Posted on02 April 2009.
Jason rambles audio style about the DS vs the DSi, and wonders aloud exactly what will compel people to upgrade. The catalyst for this was a hearty discussion with Rob this morning, as well as this article.
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[...] download store is where the DSi has the most potential, but everyone’s heard about this already. It’s similar in concept to the Wii’s download store, the XBox Live [...]
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Hmmm ,well this is sorta the Wii problem again, except with the DS developers have an easy job working around the two screens. I agree with you in that I will not get a DSi. Even as compelling as some of these "indie" games are, knowing Nintendo we are only going to get a few gems (like World of Goo and Lost Winds for the Wii) and alot of similar dreck AND old GB, GBC, and GBA games (Most of which I have). I just wish Nintendo doesn't limit SD cards to the DSi as it will still alienate a portion of the world market, but they could give two shits as they make so much damn money.
I'm with Rob on this one. I probably won't buy it until a Zelda comes out for it that I can't play on DS :P
"Oops, What's going on?" lol Jason
I agree with you on the dev. end. Developers don't want to spend extra time and money unless it will make THEM money in the end.
However, I'll have to go with Rob as far as picking this up. Until there are a ton of DSi (exclusive) games out for it.. minor additions or tech upgrades won't bring me to it. I want a NEW SYSTEM, not an upgrade.
That said… I hope there is more to the DSi than a camera and some enhanced features. (FAIL)