Hacking [Poll] DSI

[F34R]

It's about (!) 50/50 for now, so either there aren't many people voting that didn't get one, or a lot more people than I thought got one.

When I was picking mine up the store had plenty left, which somehow made me wonder why they pulled this whole 'Preorder yours to get one'-scheme. There was not the least sign of a shortage and, honestly, I don't think there will be one.

One Gamestop near me didn't have any that weren't already reserved. The other had plenty of them in stock, and barely any reserves.

 

[shaunj66]

What do you mean? You got it as a gift, or you won't be spending any more money on it?

The AK Team gave it to me.

 

[Strider]

I might consider buying a DSi when I can flash a custom firmware and run stuff of the SD card. Other than that, I don't see any benefit in buying the same system over an over.

 

[SonicRax]

I picked mine up on the European day of release, as soon as HMV in Oxford Street opened. I think I'm in love with this thing.

 

[shakirmoledina]

lol to shaun
i really think it's a good device but not as good as DSL is over the DS phat

 

[DeltaBurnt]

What do you mean? You got it as a gift, or you won't be spending any more money on it?

The AK Team gave it to me.

Lucky >.>

 

[terminator99]

Picked mine up last night. I'm completely satisfied with it. It really is a whole new system. Too many people are hung up on thinking that the cameras and sd slot are the only reasons to justify it. Nobody is taking into account that the entire new physical system build and over twice as powerful system specs are the real improvements.

But hey, these are probably the same people that complained about the DSL when it came out. Once the DSi is fully adopted, and games are made specifically for it, people will come around. It's just too early right now.

Im also satisfied with the NDSi, I don't give a shit about the cambera's but i like the screens tho, and the controls are mega responsive too
I got it for future homebrew and im using DSTTi on it atm, soon there will be new flashcarts that boot into DSi mode and not DS mode which the current flashcarts are doing now, or even a hacked firmware and use of the SD slot to eventualy play DSi roms.

At the end of the day its more powerful.
Like i said "soon there will be new flashcarts that boot into DSi mode" (maybe)

 

[Pavichokche]

Same here

Black DSi Owner I didn't like the blue one.

Thats the way to go !!! Same here, the blue seemed kind of... babyish (is that an actual word?)
I think the $199.99 (CAD) was worth it, the acekard is going to pay for itself many, many times, and eventually when they crack it the DSi homebrew should be next-level !!!

 

[V!olaPlayer]

On the 16th, I will be able to check the yes box! =D

 

[Strider]

Picked mine up last night. I'm completely satisfied with it. It really is a whole new system. Too many people are hung up on thinking that the cameras and sd slot are the only reasons to justify it. Nobody is taking into account that the entire new physical system build and over twice as powerful system specs are the real improvements.

But hey, these are probably the same people that complained about the DSL when it came out. Once the DSi is fully adopted, and games are made specifically for it, people will come around. It's just too early right now.

The upgrade DS to DS lite isn't really that comparable - you had instant benefits as a much brighter screen (did you ever have a look at your DS fat screen now?) and a much smaller size.

However, to the specs - I didn't know the cpu was clocked faster, and the ram has quadrupled. We'll see if that matters. I still think it's all about the games - that's why I use my DS far more than my PSP, for example.

So someday, there will be THE DSi game which I really want to play, and someday there will be the custom firmware. But don't be fooled by the specs alone.

 

[multiboy2k]

Got mine at a gamestop midnite launch in nyc. I love it!

AK2i on the way.....

 

[superkrm]

I'm going to wait and see what new developments happen in the homebrew scene in regards to the DSi.

I see no reason for now to invest in a DSi plus a DSi compatible card.

 

[Lacedolphin]

I didn't plan on getting a DSI but a week before launch my DSL touch screen was just about dead so I figure might as well upgrade now. I got a blue launch day DSI ( and I do love the blue color, I kinda got sick of the pink) and my AK2i is shipped and on its way now. My R4 had been acting up a bit too lately, I think the micro chip is about to crash, so I gave the R4 to my kids and filled it with thier games and my coral pink DS to a neighbor girl to help me do some spring cleaning in the house for it ( and her family was unable to afford extra things such as this so she would've never had one otherwise) so in the end it was worth it to me.

On a side note, is it just my old eyes but not only are the screens a bit bigger, but the games seem clearer too??

 

[redact]

i've had mine for some time now (Japanese one) and i really like it, although i agree it's extremely overpriced, i had some cash for my birthday and like it so i couldn't care less what it cost me