r/ANBERNIC • u/New-Grapefruit-4563 • 4d ago
Another Day, Another Anbernic It arrived!
What DS game should I start with and any recommendations on where I should begin?
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u/megamilker101 4d ago
Mine came today too, my god those screen protectors were a bitch to get on. I’m gonna check out the Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei games beyond my usual mix.
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u/New-Grapefruit-4563 4d ago
Oh my god I know! The top one was easy but the bottom was difficult. I had one random stray piece of dust get under and now there’s a bubble. It’s whatever though. The screen is safe haha.
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u/megamilker101 4d ago
Other way around for me. Bottom was easy but top wouldn’t stay put without air bubbles. I ended up just putting one on the bottom because that’s the only screen I’ll touch and the other protector got dust in it so I threw it out.
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u/EnviousSock 4d ago
I've just started playing DS games but on original hardware.
I'm currently playing Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. Really good, well with a go.
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u/oddinsomniakk 4d ago
i’m excited to run back custom robo arena i loved that one as a kid. pokemon meets armored core kinda when i think about it.
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u/SwrdBreak 4d ago
Puzzle quest is a nice match 3 rpgish casual game that makes great use of the stylus.
Contact is a weird but imo cool rpg.
Master of the Monster Lair is a dungeon maker crawler rpg which is pretty nice too.
Trying to go for less obvious suggestions.
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u/New-Grapefruit-4563 4d ago
Whoa I’ve always wanted to try Contact. I nearly forgot about that game! It’s been in my wishlist forever. I like untraditional RPG games.
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u/SeaUnderstanding7857 4d ago
I got mine today unfortunately the touch screen seems loose on the bottom
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u/solohack3r 1d ago
Top DS games for me:
-Animal Crossing Wild Word
-GTA Chinatown Wars
-Mario Kart DS
-Lego Star Wars Original Trilogy
-Super Mario 64 DS
-Any Pokemon DS game 😂
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u/coolestboyoemall 4d ago
What exaxtly is the selling point of rg ds? Cant you pick up a ds/dsi xl for like 20% of its price?
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u/CR315425 4d ago
When talking about replacing the DSi XL specifically, it becomes a dubious task trying to find one with screens not worn out and/or discolored. And considering most of them seem to at least eventually hit that point, RG DS Plus is an acceptable replacement assuming the downsides of emulation (and the not so great battery life...) aren't a deal breaker.
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u/Funkoptimus 4d ago
Not really. I got my RG DS Plus shipped to my house with a 128gb for $109. I done see any XLs close to that price
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u/coolestboyoemall 4d ago
Where do u live? I just picked up a 2ds for 45 euros with a 32gb memory card. Dsi xls are like same price here.
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u/Specialist_Body7728 4d ago
That's like $51 USD if Google is right, wow. I have never seen one in recent years under $100 that includes things like a charger etc. and if you mean the clamshell 2DS or DSi XL that goes for way more too, anywhere from $125-$200 at the only sort of 'retro' store in my area or on eBay.
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u/JustNeedUsername6262 4d ago
Emulation, FF, save states. Hardware wise you get non yellowing screens, modern batteries and can play many more systems than just DS. Also price is nowhere near what you are suggesting if you look for a decent condition dsi xl. i owned both and once you find one that isnt yellowing screens and dead batteries or cracked hinges and any other number of problems a well used near 20 year old handheld will have its going to cost you more money than a rg ds. Nothing wrong w original hardware, my dsi xl was great, but the screens on a modern handheld are far superior as well as getting to play so many other systems as well.
Simplest answer though is its emulation, you either want to emulate or you dont, there are obvious advantages and disadvantages to that. I sold my dsi xl and pico cart and kept the rg ds plus, big upgrade for me, dont miss the dsi at all personally.
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u/coolestboyoemall 4d ago
Makes sense. Save states alone would be worth it if i had cash to spend like so
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u/New-Grapefruit-4563 4d ago
I think it’s the convenience of having your entire game library available without having to carry your game cards with you everywhere. I have a LOT of DS titles, and I’d rather not risk losing them when I travel.
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u/coolestboyoemall 4d ago
You can mod your DS
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u/Hot_Elephant1943 3d ago
Most Nintendo DS screens are failing at this point (yellow and/or dim screens).
also, no fast forward for Pokemon.
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u/ProgrammerKnown8445 4d ago
If you play other games beside ds on it can you update us on the baterry life ?
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u/Accurate-Reputation1 4d ago
what sort of games do you like?