Electronics : NINTENDO DS Lite Console - (Black)

Rating: - A bit of a let down really
I know I'm not a kid anymore, goodness knows 37 is not old but definately old enough for my son to be amazed I'm still alive. I bought one of these for the Brain Training and other brain related 'games', but decided that it would be a bit of a waste not to use it for a few games. My son has a PSP and really, it knocks the DS into a cocked hat as far as graphics, game play, ease of use, colours etc are concerned. I bought a few games, Brothers in Arms, Golden Compass and Simpsons and found that I was completely bored within about 2-3 minutes, whereas the PSP because of its instant action fast paced game play would keep me occupied for ages.
The DS is a well made console admitedly, with some nice touches and a wider variety of aftermarket accessories, but it still looks dated. The graphics and very slow pace of the games (at least the ones I have) make it feel like an early 90's console.
If you're my age and are getting one for yourself just for the fairly wide selection of brain training programmes out there, then it's great. Very satisfying and will create a very healthy atmosphere of competition between you and your partner. But for someone who is a connoiseur of graphics and gameplay, then I think they might be somewhat dissappointed.
The need to use the touch screen, main controls and shoulder buttons is a bit much at times and can become very frustrating for younger children.
The 3 stars is really just for the great fun it can be for us duffers using the brain training.
I'd get one just for that alone.