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Nintendo DS

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5 stars out of 5

My Opinion 15 June 2008

Good: Though the games lack graphics there fun! that makes a GAME console

Bad: Uh well as its the DS its kinda bulky.

Comment: I would 100% recommend you to buy it but the DS lite not the original. It's fun and its NOT all about graphics which I think Playstation is all about.

Andrew Kirkamn's avatar
4.5 stars out of 5

Andrew Kirkamn 2 November 2006

Good: Touch screen, dual screen and michrophone innovations, innovtion and sheer fun of games

Bad: Underpowered screen light

Comment: This is the best console I've ever owned - with things like WiFi - free online gameplay, this keeps me entertained for HOURS on end. The ONLY thing I don't like is that the backlit screen is not powerful enough for outdoor play, on a bright-ish day, but that has been fixed with the DS Lite. If you like graphics and technical power, and want a multimedia device rather than a good, original games console, go with the PSP, but if you want plain fun, innovative and original gameplay, go with the DS. However, I would recommend going one step further with the newer, more comfortable DS Lite - with a screen light powerful enough to play in the Sun even brighter that the PSP's), and web browsing capabilities.

A really, really great console!

Anonymous's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Anonymous 1 November 2006

Good: Everything

Bad: Erm, erm, that it isn't recyclable

Comment: Nintendogs is mintaz if anyone has it so r u
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Jake Swinbank's avatar
2 stars out of 5

Jake Swinbank 29 October 2006

Good: Touch screen

Bad: It's too easy to break

Comment: It's good but easy to break

Imran Khatib's avatar
2.5 stars out of 5

Imran Khatib 27 May 2006

Good: I like the touch screen, and the graphics are not bad.

Bad: I dont like that it does not have a lot for your money. You should buy the PSP

Comment: When I was going to buy my DS I had to decide whether to buy a PSP or the DS but I was stupid and chose the DS because of the touch screen and wi-fi. Now I feel like throwing it away and buying a PSP. That's how I feel.

Jas Sykes's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Jas Sykes 10 May 2006

Good: Innovation - touch screen, 2 screens, microphone etc and the games are amazing!

Bad: Yep, it's a bit bulky, but soon the DS Lite comes!

Comment: Instead of trying to compare itself to the great graphics of the PSP - instead it simply outclasses it. The DS uses new ways to play instead of just expanding on graphics. Amazing! Nintendo innovate, you see! I can't wait for the Wii!

Tenchi Muyo's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Tenchi Muyo 8 April 2006

Good: All of its innovative features

Bad: Slightly big

Comment: The DS is an incredible handheld revolution and it just shows Nintendo have still got new and exciting ideas for any gamer. The DS's size and design might put people off but don't be fooled beacause Nintendo are releasing the DS Lite which is a smaller and sexier version of the DS which puts PSP to shame (stick with the consoles Sony).

John Morris's avatar
4.5 stars out of 5

John Morris 9 March 2006

Good: Keeps the kids amused for hours, generally stops them arguing.

Bad: Battery life could be longer; expensive games, although they are good.

Comment: Games like Nintendogs seem a radical step-up in gaming compared to previous generation "shoot up & jump in air" types. The wireless "Picto Chat" is very cool for instant messaging between two or more users. Nice form-factor and solidly built. Classy machine!

Matthew Harding's avatar
4.5 stars out of 5

Matthew Harding 4 December 2005

Good: Free online gaming, touch screen makes games simpler to control, plays gameboy games too, top quality titles like Mario Kart DS

Bad: For this price I have no gripes

Comment: Affordable, very popular and now with some truly classic quality titles that wouldn't be possible on any other system. This is how gaming on the go should be... quick, easy and fun. A quality product that appeals to a wider demographic than the orignal gameboy, cant wait until the self improvement title 'Brain Training for Adults' and the innovative 'Resident Evil DS' come out!

Anonymous's avatar
4.5 stars out of 5

Anonymous 9 November 2005

Good: touch screen and microphone

Bad: I like it all

Comment: Great new Ninteno DS is a spectacular way have fun!

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