Today was the release day of Nintendo DS Lite. Woohoo!! I was pretty excited about NDSL because this game console is totally sold out in Japan. Actually, regular DS is sold out too!! Seriously, NDS is super popular there. I pre-ordered NDSL the day after Nintendo announced the US release day. I love the fact EB Games is just a block away from my apt! Well, but, I kinda do not like EB Games people. When I was checking out, the guy kept asking me if I wanted to get extra warranty for NDSL. You can get optional warranty when you buy both hardware or software from EB Games. He was saying if I paid $20, I would get a warranty which covers all physical damages to NDSL. Even if screen cracked, they will exchange it to new one. Well, sounds kinda good, but really, do you really think I will crack my NDSL in normal use?? I mean, I would not drop anything on my precious!! So, I said no. Then, he asked me if I wanted to exchange my old DS for $10. I mean, $10!! Of course, I said no, then he said “oh I just want to save your money.” I actually stared at his face for 5 seconds and thought, “oh you are freaking bullshit!” Of course, I didn't vocalize what I was thinking. I mean he asked me if I wanted to waste $20 for stupid extra warranty, and now this guy asked me if I wanna exchange my limited edition NDS for $10?? He will be burned in the hell!! I actually do not mind most of guys working at EB Games I go to, but I just cannot stand this guy!! He is soooo emotionless while he is talking, and I am assuming he still lives with his mom.
After going through all emotional hassle at EB Games, I finally made back to my apt with brand new NDSL. After I charged and transferred my WiFi setting, I turned on Animal Crossing. Well, man, the screen is just fucking bright!! Bright enough to make me regret all color I have missed in AC with old NDS! When I cranked up the brightness to the max, I thought I would go blind! So bright, so awesome!! Also, I am super loving re-designed shell. So white, so clear, it goes with my iMac! Well, basically I love NDSL. Although NDSL is smaller than NDS, the stylus is longer and thicker! But, there are couple things I do not like. First, speaker is pretty bad. Old NDS has better sound quality for sure. I was reading reviews from Japanese Amazon, and some people mentioned about it. But, surprisingly, most of people seemed to not mind. Ha! I think that’s because Japanese people play NDSL with headphones. They play DS games during their long commuting time, and of course, they gotta use headphones! I guess I can use headphone cos indeed, I am Japanese! Another thing I do not like is control pad. It’s so awesome Nintendo out power button to the side of DS. But, control pad is so light! I mean it’s almost feels like the pad is not properly installed or something. Also, start and select buttons are so hard to push!! Screen is much brighter, but color balance is kinda weird. But, overall, NDSL is super! But, but, it’s not as super as the changes from GBA to GBASP. I think if you have NDS and are happy with it, there is no need to upgrade to NDSL. But, well, NDSL is sooooo bright!!
I finally below 160lb!! I feel good. But, my goal weight is 150lb. I think I will try to cut back some alcohol intake! And, well, some candy intake too. Oh, and some bagel intake too. I must go back to w size 30!!!
