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MoSpur

12-20-2006, 03:54 PM

I know this is very late and last minute. I have a couple of nieces who want this for Christmas. I've called everywhere and no one has any in stock. Do any of you have a new one or slightly used one for sale? Again, I know it is last minute. You know how the whole $$$ thing goes and the Nintendo DS couldn't be purchased earlier. Please help if you can. Thanks in advance.

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 03:57 PM

Have you tried EB Games? Chris called the other day and they had plenty ....

*shrugs*

1369

12-20-2006, 03:59 PM

How about a Wii? (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56166)

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:09 PM

Have you tried EB Games? Chris called the other day and they had plenty ....

*shrugs*

Called everyone here in town and none of the locations have any.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:10 PM

How about a Wii? (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56166)

Well, that would be nice, but they both asked for a DS. I may have to go that route.

PM5K

12-20-2006, 04:10 PM

Craigslist?

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:11 PM

DS or DS Lite?

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:14 PM

Chris has seen them everywhere ... so you couldn't have called everyone. Try Walmart & Target. You might actually have to go into the store, though.

And yes, I'm laughing at the people trying to make a lot of money off of them on Craigslist when they are still available in stores ... you just have to try more than one.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:14 PM

DS or DS Lite?

I don't know the difference. Can you tell me?

mcornelio

12-20-2006, 04:16 PM

Nintendo Ds Sucks... dick for coke. even for little kids . i hate mine.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:19 PM

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:21 PM

Nintendo Ds Sucks... dick for coke. even for little kids . i hate mine.

My little kids like it, and that's all I really GAF about if I'm paying for it. :)

LuvBones

12-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Mo, I just saw the Nintendo DS at the EBgames in the Rivercenter mall yesterday. The Nintendo DS lite is probably easier to find and the only difference between the DS and DS lite is that the lite is thinner & lighter.

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:23 PM

Chris is picking up a pink DS Lite for my daughter after work at the EB Games at the Forum ... they said they had plenty.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:25 PM

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:28 PM

Chris is picking up a pink DS Lite for my daughter after work at the EB Games at the Forum ... they said they had plenty.

What is the phone # to that one?

LuvBones

12-20-2006, 04:30 PM

Damn, they are selling quick!

LuvBones

12-20-2006, 04:33 PM

Did you try here?

Bitters
13700 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 496-6800

Looks like they have just a few left.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 04:34 PM

Yup. Just called the EB Games at the Forum @566-5833 and was told they were out. Damn! I guess I'll wait it out.

LuvBones

12-20-2006, 04:35 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Polar-White/dp/B000FO4KO8

leemajors

12-20-2006, 04:39 PM

Nintendo Ds Sucks... dick for coke. even for little kids . i hate mine.

the DS is badass. mario DS, new super mario bros, the new metroid game, the castlevania games, mario kart. Plenty of badass games, and it can actually fit in your pocket. sell it if you hate it, scrub.

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:42 PM

Have you tried Game Stop?

Samurai Jane

12-20-2006, 04:42 PM

I've seen stacks of DS Lites at Toys R Us. I can't believe they sold out that quick!

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:42 PM

LuvBones

12-20-2006, 04:44 PM

Yeah, I'm from the Nintendo generation.. When it comes to games Nintendo DS>PSP

:spin

Samurai Jane

12-20-2006, 04:44 PM

the DS is badass. mario DS, new super mario bros, the new metroid game, the castlevania games, mario kart. Plenty of badass games, and it can actually fit in your pocket. sell it if you hate it, scrub.

I liked the Super Mario Bros, but I beat it too quick.. just not as challenging as it was when I was younger I guess. :lol I'm a nerd so I liked Big Brain Academy. :nerd

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:51 PM

Yeah, I'm from the Nintendo generation.. When it comes to games Nintendo DS>PSP

:spin

That's funny ... I was calling around and "We're out of all of the handhelds ... except the PSP's..we have those." :lol

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 04:52 PM

If Chris does end up with one, I'll post where he got it for sure .... :)

dirk4mvp

12-20-2006, 04:53 PM

I don't know the difference. Can you tell me?

The Lite is littler(is that a word?) and has a much brighter screen.

http://www.wirecatcher.com/images/ds-lite-compare.gif

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 05:08 PM

If Chris does end up with one, I'll post where he got it for sure .... :)

I'd appreciate that.

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 06:41 PM

Bump*

Anyone find out anything????

SpursWoman

12-20-2006, 06:49 PM

Target in New Braunfels is supposed to get some more on Friday, FWIW.

There were tons of them everywhere yesterday & the day before.

Today, nada. :fro

MoSpur

12-20-2006, 07:08 PM

Target in New Braunfels is supposed to get some more on Friday, FWIW.

There were tons of them everywhere yesterday & the day before.

Today, nada. :fro

Hopefully someone in town will have some by Friday, if not, New Braunfels it is.

baseline bum

12-20-2006, 07:10 PM

PSP's really getting sold short in this thread.

Overall, the DS is probably the better system for most people, but there are definitely reasons to buy a PSP over it:

1. If you like competitive multiplayer games (i.e., Madden, NBA07, Street Fighter Alhpa 3, etc.), PSP absolutely kills DS. You can play these against others over wireless connections.

2. GTA. GTALC is awesome over multiplayer if you can get a few people with PSPs and copies of the game together.

3. The PSP is the best portable video player around. The screen is outstanding.

With that said, if you just want a game system, DS is probably the better buy. If you don't have friends/coworkers/classmates with PSPs and you're not looking for competitive games, DS is the way to go. If you plan on playing only single-player, Nintendo DS if far and away the best choice.

I bought the PSP though. Its a lot of fun playing it wirelessly, since I work with a lot of game nuts who have PSPs.

PM5K

12-20-2006, 07:12 PM

The DS is better PERIOD...

baseline bum

12-20-2006, 07:23 PM

The DS is better PERIOD...

Bullshit. Don't tell me DS's Madden even compares to PSP's.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/726/726577/madden-nfl-07-20060818030650894.jpg
DS Madden

http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/705/705682/madden-nfl-07-20060508024354647.jpg
PSP Madden

For multiplayer stuff, PSP kills DS. DS is far better for most people than is PSP, because most people don't buy a handheld to play each other, and because DS has some amazing platformers (ie New Super Mario)... but for people who like sports games, DS is crap compared to PSP.

Plus, soon you will be able to play PS1 games on the PSP. You can now already if you own a PS3, but it's a month or two off if you don't. I know I'm going to get some of the old Metal Gear Solid games for sure.

SequSpur

12-20-2006, 10:10 PM

got one yesterday at circuit city north star

E20

12-21-2006, 12:08 AM

got one yesterday at circuit city north star

You're a grown* man what are you doing with video games?

* Almost

SequSpur

12-21-2006, 12:12 AM

[QUOTE=E20]You're a grown* man what are you doing with video games?

:lmao

leemajors

12-21-2006, 12:31 AM

Bullshit. Don't tell me DS's Madden even compares to PSP's.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/726/726577/madden-nfl-07-20060818030650894.jpg
DS Madden

http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/705/705682/madden-nfl-07-20060508024354647.jpg
PSP Madden

For multiplayer stuff, PSP kills DS. DS is far better for most people than is PSP, because most people don't buy a handheld to play each other, and because DS has some amazing platformers (ie New Super Mario)... but for people who like sports games, DS is crap compared to PSP.

Plus, soon you will be able to play PS1 games on the PSP. You can now already if you own a PS3, but it's a month or two off if you don't. I know I'm going to get some of the old Metal Gear Solid games for sure.

personally, i like being able to play GBA games on the ds. never had a GBA so i got to catch up on all those sweet castlevania games i missed out on like aria of sorrow. playing mario kart online is pretty sweet too, but i didn't get a ds for online play.

davi78239

12-21-2006, 10:44 AM

I'm sorry but those are some pretty crappy graphics on the DS compared to the PSP.

dougp

12-21-2006, 10:49 AM

I'm sorry but those are some pretty crappy graphics on the DS compared to the PSP.
You're a few years late on that observation.

I've had both ... I sold off my PSP because it's not very portable, whereas the GB Micro (holy shit that was small) and DS Lite are. Also, as bb said, DS has much better single player games. The novelty of wireless is cool - but how often are you around wireless to play multiplayer games when traveling? I know I'm not!

davi78239

12-21-2006, 10:52 AM

You're a few years late on that observation.

I've had both ... I sold off my PSP because it's not very portable, whereas the GB Micro (holy shit that was small) and DS Lite are. Also, as bb said, DS has much better single player games. The novelty of wireless is cool - but how often are you around wireless to play multiplayer games when traveling? I know I'm not!

That's actually the first time I saw the graphics for a sports game like Madden on the DS.

dougp

12-21-2006, 10:54 AM

That's actually the first time I saw the graphics for a sports game like Madden on the DS.
Ah - well, pretty much anything with a lot of curves is going to look bad on the DS, so footballs, helmets, shoulders, etc. all on screen at once is going to be horrible.

baseline bum

12-21-2006, 11:56 AM

You're a few years late on that observation.

I've had both ... I sold off my PSP because it's not very portable, whereas the GB Micro (holy shit that was small) and DS Lite are. Also, as bb said, DS has much better single player games. The novelty of wireless is cool - but how often are you around wireless to play multiplayer games when traveling? I know I'm not!

The PSP is huge if you get a hard case for it, which is pretty must a must have if you just dropped $250 on it. What is the DS's battery life like? My PSP goes about 5 hours before needing a recharge with the screen at its highest brightness settings.

dougp

12-21-2006, 12:02 PM

The PSP is huge if you get a hard case for it, which is pretty must a must have if you just dropped $250 on it. What is the DS's battery life like? My PSP goes about 5 hours before needing a recharge with the screen at its highest brightness settings.
I can go about 5-6 days with moderate (3-4 hours) use on regular brightness ... so about 15-18 hours total, along with just closing the lid instead of hitting power sometimes.

SpursWoman

12-21-2006, 02:08 PM

MoSpur:

Walmart on 78 in Converse had a bunch of them last night when a coworker bought one for her daughter.

Phenomanul

12-21-2006, 03:29 PM

I have a side question: Should I buy the new PS3, XBox360 or a Wii system? and why one over the other?

baseline bum

12-21-2006, 03:39 PM

I have a side question: Should I buy the new PS3 and XBox360 or a Wii system? and why one over the other?

Which do you like more? Zelda or Halo?

Phenomanul

12-21-2006, 04:01 PM

Which do you like more? Zelda or Halo?

Halo... Though technically my favorite type of games are (in no particular order):

Need 4 Speed Series
Jedi Knight Series (Outcast, Academy etc...)
Tiger
Burn Out
Tekken

I've only played Halo 3 or 4 times...