Hello, another newbie appears.

If you have Gameboy games that you want to play with as well, then yes, getting a used DS Phat is a great choice. A used DS lite, is also great.

DS prices should be dropping now that the 3DS is out.

Yes, they are.

...Ignore the noob? Ouch. And to think, I was the one who mentioned pokemon to begin with, too.

As far as Gen 4 and 5, I think they're worth it for a purchase of a DS. I'd suggest a DS Phat or Lite, however. Good battery life, and you can still play the GBA games on it. Plus, with the Gen 4 games, you can transfer the 'mon from Gen 3 to your Gen 4 game (Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, anyway). From there, you could eventually transfer them to Gen 5 with the use of another DS system (I'd suggest borrowing one if you can, to do so). Besides, running around Johto again is pretty fun.

I like you, Arik. If you make a female character, you will be my best friend.

Kitten and Iffy can go die, by the way.

Edit: Oh and before I forget, don't tread on my turf. This title under my name is there for a reason. =_=

Don't worry. About as far as I go into the series is to figure out breeding chains to get certain moves onto particular pokemon... You know, stuff like Substitute, Swords Dance, and Giga Drain all onto a Chikorita, and so on.

Pfft. Amateur. Check out the other thread in this forum that I created. You'll see how big of a fan I am.

Your avatar also provides an inkling as to how big a fan you are.

[quote="Jizzelle":1myf0ew7]I like you, Arik. If you make a female character, you will be my best friend.

Kitten and Iffy can go die, by the way.

Edit: Oh and before I forget, don't tread on my turf. This title under my name is there for a reason. =_=