What handheld(s) do you own?

[Dagless]

Just like the console one, but for our handheld brethren :)

[psychofreak]

None...neither really appeal to me like the GameBoy colour did back in the day :(

[Dagless]

I only bought myself one of them GBC during the summer, just to finish off my handheld collection. All I'm missing from the mainstream market is the Sega Nomad (no UK release), Virtual Boy and PSP slim.

[TimJim]

PSP, but im gonna sell it soon.

[zelmo]

black PSP, red DS phat, black DS Lite, black/crimson DS Lite, silver GBA SP, original GB.

[papadopolis1024]

Original Game Boy, Game Boy color, DS lite (had the phat but sold it to get the lite), PSP

[asxtb]

I only bought myself one of them GBC during the summer, just to finish off my handheld collection. All I'm missing from the mainstream market is the Sega Nomad (no UK release), Virtual Boy and PSP slim.
Yay, Virtual Boy!!! The best gaming system of all time!!! :D
I still have mine.

On a serious note, I have a DS lite.

[mrwizardno2]

black ds lite and a psp

[JackAxe]

PSP less is tempting, but all I have is a DS FATSO. :)

I'm going to get a DS Lite shortly, hopefully the Zedla edition. I also own a GBA and a Virtual Boy -- it was a pass me on.

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[Mavimao]

Original Gameboy, 1st gen GBA, launch DS lite. Love em all!

[sikkinixx]

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psp, ds lite, gba micro, gb pocket

[Cassie]

Original Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, GBA SP, (fat) DS

BTW, does anyone know where the Game Boy Micro went? I haven't seen one in stores for about 6 months now...

[paul.b.davis]

got myself a DS Lite for the looooonnnngggg hours at work

[Markleshark]

None now, I've had both the PSP and the DS Lite though. I'm a bit of a fadboy when it comes to handhelds.

[MacRumorUser]

Have both.

DS does get a fair bit of play, especially the more open/casual games


At the moment I am mostly playing.

Brain Age 1 & 2, Vision Training, My French Coach, 42 All Time Classics (Clubhouse Games US) and Tetris


On my PSP, I am thinking of getting rid of it and getting a SLIM PSP with the 3.17 M33 Firmware, but this is just a want rather than a need as I barely touch the PSP as it is.

[Jasonbot]

I had a game boy colour, my only handheld ever! unless my iPod and gpSPhone counts as a GBA?

[Dagless]

I had a game boy colour, my only handheld ever! unless my iPod and gpSPhone counts as a GBA?

No that's just weak emulation.

[Jasonbot]

No that's just weak emulation.

D'oh!

[student_trap]

white ds lite
original game boy
game gear

[rockthecasbah]

Purple Gameboy Color :)

[twistedlegato]

Purple Gameboy Color :)

Me too! Mine was see-through so i could see the inside. I loved Wario World 3 on that thing.

[Dagless]

My GBA is one of them translucent case ones. It's fantastic with an Afterburner kit in them, ooooh yea.
And a purple GBC. I should take a pic of them all (once the new addition is here tomorrow :cool:)

[spyker3292]

Me too! Mine was see-through so i could see the inside. I loved Wario World 3 on that thing.

great game lol

[iEdd]

Have both.

DS does get a fair bit of play, especially the more open/casual games

At the moment I am mostly playing.

On my PSP, I am thinking of getting rid of it and getting a SLIM PSP with the 3.17 M33 Firmware, but this is just a want rather than a need as I barely touch the PSP as it is.

I can relate to all this too. Originally I thought the two screens was a complete gimmick (and still do to *some* extent), but it has proven to be quite good at a lot of things. Once the DS picked up a bit in software, I haven't played PSP much as it usually requires long sessions, sitting in the dark so that the glare on the screen doesn't make you think you've finally gone blind. :o If only the PSP screen was more matte, and brighter. I also got really sick of the fact that you can't name the videos you put on it.

[Dagless]

You still can't name PSP video files? Bloody hell, that was a qualm back in 2005! Thought they would have fixed that with a firmware update.

As a general comment I much prefer handhelds over consoles. Always have, even when my Amiga was the graphical powerhouse with all its art and even video suites - I wanted a GB. Don't even do much global travelling any more and I work at home! I'm a silly one :)

[zero2dash]

transparent purple GBC
Nintendogs teal DS phat (Xmas last year :D)
Star Wars PSP lite (Xmas this year :D)

used to own-
Gameboy
Game Gear
blue NeoGeo Pocket Color (man I miss that thing...SvC + KOF + Metal Slug on the go = heaven)
"glacier" (transparent blue) GBA
silver GBA SP

[JackAxe]

I bought my weef a red and black DS Lite today. :)

Why did you sell your Neo Geo?! :eek: I need to kick myself for not buying one. :(

<]=)

[zero2dash]

It was years ago...stopped playing it.
(got a GBA basically ;))

Such a sweet handheld though. Only used 2 AA's, they lasted forever (well, then again it didn't have a backlight :D). Very ergonomic shape, very light.

Ah SNK I will always love you :)
Capcom + SNK will own me forever because of their 2d games...

[Iscariot]

I have a DS that I never, ever, ever, ever use. Last time I turned it was in February, and that's because I carrying it around to use as a watch.

[GFLPraxis]

I have a DS that I never, ever, ever, ever use. Last time I turned it was in February, and that's because I carrying it around to use as a watch.


You know, DS's are more useful when you buy games for them:D

[JackAxe]

I have a DS that I never, ever, ever, ever use. Last time I turned it was in February, and that's because I carrying it around to use as a watch.

You're a rebel! :)

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[JackAxe]

It was years ago...stopped playing it.
(got a GBA basically ;))

Such a sweet handheld though. Only used 2 AA's, they lasted forever (well, then again it didn't have a backlight :D). Very ergonomic shape, very light.

Ah SNK I will always love you :)
Capcom + SNK will own me forever because of their 2d games...

Yep. And Capcom vs SNK is a fun game!!! :)

I was looking for the Pocket Color and found this (http://ds.qj.net/category/NeoGeo-Pocket/cid/3257) for the DS. This one will have a backlight, but won't get 40 hours of play. :o

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[twoodcc]

i've got a psp.

my little brother has a psp and ds though.


did anyone ever have a Sega Nomad?

[Markleshark]

did anyone ever have a Sega Nomad?

Nope, had a game gear though, and I once found an original Game Boy in a skip. Working and everything... Funny story about that actually...

I had a friend called 'Dan' he had been playing it, I got bored and was going to sell it to another friend called 'Dan'. As the first 'Dan' had been playing it 'Dan' was already a name in the console. 'Dan' number 2 came to buy it and I managed to convince a him it had finger print recognition.

I was only about 8, good stuff. :)

[Spanky Deluxe]

I sold my game gear to buy my megadrive. :( Which I've sold now too. :(

[twoodcc]

Nope, had a game gear though, and I once found an original Game Boy in a skip. Working and everything... Funny story about that actually...

I had a friend called 'Dan' he had been playing it, I got bored and was going to sell it to another friend called 'Dan'. As the first 'Dan' had been playing it 'Dan' was already a name in the console. 'Dan' number 2 came to buy it and I managed to convince a him it had finger print recognition.

I was only about 8, good stuff. :)

I sold my game gear to buy my megadrive. :( Which I've sold now too. :(

oh i had a game gear also. i had tons of games. i forgot what i did with it though. probably traded it at a game store or something. i wish i still had my nomad. you could plug another controller in and everything

[Antares]

I own a vintage original Gameboy and a purple Gameboy Color.

[JackAxe]

did anyone ever have a Sega Nomad?

I had one. I bought it just for Phantasy Star 4, since I was going on a road-trip.

I later sold it to a coworker.

I also owned a Game Gear and the two different versions of the Atari Lynx.

<]=)

[Spanky Deluxe]

I soooo wanted a Nomad. It was the coolest thing ever. It was pretty much the Game Boy Advance but ten years before its time - the power of a console in your palm. Proper Sonic on the go.

[famicom69]

Ive always been big on handheld gaming. Having owned every version of the gameboy, I own quite a collection. My favourite games include Advance wars and Zelda: Links awakwning.

Right now im really loving the DS, especially castlevania. Games im looking forward to very soon are Advance wars, Contra4, Geometry wars DS, Bleach and Bangai-o spirits. Treasure are the masters of 2d.

My only gripe with DS right now, is the constant output of brain training games. What we really need is Monkey island, Day of the tentacle, Sam and max etc. on a single DS card. Its the perfect console for scumm games.

[Chone]

Ive always been big on handheld gaming. Having owned every version of the gameboy, I own quite a collection. My favourite games include Advance wars and Zelda: Links awakwning.

Right now im really loving the DS, especially castlevania. Games im looking forward to very soon are Advance wars, Contra4, Geometry wars DS, Bleach and Bangai-o spirits. Treasure are the masters of 2d.

My only gripe with DS right now, is the constant output of brain training games. What we really need is Monkey island, Day of the tentacle, Sam and max etc. on a single DS card. Its the perfect console for scumm games.

You can play Scumm with ScummVM DS, you just need one of those flash carts for homebrew...

I used to own a Game Gear but I never got into the Gameboys until the Advance... which I really loved but currently I only own a DS and I'm really wanting a PSP (mainly just for the remake of Rondo of Blood).

The DS is great, I've been spending so much time lately with Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin... and I haven't even fully finished them, co-op boss rush mode in PoR is a blast and these games really make you want to get 100% on them, plus both games are a blast for Castlevania fans with all the references here and there, it's just great. Can't wait for the new DS Castlevania.

I'm seriously considering getting a PSP JUST for Dracula X Chronicles.

As you can probably tell, I'm a sucker for Castlevania :o

[famicom69]

Castlevania is so addictive haha. I was reading about an import of Dracula X chronicles, apparently its a bit of a let down. Cant really pass judgement until I play it of course.

Thanks for the heads up about ScummVM DS, Im looking into it now.

[dscuber9000]

I bought a DS right when it released, then bought a DS Lite right when that released. A GREAT system.

At first I stayed clear of the PSP because it didn't have any games that interested me at all. After a while I was kind of thinking about the PSP, then I saw that guided tour thing of the iPod touch, and immediately forgot about the PSP and went for the iPod touch. In my opinion, I have the best portable gaming machine and the best portable media machine out there. Why have a mediocre combination of both?

[JackAxe]

My only gripe with DS right now, is the constant output of brain training games. What we really need is Monkey island, Day of the tentacle, Sam and max etc. on a single DS card. Its the perfect console for scumm games.

You mean this (http://scummvm.drunkencoders.com/). :) You'll just need to pick up the single DS card that holds the single micro-sd card. :o

I have it on my DS. I'm currently playing Monkey Island again.

I own and have played/beaten EVERY lucas Arts graphic adventure with the exception of Grim Fandango -- but I own it. I just haven't got to it since it would require me sitting at my PC. :)

I would buy an official DS release from Lucas Arts if they ever came back to their senses and stop vomiting out Star Wars cheese.

<]=)

[Chone]

You mean this (http://scummvm.drunkencoders.com/). :) You'll just need to pick up the single DS card that holds the single micro-sd card. :o

I have it on my DS. I'm currently playing Monkey Island again.

I own and have played/beaten EVERY lucas Arts graphic adventure with the exception of Grim Fandango -- but I own it. I just haven't got to it since it would require me sitting at my PC. :)

I would buy an official DS release from Lucas Arts if they ever came back to their senses and stop vomiting out Star Wars cheese.

<]=)

The only flaw with ScummVM DS... it can't play The Curse of Monkey Island which is a pretty good game.

But I agree, Lucas Arts should start releasing their adventure games of old, the humor and writing were excellent for most of their games.

[JackAxe]

That's not a flaw, that's a feature!

The Curse of Monkey Island was more eh than good. It made me laugh in a few areas, but it wasn't even remotely as good as its predecessors, nor was it a real sequel. But at least it wasn't atrocious like Escape from Monkey Island. :mad: The only travesty worse than MI3 and MI4, would be Philips misuse of Zelda.

<]=)

[Chone]

That's not a flaw, that's a feature!

The Curse of Monkey Island was more eh than good. It made me laugh in a few areas, but it wasn't even remotely as good as its predecessors, nor was it a real sequel. But at least it wasn't atrocious like Escape from Monkey Island. :mad: The only travesty worse than MI3 and MI4, would be Philips misuse of Zelda.

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Yeah I hated the graphic style initially and I didn't like what they did with Guybrush and the world of MI but still it wasn't that bad, the game was pretty funny at times and the animation was well done. It isn't as good as Monkey Island I and II but compared to other adventure games, CoMI is still a worthwhile game.

[ReanimationLP]

BTW, does anyone know where the Game Boy Micro went? I haven't seen one in stores for about 6 months now...[/COLOR]

GB Micro went kaboom.

Compared to the GBA SP, DS, and everything else, sales were so low, that I dont even think they make it anymore.

It was just too small.

I own one of the original PSP systems back from the launch.

[twoodcc]

I had one. I bought it just for Phantasy Star 4, since I was going on a road-trip.

I later sold it to a coworker.

I also owned a Game Gear and the two different versions of the Atari Lynx.

<]=)

yeah i remember having it, but i think i got in trouble and my parents took it back. i think i had it on one camping trip, and that was it :(

I soooo wanted a Nomad. It was the coolest thing ever. It was pretty much the Game Boy Advance but ten years before its time - the power of a console in your palm. Proper Sonic on the go.

yeah, the whole console in your hands.....i had nba jam. it was great. i remember having bill clinton on my team :p

[JackAxe]

Yeah I hated the graphic style initially and I didn't like what they did with Guybrush and the world of MI but still it wasn't that bad, the game was pretty funny at times and the animation was well done. It isn't as good as Monkey Island I and II but compared to other adventure games, CoMI is still a worthwhile game.

Yeah, it was better than the later vomit. :) I played it after having a Hernia Operation. The part where Guybrush is on the boat and his crew is admiring a whale, while the boat is being boarded, had me laughing in pain.

Have you played The Dig? I've beat it 5 times that I recall. It's the only GA I turned around and played right after completing it.

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[JackAxe]

GB Micro went kaboom.

Compared to the GBA SP, DS, and everything else, sales were so low, that I dont even think they make it anymore.

It was just too small.

I own one of the original PSP systems back from the launch.

I couldn't justify getting a GBA Micro. I liked the idea, but it just wasn't practical. Maybe if it had played GB or GC games -- which would have looked silly, I might have got one.

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[JackAxe]

yeah i remember having it, but i think i got in trouble and my parents took it back. i think i had it on one camping trip, and that was it :(



yeah, the whole console in your hands.....i had nba jam. it was great. i remember having bill clinton on my team :p

Fortunately I was working full time and out of high school when I picked mine up. Last time I recall my parents getting annoyed with me about buying a game, was when I spent my entire paycheck on Ghouls 'n Ghosts for Genesis -- this was of course a few years prior to the Nomad -- that game was well worth it. :)

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[Spanky Deluxe]

Yeah, it was better than the later vomit. :) I played it after having a Hernia Operation. The part where Guybrush is on the boat and his crew is admiring a whale, while the boat is being boarded, had me laughing in pain.

Have you played The Dig? I've beat it 5 times that I recall. It's the only GA I turned around and played right after completing it.

<]=)

What's the Dig like, is it funny like the Monkey Islands? I need to get round to playing through MI3 and MI4 again. Is there a game better than Monkey Island? I really wish they would get on with making MI5. They're not working on one yet but they've always said they will make another.

[Dagless]

I thought the Micro was also released in limited quantaties, and that it was a "celebrationary" device for the roaring success of the GBA? Hense it being released around the same time as the DS. I think it's great myself. It's my main GBA system. Just drops into pockets like nobodies business

Thing about the GBA and their sequels is that each one has its benefits. They don't necessarily feel like successors, more like they're part of the big family. Unlike the PSP and DS whose remakes were much better than the originals.

[2nyRiggz]

Handhelds are great for me....I'm never home and I put in a lot of work on set so when I get some free time I pop in a game. I have two PSP(phat & slim) I'm going to modify the big one...I always wanted to pop into that universe.



Bless

[wrldwzrd89]

I have a Nintendo DS, though I don't use it all that much. For that matter, my Wii and my GameCube don't get much use now, either.

[famicom69]

You mean this (http://scummvm.drunkencoders.com/). :) You'll just need to pick up the single DS card that holds the single micro-sd card. :o

I have it on my DS. I'm currently playing Monkey Island again.

I own and have played/beaten EVERY lucas Arts graphic adventure with the exception of Grim Fandango -- but I own it. I just haven't got to it since it would require me sitting at my PC. :)

I would buy an official DS release from Lucas Arts if they ever came back to their senses and stop vomiting out Star Wars cheese.

<]=)

Thanks for the info, cant wait to play games I missed out on. Can you reccomend a certain card to get SCUMMVM games up and running?

[JackAxe]

What's the Dig like, is it funny like the Monkey Islands? I need to get round to playing through MI3 and MI4 again. Is there a game better than Monkey Island? I really wish they would get on with making MI5. They're not working on one yet but they've always said they will make another.

YOu don't kNnow about the "The Dig!" :eek: Let me tell you. :)

The Dig -- ~i~ aaaaahhhhHhHhhHhhhhh. -- was Lucas Arts last great graphic adventure -- it came out prior to MI3 --- and IMO it's their best all around. The game is funny, has an excellent sound track, and it's story was great on so many levels. And the fact I went back for seconds really blew me away and says so much about this game.

Here's the Dig museum: :)
http://dig.mixnmojo.com/


Play MI3, but really, I mean really, don't play 4 -- it's AWFUL with its 3D vomit approach. The games not even a point and click adventure. They dumbed it down for the PS2 generation so got rid of mouse support. I got stuck in only one part of the game -- not because the puzzles were hard and clever, but because I couldn't position Guybrush to the exact spot at the exact angle to press an obvious button. Even after I looked for help, which told me to press this obvious button -- which I already new, because it was so freaking obvious, it still took me another half hour of excruciating movement to get Guybrush to exact coordinates. ANyway, F* Lucas Arts and Aspyr for this abomination! ANd F* them for Monkey Fu!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

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[JackAxe]

Thanks for the info, cant wait to play games I missed out on. Can you reccomend a certain card to get SCUMMVM games up and running?

I have the R4, Revolution for DS. Works great! :)

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[::Lisa::]

Me and the hubby both have our own DS.
2 of my 3 children are getting a DS for Xmas also. My Youngest isn't as she's too young yet though.

[apsterling]

Have a Silver Game Boy Pocket
Had an Atomic Purple Game Boy Color
Have a Game Boy Advance
Had a DS, upgraded to a Polar White Lite.

Oh, and had a Neo-Geo pocket. Sold it a while back.

I <3 Pocket Systems!

[UltraNEO*]

Here's my Final Fantasy DS (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff12rw/) - Limited Edition
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/484489498_ab9d477f94_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ultraneo/484489498/)

And a few accessories ;)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/482057733_0059292d49_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ultraneo/482057733/)

[Spanky Deluxe]

YOu don't kNnow about the "The Dig!" :eek: Let me tell you. :)

The Dig -- ~i~ aaaaahhhhHhHhhHhhhhh. -- was Lucas Arts last great graphic adventure -- it came out prior to MI3 --- and IMO it's their best all around. The game is funny, has an excellent sound track, and it's story was great on so many levels. And the fact I went back for seconds really blew me away and says so much about this game.

Here's the Dig museum: :)
http://dig.mixnmojo.com/


Play MI3, but really, I mean really, don't play 4 -- it's AWFUL with its 3D vomit approach. The games not even a point and click adventure. They dumbed it down for the PS2 generation so got rid of mouse support. I got stuck in only one part of the game -- not because the puzzles were hard and clever, but because I couldn't position Guybrush to the exact spot at the exact angle to press an obvious button. Even after I looked for help, which told me to press this obvious button -- which I already new, because it was so freaking obvious, it still took me another half hour of excruciating movement to get Guybrush to exact coordinates. ANyway, F* Lucas Arts and Aspyr for this abomination! ANd F* them for Monkey Fu!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

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That looks *cool*!! The Dig that is. A graphic adventure that I haven't played yet? I know there are a lot of fan made ones but so many of them are crap. I'm really looking forward to Indiana Jones and the Fountain of Youth though.

I was scared off by MI3 at first because of the new direction the graphics went, however, I really enjoyed it when I played it. I remember enjoying MI4 too although I don't think I found it very hard and had it completed in a night.

Back on topic though, I've got a GameBoy Advance but the fact it didn't have a backlit screen really killed it for me. I always planned on getting one of those Afterburner things to give it a backlight but never got round to it. As such the only carts I bought were Super Metroid and Yoshi's Island. The second of which I'd played on the SNES before but enjoyed anyway, the first I heard was incredibly but just couldn't get into.

[JackAxe]

I have an Afterburner in my old GBA. It worked, but it wasn't great, just OK.

Have you played the Dig, you questioned it? :) I found it on Amazon for $7.99 new for Mac.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00002S81H/ref=dp_olp_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1198278669&sr=8-3

And being a NERD, I have the soundtrack on my iPod along with various tracks from MI1/2/3.

Well, I'm off to finally get a black DS lite for myself, or if UltraNEO* is on the way I'll just steal his new FF edition. :) Gamestop will give me about $60 credit on mine towards a new DS.

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[Spanky Deluxe]

I have an Afterburner in my old GBA. It worked, but it wasn't great, just OK.

Have you played the Dig, you questioned it? :) I found it on Amazon for $7.99 new for Mac.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00002S81H/ref=dp_olp_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1198278669&sr=8-3

And being a NERD, I have the soundtrack on my iPod along with various tracks from MI1/2/3.

Well, I'm off to finally get a black DS lite for myself, or if UltraNEO* is on the way I'll just steal his new FF edition. :) Gamestop will give me about $60 credit on mine towards a new DS.

<]=)

I'm going to try to find it for cheap over here. Looks awesome!! I've got too many games to play right now, about a third of the way through Mario Galaxy, need to finish Trauma Centre Second Opinion and have now got back into WoW again. :(