While the DSi isn't going to be a factor for those of us in the U.S. and Europe until next year (unless you're importing), we're already gathered in a solemn knot and singing a dirge in honor of the Game Boy Advance. Nintendo's last juggernaut was supposed to be alive and kicking, healthy as can be, and part of a three-pillar strategy for Nintendo's control of the gaming universe. Instead, we're preparing to bid farewell to those fat cartridges, and with them, a bevy of DS/DS Lite accessories, add-ons, and extras.If you're trading in or selling a DS to fund a DSi purchase, you'll be gaining a lot ... but today, we're here to mourn everything you're going to lose, and if you've bought a lot of DS accessories, you stand to lose a lot if you don't keep a DS or DS Lite around. Step right into the gallery to kick off the tour of tragedy, or slip past the break for a moment of song in honor of the death of the GBA slot.
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
10-07-2008 @ 7:31AM
Hoffer said...
I will probably buy a DSi, but will not sell my current DS.
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10-07-2008 @ 8:33AM
low tech said...
This man has the right idea. I don't see why buying a DSi automatically means you'll lose the functions of your current handheld. This looks to me like a situation where you _can_ have your cake and eat it too.
10-07-2008 @ 8:41AM
low tech said...
Disregard that, I'm a big dummy.
10-08-2008 @ 8:05PM
maifren said...
I am unhappy becase of the pokemon translation feature of the last 2 pokemon games , but if i get the DSi I wont have my old DS so I wont be able to translate all my good pokemons from my pokemon GBA pack anymore to platinium and dont forget the thingie that I dont remember now the name about it depends on wich GBA pack do you have you could get pokemons that you cant get in any other place
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