As I look at my handhelds, I realize they're quite dated, and with recent capital gains, I'd like to change that. But, I do not really know which DS games are must haves or really good buys. As such, I call upon the people of the BGSF to suggest which are some really good DS titles, and if possible, why.

Chrono Trigger
The Dark Spire
Front Mission
Infinite Space

Radiant Historia
Rune Factory
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Animal Crossing

Radiant Historia
Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The World Ends With You
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Okamiden
Etrian Odyssey
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City
Suikoden Tierkreis
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future

I'd definitely start with Radiant Historia. One of the best JRPGs of the last decade.

First three Phoenix Wright games if you can find em anymore.

Pokemon black or white?

The World End with you
Scribblenauts
FFXII - Revenant Wings
The Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda - Spirit Tracks


Yeah.... only played about 9 or 10 DS games but these were my all time faves

Also, should I get the 3DS, or get an older model?

If it's in your budget get the 3DS, you'll be able to play DS games and 3DS games. If you go the 3DS route buy Ocarina of Time and/or Street Fighter.

Unless there are some 3DS games that you must have, I'd probably just go with a DS Lite. Much longer battery life at a fraction of the price, perfect for making your way through that DS library while you wait for a 3DS price drop, redesign and better lineup of games.

Eh, that sounds like it'll end up costing me more.

Go with the 3DS. There's going to be a new revised Devil Survivor for it, Overclocked. I was planning on getting the one for DS but now I think I'll wait until I get a 3DS, and I still have other games I haven't played yet.

POKEMON



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NO! Do NOT get Animal Crossing whatever you do! It'll eat your life away.

I'd go with a Lite, they're pretty cheap now. If you have GBA games, the Lite is the last model you can play them on; if not there are tons of good GBA games too you can check out.

I wouldn't recommend Animal Crossing either, that game is creepy as hell. :bolt:

I would recommend the Phoenix Wright games though, lots of fun to be had.

I only found the Edgeworth one atm, and I'm out of expendable funds for the next month. Going to have to keep my eye on eBay for a while it seems.

Not just IX? hmy:



That's it. Between Pokemon and Dragon Quest, I'M buying a DS.

The Dragon Quest Monsters series is akin to Pokemon (although certainly not just clones), so it sounds like the game for you. Also, DQM: Joker 2 was just announced for North America a few days ago, set to release this August.

Never mind. I didn't think that through.

DS.

I'd get one just to play pokemon. :shrug: I'm having fun with Black.