Reddit mentions: The best nintendo ds games & accessories

This is a timely thread. I've been thinking about taking my DSL out of its little corner and playing with it again.

I have some recommendations for you, OP. I will second the suggestions of Animal Crossing: Wild World, Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Professor Layton, and Ghost Trick, but wanted to give special mention to the following:

• Elite Beat Agents - This is a rhythm game where you tap circles and draw lines while following the beat of a song, as secret agents dance in the background and try to save the world. I know it sounds kooky, and it is, but that's half the fun. The Japanese original, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, was such a huge cult hit that they came out with the English version in Elite Beat Agents. There are a bunch of great songs on it, and the covers are actually decent (a couple are better than the original). Each song opens with a story that introduces someone in need of your help -- and somehow it's your dancing/cheering which pushes him/her to succeed. The stories are often hilarious, but there is one that will rip your heart out and make you teary. Absolutely love this game. (Screen protector strongly recommended!)
  
  
• Rhythm Heaven - Another rhythm-based game, but these two are just really fun and I decided to recommend both. Rhythm Heaven is different from Elite Beat Agents in that it's more a collection of mini games you need to beat in order to advance. There are about 5 mini games (I think) in a collection, and once you beat each one individually, you are given a 'recap' round that basically mashes them all together. This game looks deceptively simple but can be so damn difficult at times that achieving success is so satisfying! The beats in this game are very catchy.
  
  
• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - Lovely RPG. I thought the visuals were beautiful, and it was fun to play. Not much to say except it's a Zelda game, an awesome and fun one at that. The game makes use of the DSL's touchscreen. Controls may be kind of a bit hard to familiarize yourself with if you're used to normal console controls for Zelda, but after a while you get the hang of it and it's really fun to slash your sword around.
  
  
• Advance Wars: Dual Strike - Tactical turn-based strategy game where you try to battle it out with enemies and crush them all. I didn't think I'd like it, but I'm SO glad I gave it a try. I remember staying up late into the night playing this. It's really addicting. There's a sequel, Days of Ruin, but I've never played that so can't give a personal opinion on it. It comes highly recommended, though.
  
  
• Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon - Take the original Harvest Moon games that were about farming and raising animals and getting to know people in your town, and add in some RPG-ish dungeon crawling (where you can also tame monsters to help out on your farm), and you have Rune Factory. I will always have a soft spot for Harvest Moon games; this just adds another element to it.
  
  
• New Super Mario Brothers - The DS iteration of Mario. Not sure what to really say except it's a fun platformer, and it reminds me of Super Mario 3 when I played.
  
  
• Mario Kart DS - This is fun, and there's just something addictive about it that kept me coming back for yet another round. I liked this version, though some people do say the controls are a bit off, but I never experienced that.
  
  Other games that have been strongly recommended by others (but I have not played):
  
  
• Final Fantasy III
  
• Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
  
• Dragon Quest IX
  
• Radiant Historia
  
• Kirby Canvas Curse
  
• Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
  
  
  

Hah, I just made a post that was vaguely similar... I'd actually say check it out and see if there are any you haven't played but that sound interesting to you. I'd be really happy to elaborate on the appeal of any of the games on that list that I enjoyed.

The first one I'd say you should give a try is Bow Street Runner, though, which is a surprisingly good flash detective game with a nice historical element to it. The puzzles aren't that difficult but are enjoyable enough, the acting is actually reasonably good, you get to be a detective in Georgian England, and it's just fun.

I'd also say Ghost Trick should be something that you would definitely enjoy. It's basically your brief - a high focus on story and character development, solving puzzles & intrigue, and a bit of a pressure element (difficulty). You can't go wrong here. I loved the shit out of it, and I think you will too. Since you mentioned having a DS, try this!

Also, if you have an Android phone, Layton Brothers: Mystery Room is definitely a must try. It's a series of Locked Room Murders that you have to solve, and it resembles the AA games much more than it does the Layton games in terms of how it goes. The characters are all pretty fun as well, and I really enjoyed this and would strongly recommend it as well.

Edit: I also totally forgot to mention - 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors. It's a puzzle/visual novel kind of thing, and I found it very engaging. The plot is definitely sort of a brain twister kind of thing in the 'what even is going on' sense, but everything is explained in a pretty satisfactory way at the end. Definitely consider this one. It's basically Room Escape: The Game, but it does that very well.

If you're limiting this to cartridge titles you're gonna' get fewer results, but I can recommend some:

Steel Diver, a decent submarine combat game from Nintendo.

Scribblenauts Unlimited - A good entry in a solid game series.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, a good strategy-RPG.

Also, regular DS games (which play on the 3DS). Unlike 3DS games, DS games are not region-sensitive, so you can play imports just fine on your US system, too:

Elite Beat Agents - Probably the best music-rhythm game on the DS.

Rhythm Heaven - Another very good music-rhythm game, albeit more in the abstract.

Sonic Colors and Sonic Rush - Surprisingly good Sonic games.

Mama's Combo Pack - I've never played Camping Mama, but Cooking Mama is a great series of food-themed touchscreen minigames.

Geometry Wars: Galaxies - A great space shooter

WarioWare DIY - A fun entry in Nintendo's "microgame" series, with a "custom build it yourself" twist.

N+ - A simple, but extremely fun and challenging, ninja platformer game.

Pac Pix - A fun arcadey game where you draw Pac-Man to eat ghosts.

Jam Sessions and its sequel - Not a game as much as a tool to create music. Still, very good.

Bust-A-Move DS - A surprisingly good version of this classic puzzle game series with touchscreen support.

Polarium DS - A good, if simple, puzzle game.

Touchmaster, More Touchmaster, Touchmaster Connect and Touchmaster 3 - Good minigame collections.

Pipe Mania - A decent take on the old "Pipe Dream" puzzle game.

For both N3DS and N3DSXL systems

Some of these can also be found from retailers online, like Best Buy and Target. I generally use Best Buy, Amazon, and eBay, but check other retailers just in case.

Case: Looking for a protector that protects your system from scratches? Most people recommend the HORI TPU case. NA currently has one for the XL (LL in Japan), but you'll have to import one for the standard size.

• HORI TPU case for N3DSXL or sometimes the one from Japan is cheaper.
  
• HORI TPU case for N3DS, or just search "New 3DS HORI TPU" and look for the ones without XL/LL in the title.
  
  Looking for a pouch to keep your system from dust or to carry on-the-go and protect them from falls? There's sooo many options you can just search up on Amazon and eBay, not to mention other Japanese import sites.
  
  
• HORI Hard Pouch for N3DSXL is what I went with for my Fire Emblem N3DSXL. Looks plain and I admit I usually go for something different, but when I received it, it screamed good quality. It's black and looks classy, and there's room for 6 cartridges and a stylus. It also fits a system with the HORI TPU on. Alternatively, you can use this for the standard N3DS because it has a strap that will keep it in place.
  
• CyberGadget Mint Semi-Hard case for N3DSXL - I originally went for this one. It's fine if you just want to carry around your system, but that's all the room it has. It also had a weird chemical smoky smell that I'm still trying to air out (it's been over 2 weeks now). If the smell ever gets out, I'll use it. Maybe it's just the one I purchased.
  
• Trunk Case for N3DS - I have the blue one, and it's decent quality. These trunk cases seem to be in and out of stock though, and prices are unstable. If you can find one for a good price, I'd recommend it.
  
  Screen Protectors: Screens will inevitably get scratched, as careful as anyone can be. If you're someone who cannot stand scratches or want to keep your system in perfect condition, you can't go wrong with screen protectors.
  
  
• HORI Standard Screen Protectors for N3DSXL is what I had on my old N3DSXL. Here's one for the N3DS. Appliance is easy and they don't interfere with the 3D at all.
  
• HORI Blue Light Filtering Screen Protectors for N3DSXL and ones for the N3DS - I just wanted to reduce the blue light because I mainly play before I sleep. Research a bit about blue light if you'd like. I like them, they do the same job as the standard ones with the added blue light filtering.
  
  Micro SD card: Can't go wrong with Sandisk, and I purchased the 32GB since that's the highest Nintendo says the system will support. Any higher and you have to format it to FAT32 in your PC so the system will recognize it. Any good brand will be fine though, but I just go with Sandisk all the time.
  
  Stylus: This DSi stylus is so damn comfortable. I never thought it mattered because I just put up with the cramping, but I purchased some items on the Nintendo Online store, so I went for it. It's all I use now. The cheapest shipping is $5 on the store though, so go for it when you're ordering other items with it.
  
  Customization?
  For N3DS
  Coverplates: Amazon.JP if you have a forwarding service like Tenso. I like AmiAmi, but it's hard to catch the plates sometimes. PlayAsia tends to be more pricey, so sometimes you're better off just looking on eBay if your last resort is PlayAsia.
  
  For N3DSXL and N3DS
  
  Charms: Basically the same as the above. Many options around Etsy, just search what you want up. Up to your discretion. :)
  
  Overall
  Yeah, I'm a HORI fan. Their products have been solid for me, so I have no qualms with them. I just wish more of their products would appear in NA so shipping times would be shorter, but I think the wait times have been worth it anyway.

Assassin's Creed is a great game series, but it's pretty violent - you play an assassin, after all. If you want to give it a shot, start with AC2 - it's a much better game than AC1.

Given that you liked Phoenix Wright (oh I do love Feenie.. there need to be more games in that series like yesterday), you could give Ghost Trick a shot. It's got a very similar sort of "feel" to it, though it's a bit more puzzle-y and less investigate-y, if that makes sense. It's by the same folks who did PW, for what that's worth, and I highly enjoyed it. I found the puzzle concepts really neat, too.

And given that you like mystery novels, I recommend 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors. Lots of drama, puzzles, decisions, and many different endings. Also lots of reading - it feels more like a book than PW did, to me. I haven't finished this one myself, but it sounds like it might be something you would enjoy. I liked it well enough, it was just more serious that what I was looking for at the time, and I haven't gone back to it yet.

Note, I'm assuming you have a DS of some fashion, since you said you'd played PW; both Ghost Trick and 999 are DS games.

Hope you find something that you enjoy, and happy gaming!

I've been playing Far Cry 3 and Bioshock Infinite on PS3. I'm not too much of a modern video game player (I'm more of a N64, gameboy and SNES type-of girl) but both of my brothers have convinced me to play these two games this summer.

Far Cry 3's map is super expansive and I love how interactive and open-ended the gameplay is. You can just run around the island for hours exploring, which is super fun. It's quite graphic, and you break your own bones a lot, but that's part of the fun, right? They also do a fantastic job of portraying entheogenic experiences in random story points.

I just started to play Bioshock Infinite yesterday but both my brothers have said that the story is just mind-blowing. So far it's been a lot of fun but I've only played about an hour into it. Also, you don't have to play any of the previous Bishock games in order to enjoy it (though I highly recommend the first Bioshock because it's fun as hell).

This is a game I'm looking forward to playing. Happy video gaming!

Edit (for the lazy):

• Professor Layton
  
• Phoenix Wright
  
• Myst
  
• Dear Esther (not really a game)
  
  Almost anything on the DS is a decent start if you have one. Professor Layton is an amazing series with some great puzzles to keep her thinking. There's no combat and no hard new control schemes to learn. Phoenix Wright is another fantastic series but there is some violence in the sense of "murder-mystery/crime" stuff to set up the cases you take and the puzzles you solve. Again, no combat here, it's exclusively puzzle solving.
  
  As old as it is, Myst is another great game to show her (I think anyway) that encourages puzzle solving and reading. You can also get it for pretty cheap. Personally, I prefer realMyst because you get to roam freely but the Masterpiece Edition is truer to the original and doesn't force you to use first-person controls.
  
  If you have a game that uses the Source engine you might want to get Dear Esther for her to look at. It's not so much a game as it is an interactive story told using a first person perspective. There's no combat or anything you simply walk around and explore an island. There's a bit of a ghost story aspect to it but it's not scary at all. It's closer to mysterious. Since TF2 is free you should be able to get Dear Esther to work without buying HL2 or anything like that.
  
  While I really enjoy Portal and love Portal 2 I don't think they're necessarily good games for people new to gaming. The first-person perspective can be a HUGE barrier to entry especially for people that think of things like Mario when they think of games. Plus, if you're looking for a 'wonderful story' Portal's story doesn't really fit the bill (IMO). It's wonderful in the sense that it has wit and charm and some depth if you want to really over-interpret it but in the end it's a short game about escaping from a test facility.
  
  

FF tactics is a great one, though it's far inferior to the PSX version.

I can also whole-heartedly recommend Golden Sun, though it's not as deep of an RPG, it's extremely fun. Etrian Odyssey is as hardcore as they come, so it may or may not be your cup of tea. You actually explore and draw your own dungeon maps in it, and the class combinations are nuts.

If you aren't a big fan of JRPGs, you probably won't like The World Ends With You but you'd be doing yourself a great disservice if you skipped it.

There's also Chrono Trigger, which, if you never played it, deserves a chance to be seen. It is definitely an old school JRPG though.

FF3 and FF4 are both great if you like that kind of thing, but if you're not into JRPGs, again, you probably won't enjoy them.

I really loved the most recent Dragon Quest, even though it is decidedly old school and very much a JRPG in the traditional format. But it does a lot of things well, and the class system is deep and rewarding.

Bioware made a Sonic RPG, though I haven't played it so I can't recommend it.

The Castlevania games are all awesome, but they're RPGs like Diablo is an RPG.

OH GAMES! I can't decide just one so these two are pretty grool:

• 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors For DS. It looks so cool. It is the precursor game to the other one, but I read it wasn't 100% necessary to play beforehand. Still looks awesome though!
  
• Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward For 3DS! This game got great reviews and just seems so fucking cool. I have been on the hunt for more games like this, but sadly, a lot of them are only sold in/for Japan.
  
  My favorite game is Touch Detective. I love all of them. I cant wait for the next one! Whenever it actually gets released here that is :( New or used is fine with me! Thanks so much for this contest :) It's an awesome idea!

A lot of these ios FF ports are the newer Nintendo DS version. Those versions were all remade in 3D and look a lot more modern compared to the originals... It is still hard to justify the high prices of Square Enix, but SE is overpriced on all of their top franchise games.

Even on ios the prices are still high compared to other apps, but if you are a FF fan these are all great ports. Also this 50% sale is the best I typically see SE do on their ios apps.... so if you are tempted do it now or they go back up to 16 bucks again.

(here is price tracker http://appshopper.com/games/final-fantasy-iv)

Just an FYI this is the cheapest price it has ever gone.

> Just for a cross comparison...

> Here is cost of FF IV for Nintendo DS brand new http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-IV-Nintendo-DS/dp/B00184219U it's 20 bucks, so for the ios ported version of it for only 8 is a great deal.

Animal Crossing: Wild World: It's an amazing game and was one of my first games on a Nintendo DS. There's so much to do in the game and I would really recommend it. Also, the more recent Animal Crossing (New Leaf) is a huge improvement from Wild World. I would deeply recommend that aswell, but it's for 3DS.

Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands: Harvest Moon is a game that's similar to Animal Crossing but it's mostly about looking after your farm, growing crops, raising animals, etc. It's extremely fun and a huge time sink.

Pokemon Black 2: It's a Pokemon game, you can't really go wrong. It's like every other Pokemon game - Fun as heck! You can also buy Pokemon White 2 which is just about the same with little differences like the UI. A list of differences can be found HERE.

My list may not really be descriptive as they're my personal opinion on the games, but if you want to know more about the games, ask me :)

I love this! I might actually steal this idea when I start packing up.

I have several interests but I'll have to say that I've kind of had a kick recently learning about mysterious disappearances. For example, Ambrose Small Canadian Millionaire entered his office and mysteriously vanishes. It was a very popular case at the time and even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle expressed interest in the case but decided not to peruse it.

Another one that I find really interesting is the mysterious case of Nicholas Barclay who, at the age of 13, never makes it home from the basketball court. What makes this whole thing interesting is that Frederic Bourdin, a French con-artist, successfully impersonated the lost boy in spite of looking nothing like him (he had brown eyes where as Nicholas had blue) and speaking in a heavy French accent. There is a fantastic documentary about the whole ordeal called 'The Impersonator' on netflix. Frederic admitted to authorities of not being Nicholas after five months and told authorities that Nicholas' mother had confessed to him that she knew that he was not Nicholas because she had helped dispose of his body. Definitely suspicious but Frederic is a con-man so it's hard to know if what he said was true. We'll probably never know what became of Nicholas.

I think this represents me the best because I love challenges, mysteries, and weird kidnapping cases.

Commenting for when I get to my computer.

EDIT: I am OK with used for all of these, except for the PC game (because Steam doesn't let you buy used).

PS3: ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. I want to play this game because I've been very interested in the "games as art" argument for a while and this is supposedly the best example of such.

PC: BioShock. My best friend Mikey says this is his favorite game ever. Considering he's never played it, I'm not sure what he's talking about. However, the story looks wonderful and I really dig FPSes on PC.

DS/3DS: Professor Layton and the Curious Village. I have heard a ton about this game, all of it good. For some reason it's impossible to find, so I haven't bought it yet.

Card game/Board game: If it counts, this YuGiOh! card. I've been working on a Cyber Dragon deck for forever, and I'm four cards away from finishing it. This is one of those cards, and the price went up a ton since the Cyber Dragon Revolution structure deck came out.

Wild card: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. Fire Emblem is one of the best series ever. It's combination of strategy and storytelling makes it a wonderful experience.

My favorite game is Fire Pro Wrestling Returns.

Pretty much any starter kit is just cheap crap. I'd advise you to just spend a little extra and buy quality.

Styli. Basically the only spare bulk pack available at the moment, hence the long shipping wait.

Car charger I would instead buy either a portable power bank and 3DS USB cable or a USB car charger like this and a 3DS USB cable. A power bank would be a good bit more expensive but is really nice to have if you have a lot of electronics you bring with you. Here's a pretty good one.

Great card case holder.

Budget but good carrying cases: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Yes, its more expensive to go this route. But I promise you that you will be happy you did. I bought those crappy starter kits for my GBC, GBA, and DS. The stuff was low quality and generally just doesn't last. I bought stuff for my 3DS similar to what I've linked here and have been much happier with the quality and make

Not sure what style of games you like, but if you're into Pokemon, you may like RPG-style games as well. I suggest you check out:

• Dragon Quest IX - Man what a great game. I probably dropped 120 hours into this one (though it's possible to beat in far less time, there's just a TON of side quests)
  
  
• Radient Historia - Another awesome game with old school appeal and new trick to keep you from getting bored. Considered by many DS RPG fans to be the spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger.
  
  
• Retro Game Challenge - If you are a late 20's - early 30's gamer or you just like old school gaming style, this game will be amazing for you. I loved it!
  
  
• Disgaea DS - I will forewarn you about this game. If you like the collection aspect of Pokemon, you will get LOST in this. I must have over 200 hours in it and I easily could have put another 800 (no joke) getting my characters to level 9999 (yup, it's possible)
  
  Anyhow, those are my faves. There are so many others to list, but those four alone would keep you busy for years

Wait but I thought you were looking for 3DS games....?

There are Professor Layton games for DS as well that are really good, if you have one of those. I also LOVE the Phoenix Wright games. They sound kind of boring but they're so much fun, so challenging and absolutely the best games I've ever played. And they also take forever to play so such a good investment. You can get the first one for $20 on Amazon.. It is actually the best game I've ever played (at least on DS) I think.

When I was younger, I always played the Pokemon games on an emulator, and kind of want to see what its like to play on an actual gameboy. It brings back a lot of great memories, and I want to play through again! Elephant Barber is a great raffle phrase.

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A bit about myself: I live in Colorado and take advantage of the beautiful mountains by hiking, camping, and climbing. I love older video games, as well as newer games. I am trying to learn to code with Python and JavaScript, and already know YAML Format. I haven't been here long at all, so what are your interests?

You can easily play the other Final Fantasy games on your computer as well, though not through Steam. Square Enix just (like, yesterday) rereleased FF7 for the PC. You can buy that here for $10. FF7 is definitely one of the best FF games and probably RPGs ever made so this is a pretty good place for you to start.

The other FF games can be pretty easily played on your computer as well. You will need to download ROMs from a site like this one as well as an emulator. For FF 4, 5, and 6, you will find the ROMs in the SNES section, which can be played with ZSNES. You could also buy a 3D remake of FF4 for your DS. For FF 8 and 9 they are in the Playstation 1 section and can be played with pSX. The PS2 ones you should probably pay for but the older ones I doubt anyone cares too much since they aren't sold anymore. If you are unsure which to start with, start with 6, its the best.

Someone might recommend Breath of Death or Cthulhu Saves the World since they're the only turn based JRPGs on Steam I know of... don't bother. They've very cheap but very mediocre games and pretty much nothing like the FF games.

First off, happy birthday! :D

Finishing my finals has made me happiest. Also I turned in all my application materials for a internship with the Department of Transportation and I'm pretty much guaranteed to get the job :)

Also my favorite foods are sushi, steak, and chicken alfredo :P
I really would like this DS game, but its like $13 once you include shipping, so if that's not possible, then this movie would be nice! It was one of my favorites when I was younger :)

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward has one of the best stories of any game i've ever played, and it happens to be on 3DS. It is, however, a sequel to the equally amazing 999 for DS. I would recommend getting 999 and finding out if it grabs you the same way it grabbed me, and then getting VLR if you want to. You can get 999 for 25 dollars on amazon. Very much worth it. http://www.amazon.com/9-Hours-Persons-Doors-Nintendo-DS/dp/B003VR5PPY Fair Warning: They are choose your own adventure visual novels. With lots of puzzles throughout. That being said they are still both fun and gripping games.

I would love any [DS pokemon game] (http://www.amazon.ca/Nintendo-TWLPIRDO-Pokemon-White-Version/dp/B0050SVNP8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=WBB8O3G5V4D7&coliid=I3JB1MPLTFBFHQ), linked for example, really any pokemon game that will work on a 3DS system would be loved and appreciated, used is fine. I've loved pokemon since I was 10 :) And played the games up till Gen III, now I'm trying to catch up!

Thanks for the contest, and Get a real life, NERD!!!

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• Birthday Shenanigans.
  
  
• Joke: A guy meets a hooker in a bar. She says, "This is your lucky night. I’ve got a special game for you. I’ll do absolutely anything you want for $300, as long as you can say it in three words." The guy replies, "Hey, why not?" He pull his wallet out of his pocket, and one at a time lays three hundred-dollar bills on the bar, and says, slowly: "Paint…my…house."
  
  Super happy birthday to you! I hope it's a great one.

If you're looking for more western-style games, you might like the Mario and Luigi titles. They're riddled with amusing dialog and highly-interactive combat. (It's turn-based, but you can press buttons to dodge or counter-attack when the enemy is attacking.) A lot of people seemed to like Bowser's Inside Story best, although I liked Partner's in Time better. Partner's in Time forces you to use all four face buttons during combat whereas Bowser's Inside Story only uses two face buttons (plus the touch screen and mic for some battles); I think some people may have preferred Bowser's Inside Story for its simpler controls whereas I preferred Partners in Time for the exact opposite reason. That being said, both games are pretty beginner-friendly.

If you're looking for something "BioWare-esque," Devil Survivor might be the closest to what you're looking for. It has a plot with branching story paths, and the decisions you make can impact the flow of the story in very meaningful ways. (There are certain player characters that can permanently die depending on what actions you take.) It's not nearly as nuanced as something from BioWare, but there are still potential endings, and the decisions you make throughout the entire game have a bearing on which ending you can take. The only character that you can fully spec is the main character, but you have complete control over the skills for all of your human units, and a limited amount of control over the stats/skills for your monster units. n.b.: A remake of Devil Survivor is coming out later this year for 3DS, so if you were planning on buying it, you might want to hold off until this summer when the remake comes out. That being said, if you're not sure you want to pay full price and find the original Devil Survivor on sale for $15 or something, you might want to pick it up.

Several comments regarding The World Ends With You: It looks like the game is $16.50 on Amazon if you can't find it locally. I tried playing TWEWY several times and quit before getting more than an hour in simply because of how much I hated the main character. Neku's unbearable nature is intentional. It's difficult to explain why without giving up too much of the plot, but the game gets a lot better, and once I gave it a chance, it managed to hit its stride much faster than I had expected. The game doesn't really start to get fun until you get a nice selection of pins to choose from and have more freedom to explore different areas, but fortunately this all happens within the first hour of gameplay. Also, be aware that some of the pins are terrible and not fun at all to use. The idea is that out of the hundreds of pins that the game offers you, you find maybe a dozen or so that you actually like and play most of the game with those pins. (There are also several pins that are basically clones/upgraded versions of previous pins, which you'll discover when you try them out.) Try everything once to see if you like it, and if not, just move onto the next thing.

For me, I like having both, digital for games I know I'm going to play for a long time, want to come back to later, or generally just expect to always want to be available (monster hunter, pokemon, probably disgaea) but then carts for everything else. I also never plan on carrying around my switch without a carrying case, and it looks like every case so far has room for several carts, or even a card case. With my 3ds, I have a case that holds 12 game carts and is pretty small, it fits right in the carrying case with my 3ds, so I don't ever have to worry about it. I expect cases like that to come around for the switch as well (the one I use is basically https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS except just 1 row, not 2 but I can't find it anymore) and those fit inside system carrying cases pretty easily

I tried so hard to ignore Diablo III, but when I saw a playthrough of the monk in the open beta, I blacked out a few minutes into it. When I came to, I found myself on this page. Unfortunately I don't have enough money at the moment to buy it when it comes out, but I'll definitely be looking forward to playing it when I do.

I understand what you mean about Skyrim though, I've sunk about 30 hours into the game and can't bring myself to play the damn thing anymore (though admittedly, that's probably more gameplay than I could get out of a lot of games these days). There's just too much content and not enough substance in some of these open world games, and for some reason all the decent linear RPGs have been floating over to the mobile market like you said. Just look at some of the JRPGs the DS has to offer, like The World Ends With You (more commonly known as: "The Best Thing Square Enix Has Done In Years") and Radiant Historia (both of which could probably be emulated if you so desired). So yeah, buying a PSP or DS might not be a bad deal.

On an unrelated note, can I ask you a quick question? I haven't played any Zelda games since ALTTP and have been looking to get back into the series for a while now, but can't really decide which one I should jump into. So, between Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Wind Waker, which would you recommend the most?

well this was an easy pick for me, my favorite item from your list is the final fantasy game (my SO and I both play :D --well not me currently I'm taking a break to do other stuff) and this is an item from my wish list I'd love.

I love kevin <3 :D

I got the hard case so I can carry it in my purse without having to worry about scratches and it'll hold a few games, stylus, AR cards and cable cord. Only complaint I've seen on videos is there's like a 1/2" wiggle room side to side, but don't think it'll beat up too much in my purse, or can modify it with a little strip of sponge/cushion.

I also got a case for 24 games because I don't like sorting through each game box, and a lot of used stuff I got from Game Stop came in a paper sleeve.

I got an extra power cord so I don't have to keep unplugging it from room to room, but would definitely recommend a USB cable, I'm probably going to get one of those as well, but was sold out when I went looking last week.

I'm sure you can price shop - but that's what I picked up as a new 3DS XL owner!

Edit: OH!! Definitely get a top and bottom screen protector - I got the Invisible Shield or whatnot from Best Buy while I was there, I didn't want my pretty new screen scratched from all the tap tap tapping.

I'm still a kid at heart

I think my favorite moment was playing A Link To The Past for the first time and literally staying up all night with paper around me to figure out puzzles (I was only about 12 at the time, they were still hard!).

This one, because I don't have it yet

If I win, used is fine if you want to save some money or pick another winner :D

999: 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors

Love this game to bits but you have to like mystery/visual novel type games. There is a LOT of reading, it's literally dispersed into puzzle and novel portions, but if you want to experience a story that'll blow your goddamn mind I totally recommend it.

More games like this that are heavily story/puzzle based:

Ace Attorney series

Hotel Dusk

Ghost Trick

These are all pretty hard to find in stores but most of them are pretty cheap on amazon right now. ghost trick ,999, hotel dusk

The clear Hori case is nice. I have the red one with my red 3ds xl, but it will keep the outside of your console safe. The Hori carrying case is nice too, but only holds 6 games (7 if you keep one in the 3ds). I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Retro-Mario-Pouch-Nintendo-Black/dp/B00DWXUYN0/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1393959834&sr=1-1&keywords=hori+mario+case

Surprisingly it's $2 cheaper than the regular. The 3ds with the protective cover fits in this case, but it's a tight fit.

Why don't you like screen protectors? I have screen protectors on all my electronics with screens, but I follow a long process to get them on. I don't even notice my screen protectors anymore. I don't know about the circular bumpers, but I'm also worried about scratching up my bottom screen with the stylus. Good luck.

when i was much younger my best friend and i would work odd jobs all summer long and combine our cash at the end to buy some sort of video game or video game gear. then wed spend the next few months playing just that and then start working again. it was a ton of fun and actually taught us some good lessons haha

I'm still a kid at heart!

Dragon Quest IX - $18.49

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn - $11.38

Total just under $30.

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I found a really good awesome cases on Amazon.ca.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01G3X6ZME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Super legit case. I love how the case is secured and connected by hinges(I have two New 3DS XL and two New 3DS systems. Some hinges of the systems are more loose, there seems to always be a variance or play) But this case makes your 3DS really sturdy and protects it.

They also have it for the New 3DS XL....

EDIT: Also for pouches and traveling, just buy any 3DS case and it will fit/suffice. I use this https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01J75ZEHM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00DWXUYN0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this one for at home https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VB0I8U2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would suggest playing them in the order that they were released. Each game has its own story so you wont be completely lost if you jump in out of order, however you may miss out on some context from previous games, but this is not a game breaker. The released order does not follow chronological order, but for the sake of the story I would still play them in released order.

Release Order:

Curious Village (DS)
Diabolical Box (DS)
Unwound Future (DS)
Last Spectre (DS)
Miracle Mask (3DS)
Azran Legacy (3DS)

You can find the DS games pretty cheap used now days as well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000U5W3IW/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Personally, I use this case. It looks sophisticated and more for an adult gamer, without adding to the bullets that have been aiming right at my wallet lately. Fits into my purse and just looks like a planner/contact book that used to be popular back before everything went in phones. However, it has a magnetic closure and my old XL has a dead pixel. I doubt the magnets were strong enough to cause it, but just in case, I snagged this Pull&Go Folio on eBay. It's a case I've wanted for a long while, but they stopped making them by the time I bought my XL. (And yes, it's supposed to fit the XL just fine -- so it should hopefully fit the nXL just fine as well.)

7 IS OVERRATED!

The very first game I would play is probably Elite Beat Agents. This game got me through a very hard time in my life, and I would love to revisit it!

Here's my drawing! I hope you enjoy it and good luck to everyone in the contest! :D

Oh GREAT. If he likes those, I'll just start listing off some more that I've loved. Most of these will probably be old DS games, because there are some great ones out there!

• Radiant Historia
  
• Chrono Trigger
  
• Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
  
• Tales of the Abyss
  
• Dragon Quest IX (This is one of my favorites, but you HAVE to love puns to be able to handle this game)
  
• Final Fantasy Tactics A2
  
• Shin Megami Tensei IV
  
  

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If there was one game I would want (That is Still Avaliable to buy) it would be Chrono Trigger for the DS I never really got a chance to play it when it came out due to being more intrested in things my peers liked such as Mario or Pokemon, now I have to save my money for the next year or so, so I can't just drop $25 until after the holidays when I get some spending money (Hopefully) but I already have some other games on top of my Priority when they come out. anyways Thank hyou OP for doing this and Have yourself a Very, Merry, Fucking Christmas and Thanksgiving as well.

Nintendo DS edition is probably the best version. Quick cartridge loading and also contains the anime fmv's from the Playstation 1 version. Best English translation in this version as well. Here's an amazon link. It's $45 there but it's one of the best games of all time.

If that's not obtainable it's on Steam right now. Other versions include SNES (expensive cartridge, like Earthbound), Playstation 1 (paired with a Final Fantasy game). I don't wanna break rule 5 so I'll just say SNES classic edition as well.

1:Game I would play I played this game on the SNES.. it was the first FF game I EVER player.. I remember how much I loved it... I played i 20 - 30 times... Stands as one of my Fav FF ever. Ummm behind FF7....

7 is overrated

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HIIII! You told me to enter so here I am!!!!!!

Part 1: I would either choose to play A Final Fantasy Game or a Pokemon game first!

Part 2: Ok I cheated little on this, I have zero(and I mean zero) artistic ability so I asked my wonderful sister(more artistic than me) /u/lee4nn to help me out a bit on this one and I will share if I am to win. Here is her rendition of your request. Here is another picture of it. My camera didn't do it much justice though :(

7 is overrated

The charging cradle is great, unfortunately it leaves you unable to put a case on the new 3DS. If you want to protect it from scratches, you can use a skin. There are clear skins if you want to preserve the look of your 3DS. If you want to change things up a bit, you could buy a skin with a design, or design your own. I made this one at decalgirl.com. If you don't want a full skin, there are some cool decals to be found on ebay and etsy.

If you want a pouch, most made for the older 3ds XL will fit the new one. There are simple ones like this from Hori. It is currently available in all black or with various graphics (Zelda, Mario, NES controller), and it also has room for 6 game cartridges. If you want something fancier, there is the popular city slicker and gear pouch pro from sfbags, or you could get something custom from etsy.

As for screen protectors, the new 3ds xl has the same size screens as the older model, so any screen protectors that fit the old xl will work.

As an older gamer, I thought about this thread last night after commenting. I was thinking about all the great RPGs available on the DS. Nothing wastes time away like a good story RPG. I thought about price and gameplay value. Golden Sun : Dark Dawn is a solid game in the lower price range. More puzzles than the average RPG and the learning curve is not as steep as many other RPGs. Graphics are great for a DS game, and I highly recommend it.

Have you ever played any of the following?:
The Legendary Starfy The Legendary Starfy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V135P4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uR0sDbEZY5FRR
Elite Beat Agents Elite Beat Agents NDS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HE9LL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3R0sDbMDY3GGX
Rhythm Heaven Rhythm Heaven - Nintendo DS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P1ZE68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pS0sDbCBTR5W8
Nintendogs (any version)
Scribblenauts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B1TDV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yT0sDb5RQXATV
Super Scribblenauts Super Scribblenauts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BMJKI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HT0sDbSXYRQBE


I think you should start there.

I would be interested =] Of course pokemon is my favorite, played it on my old gameboys =P Thanks for the contest! =]

im wishin for amazon gift card, so I can put it towards getting a ps vita and persona 4 the golden :>

for gift two, one of these, two would get over twenty, but even one would be awesome :> tryin to get two at some point so me and my fiancee can blast through it together.

C'mon...gimme.

man that phrase feels rude xD but its just mah raffle ticket :P and I cant see you guys but im sure you're lookin like saints.

The World Ends With you

I would love to try out Sakura Samurai.

Good luck to everybody. I made Platinum last year, knew I wouldn't have the money to make it this year (would have LOVED the Majora's Mask Soundtrack), but I'm trying to Platinum again for this upcoming year. Already a good 80 points (2 DS games, definitely more being bought before even Christmas) towards the 600 point goal.

I recommend this case I have it and it is just amazing. All my games fit perfectly and can easily be put in and taken out (unlike the gamestop one which is a big square 2x2).

Hmm.. I would say check out This as a starter, since there are a couple of games in the series. But it is cheap enough, I'm assuming your budget is less than 30 dollars since that's the typical 3DS/DS game prices. But I would say check out Phoenix Wright, it's a pretty good puzzle game and it makes you think on your feet on what to say during the trials. I normally don't like thinking on my feet, but it's fun to see the consequences change when you mess up, so yes. it is possible to fail a case and move onto another one.

You can also check out Animal Crossing: New Leaf for a simple game as well. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as well for a puzzle/action game. That's all I can think off on the top of my head for the 3/DS games. Enjoy! :)

This is my favorite case for the 3DS XL, says it's for the DSi XL so you can get it really cheap and fits the system and games perfectly. The "leather" actually feels surprisingly nice, one of the better feeling fakes for sure. Inside is your typical soft case material. It's thinner than many of the zipper designs and probably protects a little less, but if you're throwing it in a bag the size is great.

get the DS version. It's as good as the final fantasy 1 psp remake

i'm not joking, there's not even any debate to this, the DS one is flat out the best version

i feel like the people that say any different just didn't play it, there's even an option to not use the second screen so it plays almost exactly like the snes version

get it on DS

here's the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Chrono-Trigger/dp/B001E27DLM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494223980&sr=8-1&keywords=chrono+trigger+ds

new copies are $24 and the shipping is free if you get like another dollar worth of select products, so grab yourself a cheap dvd or something

i'm dead serious, this is the only thing i ever flat out shut people down on when debating

DS port is god tier, get it

I would LOVE THIS. I had to sell my DSI about a month ago to help me boyfriend pay a bill and it made me so sad, his sister is letting me barrow her old school DS while I wait to get a new one!(which honestly isn't gonna be anytime soon :() Thanks for the contest.
This game is my favourite and tthe only reason I have a ds in the first place!

That case definitely seems rugged but a bit too bulky for the bags I use to travel when I'm out, but definitely looks like a good choice for a carrying case.

I used to use this DSi XL Leather Case and it worked really well and was compact, I only stopped using it because I just made backups of my games onto my 3DS so I didn't have a need to have a carrying case.

Heyyo!

I'd love the DS because mine broke a long time ago! The charging-area broke, so no chargers could charge it :( I would love to be able to continue all of my DS games that I had to quit :)

This game looks super fun!!!

Radler is rad ! Very rad! Thanks for the contest!

Thanks, I love a good JRPG, I may have to track down a copy!

Edit: I notice there's a DS sequel - any opinion there? Start with the original or is the current gen on par?

The DS version is the best one to get. Everything from the PS1 version with all the advantages of the SNES version in addition moving all of the menus to the second screen, a fresh translation, an automap, and run enabled by default. It's fucking excellent.

It's also extremely affordable.

It's been awhile since I've gifted >. I need to change that soon. But I HAVE gifted more than 5 people. Maybe I can gift new people a pickle. >.> Though most may not like that.

I hope it's not against the rules but I am linking two things that add up to between $40-$60 >.> If it is, I'll change it. Chrono Trigger and Fire Emblem should end up being $56.56 >.> <3

ALSO GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW.

HORI makes some pretty cool cases. I just picked up this retro 8-bit Zelda case a couple of months ago. I love it and recommend it to everyone. They even make a Mario and Luigi variation. All of them have space for six games and an extra stylus slot.

Here's my entry!

Its a chocobo/moogle mix in a style I'm sure you're familiar with. ;)

I'd most likely just play one of the games you'd send since I don't own a DS or any other games. They seem like a lot of fun anyway!

7 is overrated!

It looks like Pokémon White 2 (currently $17.99 at Amazon) is your best bet if you want to buy online.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SVNP8/

Otherwise, you could try your luck in a store. It is likely that stores like Target and Walmart may still have copies of the Nintendo DS versions in stock.

I imported this Hori 3DS Case. It fits perfectly, and holds 3 games. The material feels nice, and it is small enough to fit in a small purse.

When I want to carry more games and an extra stylus, I use the Retro Mario Case. It has a strap to keep the console secure, holds 6 games, and a long stylus.

I would love to have a handheld gaming system again, I haven't had one since the original Game Boy. I also have been wanting to play this game since I heard about it. Lawyer video game > actually studying for the bar. :D Thanks for the contest! Radler is rad.

Way too great of a game to miss. If you don't mind playing games with Super Nintendo graphics (I sure as hell don't) Chrono Trigger will hold up today without any problems, though this is also probably due to the stagnant JPRG archetype. But Chrono Trigger is sooo great. Just pick it up for the DS for like $15 on Amazon.

Yours is The World Ends With You because it's awesome.

Mine is Dragon's Dogma because it looks awesome, but I haven't gotten to play it yet.

I love Kevin!

Since you do own a lot of physical games and like them, consider this case!

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498069243&sr=8-3&keywords=nintendo+3ds+game+case

I just got one it's pretty small and even holds regular DS cartridges

welcome aboard, you have a nice set of games

Ooooooh that one! I got it on Amazon also. It's actually a Dsi XL case but it fits the 3DS XL perfectly. Even with the clear Hori duraflex protector. Here you go.

Yeah, I'm not really sure about how popular the emulation scene is now for the DS and how easy it is to get the R4 cards for it. She might enjoy having the actual carts though for her collection versus the ROM method, though of course the emulation method is cheaper.

If you do go the physical game route, you could get this holder that can hold up to 24 games. Even though it says 3DS it holds DS games too since they're practically the same design. It's what I use for my collection of DS and 3DS games and it works well.

Happy early birthday!! :D My birthday is the day after yours!

I think you should get this because the game is awesomeeee or maybe this because I have heard good things about it (:

swaggybananas

1.Cake Related. Gotta have that butter!


3 [A book I am eager to read!](http://www.amazon.com/The-Lobotomist-Maverick-Medical-Illness/dp/0470098309/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ECIJJQQ9NLB8&
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4 Eating Utinsils

5 Animal

6 Purple

7 A game

8 A guilty pleasure

9 A tool. Have you ever seen this movie? All these dudes are MASSIVE tools. It's amazing.

10 Something from my childhood

11 An organizational item. Can't have bottles scattered about!

12 Hobby

13 Nerdy/Geeky. I mean, PBS Home video... that's properly nerdy.

14 Natural Book are made from trees, and trees are au natural!

15 Green

16 Something you wear

17 Funny

18 This could work for rinsing dried beans

19 Gardening

20 Mine broke, I'm gutted without it. Luckily, I have a birthday coming up, and I plan on getting this bad boy asap.

This was fun! Thanks for the contest!!!

It's a matter of opinion. I think that FTL looks pretty nice while Terraria looks like crap, yet I never grew up with games that looked like that.

BTW, it's not 8-bit graphics. This is 8-bit. Note how everything isn't really shaded. Now compare it to Terraria. 8-bit means there is a 256 colour scheme. Here is the total amount of colours you can achieve on an 8-bit console. While it may seem like a lot, it's not that much if you compare it to what we have today.

Pixel art is the correct term. Terraria and most other games are usually either 16-bit or 32-bit, meaning you can have a more diverse colour scheme.

Most indie games aren't 8-bit, they're usually 16-bit or higher. Of course, there are some that try to be/are 8-bit (Cave Story and VVVVVV comes to mind), and since "8-bit" is fairly easy to copy (quick to make and easy to animate, as the sprites are usually small).

So if you have a limited budget (which 99% of indie devs do), then you'll more likely to get out more content/polish things up if you didn't spend 50 hours doing sprites.

Bottom line is this: most indie games use pixel art, not "8-bit graphics". And whether or not you like it is all up to you, it's your opinion.

Sorry if this came off as ranty, I just find it annoying when somebody gets the two terms mixed up.

This raving lunatic was dying in my arms. Wait, why is he putting his glasses on my fa....

Where once nothing stood, a blond teenager manifested, his left hand spread over his sick, smiling face, and in his right hand gripped a still smoking gun.

I stammered, "Who the hell ar--"

"You weren't supposed to put the glasses on", the boy sighed, cutting me off, sounding as if I'm nothing more than an inconvenience as his left hand drooped from his face, revealing a bored expression. The gun shifted away from the homeless man to me as I took off.

Boom

Ripping through the newly formed crowd I heard that gunshot tear through the air and burrow itself into my back. damn, I thought to myself as warmth overtook my body, and as my vision faded a hand gripped my hair and jerked my face towards theirs.

The boy was kneeling in front of me, the sick smile back on his face. "Well, I'm sorry you died, but you get to play the reapers' game, lucky you", the words tauntingly dripped from his mouth, my senses finally fading away.

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For anyone who doesn't know, the reapers' game is a reference to The World Ends With You, a fantastic little known gem from the DS. It's highly recommended.

Get a real life, Nerd! I know I should but its just to much fun being one.

Having not played a Pokemon game since Leaf Green (jeez that makes me feel old) I would love Pokemon black version 2. You also mentioned tabletop games This one I wanted for my birthday last month but was out of stock so I wasn't able to get it.

You can get a cartridge case on Amazon for like $10
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416988554&sr=8-1&keywords=3ds+cartridge+case

And a carrying case to put your console in for like $8
http://www.amazon.com/Carrying-Nintendo-DSi-DS-Lite-3DS/dp/B0024X0IHG/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416988655&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=3ds+carryingcase

This is what I use. It fits a 3ds xl, game case and a charger in the main compartment. It also has a few zipper pockets that can fit smaller objects like a screen wipe or a few extra stylus.

I use a Hori clear duraflexi NN3DS case with my Majora's Mask 3DS, and I keep it in Hori's retro Zelda zipper case. The duraflexi slips on and off real easy and cleans really easy, and it shows off the MM paint job really well. I also got a Hori screen protector, and if it gets scratched too much I just replace it; doesn't leave any residue. Hori makes good shit.

Duraflexi:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RZ7TC6Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479006890&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=hori+case+new+3ds+xl&dpPl=1&dpID=41jk8idU9aL&ref=plSrch

Zelda case:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ND0EBP4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479007144&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=retro+zelda+3DS+case&dpPl=1&dpID=415uQDRKydL&ref=plSrch

I got a leather one for 12 bucks off amazon a couple months ago. It looks great and is holding up wonderfully. http://www.amazon.com/3DS-Leather-holds-Cartridge-Nintendo-DS/dp/B003QWYX8E/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1396207513&sr=1-1&keywords=3ds+leather

That's... so weird. Just keep the cartridge. It has resale value. You never have to worry about being unable to play it.

I say just get a nice game case. I got this one from Amazon recently for my growing collection.

oh! i would def be interested. i'm trying to save up for one for my son. he has been asking for one for so long now. Favorite video game. of all time. lol

Edit: Favorite DS game.

Have you got a Gameboy (or DS!)? Any Gameboy will do! You got it?? Good!! Now, depending on the generation of Gameboy in your hand, follow one of these links:

Original -> Pokemon Red / Pokemon Blue / Pokemon Yellow - Pikachu Edition

Gameboy Color -> Pokemon Silver / Pokemon Gold / Pokemon Crystal

Gameboy Advance -> Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire / Pokemon Emerald

Nintendo DS -> Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl / Pokemon Platinum

Nintendo DS -> Pokemon Black / Pokemon White

... and sort your life out!

EDIT: As people rightly pointed out, no 3DS Pokemon yet, fixed it!

Prices (Specific games are imho the best experience..)

Fire Red (Personal Preference, I jsut like charizard lol) (Gen1): Bout $30 http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Fire-Version-Game-Boy-Advance/dp/B0006GBCZU

Soul Silver (HGSS has the content from Crystal, so they're both largely the same, I just like Lugia more than Ho-Oh lol) (Gen2):$30-$40 http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-Nintendo-DS/dp/B0038MTE7C

Emerald (Content added from Ruby/Sapphire) (Gen3): $35 http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Emerald-Version-Game-Boy-Advance/dp/B0007D4MVI

Platinum (Content Added From Diamond/Pearl) (Gen4): $25 http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Platinum-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001O1OBFY

Black and White are your personal preference, pick whichever you'd like.

http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Black-Version-Nintendo-DS/dp/B004EW2PC6

http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-White-Version-Nintendo-DS/dp/B004EVWYYG

B2/W2 hits October 7th in the US, Oct 12th in EU, "Late spring" in Australia, in other words, around October 20th.

I like the HORI ones, like this one. They fit 24 games, have a nice form, and are sturdy enough for what they're meant to do.

The most recent thing that made me happy is under NDA,so...lol. How about...I'm going to see my gf this weekend! :D

This would make me happy,as well :]

I feel like it would be best to get things like this for Switch and this for 3ds and just put it in a generic backpack/messenger bag/purse/whatever.

^Very good point; I wanted to mention this as well but forgot.

The Club Nintendo case is nice though I would recommend http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS if extra dollars can be spared. More compact!

Ghost trick!!!

I had it for ipad, I played it for a bit then stopped, I picked it back up a few months later and finished it and It was so good! like the game play, the story, the characters. It was a great game, you need to experience it for yourself.

I have this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004K6LQAS/ref=twister_B004SLTGF2?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

There are cheaper variants, but I can't speak for how effective they are. This one holds cartridges very firm into place so they don't fall out ever, while still being easy to take out from the sides.

This. If you wanna game a bit while you stroll on the treadmill for some post-workout cool-down that's ok.
I've never understood the people that go to the gym and spend the whole time on treadmills, cycles, elliptical.
If you wanna change your body, the free weight area is where you want to be. Get whatever music works for you, and get your head in the game.
That said if you want to keep your 3ds safe, my recommendation would be something from HORI

I got my NN3DS XL at the end of March for my 23rd birthday, and it still looks as good as new. Absolutely no marks or scratches, etc. It's had screen protectors since pretty much day 1, and this case protects the shell. I also keep it in this case when not in use. I use a microfiber cloth to clean the screens when I change the screen protectors (only done that once so far).

Cases like this will totally fit:

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Retro-Zelda-Hard-Pouch-Nintendo/dp/B00ND0EBP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422474932&sr=8-1&keywords=3ds+xl+link+case

Cases that fit over your 3ds while you use it, like the HORI TPU cases, will obviously not fit. There is a new version of them coming out though.

This is definitely an underutilized mechanic, which is a shame. There are only two other games that spring to mind that use drawing as a means of combat and/or world interaction. In case you're interested, these are:

The Void: An extremely abstract game, but strangely alluring (both in gameplay and world design) to me.

The World Ends With You: You may have already heard about this one. It's way more approachable than The Void, and if you like eclectic J-Pop/Pop music, it's super fun to fight to the music.

Hi :)

Pokemon Black 2

I havent had a chance to get it yet.. and I really want to play because its pokemon... lol

I don't have a better recommendation than the other link for a collection that large. But I can say, don't buy those 8 or 16 game cases that are available at Best Buy or Target. They're a huge pain in the ass to get the cartridges in and out of. The elastic band type that you slide the cartridge into are much easier to manage. The only snap in type that seems to work well is the official HORI 24 game case. I have a couple of those for storing stuff long term. Games I actively play are in the elastic style holders.

Another advantage of the elastics- they also hold DS and Switch and Vita too.

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS

I'm interested in your Zelda Collector's Edition as long is it plays fine. I can offer Lunar: Dragon Song CIB for DS, Shin Migami Tensei IV (Game & Box only) for 3DS, and Final Fantasy III CIB for DS if you're interested in any of those.

Wash hands before playing, don't eat while you play, keep it in a hard pouch/case, use a screen protector, clean using a microfiber cloth, don't do stupid stuff like jam a coin into the circle pad to hatch eggs in pokemon.

For example, I use these for pouch / cloth / screen protector: https://smile.amazon.com/HORI-Hard-Pouch-Nintendo-NEW-3DS/dp/B00RZ7TC82

cloth: https://smile.amazon.com/Zeiss-Jumbo-Microfiber-Lens-Cloth/dp/B008PNNY02

screen protector: https://smile.amazon.com/HORI-Screen-Protective-Filter-Nintendo-NEW/dp/B00RZ7T8TK

edit - to add to this, I personally wrap my 3ds in the microfiber cloth before putting it in the pouch

My favorites:

[Sweet Fuse: At Your Side] (https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/sweet-fuse-at-your-side/cid=UP1024-ULUS10652_00-BAKUDANHANDAN001)

Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Corpse Party

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

999 already mentioned by another in this thread.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward The sequel to 999.

Also, to a lesser extent anything by Winter Wolves. I've played a few and a lot of them are now on Steam too. These contain a bit more busy work than I'd like, but some solid stories there.

The preview images have a little plastic insert in the steelbook that has space for two of the cartridges. I'm betting it's just the steelbook without any other game case, but I could be wrong.

If you want to play it safe, you could get one of those cartridge cases: https://smile.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS

or get the games individually at $32 each. Or, give your friend the steelbook.

Just a suggestion... I just recently bought this one. It holds the game tight and is pretty nice and compact. I do wish I would have gotten the case from clubnintendo, but don't have the coins for it either. It isn't available anywhere else. Haven't been able to find it on eBay either.

The only thing I am hoping, is that with it all being discontinued, they'll some how end up on their site for regular ordering.

Oh, I would love it!

One of my favorite video games: http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Nintendo-DS/dp/B000B69E96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370579269&sr=8-1&keywords=phoenix+wright

I believe it's this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K6LQAS?cache=198dcc535e585ce1babde1094dc2bf91&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1406081290&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

It's a great case and it does the job. Holds 3DS and DS games securely and they're not difficult to remove. But after seeing those cool club nintendo cases I want one.

And if you're asking about the console case, it's this one - http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Mario-Universal-Travel-Case-Nintendo-DS-DSi-3DS-3DS-XL-Nintendo-3DS/30914324?type=search

My XL fits pretty snug in it and it holds up to 8 games. I like it, but I'll probably purchase a case that's more plain and less bulky down the road.

The Hori Line is fantastic. There are mario/zelda themed ones out as well.

I highly recommend.

My favorite game is Uncharted 2:Among Theives

Mario because this game looks awesome

Or
Pokemon

I would like it so I can finally give my little sister my gameboy advance that she's wanted for years. I would love this game in used condition! Radler is rad!

I know they have Chrono Trigger for Android now. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.chrono&hl=en

They also have it for DS. http://www.amazon.com/Chrono-Trigger-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001E27DLM

Other DS games I have liked are The World Ends with You, FF III, FF IV, and Advanced Wars.

Here you go. The DS has an incredible library and it's looking like the 3DS is going to as well. Have fun!

I have a Hori game case that holds 24 of 'em. Amazon page here, though it's also available in other colors (I have an entirely translucent one).

Good quality, should last a long time if used properly (don't just push the cartridge in from the top, slide it in pushing against the inner tab. It has a slight amount of give to it to prevent breakage).

I also have one of those same cheap Chinese ones and you're right - the tabs on those break easily.

That is interesting. Since it fits 2 3DSXL, do you think it'll fit a normal 3DS + something like this? That would be very convenient for me.

If that's the case, then go with straight up Bejeweled, everyone likes Bejeweled. But don't let that discourage YOU from getting Puzzle Quest.

And don't forget about other DS games, other than puzzle:

• Nintendogs
  
  
• 
  Animal Crossing
  
  
• Elite Beat Agents
  
  
• Mario Kart DS - multiplayer!
  
  

> You could also try just taking one game in the system around rather then all the cartridges.

Yeah, that's what I'm doing now, but it sucks when I whip it out and find I had the wrong game in there. I was thinking maybe a separate case that is also pocketable... or I usually have my messenger bag with me, as well, so it could be put in there with ease as well. Just shoving 4 or 5 different 3DS cases in there is not really an option.

I was thinking of getting this: https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/44002.do This way it'll take the place of 1 case, rather than 1 per game, and still be fairly portable.

edit: 10 coins short of the case. :\

double edit: woo, found a game I hadn't registered yet. I think this is definitely a good way to go, considering it's basically free.

triple edit: Orrrr, spend only $10 to get a bigger case and use the coins to buy games and whatnot.... ugh, this is why I posted here in the first place. I just don't know what's good.

I keep all my DS games in a couple cases like these. I have all the original cases/artwork/manuals/inserts just stored in totes in the basement, but still want easy access to the games.

To be honest, I like this one better (though it's not MM specific)

http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Retro-Zelda-Hard-Pouch-Nintendo/dp/B00ND0EBP4

I'm surprised either can still be found after the MMN3DSXL situation...

I have that exact same style for my old NDS (before the 3DS) games. Oh the amount of times I've nearly cut myself on it since none of the sides give much... The old NDS style cases of the same design that I have have the opposite issue where it's hard as balls to get them in, and difficult to get them out without being afraid you're going to snap the gamecard!

If you can't afford to get a different case atm, the only tip I can give is to first slide in the side of the card to the outer side wall under the hook and then try to lever the middle side into the other clip. Hopefully the outer wall of plastic will give just enough to allow you to get the game card in. Just... Don't be a total dingus like me and draw blood on the hook when the card finally snaps in hard...

If you can afford to get a different game case, I heartily recommend the case that u/trippybrii linked: the HORI 24 game card case. That one has MUCH more flexible tabs in the middle so the best way to get the games in and out is to instead angle the game card into the MIDDLE of the page under the hook, then press sideways against the middle of the page into the hook and lever the game in under the outer hook and release. It's much easier to access the games!

Here's a similar case I have that fits my N3DS XL perfectly with 3 game slots on it. Seems very well made for only 12$

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QWYX8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4Yg2wbGBRW4KW

Hopefully this can help you.


I found this 3ds http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002I096AA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1417727294&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70


Pokemon Y http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053B66KE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1417727403&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40


Pokemon X http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053B5RGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417727403&sr=8-1


Pokemon OR http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KI2OZ9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417727520&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40


Pokemon AS http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K848IH0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1417727610&sr=8-3


Pokemon Black http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004EW2PC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417727776&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40


Pokemon White http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BGID6QK/ref=pd_aw_sims_2?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1


2DS (cheaper and just as good. Source: I have a 2DS) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EZPCWWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417728153&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

I bought a Monster Hunter 4 case way back when in anticipation. The prices have sky rocketed a bit, but it is still a solid case. this case worked fairly well for me as well and it is fairly cheap. I am a really into leather.

You may not be super down for another JPRG, but The World Ends With You is perhaps the best JRPG on the system.

really? :o Amazon links! But seriously, you can find pretty much fucking anything on Amazon.

TWEWY

Ghost Trick

Looks like I miscounted, I actually have 22.

Unfortuantely, the ones on Club Nintendo are out of stock.

I came across this one on amazon. Its seems like a solid case.

This is currently my top choice, so if anyone has it and would like to weight in, I would really appreciate it.

Square still produces new copies of Chrono Trigger and it's available new in box for about $20. It's not rare or particularly valuableAmazon has it right now for example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E27DLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VXWLzbX6V0XF9

Amazing game. Every DS fan should have it.

I don't personally own it because I only have 2 loose cartridges, but I hear great things about this case.

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS

That case was based on this officially licensed case by Hori: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Game-Card-Case-24/dp/B004K6LQAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451868386&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+3ds+game+case

I have both the original and the knock-off, and the original has all the cards rightside-up, and it has a removable clip for your sd card. The original is also considerably more durable, since my knock-off is on its last legs after a couple of desk-height falls.

Best I can do is just tell you that it's $15 at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Chrono-Trigger-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001E27DLM

I would love to have it so i can play my pokemon emerald game! And get more GBA games too if possible.

This is the DS game i want, it looks fun.

Radler is rad

I'll keep that in mind!

This is actually the case I was looking at getting:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QWYX8E/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1AQ55KGQMAZA0DCV8TC4&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop

I have one already for my current 3DS XL and I love the look of it and it has a little bit of extra space on the sides so I think it might actually end up working!

This one by HORI!
I've had one for four years and it's been really great to me.

Part 1: I'll probably play Chrono Trigger first since I've heard so many great things about this game and I've just been dying to play it.

Part 2: Since my major interactions with Final Fantasy have been through the Kingdom Hearts series, I'm not familiar with Chocobo's. I am, however, familiar with Moogles (but can't draw) so here's a wonderfully terrible drawing of a moogle!

7 is overrated? I haven't played it so I can't judge.

1. I got the first model of the DS, and I played the hell out of it. Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Pokemon - many games entertained me for hours. However, I then made the foolish move to buy Guitar Hero On Tour for it. The screen is now more or less unusable, it is so nonsensitive. Since then, I have not had the money or opportunity to replace it, UNTIL NOW.
   
   
2. 
   
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004EW2PC6/ref=sr_1_cc_3_olp?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1372654769&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=pokemon+white&condition=used
   
   If this is sold, you dont need to get me a game - I appreciate the DS alone.
   
   
3. Radler is rad. And that's a fact

Luigi 3ds xl Hori case



Holds 6 games, has a strap to hold the 3ds in place, and will fit a 3ds with a clear shell. There are other styles, too, such as zelda.

Original LoZ Hori case

They are $17 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00ND0EBP4/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1425343859&sr=8-1-spell

It is OOS right now, but I ordered mine when it was OOS and got it within two weeks. They are really nice.

Please, Pleaaase start with the first game on the DS, then work your way towards completing them in order. It is a very strongly story based driven game. You will miss out on huge chunks of story if you start elsewhere.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B69E96?pc_redir=1409109331&robot_redir=1

Professor Layton. The series is about an archaeologist who solves mysteries and the game is full of puzzles that make use of the touch screen. It's well written and the animation is absolutely charming. You'll be able to play the first four games in the series but you'll need a 3DS for the later games.

I use this case for my XL. I keep it in my back pocket. Not oversized pockets, feels heavy but it keeps it cushioned and holds 3 games, which means I can have 4 on hand.