Jul -- Gaming: Hand held Discussion Thread (Read: DS, PSP, etc)

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Posted on 11-15-10 12:57:34 AM

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If they did port SM to a DS, I'd get it straight away

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Posted on 11-16-10 12:47:52 AM

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You get the GB Player effect if you load up VBA for Wii and play Zero Mission on your TV.

And yes, I've done that. Totally acceptable.

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Posted on 12-20-10 03:50:02 PM

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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie for DS. February 14, 2011.

Finally. Talk about a delay...

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Posted on 12-20-10 07:32:23 PM

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I'll actually be getting INSIDE my old blue DS for a deep clean after I spilt Monster on it the other day. The L and Power buttons are pretty sticky, and I want to rectify that.

Of course I'll have to wait for the freaking tri-wing screwdriver to come in the mail instead of, you know, going down to a hardware store and getting one there. Stupid somewhat logical reasons for doing such a thing. 

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Posted on 12-20-10 10:07:41 PM

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At least Nintendo makes pretty durable equipment. You'd probably need to soak the thing in energy drink for 2-3 minutes to kill it for good.

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Posted on 12-20-10 11:39:49 PM

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And how! I've dropped the original grey brick Gameboy we have COUNTLESS times as a kid, and it still works! In fact it was kinda finicky from all the droppings until I dropped it again, in which case everything was made better again!

And yeah, I went in with a slightly damp paper towel within 2 minutes and soaked up all that I could possibly have. Slightly damp to try and get rid of the stickiness, but yeah.

I just hope there isn't a case of 'sudden death' with my DS because of this, especially with the gift of Wi-Fi I hope to receive this Christmass. If so, then it'll be a very bitter irony.

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Posted on 12-21-10 02:19:49 AM

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I had an odd incident happen a couple of summers ago with my DS.

I accidentally dropped it one time, and the volume completely screwed up. The only way I could actually hear anything was through headphones. Then I accidentally dropped it once more and the sound worked perfectly.

I never did figure out why.

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Posted on 12-21-10 04:00:56 AM

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Originally posted by Rick
I had an odd incident happen a couple of summers ago with my DS.

I accidentally dropped it one time, and the volume completely screwed up. The only way I could actually hear anything was through headphones. Then I accidentally dropped it once more and the sound worked perfectly.

I never did figure out why.

I believe there's a button in the headphone port that disables the speakers when pressed. I had a similar thing happen with my old DS Lite. Button got stuck I guess, and dropping it must've freed it up.

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Posted on 12-21-10 07:43:19 PM

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Originally posted by Gabu
And how! I've dropped the original grey brick Gameboy we have COUNTLESS times as a kid, and it still works! In fact it was kinda finicky from all the droppings until I dropped it again, in which case everything was made better again!

I dropped a Game Boy Color on a wood bridge in the rain while playing Pokemon Red. The impact ejected the game. I picked it up, put the game back in, and continued from my last save.

I've had games run through the washer a time or two. Pokemon Red was one of them, I think.

So yeah. Nintendo stuff is built to last.

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Posted on 12-21-10 09:31:00 PM

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Originally posted by Colin
At least Nintendo makes pretty durable equipment.

Define DS Lite. I still have my old one of those if you haven't seen what it looks like and need pictures. (No irregular treatment)

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Posted on 12-22-10 04:05:43 AM

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Fun fact: I have a Game Boy from launch.

Still works PERFECTLY.

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Posted on 12-24-10 06:00:44 PM

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I also have a Game Boy (it's really my half-sister's), and usually it works perfectly, even after being dropped a million times.

But the big problem I'm facing now is EXACTLY the same thing as Rick had with his DSLite. Also the occasional power malfunction.

I sure hope the screwdriver I ordered works. Screws are a little larger than the DS... 

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Posted on 12-24-10 08:24:44 PM (last edited by Teyla at 12-24-10 05:25 PM)

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I must have bad luck with Nintendo handhelds.

DS Lite's L and R buttons stopped working, but I hear that's a common problem. Thing has survived drops onto pavement before though.

My GBC's screen broke, but with all the things that happened to it before.. :x

Guess they just have weak points, and most people don't hit them.

EDIT: GBA's screen broke too. Got stepped on by my brother. SP's screen is stopping to work because of the hinged design.

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Posted on 12-25-10 01:33:03 PM

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Everything I've ever had from Nintendo works perfectly. Gameboy Pocket, GBA, Cube, Wii. The only exception was the power supply unit for our N64, but that was easily replaced via eBay.

The most damage I've ever done was to accidentally break one of the hinges on my DS.

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Posted on 01-03-11 02:24:16 PM

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	Production 3DS seen in the wild, sort of They have some size comparisons in the video. <object width="640" height="390"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wDQQLJTRAD0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object> ____________________

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Posted on 01-03-11 07:16:53 PM

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Originally posted by Orlandu
Production 3DS seen in the wild, sort of

They have some size comparisons in the video.

<object width="640" height="390"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wDQQLJTRAD0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object>

Has anyone made a backup of this video? It seems the user removed it

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Posted on 01-03-11 09:18:29 PM

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My Gamecube and DS are both from launch-day and they still work perfectly, granted, I'd taken care of them as if they were my babies.

Now I neglect them, though, DSi and Wii came

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Posted on 01-05-11 06:19:24 PM (last edited by vinnyboiler at 01-05-11 03:19 PM)

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I wonder why the 3DS's cartridge code is CTR and not 3DS?

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Posted on 01-10-11 05:19:24 PM

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	In other news, the Playstation phone is coming along nicely: Seen in the wild <object width="640" height="390"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qSfpArW7Ic4&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object> ____________________

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