Should you buy a $9 japanese DSi?

[@f4micom]

Yes, I forgot about the Game Boy Color emu when listing the emulators and then mentioned it right after, I'm sorry for this error, please forgive me adiokgjeioghw

[@yoshibros1111]

Game.boy colors

[@mrawesomeface4174]

You can never be forgiven for committing this sin.

[@jovanielomaet7934]

@f4mi question what did you put on The SysNand Region setting when inside twirling menu

[@mortimermouse3086]

Your channel is such a gem. I really enjoy seeing other weirdos be just as obsessive over the smallest things possible as I am. The DSi is a great system!

[@lucymorrison]

I’m still waiting to find someone who’s as bizarrely obsessed with the PlayStation Move as I am

[@joshs2235]

Came for info about Japanese DSi's, found myself laughing more than I thought I would. 11/10

[@supersambams]

Your videos all have such a nice chill vibe to them. Love your stuff! I’m so excited to see what other content you’ll make in the future! Keep up the amazing work!

[@notexactlysiev]

DSLite always gets all the love but when it comes to homebrew and hacking it's not even to comparable to what the DSi offers. I pretty much always have my DSi with me when I go outside. I use it mostly for JRPGs, playing NES Tetris (although the resolution is a bit janky) and also reading ebooks using dslibris because who needs a kindle : ) (cries in no money)

[@grahamcrackers5645]

Extremely underrated channel.

[@giovannispeedrun]

yes!

[@sinthiasin9659]

ok but that little song mix you did in the middle was so cute.

[@dymardo_]

I saw your other video about buying from Japan a while ago, but this time I subscribed. Great video. I found a working DSi at a flea market in Barelona for 10€ and it only had a broken volume rocker. The touch screen even had a screen protector on. I will CFW it and get a big SD card.

[@kagodev]

Can't believe you found the secret game boy color easter egg in Half-Life™

[@CannabisReviewTV]

AWESOME !! I bought one for 7 bucks in 2020 and have not done anything with it yet! Excited for another CFW project! :D Love your accent haha

[@suntake]

same xD

[@Pk11]

just stumbled on your channel and was a bit surprised to see this, the DSi feels like such a forgotten console at times... It's cool to see someone so excited over something you've worked a lot on!

[@LowercaseJai]

this is awesome! this should have so many more views

[@hanktank45]

The humor in this is so great I was not expecting it when I was looking for dsi cfw.

[@unlikelyvee]

i wish mariuo was real 😔😔😔

[@davidpayneii289]

Love Japanese DSis. Back in 2019, you could get PERFECT condition DSi XLs (with styluses and batteries) for like $25. It was awesome. Now it's about $30 with $20 shipping, mostly.

[@RetroMoments]

Haha 50hz completely ruins the experience. Can't believe we had to play our favorite games slowed down in Europe. At least most them. Nice video and I like the new intro.

[@Chronz]

i never knew this, was my childhood secretly throttled?

[@RetroMoments]

@@Chronz Pretty much haha! Some of the bigger games on the market were optimized with the right speed however, like Mario games. But of them not.

[@reethelemon]

Nice video, it deserves more views lol. Congrats on 1k btw

[@AlbioreGamera]

Just bought a DSi with an R4, only if I had viewed your video before hahah I feel so dumb now, at least includes a 32gb DS card. I didn't know about that mario 64, it's so cool! Keep up doing funny videos like this, greetings from chile

[@Chronz]

i just got a dsi xl and i love it

[@piecaruso97]

The dsi is one of the best homebrew and emulator machines out there, there is just so much stuff, there is even a 286 dos emulator that i used to play planet x3 (and a few tracker software) on it. and there is also a uC linux port to it

[@trashtrash2169]

I think the 3ds does more.

[@trashtrash2169]

Of course, you can't get a 3DS for 10 bucks.

[@Raddish-IS-Radd]

It definitely isn't but it's pretty good

[@Michirin9801]

Years upon years ago, before I homebrewed my 3DS, I was only able to do any homebrew at all in it in DS mode with a flash cart, and PCE/TG-16 emulation on it was pretty good! it's like, the only 16 bit stuff that runs well, even with minor graphical issues and inaccurate sound emulation, but there's a bunch of really good games like Street Fighter II, Magical Chase, Soldier Blade, Dragon's Curse and Bomberman '94 that are totally worth playing on the DS! I didn't have an SD card big enough to get into the CD games at the time though, but I imagine they should have no real issues running on the DSi, and you'd get to play Castlevania Rondo of Blood that way, which is a frickin' masterpiece!

[@Rick_Makes]

Every time I watch one of your videos I end up wanting to buy more retro tech. At least I already have a Famicom so it shouldn't cost me too much to add a DSi next time I buy games from Japan.

[@toastedtarts4044]

I love your channel and wish there was more channels like this one

[@choppa3358]

Thank you sm for this video, was gonna buy one off of ebay but i wasnt sure so this was a great help

[@misfit492]

f4mi, throwing in the swaos audio was fantastic

[@kitterbug]

since the DS hardware is based off the GBA, leading to perfect backwards compatibility, the 3DS which has a DS inside of it is theoretically compatible, but it wasn't really used by Nintendo :(. Same case for the same for the GameCube and Wii U, at least we have Nintendon't and GBArunner2

[@Michirin9801]

On 3DS, New Super Ultimate Injector and Open AGB Firm (alongside Open AGB Launcher) are better alternatives for GBA than GBArunner2

[@wemelkuan]

I was able to successfully region change a DSi using DSi Language patcher and performing a software update to get all the english apps.

[@radicalz8056]

KERO KERO BONITO MENTIONEDDDDDDD

[@AlbertValo]

amazing video as always! thank you!

[@TheGameboyNerd23]

I bought a dsi that was pretty much the exact same as yours (white, no battery, and even yellowed white stylus) and I’ve got it unlaunched, and I wish it was 9 bucks, but it was probably more because it was imported from Japan to the USA and then resold (but it was the cheapest dsi on eBay). Also I bought it before coming across this video which was a funny coincidence

[@rlcodispoti]

Have you seen the latest version of DSI Language Patcher on GBATemp? There is also hiyalang in the same thread for patching hiyacfw, I plan to test these when my JPN DSi arrives.

[@f4micom]

Gonna try that out, thank you!

[@hal5474]

I love your humour, and you have a cool personality I can't find this console at such a low price, however; all the DSi's I can find on eBay start at least at $40 I'll just keep an eye out, I love the Nintendo DS systems and hopefully I too can snag a good deal like this

[@nathanglynn7443]

i got a japanese dsi last year and now its loaded with all my games, i still play it more than any other console lately

[@LetsPlayKeldeo]

How do you not have more subscribers ??? Your channel is amazing

[@piecaruso97]

in europe the best option for buying a cheap console is to go to local used markets or check some electronic scrap center

[@The-Jesus-Crisis]

Great content. Glad I stumbled across your channel.

[@generallyunimportant]

"i will not assume any responsibility if your house catches on fire" sounds like a threat.

[@JessicaFEREM]

A 3ds also counts IMO because you get the same usability, with better emulators. Yet you can still run twilight from the 3ds menu and have 100% compatibility

[@Soul94255]

I love my Japanese dsi with twilight menu. HOWEVER, I still keep and use my r4 for certain things on my ds lite instead for editing pokemon things using real carts but with homebrew apps in the r4. Editing a physical pokemon gba cart obviously isn't possible on DSi. But for everything ds related, DSI WITH TWILIGHT IS AMAZING ✨

[@ecabmad]

You misspelled DSi XL since the IPS screens and the infinite battery life take it to the next level

[@schwarzdrossel2454]

I also live in Europe. I sold so many Kidneys i have lost count

[@iamLI3]

holy shit that gba joke made my head pound from laughter XD

[@finalflash98]

very nice. ima do this

[@mariahwoodland665]

this is why I love my R4 card... I can do pretty much ANYTHING with it movies games music but I don't like phones even though you really kinda need one of those things if anything happens or need anything.... But... if I don't have my laptop or tablet with me at the moment I can go to my all in one.... MY DS WITH AND R4 CARD! I can get a few shows games songs and also recently I figured out how to read books on my DS with my R4 card what a magical little bootleg gadget I love it soo much

[@petalbeetle]

I found a similar listing and went through with buying it. Crossing my fingers!

[@petalbeetle]

IT’S HERE

[@f4micom]

YES

[@Shadow77999]

@@petalbeetle Well?

[@MarioBloodyX]

I was planning on buying 3DS from japan to serbia. Where do you live, and how much did the shipping cost you? and do you have any advices for buying stuff from Japan?

[@jananstunes]

I like your humor. I'm subscribing

[@alexsmith1948]

0:46 I thought that I was seeing my recommendations for a second 😂

[@RudeKeyser]

*Most* DS games are not region-locked; the only US games that will not run on a Japanese DSi are games that utilize DSi-specific features. Usually these are marked as DSi-exclusive games, although some (like Solatorobo) do not require a DSi to boot but, are region-locked just the same.

[@weirddeck4193]

This comment is like a year late but as soon as I saw this video I got a dsi from ebay and did this, this video is perfect and a blessing.

[@thejennamarblesfan1]

1:28 got me in tears mean this is so funnyyy

[@brunobrauns9889]

How long did It take to arrive to Europe from Japan? subbed.

[@f4micom]

Around 10 days :)

[@force83x]

This is such a great video. I just ordered one yesterday! Did you ever end up finding some kind of case that fits this console? I know the dimensions are a bit longer than the DS/3ds and was just curious.

[@fluzzard2]

Haha for the snes emulator it is automatically set to 150% speed, you can change it to normal in settings. The emulator still isn't perfect though.

[@derekp9737]

cool video, thanks

[@dashark14]

holy shit this video is awesome! was lookin for a vid on how to make my american dsi region free but now i think im gonna get japanese dsi and make it region free lol

[@cherryblossom-e7n]

You are such a go getter. I need more of these videos in my life. Excellent advice. Dont burn your house down ! Haha it's so true though

[@Wilboforce]

I forgot the DSi existed. Great memories of Four Sword with my brother and cousins, as well as 3D Space Tank. I need another 3D Space Tank.

[@conboi95]

How do I compile the sm64 for DSI can there be a rom that has been compiled already?

[@Anthestudios]

You're funny!!! Genuinely laughed all through the video. I'm wondering though, you say that importing from Japan is generally cheaper, but does that account for customs etc? Europe wants you to pay taxes if you even THINK about importing something.

[@senexsui]

I love you and your channel bro

[@dw9932]

I'm getting one Japanese version and my american version is broke til I get back to my mom's to get my soldering iron and fix it

[@dw9932]

Franksteining the Japanese motherboard into the American parts and getting a clear shell for my dsi once I get it hacked I'm getting the English translation mod for it and I have my dsi fuses so once I get a hold of a proper working soldering iron it'll be up and running

[@ned_erdy]

Got recommended this by my friend. Good Shit!

[@GuardianSpeed]

5:02 lmfao google translate also shows me "bear rental control" for me, I also own a japanese dsi btw

[@GamingLiveHDChannelPH]

Hey i tried Nintendo DSi once before and you're not the only one

[@Solcitse]

"Mama Mia, i taka the adderall" hahahahahahaha >.

[@kingofhogwarts9499]

Why so few views and likes? This video is informative, funny and we'll made, it has everything it takes to get 500.000+ views!

[@zahouda]

I love your channel ♡♡♡ I need help with my dsi xl, so it's modded but i hate the the snes and nes emulator proposed by twilight menu how can i add other emulators (i don't use r4 cards) And please can you make a tutorial for the neods mine is stuck at "no banking needed" ://// ( i'm tryikg to run it from the sd card) Again i love your videos they are soooooooooo fun to watch

[@JK061996]

It took 9 years for the DSi to be hacked but it was well worth the wait

[@kazillion]

I would like to get a yellow DSI XL. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@nate1718]

I love the red dsi 🛑🛑🛑I’m getting one tomorrow or Friday :D

[@suntake]

I got one but not xl :D

[@billcook4768]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@frenchpet]

I guess you need the Japanese power adapter for this correct?

[@f4micom]

Nope, any dsi or 3ds power adapter will do

[@Valery0p5]

Since it's basically just USB with a different connector lol

[@itajir0375]

Man thanks I am now gonna buy the dsi

[@Gocunt]

omg u unlocked a core memory w the zelda four swords game i had it on my dsi and 3ds it was the best!!

[@TTG-37]

Yes

[@Just_normal_youtube_channel]

Even without mods, it can still play any NA DS game, so yeah, it’s worth it.

[@teclego007]

I would totally put McDonald's eCDP training on my resume/CV.

[@tarstoms]

love your gec accent

[@steshancorea4462]

Why haven’t I come across this channel till just know 😂😂😂 MamaMia! I’ve Taken The aDdeRaL

[@kerblam]

I almost choked on my spit laughing when I heard “mama Mia I have taken the adderall” 😭

[@benjamincase1038]

1:22 Every morning, I wake up, eat PALcakes, brush my teeth, change my clothes, ask my PAL if I can play games with him on my PAL TV, and then I watch TV with my PAL on my PAL TV, and then I talk to my PAL about how I hate NTSC. And I would love to ban NTSC, and enforce my own standard, PALLY, which runs on 5HTZ.

[@kazillion]

Sometimes you can get a cheap DSI on Facebook mart or Shpock.👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@direct3d]

liked for mcdonalds training video

[@direct3d]

wow you're speedy subscribed

[@bbedeschi]

hi all does it for setting the games for other regions/languages?

[@MIXIVYT]

Not sure what your asking but if your asking “does changing the system language change the game language too?” The answer is no, all games play in the language that they are. If your asking if the games play even if they’re a different region (Like say a Japanese game on American console) then yes, DS is region free any game can be played on any console

[@RyanTfrom1993]

Does anyone know what accessories like cases are compatible with DSi (i.e. 3DS 3DS XL etc) ? I don't care if it covers the camera. Already done the hack on a DSi my brother gave me for my birthday. Thanks for the vid! Thinking about doing a shell swap now.

[@henque8]

Really great

[@MiradeGrende]

I fkng love women with this accent so much.

[@ItsGbat]

The dsi only game are region lock while the original ds games are region free I have a american dsi with a Jpn Pokemon diamond and I can play it

[@Shadow77999]

Hhahahha, you made laugh so fucking much i subscribed Goddamnit

[@Carcosahead]

2:48 lol that's soundcloud you silly

[@ActuallyAFungus]

I was looking for a way to play n64 games on my jailbroken new 3ds xl and was greeted by a wall that said, "sorry, it's basically not possible" and here you are in 2021 on a dsi playing n64 flawlessly??

[@MadPhoenix]

Hello f4mi, just one question. Are you Italian? Because the Eva videotape have the Dynit logo, an italian producer of many anime dvd and blu ray. Also I just discovered your channel, I really love it. You have a great sense of humor with an amazing edit ❤

[@Lonkeee]

love your russian accent

[@f4micom]

is this becoming a running joke with a different country every time we are going to reach a point where we end up with no countries left and have to make up our own ones

[@user-gj1lb6xp3t]

lol soundcloud 😁

[@jordanmadick7378]

should i get a dsi or dsi xl wat can it emulate well

[@jordanmadick7378]

also can u do a tutrial on how to mod a dsi

[@theunofficiali_am_a_duckhe8898]

They have the same specs, just different screens.

[@Chronz]

ur hilarious, thx for the fun vid

[@Chronz]

Hello again, I just wanted to give an update, I bought a 24 dollar jap dsi. I instantly thought of your vid.. Thx again

[@JuanGonzalez-jw3hx]

She's too funny lmAO

[@randompersonontheinterwebs]

how tf did you get it for 9$ the cheapest mint condition dsi i can find is like 55$

[@jordanmadick]

how’s compatibility with gba games

[@jordanmadick]

is the emulation good

[@crypticsiren638]

@@jordanmadickYou dont need to emulate it, it can play them natively with an SD card

[@jordanmadick]

@@crypticsiren638 easy to setup

[@pgatom8255]

Is by any chance possible that you’re Italian?

[@minnesota7632]

Yes cheap and I speak Japanese no need to hack only if you don’t speak Japanese yes definitely