Being honest, the most I've ever shelled out for a game in my entire life was for a genuine copy of Pokemon Heartgold. I made sure it was a genuine copy and taught myself through RUclips to tell the difference between real ones and counterfeits. It cost me $85 and boy those are hard to get. I actually saw bidding wars where some of the genuine copies were going to cost over $100 not counting any potential shipping.
5 years ago brand new copies of Black and White 2 cost me 26 dollars and pounds respectively, whereas brand new Explorers of Sky cost twice as much. It was still so worth it.
Stetson Herrick I just did the same thing as you did a few hours ago and was fortunate enough to buy a copy of heartgold from the GameStop website for $80. I never spent that much on a single DS game but considering I missed out on my childhood playing it and seeing it go for $120 and above, wasn’t gonna take any chances Last time I’m doing something like this lmao
"games filling the place of relationships I didn't have." me, a mid-30s woman living alone during a pandemic, going on manic game buying sprees in a feeble attempt to feel something: 🙃
Oh man, you’ve GOTTA play 999! It’s the best story I’ve ever seen in a video game. There are a couple of spooky moments, but if it’s gore you can’t handle, the most you’ll ever really see is a couple big splats of blood on the wall. The gory detail is all shown via narration. This is all coming from someone who can’t really handle gore or anything too. The first death scene is pretty early on, if you can handle that, you can handle the rest of the game.
Brant M While I really like the Nonary Games version of 999, I really think the original is better bc the end twist was ultimately pulled off a LOT better on the DS. I’m not going to tell everybody to get the DS one to experience the best version, but since she already has this version she might as well experience it this way (for everybody else, you might as well get Nonary games, it’s just much more convenient, but make sure to play in Novel Mode) ...also omg tama noticed me hiiiiii!! No worries if the game is too spooky for ya ofc, everybody has different tolerances for this sorta stuff. just don’t want ya to be *too* scared off
@@crystola99 I think that I would personally always advise people to play the original version if it's physically feasible for them :p Visual novels and adventure games were always a perfect fit for the DS, but 999 was literally MADE for this console's specificities.
I think 999 is a lot better without voice acting, too. It feels more natural just having the characters' voices and narration in my head. Spookier that way, too
@@thekiss2083 I would probably agree but I didn't play the dubb. But I like "video games beeps" for characters talking especially in visual novels, like in Ace Attorney. It's part of the game feel imo. What I can say, is that the japanese voice-acting is good in VLR and ZTD (played it on 3DS and PS4) but I'm not a fan of the few I heard from the english dubb of ZTD :/
Give 999 a go. It'd be a shame if it never got played. It's my favorite game. I can't handle horror games, but 999 isn't a horror game. It's a mystery game. And it's more like reading a book anyway. It's a visual novel after all. There is death involved but you never see the bodies, just some blood. Though the descriptions of deaths can be nasty at times.
Late I agree! It’s funnier rather than scary or spooky. There’s some unsettling concepts (children being kidnapped and experimented on etc) but nothing straight up scary
999 has quite the dark tone that it can almost be compared to the horror genre. It actually reminds me of Spike’s other series, Danganronpa. Wouldn’t be surprised if their dark tones were related in some way.
Yeah, the description are so well-written I could actually understand people getting a bit disturb, it's amazing! Though it is at most unsetling, never scary.
This was super fun to watch given I can remember that 99 Games Sponsor spot and the days where Pokemon games DID go down in value. It's insane just how crazy the prices are and the number of fakes now out there.
They still do, but maybe no as heavily. I found a bew copy of let's go Eevee for $32 one day. I've also seen Sword and Shield for $50 (which is still too much for it).
@@YukeWeiss Well, most games that people may want go down in price for a bit and then when they are too old start climbing up. I thought that was the point of the conversation. I did also get Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 (all new) for around $23 each or so a few years ago. The only ones I would consider never going down would be Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver.
The DS came out at a time in my life when I was just hitting adulthood and couldn't really afford too many games. I few up with the GameBoy and GBA, but never ended up owning a DS because my Xbox sadly ate up most of my very thin gaming budget. Lot of nights filled with ramen and Chef Boyardee because of those choices. Videos like these warm my heart though, hearing you talk about them with such enthusiasm, and really make me wish I could go back and try a lot of this stuff out now. So many great Pokemon games I just totally missed out on. Maybe one day I will get the chance, but until then, at least I have channels like yours that fill the little void in my heart. Thanks, Tama!
I played 999 for the first time a month ago, fell in love with it, then bought and played the whole trilogy immediately after finishing it. That is a game series worth playing. 999 characters and story 10/10!
Actually this is the best recommendation anyone can make. Play the entire series, it's one of the best stories in games I've played. Play the entire series
The Castro valley game alley was where me and my friend would go for games, I was really sad when it shut down. I even still have a game alley gift card.
The Nintendo DS is not talked about enough, honestly. It’s my absolute favorite handheld console probably, even if some of the games’ graphics didn’t age very well.
In the future, if you have time, I would absolutely love to see a video from you talking about the whole Style Savvy series (there are 3 sequels on the 3DS) as it’s one of my absolute favorites and your Girl Games video is also a favorite of mine. I’d just love to see your deep dive and analysis in regards to the series. The thing about Style Savvy for me is that it didn’t HAVE to be anything more than a simple flash dress up game, just on the DS. And yet, particularly in the sequels, it delivers a lot more than that.
the issues with the dsi and dslite were relatable af as i had those versions too when i was younger and the hinges were always the first to go broke for me
I bought a brand new copy of Soulsilver back in the day and played it to literal death. But somehow along the way, I lost my pokewalker and haven't been able to find it since :C
When I was about 11 I asked a dentist office to hold onto my PokeWalker. I forgot it there and I didn't realise it for a couple days. I have no idea what that dentist did with the thing and my copy of SoulSilver-- and thereby my actual soul-- was sold to GameStop around 2014
I can relate... I still have my Pokéwalker, but I somehow lost my original copy of SoulSilver years ago... I was lucky to get a pre-owned copy, but I still miss my original copy.
Im so happy to find out youre a dragonquest fan! The spinoffs on the DS, DQ rocket slime and DragonQuest Monsters are super fun and reasonably priced (unlike the main entry games which will cost you an arm and a leg). Also would love for you to do more game reviews on stuff that isnt pokemon, even if its smaller games like youre tilt n tumble review from back in the day.
I went on a splurge trying to get one version of all the main line Pokémon titles I missed through the years. I was very lucky to find them all, and now feel a lot more versed in Pokémon
I said this before but I have to say you are such an inspiration for me! Your videos were amazing (albeit with older one containing some errors you admit to which is very brave of you) and your old tutorials are so effective for me I still reference them! Keep up the great work Tama :)
"The DS might be the most fragile console that ever existed." I have two DSs (one of which was purchased at launch) that I've put THOUSANDS of hours into, and they still both work fine, including the hinges, the screens, and all the buttons. I am sorry for your troubles though.
What an interesting collection, as always! I really recommend to at least try 999, because it's an amazing game, the first in a series, but still playable on its own. And don't worry, it's the tamest in the series for what's actually being shown, although it is full of tense moments. It's an amazing story, that's why I suggest you at least think about trying it.
idk why but hearing you talk about those years being your lonely years really hit me hard because I remember growing up and not ever really having friends, I'm glad games have helped you (and me) through hard times and they especially helped me find my people
The ace attorney trilogy is on the switch. Can’t recommend enough. Also 999 (the zero escape series) are soooo good. They go into some cool pseudoscience/pseudo psychology theories. I love all 3 games in the series and made all of my friends experience it with me. I’ve played them more times than I’ve played any other game. If you enjoy escape room puzzles and in-depth story it’s a game for you
Games that find a place in your heart for lack of relationships is very relatable especially in socially distant times when caring for others means not being with them. Thanks for sharing some backstory for your collection & virtual high 5s
Thanks for this. I appreciate you getting personal with this, because the DS is really special to me too. It's my favorite system ever and still the most extensive part of my game library because it was pretty much all I had in a time where I was really lonely. I'm glad we both got through it!
If you want to play the Ace Attorney games (which I highly recommend, their stories are AWESOME), the one u hav is the second one in the series. It’s not a series for everyone, so I’d look around a bit and make sure it’s something you’re interested in first, and if u want to try it, look for the first game, just called Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. I wouldn’t say it’s the best game in the series, but a lot of things won’t make as much sense in the next games if u don’t play them in order, and it is a good place to start for anyone who hasn’t tried the series before
I don't know how to put into words how I feel about this video. Watching your videos for so long, loving your Pokémon videos since way back then, now knowing that we both were pretty much the same person living our lives. I'm glad that I'm in a good spot, but it makes me ecstatic hearing that you are as well. Can't wait for the next video! ❤️
999! You must play. I'm so happy to see other people chiming in. It can be a little spoop at times, but it's mostly a weird wild ride over 3 games. It remains one of my favorite series to date. It's very slow to start. Like the intro takes a good hour of reading since it's all Visual Novel no voice acting but it quickly picks up once the main puzzle aspect of the game gets going.
I got an emulation handheld recently. This channel has hyped up pokemon for years- and now i will use this new bad boy primarily for pokemon games. Thanks for showing me how valuable the pokemon series is if one chooses to give it the attention it deserves 🦆
Its good to hear you're doing so much better now than you were back then! Its also wild to hear how differently different systems affected different people as the DS was a system I wanted, but never really even owned one of until long after it was relevant, it was fine though as I dived into the PSP and adored that system and still do lol. Anyways looking forward to whats next keep on being you Tama, you're cool as heck!
Same here, I found out about TWEWY because of Tama's old Top 10 Favorite Games video. I couldn't remember the name of it until I saw an old top 10 DS video by Jimmy Whetzel and started searching for it ever since. I did eventually find a copy sometime after that, but I wish I didn't take as long as I did to finish playing it hahaha
i ADORE 999 and radiant historia SO much, easily two of my top favorite games of all time! i would recommend playing 999, even as someone that’s generally a wuss about horror, something about it sucked me completely in and it’s an unforgettable experience
Awesome collection, I understand what you meant about having an internet browser on the go in those days. You could barely use anything but it was still amazing! How far we’ve come in such a short time. Also I gotta say, you keep your stuff very organized it’s very inspiring. A clean home is an easy home to breathe in.
DS got me into gaming, i still have my blue DSI and will always be thankful to nintendo!!! My favorite DS games are mario kart ds and new sup mario bros!
Same. It gets a bad rap for the circus case, but I'd happily put it against any other game in the series for what it helped establish. Presenting profiles, the damage bar, Morgan and Pearl Fey, Magatama/Psyche Locks, post DL-6 Wrightworth shipping dynamics... all these series staples were directly introduced in JFA. Without it, AA would be still be just a good standalone Capcom title with a cult following here in the West, instead of one of its flagship series.
I have an obscure game in my collection no one's probably heard of; Monster Tale. I got it from a Five And Below store when I was like 10. I remember being super excitedly when I saw it. It was surprisingly good and I have fond memories of it to this day, in fact I still have it
Lots of folks are saying you should play 999 (and for good reason!) but if you did a Style Savvy video I think I'd die of happiness. :') It was one of my first ventures into gaming (alongside HeartGold) and still holds a special place in my heart. Collecting clothing while building a shopping monopoly makes for hours of fun lol.
This was an amazing video that made me feel all sorts of nostalgic. To this day I still remember my little white toy poodle... Thank you for making this! I've been a long time viewer of your channel and I really enjoy this style you've taken on!
Wow, I didn't even know that Internet browser cartridge even existed! That's so incredibly cool! I can't even begin to wrap my head around how something like that even works! I'll never forgive kid me for selling my copy of Soul Silver to GameStop, back in the day. I've been desperately looking for a new copy to add back into my collection, but that game is NOT easy to come by, nowadays. I only just recently experiences TWEWY on Switch and I absolutely loved it! Would've definitely been one of my favorite DS games, if I played it back then. My other favorites would be the Mystery Dungeon games, the Professor Layton series, and Pokemon Black and White.
TWEWY is actually better on the DS. I have the DS version and I prefer it over the Switch version. The controls were somehow worse on the Switch and the game is just better on the DS. The battle system is much better on the DS even if you are trying to is the touch screen and control your partner using the buttons at the same time. The DS version of TWEWY also rewards you for not playing unlike Animal Crossings habit of punishing you for not playing. If you liked the Switch version I would highly recommend giving the original a try. It’s still fairly cheap to find a copy last time I checked (got mine at Walmart a couple of years ago for $20 because the Switch version was out and they still had stock from a decade ago).
@@princesspikachu3915 I believe the Switch version also rewards you for the time you aren't playing the game. While I can't speak from experience since I haven't played the DS version, I had a pretty easy time controlling it. I was even using drifting joy-cons at the time. There's a re-calibrate button similar to Skyward Sword which really helped me whenever my controllers were failing on me. I'd definitely like to try the DS version at some point, as well. Any excuse to play this game again is more than ok in my book! :)
999 is a game you should absolutely play, it's a horror mystery puzzle visual novel that I absolutely love, it has 9 different characters, lots of puzzles, and I believe 8 different endings
This was a great video! Didn’t expect to see Mega Man Starforce here but made me smile, definitely recommend trying out the first two games if you haven’t, it’s a great series!
Whoa, I hadn't thought about the Action Replay DS for years and years now, but I had one too. Seeing it again created a burst of recognition in my brain! I also had Feel the Magic. What a weird game that was lol
These collection videos genuinely fill me with so much joy-- when I see them in my sub box in the morning they're always the first ones that I click!!!
Your videos make me smile I’ve watched your work since at least 2014? And everytime I smile great video I can relate to that feeling of loneliness games were and are still gets me though lonely times anyway great video
Wait... you haven't played Ace Attorney and the Zero Escape games? This is needs to be fixed ASAP! (Jk, but seriously, those games are awesome, you should give them a try someday)
I'm coincidentally playing through radiant historia on the 3ds right now due to a recent eshop sale. I think I'm about 75% through the game and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the mood for an rpg with a more methodical combat system. The 3ds remake added a third timeline (which are essentially a series of sidequests in the form of what-if scenarios, that run parallel to the main story), along with an extra dungeon for grinding exp and items. The remake also features full voice acting for most of the important characters, and there's a dramatic shift in the art style of the character's portraits (the short haired girl on the DS boxart for example is the most drastically changed). There's a GameXplain video that explains these differences in more detail if you're really torn on which version to try.
Beautiful Video here. You're exactly 3 hours South of me as I'm just outside Tacoma, Washington! Anyway I can relate to the games filling in relationships as I've been a Loner since age 19 (after losing the love of my life) gaming took ahold of me and probably will though I don't own a Switch
999 is an incredible game. The series is pretty dark but I wouldn't say scary. The first game, 999, is pretty light and not super scary. I recommend it if you want a great mystery to dive into!
999 does have some weird/spooky parts but it is a very hard puzzle game. and stressful at times. the puzzles are the hardest I've ever seen in any video game, and its one of the few M rated DS games. They have been remade, as well as the sequels, on other consoles.
3 of my fav non pokemon ds games are mario kart ds,ultimate mortal kombat ds,& custom robo arena.the 3rd is an action rpg involving small customizable robots w/various stats shooting different types of weapons @ each other w/various effects
6:45 what??? Justice for All was my first Ace Attorney game, and it's great! They do a good job of catching you up on the events of the first game, but I guess you should play the first one first
The zero escape series (999) and Radiant Historia are some of the best game to ever be released. Though DS 999 doesn't have a flowchart which is really unfortunate.
The DS is such a classic -- and nostalgic -- system for me. I wish I hadn't of sold mine when I was in high school. Now that I'm out of college, and I'm trying to find my own place and a more reliable job, it would be cool to be able to game on the go. I do have a PSP, but considering I never played it growing up and it's a hand me down from my cousin, it will never hold the same amount of fondness in my heart. Oh well, here's hoping I can find a cheap enough DS someday. The real challenge would be rebuilding my game collection.
I finally snatched a complete set of soul silver for 100 bucks. Hella expensive, but it’s the best deal I’ve seen in months. Serves me right for selling the complete set for 20 bucks back in 2013, I can finally rest without feeling that I want the complete set back.
Oh man, 999 is one of my all time favourite games! It isn't too spooky, but it's definitely stressful and intense. If you're ever in the mood for something really story driven and intense, I can't recommend it enough! :)
I see again a plush of that cat plush that a girl uses as a weapon in The World Ends With You! I think the plush was known as Mr. Mews? That people in the game often misunderstand that he's a cat. He also serves as the disclaimer character in the Switch release of the game, when the developers need to put forth a disclaimer of similarities of things and people between that game and real life. He's SO CUTE! ^^
3:56 I love how she covered the Club Nintendo code in 2020
“Pokémon games used to go down in price”
ah yes I remember those days when gen IV and V games weren’t like 100 dollars for a used copy
Too bad, I lost my copy of Pokemon Black mysteriously years ago.
Being honest, the most I've ever shelled out for a game in my entire life was for a genuine copy of Pokemon Heartgold. I made sure it was a genuine copy and taught myself through RUclips to tell the difference between real ones and counterfeits.
It cost me $85 and boy those are hard to get. I actually saw bidding wars where some of the genuine copies were going to cost over $100 not counting any potential shipping.
5 years ago brand new copies of Black and White 2 cost me 26 dollars and pounds respectively, whereas brand new Explorers of Sky cost twice as much. It was still so worth it.
Stetson Herrick I just did the same thing as you did a few hours ago and was fortunate enough to buy a copy of heartgold from the GameStop website for $80. I never spent that much on a single DS game but considering I missed out on my childhood playing it and seeing it go for $120 and above, wasn’t gonna take any chances
Last time I’m doing something like this lmao
@@hit9819 *ALWAYS* check the differences for fakes compared to real ones. And if they use stock images, ask the seller for a real picture.
"games filling the place of relationships I didn't have."
me, a mid-30s woman living alone during a pandemic, going on manic game buying sprees in a feeble attempt to feel something: 🙃
omg i totally feel that, i’m 18 and i feel the same way, hang in there 😭❤️
Oof, 24 here and apparently you feel this no matter who you live with and what age you are at in your life
Oof! I felt that!!
Damn I was about to quote that line too and say something about it. Mid 20s male here but yeah, I feel it lol
yeah i feel that, guess it's a thing ya feel no matter the age or gender, an here i am at 29 with too many games to ever play just to feel something
Oh man, you’ve GOTTA play 999! It’s the best story I’ve ever seen in a video game. There are a couple of spooky moments, but if it’s gore you can’t handle, the most you’ll ever really see is a couple big splats of blood on the wall. The gory detail is all shown via narration. This is all coming from someone who can’t really handle gore or anything too. The first death scene is pretty early on, if you can handle that, you can handle the rest of the game.
That and you can also get the Nonary Games Collection game for around $20 on Amazon.
Brant M While I really like the Nonary Games version of 999, I really think the original is better bc the end twist was ultimately pulled off a LOT better on the DS. I’m not going to tell everybody to get the DS one to experience the best version, but since she already has this version she might as well experience it this way (for everybody else, you might as well get Nonary games, it’s just much more convenient, but make sure to play in Novel Mode)
...also omg tama noticed me hiiiiii!! No worries if the game is too spooky for ya ofc, everybody has different tolerances for this sorta stuff. just don’t want ya to be *too* scared off
@@crystola99 I think that I would personally always advise people to play the original version if it's physically feasible for them :p Visual novels and adventure games were always a perfect fit for the DS, but 999 was literally MADE for this console's specificities.
I think 999 is a lot better without voice acting, too. It feels more natural just having the characters' voices and narration in my head. Spookier that way, too
@@thekiss2083 I would probably agree but I didn't play the dubb. But I like "video games beeps" for characters talking especially in visual novels, like in Ace Attorney. It's part of the game feel imo. What I can say, is that the japanese voice-acting is good in VLR and ZTD (played it on 3DS and PS4) but I'm not a fan of the few I heard from the english dubb of ZTD :/
Give 999 a go. It'd be a shame if it never got played. It's my favorite game.
I can't handle horror games, but 999 isn't a horror game. It's a mystery game. And it's more like reading a book anyway. It's a visual novel after all. There is death involved but you never see the bodies, just some blood. Though the descriptions of deaths can be nasty at times.
Late I agree! It’s funnier rather than scary or spooky. There’s some unsettling concepts (children being kidnapped and experimented on etc) but nothing straight up scary
999 has quite the dark tone that it can almost be compared to the horror genre. It actually reminds me of Spike’s other series, Danganronpa. Wouldn’t be surprised if their dark tones were related in some way.
Yeah, the description are so well-written I could actually understand people getting a bit disturb, it's amazing! Though it is at most unsetling, never scary.
This was super fun to watch given I can remember that 99 Games Sponsor spot and the days where Pokemon games DID go down in value. It's insane just how crazy the prices are and the number of fakes now out there.
They still do, but maybe no as heavily. I found a bew copy of let's go Eevee for $32 one day. I've also seen Sword and Shield for $50 (which is still too much for it).
Man, I remember seeing Black and White going for less than £20 on Amazon, NEW.
@@AndresLionheart Those games are still really new though and can be bought in stores. The real test is 5 years from now.
@@YukeWeiss Well, most games that people may want go down in price for a bit and then when they are too old start climbing up. I thought that was the point of the conversation.
I did also get Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 (all new) for around $23 each or so a few years ago.
The only ones I would consider never going down would be Platinum and HeartGold/SoulSilver.
The DS came out at a time in my life when I was just hitting adulthood and couldn't really afford too many games. I few up with the GameBoy and GBA, but never ended up owning a DS because my Xbox sadly ate up most of my very thin gaming budget. Lot of nights filled with ramen and Chef Boyardee because of those choices. Videos like these warm my heart though, hearing you talk about them with such enthusiasm, and really make me wish I could go back and try a lot of this stuff out now. So many great Pokemon games I just totally missed out on. Maybe one day I will get the chance, but until then, at least I have channels like yours that fill the little void in my heart. Thanks, Tama!
OMG please go play 999. Its not that scary, and the story is so cool!!
I played 999 for the first time a month ago, fell in love with it, then bought and played the whole trilogy immediately after finishing it. That is a game series worth playing. 999 characters and story 10/10!
Meh. You may as well play Danganronpa at that point
Actually this is the best recommendation anyone can make. Play the entire series, it's one of the best stories in games I've played. Play the entire series
@@damienthonk1506 999 is nothing like danganronpa
Can confirm, am a big baby with horror games but I loved 999, more suspenseful than scary if that makes sense
The Castro valley game alley was where me and my friend would go for games, I was really sad when it shut down. I even still have a game alley gift card.
The Nintendo DS is not talked about enough, honestly. It’s my absolute favorite handheld console probably, even if some of the games’ graphics didn’t age very well.
In the future, if you have time, I would absolutely love to see a video from you talking about the whole Style Savvy series (there are 3 sequels on the 3DS) as it’s one of my absolute favorites and your Girl Games video is also a favorite of mine. I’d just love to see your deep dive and analysis in regards to the series.
The thing about Style Savvy for me is that it didn’t HAVE to be anything more than a simple flash dress up game, just on the DS. And yet, particularly in the sequels, it delivers a lot more than that.
Fun fact: Did you know that the Imagine series is called "Sophies Freunde" (Sophie's friends) in German?
No, nobody knows who Sophie is^^
the issues with the dsi and dslite were relatable af as i had those versions too when i was younger and the hinges were always the first to go broke for me
I bought a brand new copy of Soulsilver back in the day and played it to literal death. But somehow along the way, I lost my pokewalker and haven't been able to find it since :C
Lost to it too. Still have the game and case though
When I was about 11 I asked a dentist office to hold onto my PokeWalker.
I forgot it there and I didn't realise it for a couple days. I have no idea what that dentist did with the thing and my copy of SoulSilver-- and thereby my actual soul-- was sold to GameStop around 2014
I can relate... I still have my Pokéwalker, but I somehow lost my original copy of SoulSilver years ago... I was lucky to get a pre-owned copy, but I still miss my original copy.
Im so happy to find out youre a dragonquest fan! The spinoffs on the DS, DQ rocket slime and DragonQuest Monsters are super fun and reasonably priced (unlike the main entry games which will cost you an arm and a leg). Also would love for you to do more game reviews on stuff that isnt pokemon, even if its smaller games like youre tilt n tumble review from back in the day.
"games filling the place of relationships I didn't have."
same but with tv shows and movies
I went on a splurge trying to get one version of all the main line Pokémon titles I missed through the years. I was very lucky to find them all, and now feel a lot more versed in Pokémon
I said this before but I have to say you are such an inspiration for me! Your videos were amazing (albeit with older one containing some errors you admit to which is very brave of you) and your old tutorials are so effective for me I still reference them! Keep up the great work Tama :)
"The DS might be the most fragile console that ever existed."
I have two DSs (one of which was purchased at launch) that I've put THOUSANDS of hours into, and they still both work fine, including the hinges, the screens, and all the buttons. I am sorry for your troubles though.
6:29 Omg! FINALLY! Someone mentions MMSF3! :)
That is a wholesome vid Tama, thank you for making it :)
P.s. Love the Sailor Moon art in the BG :)
Platinum was the BEST! wish I bought a sealed copy and sat on it 😂😂😂
I think sitting on a box lowers its resale value.
What an interesting collection, as always!
I really recommend to at least try 999, because it's an amazing game, the first in a series, but still playable on its own.
And don't worry, it's the tamest in the series for what's actually being shown, although it is full of tense moments. It's an amazing story, that's why I suggest you at least think about trying it.
It'so nice how everyone is recomending 999 to Tama. It's one of my favorite games of all time.
idk why but hearing you talk about those years being your lonely years really hit me hard because I remember growing up and not ever really having friends, I'm glad games have helped you (and me) through hard times and they especially helped me find my people
The ace attorney trilogy is on the switch. Can’t recommend enough. Also 999 (the zero escape series) are soooo good. They go into some cool pseudoscience/pseudo psychology theories. I love all 3 games in the series and made all of my friends experience it with me. I’ve played them more times than I’ve played any other game. If you enjoy escape room puzzles and in-depth story it’s a game for you
Games that find a place in your heart for lack of relationships is very relatable especially in socially distant times when caring for others means not being with them.
Thanks for sharing some backstory for your collection & virtual high 5s
Thanks for this. I appreciate you getting personal with this, because the DS is really special to me too. It's my favorite system ever and still the most extensive part of my game library because it was pretty much all I had in a time where I was really lonely. I'm glad we both got through it!
It's so weird knowing I've been watching your videos for six years now.
If you want to play the Ace Attorney games (which I highly recommend, their stories are AWESOME), the one u hav is the second one in the series. It’s not a series for everyone, so I’d look around a bit and make sure it’s something you’re interested in first, and if u want to try it, look for the first game, just called Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. I wouldn’t say it’s the best game in the series, but a lot of things won’t make as much sense in the next games if u don’t play them in order, and it is a good place to start for anyone who hasn’t tried the series before
I'll also add that an hd remaster of the og trilogy came out recently for switch.
Baconator j Also true!
I really liked this video! Can't wait for the other system/game collection videos you'll hopefully post
When ever you upload a new video I just stop whatever I’m doing and watch
I don't know how to put into words how I feel about this video. Watching your videos for so long, loving your Pokémon videos since way back then, now knowing that we both were pretty much the same person living our lives. I'm glad that I'm in a good spot, but it makes me ecstatic hearing that you are as well. Can't wait for the next video! ❤️
Omg drawn to life just ripped some memories right from the back of my head. I completely forgot it existed
I’m loving that Sailor Moon backdrop when you were showing off your games
These videos are actually so good like thank you so much for making them :)
So happy you are making videos constantly again! It’s been really cool watching your style of videos change over the years.
999! You must play. I'm so happy to see other people chiming in. It can be a little spoop at times, but it's mostly a weird wild ride over 3 games. It remains one of my favorite series to date. It's very slow to start. Like the intro takes a good hour of reading since it's all Visual Novel no voice acting but it quickly picks up once the main puzzle aspect of the game gets going.
I got an emulation handheld recently. This channel has hyped up pokemon for years- and now i will use this new bad boy primarily for pokemon games. Thanks for showing me how valuable the pokemon series is if one chooses to give it the attention it deserves 🦆
So nice hearing how much of your collection was donated by fans. That's just wholesome.
Its good to hear you're doing so much better now than you were back then! Its also wild to hear how differently different systems affected different people as the DS was a system I wanted, but never really even owned one of until long after it was relevant, it was fine though as I dived into the PSP and adored that system and still do lol. Anyways looking forward to whats next keep on being you Tama, you're cool as heck!
I know you only mentioned Twewy for a few seconds. But thanks to you,Twewy also became one of my favorite games of all time.
Same here, I found out about TWEWY because of Tama's old Top 10 Favorite Games video. I couldn't remember the name of it until I saw an old top 10 DS video by Jimmy Whetzel and started searching for it ever since. I did eventually find a copy sometime after that, but I wish I didn't take as long as I did to finish playing it hahaha
geez that Jwittz clean up video was last year? feels like yesterday
Great video, Tama
Watching these videos and hearing your stories about these games you love really makes my day. Thank you.
i ADORE 999 and radiant historia SO much, easily two of my top favorite games of all time! i would recommend playing 999, even as someone that’s generally a wuss about horror, something about it sucked me completely in and it’s an unforgettable experience
3:23 man Pikachu with THICCKK who needs gigantamax.
Awesome collection, I understand what you meant about having an internet browser on the go in those days. You could barely use anything but it was still amazing! How far we’ve come in such a short time. Also I gotta say, you keep your stuff very organized it’s very inspiring. A clean home is an easy home to breathe in.
I love the collection stories and just everything! Thanks for sharing
DS got me into gaming, i still have my blue DSI and will always be thankful to nintendo!!!
My favorite DS games are mario kart ds and new sup mario bros!
Dragon Quest 9 has always been one of my favorites to this day, I still replay it quite often
oh man justice for all is actually how I got into phoenix write
Same. It gets a bad rap for the circus case, but I'd happily put it against any other game in the series for what it helped establish. Presenting profiles, the damage bar, Morgan and Pearl Fey, Magatama/Psyche Locks, post DL-6 Wrightworth shipping dynamics... all these series staples were directly introduced in JFA.
Without it, AA would be still be just a good standalone Capcom title with a cult following here in the West, instead of one of its flagship series.
The DS/3DS eras are definitely a majority of my collection! Glad to see a video like this :3
I have an obscure game in my collection no one's probably heard of; Monster Tale. I got it from a Five And Below store when I was like 10. I remember being super excitedly when I saw it. It was surprisingly good and I have fond memories of it to this day, in fact I still have it
Lots of folks are saying you should play 999 (and for good reason!) but if you did a Style Savvy video I think I'd die of happiness. :') It was one of my first ventures into gaming (alongside HeartGold) and still holds a special place in my heart. Collecting clothing while building a shopping monopoly makes for hours of fun lol.
This was an amazing video that made me feel all sorts of nostalgic. To this day I still remember my little white toy poodle... Thank you for making this! I've been a long time viewer of your channel and I really enjoy this style you've taken on!
I remember your Pokemon Top 10 vids. Those were pretty cool. But I like your new stuff too
Wow, I didn't even know that Internet browser cartridge even existed! That's so incredibly cool! I can't even begin to wrap my head around how something like that even works!
I'll never forgive kid me for selling my copy of Soul Silver to GameStop, back in the day. I've been desperately looking for a new copy to add back into my collection, but that game is NOT easy to come by, nowadays.
I only just recently experiences TWEWY on Switch and I absolutely loved it! Would've definitely been one of my favorite DS games, if I played it back then. My other favorites would be the Mystery Dungeon games, the Professor Layton series, and Pokemon Black and White.
TWEWY is actually better on the DS. I have the DS version and I prefer it over the Switch version. The controls were somehow worse on the Switch and the game is just better on the DS. The battle system is much better on the DS even if you are trying to is the touch screen and control your partner using the buttons at the same time. The DS version of TWEWY also rewards you for not playing unlike Animal Crossings habit of punishing you for not playing. If you liked the Switch version I would highly recommend giving the original a try. It’s still fairly cheap to find a copy last time I checked (got mine at Walmart a couple of years ago for $20 because the Switch version was out and they still had stock from a decade ago).
@@princesspikachu3915 I believe the Switch version also rewards you for the time you aren't playing the game. While I can't speak from experience since I haven't played the DS version, I had a pretty easy time controlling it. I was even using drifting joy-cons at the time. There's a re-calibrate button similar to Skyward Sword which really helped me whenever my controllers were failing on me. I'd definitely like to try the DS version at some point, as well. Any excuse to play this game again is more than ok in my book! :)
999 is a game you should absolutely play, it's a horror mystery puzzle visual novel that I absolutely love, it has 9 different characters, lots of puzzles, and I believe 8 different endings
Yooooo the red hair and Pika hoodie is a throwback for me maaan man that shows my time on this platform 😂😂
I'm really glad we're getting more videos! I missed listening to her voice/perspectives
I’m sorry you went through those rough times but you definitely came out friendly and upbeat on the other side so 👏
Glad you're doing better! Thanks for sharing!
This was a great video! Didn’t expect to see Mega Man Starforce here but made me smile, definitely recommend trying out the first two games if you haven’t, it’s a great series!
Whoa, I hadn't thought about the Action Replay DS for years and years now, but I had one too. Seeing it again created a burst of recognition in my brain! I also had Feel the Magic. What a weird game that was lol
Wait, I never seen Pokémon gone down in price.... :o even used it’s always more expensive than retail so only way to get it “cheap” was to pre-order
The Mr Mew plush! Always love some TWEWY representation
"Get 'em, piggy!"
These collection videos genuinely fill me with so much joy-- when I see them in my sub box in the morning they're always the first ones that I click!!!
I like your modesty when it comes to games. I typically am always playing the newest game. But I yearn to play games that I really enjoyed ages ago.
Your videos make me smile I’ve watched your work since at least 2014? And everytime I smile great video I can relate to that feeling of loneliness games were and are still gets me though lonely times anyway great video
You have a really impressive collection of DS games. On a side note, I also have a black DS Lite with a broken hinge.
You keep being you. I been there and still am a lone gamer. I had a ds lite myself.
Rocking video
Wait... you haven't played Ace Attorney and the Zero Escape games? This is needs to be fixed ASAP! (Jk, but seriously, those games are awesome, you should give them a try someday)
999 is SUCH a great game if you like puzzles or weird modern scifi stories.
I love that big snorlaz plush and the cute set of team rocket figures is awesome
Your white 2 story reminds me of how i got my copy by finding it complete in box with manuals at a pawnshop for 14 dollars.
I got excited seeing 999, then seeing RADIANT HISTORIA!!!! They're some of my favorite DS games ;___;
Mega Man Star Force!! Love that series! Also Black Ace is REALLY hard to find now so thats a keeper!
I'm coincidentally playing through radiant historia on the 3ds right now due to a recent eshop sale. I think I'm about 75% through the game and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the mood for an rpg with a more methodical combat system.
The 3ds remake added a third timeline (which are essentially a series of sidequests in the form of what-if scenarios, that run parallel to the main story), along with an extra dungeon for grinding exp and items. The remake also features full voice acting for most of the important characters, and there's a dramatic shift in the art style of the character's portraits (the short haired girl on the DS boxart for example is the most drastically changed). There's a GameXplain video that explains these differences in more detail if you're really torn on which version to try.
Beautiful Video here. You're exactly 3 hours South of me as I'm just outside Tacoma, Washington! Anyway I can relate to the games filling in relationships as I've been a Loner since age 19 (after losing the love of my life) gaming took ahold of me and probably will though I don't own a Switch
This is a very heartfelt video, thank you for sharing it, I think a lot of us can relate to it on some level!
Absolutely love these collection videos, cool seeing what connections you have to certain items!
I love videos like these, learning about others' history with games and seeing how it lines up with mine.
I still have Soul Silver with the box and the pokewalker still in it’s wrapping, the only thing that survived my DS purge...
999 is an incredible game. The series is pretty dark but I wouldn't say scary. The first game, 999, is pretty light and not super scary.
I recommend it if you want a great mystery to dive into!
Wow thanks youtube, first video of yours I've seen in months cause I was never updated to you uploading
999 does have some weird/spooky parts but it is a very hard puzzle game. and stressful at times. the puzzles are the hardest I've ever seen in any video game, and its one of the few M rated DS games. They have been remade, as well as the sequels, on other consoles.
Keep up the awesome content! DS has a special place in my heart for being the first console and Pokemon games I owned. (Pokemon Soul Silver and White)
3 of my fav non pokemon ds games are mario kart ds,ultimate mortal kombat ds,& custom robo arena.the 3rd is an action rpg involving small customizable robots w/various stats shooting different types of weapons @ each other w/various effects
6:45 what??? Justice for All was my first Ace Attorney game, and it's great! They do a good job of catching you up on the events of the first game, but I guess you should play the first one first
The zero escape series (999) and Radiant Historia are some of the best game to ever be released. Though DS 999 doesn't have a flowchart which is really unfortunate.
I love that you covered up the club nintendo code even though club Nintendo hasn’t been a thing in 4 years lmao
I was not ready for Draw to Life 2's ending when I was a kid. Boy did it hit
Hey, cool. You've got a Mr. Mew plush guarding you're copy of TWEWY.
The DS is such a classic -- and nostalgic -- system for me. I wish I hadn't of sold mine when I was in high school. Now that I'm out of college, and I'm trying to find my own place and a more reliable job, it would be cool to be able to game on the go. I do have a PSP, but considering I never played it growing up and it's a hand me down from my cousin, it will never hold the same amount of fondness in my heart. Oh well, here's hoping I can find a cheap enough DS someday. The real challenge would be rebuilding my game collection.
Tamashii played Mega Man Starforce 3!!! My respect has risen greatly for Tamashii.
this was such a sweet video! I’ve gotta see the one about the imagine games now hahaha
I finally snatched a complete set of soul silver for 100 bucks. Hella expensive, but it’s the best deal I’ve seen in months.
Serves me right for selling the complete set for 20 bucks back in 2013, I can finally rest without feeling that I want the complete set back.
The question is why was this in MY recomondations?
I subscribed ANYWAY
Oh man, 999 is one of my all time favourite games! It isn't too spooky, but it's definitely stressful and intense. If you're ever in the mood for something really story driven and intense, I can't recommend it enough! :)
I grew up in Castro Valley. Small world you mention the game alley! 😅
I see again a plush of that cat plush that a girl uses as a weapon in The World Ends With You! I think the plush was known as Mr. Mews? That people in the game often misunderstand that he's a cat. He also serves as the disclaimer character in the Switch release of the game, when the developers need to put forth a disclaimer of similarities of things and people between that game and real life. He's SO CUTE! ^^