments. I personally prefer the DSi XL, playing GBA isn't that important to me, the ability to have all your games and play emulators on a regular SD, and that bigger screen size makes it the best choice for me.

Thanks, good review. The DS is an amzing portable console!

A lot of people feels that not having the GBA port in the DSi is a deal breaker, but if you're looking for an original DS hardware line it's because you don't want to play them on a 3DS, they look awful and blurry on 3DS, and even if you enable the original resolution it looks too tiny and of course the annoying black bars in both modes, so, with that in mind, if you want to play GBA games buy a GBA hardware, on a DS, same as 3DS they don't match the resolution and the aspect ratio, so you will have black bars and the games will look too tiny in the screen, but well it's really up to you if you want that port for GBA games, and also if happens you want some accessories to play some games, it all depends on your budget, my personal recommendation, go for the DS lite if you REALLY want the GBA port, otherwise just go for DSi XL, bigger screen and some cool apps to have fun like flipnote studio, camera and audio apps (they have really fun features). PS: you can play GBA games via emulators with a R4 flashcard, the GBA hardware is still in the DSi architecture, it's just unaccessible without the port but with a GBA loader you can play them

@Zentsey

2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing comment, this is true

@r_vanced

Жыл бұрын

It is save-able if I play GBA games on my DSi?

@Solid_Snack

Жыл бұрын

Not true to screen on the 3DS is superior quality than the DS or DSi when playing DS games. The color is still better on the 3DS. Problem is that the dsi and ds have really bad dots from the digitizer.

@MrBonini2594

Жыл бұрын

@@Solid_Snack the DSi XL has IPS screen which has better color, the only one in the 3DS family that has IPS screen is the New 3DS XL and is not on every model, you have to be lucky to get a N3DSXL with IPS screen cause the rest are TN screen which displays an awful color, i proved this myself when i got my new DSi XL and compared it to my 3DS XL and on the DSi the color is superior, and also bigger screen without being blurry

In terms of looks, for me the sole DS line consoles that look good nowadays is the original DS and the DSi XL.

Fun fact this video has been in the works since the final version of the ds came out.

@jotaropinochet3671

3 жыл бұрын

No wtf the last DS model came out in 2010

@WindyCornerTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@jotaropinochet3671 Revolution 360 is being sarcastic. We're close friends and he's poking fun at how much time I spent making this video.

@th3radlad_727

3 жыл бұрын

@@jotaropinochet3671 r/woooosh lmao

Love the video, know I’m three years late but keep it up

Lmaooo love the music, great vid thanks

I want to buy one and this really helps

@hghhhffhfhfhf3401

3 жыл бұрын

what did you choose?

@potatowarrior7851

3 жыл бұрын

@@hghhhffhfhfhf3401 i choose the ds lite because it looks and feels good, also it has gba support and ive been playing the fan translation of mother 3 lately. And as an added bonus it has a very long battery life. Ordered one for 30 euros (+10 shipping). Now i can finaly play the games from my youth like wario ware touch, Aninal crossing wild world, pokemon platinum, new super mario brothers ect.

Great video!

I still have my ds lite and I got a used ds phat a few years ago used, I also had a Nintendo DSi and a DSi xl but sold my dsi for a dsi xl and then gave to my sister some years ago so I kept the original ds models because they have better compatibility with older gba games and is not región locked either. and because of guitar hero and a piano game that also uses a plugin. That’s why I always recommend the original or ds lite consoles over dsi ones

nice video, thank you!

I use the DSi XL, which I've jailbroken. It still can emulate GBA without the slot and allows the use of homebrew, allowing me to play GBC and original GB with a few hiccups now and then.

If you’re doing homebrew then the DSi or DSi XL are best depending on your hand size. I’d only get a Lite to transfer Pokémon from GBA to DS games, if I hadn’t done that already.

I got lucky that I got the Lite for Christmas one year. Definitely the best one out of them all.

i recently bought a crimson black ds lite and bc the seller was from japan i can't play it till my charger arrives, i tried it out and i love it, the battery life is there even when on red you can play for like an hour before it turns off if you do by a ds buy an r4 card unless ur using a dsi/xl then you can hack those

The fat original is the most comfortable to hold. I have a DSi (small) which is really sleek and the screen is vibrant but it’s not as nice to hold.

If Nintendo released a DSi with a gba slot today I would buy it right away

1:48 bruh I love this guy lmao

Just learning about the DS line up now. Had a few New 3DS's over 2019-2020 but the DS Lite is definitely the sleeper of the group with the GBA slot and brighter screens. Buying a handful of these while they're still insanely cheap.

The original ds design is my favorite. It has the most personality.

> does not mention the ghosting on the DS lite and original DS.

@emilypearce3434

2 жыл бұрын

Thx

With the DS being as old as it is now, it is the model that is easiest to replace parts. The DS lite has the top screen cables strung through the hinges. The DS has connectors within the top and bottom of the unit so you do not need to disassemble the whole console to replace one part.

I already have a 3DS and I decided to get me a new DS Lite since my old one is out of commission. I really like my GBA games so it's pretty much a no brainer.

Solatorobo!!! Finally, someone else knows about this game!

Do all DSi XLs have IPS screens?

@neilchapman5145

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

I miss my red ds and blue dsi. They both have issues but I like the feeling of holding it or even looking at it, compared to my 3ds.

The first working DS that I used was the DS Lite in cobalt blue.

Basically get the dsi or ds lite (I recommend the dsi, since chances are you won't have gba games in the first place if you do you most likely have a gba and could simply just mod your dsi, and let's be serious who's gonna be missing some subpar accessory)

@Hugoisbuff

11 ай бұрын

Ima go with the lite

@Raddish-IS-Radd

11 ай бұрын

@@Hugoisbuff fair enough

I spent hours and hours on my DS Lite as a kid. I wanted to go back and play some of my old games so I purchased a new DS Lite. Well, apparently somewhere between age 12 and 26 my vision has gone to sh*t (I'm talking with my glasses on), because I got a raging headache and could barely see the text when playing games. 😅 I had to resell it and now I just bought a Dsi XL. So moral of the story is, just because you could see the DS Lite screen well as a kid, doesn't mean you'll be able to now. As an adult it might be better to go with the XL even if you lose the GBA slot (which sucks I know.)

I've never owned a DS and I wanna buy one for my deployment so I'm not bored out of my mind. As a first timer, what should I buy? Price isn't an issue.

Loved the video. Could you please do the same for 3ds and 2ds? Thanks.

@WindyCornerTV

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, it's on the cards. :)

People say that the SELECT and START button layout for the 2ds was carried to the new 3ds, it actually came from the ds lite

The only useful piece of info I got from this is that Russel Grant's Astrology can be enjoyed on all models equally.

Iam a big of hand held systems so i have a pink DS lite and the battery life is outstanding

I've been tempted to upgrade from a fat DS to a DSi XL, but will I need to do anything to make my flashcard work? I've been using a 2020 R4 Gold Pro (the r4isdhc ones) and I've had no issues with it when using my original DS. I've been using a PAL DS and playing mostly NTSC games, will I need to find the PAL back-ups for them to work on a DSi XL?

@staringcorgi6475

2 жыл бұрын

No but it’s better to use a sd card for that because it can use the dsi’s added hardware and enchanced dsi enchanced games of you play any of them like Pokémon black white and their sequels by running on dsi mode don’t worry about region locking because unlaunch can bypass it

2:00 Ahhh Trauma Center, a man of culture

Id pick a ds lite with a flashcart and twilight menu over a modded DSi anyday, simply because of the GBA compatibility and difference in price point. Only at the dsixl it starts to get a little interesting

Can you add the 3DS ones too? you omitted them. And what should one look out for if buying a used one?

@WindyCornerTV

3 жыл бұрын

A standalone comparison for the 3DS is on the cards. But I'll be tackling the Wii and PSP first.

How I see comparing these models... Do you prefer bulky DS that is comfortable to hold with bigger hands but has a not as strong backlit screen and can play GBA games go for the OG DS Do you prefer a slimmer and sleeker design that has a better backlit screen and can also play GBA games go for the DS Lite Do you prefer a DS that has a home screen and a camera included and don't care about playing GBA games go for the DSi Do you prefer a DS that has bigger screens and home screen and camera and don't care for a GBA cartridge spot like the DSi go for the DSi XL That's just my personal way of viewing a comparison

At the moment, i just have the DSi, i want another model too, which is better, DSi XL or DS lite?

Very good video

I like the DS lite the best but I’m kinda biased since it was my first ever experience with video games

in my opinion, i’d say the Nintendo DSi because, it has an eShop, DSi Sound (like 3ds sound) pictochat, and DSi Camera (also like 3ds camera) and yea

Okay I need help. I bought a ds lite but I kind of might want something with better quality if there is one?…. What ds console can take all the old ds games? Like Garfield’s nightmare, drawn to life, dolphinz, wildlife vet petz, etc. Any help would do please.

What is the game at 4:47 ? Thank you for great comparison!

@pablosolorzano-wm4td

Жыл бұрын

Solatorobo- Red the hunter. It is a masterpiece. Perfect graphics, perfect story.

@VelidAgovic

Жыл бұрын

@@pablosolorzano-wm4td Thank you, can't wait to try it out!

What were the games in the video?..I would like to have those on my dsi xl.

Just found my DS lite in a box and opened it, fully charged after 10 years lol

U really just need the ds lite and new 3ds to experience the best of all ds. Would have been nice to be able to use that guitar hero grip on the newer systems tho.

So is it worth upgrading my old dsi to an XL?

@Thejennonanator

2 жыл бұрын

Only if you want bigger screens the hardware is identical

Hi, I was wondering, is there any way to play a 2 or 4 players link GBA game for those DS models that support GBA cartridges?

What was the games you played for the xl i need some more titles to get

Haven’t touched the ds lite in over 6 a 7 years and founded it yesterday again after searching and battery still is fully charged

final fantasy tactics a2 is still my favorite ever

tbh the ds lite is rlly under rated cuz of the charging thing lol. if u go on amazon ngl they are like 40 pounds for bad qaulity and the dsi xl is like 70 pounds

love 'em all!

4:48 What is the title of this game? For this one song, I want to play it.

The ds lite charger was also used in the gameboy micro it isn’t exclusive

Still with the DS Lite playing Pokemon platinum 🏆🎉

You should do PS3 Comparison (ps3 60gb vs Ps3 80gb vs Ps3 slim vs Ps3 ultra/super slim)

sooo i can use the 3ds charger for my Dsi?

@bubbajames2157

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

The DS Guitar Hero was very good, if you ask me.

DS Lite can be charged with standard mini USB cable (not micro usb)

I watched this video and I got convinced to buy a DS Lite on Vinted for Christmas. I do consider it the best iteration because of multiple reasons. 1) Like the OG model, it supports the majority of its library, including all GBA games and accessories that use the SLOT 2. 2) it has the best battery life in the entire DS family. Some people had their DS battery lasting for years before another recharge. 3) Because of the DS family's huge success in sales (154 million units), the family's cheap and easy to find but the Lite is the most common model.

I enjoyed the comparisons, but goddamn I loved seeing your great taste in DS games. I'd kill for a copy of Alien: Infestation.

@jermainsoetosenojo5619

3 жыл бұрын

I was Lucky. Bought a brandnew copy of alien infestation 5 years ago for 10 euris

@WindyCornerTV

3 жыл бұрын

I should mention the games shown between 5:55 - 6:04 are from Qualbert's collection. But everything else is from my person collection.

I prefer the og ds. I have the launch edition blue ds with Mario 64. I still play it when I go on trips.

00:43 what is the music track?