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Over the last few months, I've had thoughts on how many things are wrong with the video games industry. I intended to make a list entitled "Top 10 things that are wrong with the video games industry today", but after some inspiration from some rant series I've come across such as Silent Rob's Gamestop rants and TheArchfiend's Theme Park rants as well as Omega-2's rants which I read whenever they're up, I've decided to make a series of text rants on what's wrong with the video game industry today.

Don't get me wrong, I love video games, but unfortunately, there is far too much bullshit in the video games industry and I will rant on most or everything about what's wrong with it today. I'm going to try and make a rant every week or two depending on my motivation or if I have other things to focus on. This will go on until I have nothing left to rant on and after that, I'll only make a new rant when new things pop up in mind. I already have at least ten topics to rant on, so this will go on for a reasonable amount of time.

To start off, I'll be ranting on a handhold console that was released just recently, the Nintendo DSi. Supposedly an update to the DS Lite, but really, this is more of a downgrade from the original DS and I can easily tell that from the two main problems:

1. There is no GBA slot and has been made way for the SD card slot;
2. There is a camera, which the GBA slot is gone in favour for.

The first issue is really bad since I still play GBA games from time to time and so do many others and I'm still annoyed at how the DS can't play GB or GBC games. As an "update" of the DS Lite, Nintendo should have tried to make it compatible with GB and GBC game cartridges as well as keeping the GBA slot. If they did that, I would have traded in my original DS and get the Nintendo DSi right away, despite the stupid ass camera feature.

As for the camera feature, why? Just why? Why on earth did Nintendo even think of this dumbass idea? Handheld consoles are for playing games on, not for taking pictures and putting them onto MySpace. And on top of that, a 0.3 Megapixel camera will look terrible and with £150 you could be spending on a DSi, you could get a 10 Megapixel camera with that money.

The only use the camera has are for the DSiWare games, but by looking at the library right now, there's nothing worth getting. This just sounds like EyeToy all over again where the games compatible with that were only fun for a while and got boring really really quick. The only use the EyeToy has nowadays is for webcam (yes, it's possible to do that). The DSi on the other hand, if it were to be used for a webcam, I'd rather use the EyeToy or better yet, the built-in webcam on my laptop which isn't fantastic, but gets the job done.

Another (pointless) feature the DSi has is a music player. You'll be able to play music by having an SD card of any size, but sadly, that fails as you could actually use that SD card you're holding for the Creative Zen products and that has space for music and videos to begin with. So really, if one of the main reasons you're getting a DSi is for the music player, you might as well forget it and get a Creative Zen or an iPod instead.

The only thing that would make the DSi actually worth getting is if there WILL be a handheld version of Virtual Console, where you can download GB and GBC games. This wouldn't be too bad for any games that are really hard to obtain these days as in a game where you'd be having to take out £40+ from your wallet in order to get it. However, I'm not sure how many rare GB/GBC games there are and I'd rather not get the DSi just to download the rare games. Even if they go ahead and release those games, they'll only take AAAAAAAAAAGES to release them all, just like the Wii's Virtual Console. I'd rather have a DS that can play the cartridges of those games!

So all in all, the DSi is a complete and utter piece of shit that should have never seen the light of day. This is perhaps Nintendo's worst idea since Virtual Boy. Removing the GBA slot was a terrible mistake and they should have tried to make GB and GBC cartridges backwards compatible. The music player and camera features are extremely pointless since with £150, you might as well get a digital camera, an MP3 Player or even a PSP. Those three have way more value than the DSi.

I just hope Nintendo realise what a terrible mistake they made with the DSi, but sadly, they'll only care what the casual gamers think and ignore their true fans. I wouldn't say this is the last nail on the coffin for Nintendo, but they're getting there.

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Apr. 13, 2009 | 9:04 AM speeling says:

TL;DR version: Bahamut is making his 100th flash soon ;)

Apr. 13, 2009 | 9:51 AM Bahamut responds:

More like TL;DR is my last two paragraphs.

Apr. 13, 2009 | 9:10 AM BatDan says:

Great Rant man. Though calling this as bad as Virtual Boy is a bit harsh. I do agree that Nintendo's only motivation to release crap is money. Just to add the puke on the open wound people are BUYING the DSi. These days people will buy anything Nintendo puts their name on. Hell they could bring back the Speedboard and it will sell.

Either way, until the DSi starts releasing exclusive games that are worth it, it would be best to avoid purchasing one.

Apr. 13, 2009 | 9:52 AM Bahamut responds:

Out of all the products Nintendo have made after Virtual Boy, I feel the DSi is their worst idea. It's not as bad as Virtual Boy, but it's the worst since then.

And yeah, it's a shame many people will buy anything that has Nintendo in its name, even if it's that Speedboard. :(

Apr. 13, 2009 | 11:12 AM RohantheBarbarian says:

I 100% agree about the GBA slot, losing that was idiotic. Especially when you need to have a copy of the GBA Pokemon games in order to complete the National Pokedex for the D/P/Pl games on DS.

Idiots...

Apr. 13, 2009 | 11:51 AM Bahamut responds:

As well as using it to play the Guitar Hero DS games. Not that I want to play them, but if others want to and they got a DSi, they're fucked.

Apr. 13, 2009 | 4:57 PM Darknessballer says:

Well, I see you hate the DSi.

There was once some guy who was saying he WANTED a DSi, and was coming up with ways for a freaking 4-year-old to get it!

I think he included things like kicking and screaming, destroying the house...

And also: I'll be sure to stay away from that darknessdweller faggot if he's as bad as you say he is.

Apr. 13, 2009 | 5:30 PM Bahamut responds:

"I think he included things like kicking and screaming, destroying the house..."

O_O

Apr. 13, 2009 | 6:54 PM Darknessballer says:

iknorite?

Anyways, do you like cheese cake?

Apr. 13, 2009 | 7:00 PM Bahamut responds:

Sorry darknessdweller, but you're not even trying to hide your true identity. If you are someone else, then why would they bother randomly posting on my news post?

Updated: Apr. 13, 2009, 7:13 PM

Apr. 14, 2009 | 1:48 PM iscrulz says:

I am getting a dsI

Apr. 14, 2009 | 1:55 PM Bahamut responds:

BOOOOO!

Apr. 14, 2009 | 3:38 PM Hybrid-Of-Souls says:

They took out the GBA/GB slot?
Yikes, PS3 mania all over again.

Apr. 14, 2009 | 3:57 PM Bahamut responds:

Indeed. :(

Apr. 14, 2009 | 6:58 PM Sir-Nuts says:

LOL at darknessdweller failing to cover his alt.

Also, 37? What has gfox (not) done this time?

Apr. 14, 2009 | 7:13 PM Bahamut responds:

Not doing catch-ups soon enough.

Apr. 15, 2009 | 10:57 AM mwmike says:

You may want to read this article, too.

http://www.defectivebydesign.org/nint endo-dsi-infected-with-drm

Apr. 15, 2009 | 11:49 AM Bahamut responds:

"By keeping it similar in style and backward-compatible with many, but not all, Nintendo DS and DS Lite games, Nintendo is hoping the public will ignore the restrictions in favor of some surface enhancements."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Are you serious Nintendo?

Apr. 15, 2009 | 5:53 PM RohantheBarbarian says:

I saw someone with a DSi in uni today, they even let me use it for a minute, and I have a couple more reasons why it sucks ass:

- The shoulder buttons are much smaller and don't "reach round" the corner like the DS Lite, if you get my meaning.

- The position of the power button. Seriously, I know it's near the bottom, but putting something which has the potential to ruin all the progress you have made in a game since your last save in between the D-pad and touch screen is retarded.

Apr. 15, 2009 | 6:39 PM Bahamut responds:

The power button was placed perfectly on the original DS.

Apr. 17, 2009 | 3:56 PM ThePigeonMaster says:

I decided to investigate about the DSi and I finally have a conclusion:

The Nintendo DSi = fail

Also, why you have many 37's in your profile? You wanna scare gfoxcook? :P

Apr. 17, 2009 | 4:24 PM Bahamut responds:

I want him to do catch-ups soon. However, maybe I should change my sig as that might keep him away from the BBS.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 1:24 AM Dools says:

Hey, you should check out the comp I have going on my page! Always remember, it's fun to participate in stuff.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 12:41 PM Bahamut responds:

Thanks, but I'm not too interested.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 8:28 AM knuxrouge says:

Nice.
I recently started a Rant series too, because I enjoy bitching in general.
Alot of people, myself included, share your views on the DSi, it's just fail.
But for me, the GBA/GB VC games wouldn't redeem it for me.
At this point, I have the most games I want, and I have roms of the ones I don't have.
It's really too late for Nintendo to make a move like this.
Plus I smell more homebrew hacks.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 12:45 PM Bahamut responds:

For the GB/GBC games, I may have to get a GBA SP. ROMs will only be a last resort for me.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 11:42 AM Sawdust says:

It's actually pretty great if you use R4.

Music + Movies + GBA & DS Games + A Camera = Great

Apr. 18, 2009 | 12:45 PM Bahamut responds:

Well...

Apr. 18, 2009 | 11:46 AM Sawdust says:

Disregard that, I read the DRM article thingy

Dsi smells

Apr. 18, 2009 | 12:45 PM Bahamut responds:

Yep.

Apr. 18, 2009 | 6:39 PM iscrulz says:

Yeah you boys don't know how great the DeeEss eye is. I clicked the ad on this page 6 times. How much do you get per click?

Apr. 18, 2009 | 8:39 PM Bahamut responds:

It's hard to say right now.

Apr. 19, 2009 | 8:44 PM gfoxcook says:

Yo. Bahamut. The DSi coming out doesn't mean our old DSes and DSlites don't work anymore.

JSYK. #;-}>

Apr. 19, 2009 | 9:27 PM Bahamut responds:

I never said the DS or DS Lite wouldn't work anymore. I'm just saying how bullshit the DSi truly is.

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Updated: Apr. 19, 2009, 9:29 PM

Apr. 20, 2009 | 9:23 AM Fro says:

Rants equal ad money?

Apr. 20, 2009 | 12:15 PM Bahamut responds:

I had that in mind, but I planned my rant series BEFORE the announcement of ad revenue.

Apr. 23, 2009 | 11:24 PM gfoxclock says:

My point being that it doesn't matter how shitty the DSi is in your eyes, just don't buy it, stop reading/thinking/talking about it or paying it any attention at all, and all the old DSes and DSlites in the world can go on happily being cool, eh?

Think of the DSi as the "newest piece of shit from Sony" a la that Onion News Network video you posted a few newsposts ago. #;-}>

Apr. 24, 2009 | 7:00 AM Bahamut responds:

Work! Work you cock sucking piece of shit. What is wrong with you?! Why can't you work like a normal machine?!

Besides that, DSi still blows and is a disgrace to the gaming industry.

Apr. 28, 2009 | 7:09 PM Chdonga says:

Most of us Americans don't yet have one and we already know the DSi will be shit.

Apr. 29, 2009 | 4:57 AM Bahamut responds:

Actually, the DSi is already out there. Also, you seem to be overlooking the casual "gamers" who will think the DSi is great. :(

May. 13, 2009 | 3:15 AM DrJam says:

They removed the GBA slot because they want you to stop playing GBA games and start buying DS games. It's like on xbox 360, they could of easily made it play all xbox games but they want you to buy new 360 games, plus it's just something else for them to put on market place. Also the PS3 looks to be doing the same. Didn't it play PS2 games but now new ones don't?

May. 13, 2009 | 6:08 AM Bahamut responds:

Yeah, there were some PS3's that were able to play PS1 and PS2 discs, but newer ones don't. Xbox 360 seems to be slowly getting all Xbox games to work, unless they decided what they had was enough and haven't worked on getting any other games to work.

Sep. 10, 2009 | 8:29 PM Hacsev says:

Another thing that is bugging me with the DSI is that there not compatible with the Action Replay. I can only use it in my Nintendo DS Lite which has 2+ years now and with the entire screen green! A guy in EBGames told me it was because I recharged it too much or for using the DS a lot which isn't true. I haven't been playing the DS in a long time since I was with the Wii.

Sep. 19, 2009 | 7:50 PM Bahamut responds:

Damn, that's also not a good sign. Of course, Action Replay shouldn't be the main concern about the DSi but it's still bad. Also, I can't see how you used the DS Lite too much within 2 years. My DS is 4 years old and still works great.