DS - my lifeline

[chronodekar]

I had to go on a train journey yesterday. It was like, leave at 3am in the morning and be back home by 10pm in the evening. The train journey was some 4 - 5 hours one-way. So, that means total 8 - 10 hours traveling.

I am so glad that I brought my DS for the trip. I have Luminous Arc 2 with me, and I really enjoyed it. I think I progressed through 3 chapters or so. (I was doing some of the side-quests too) The journey there didn't even feel that long.

Coming back I was watching "Ragnarok the Animation" (I use moonshell). An entertaining way to spend time.

It was then that I realized one BIG difference between the PSP and DS. You can keep the DS straight up on a table and lean back. It was like having a mini-TV with me on the trip. For a movie, I guess the PSP has a better screen and a lot more color, but I don't think you can keep it up vertically.

I used head-phones, so it didn't bother anyone else. As long as I have time to prepare for a long-trip (encode my anime to watch on DS), now I'm actually looking forward for the next trip.

 

[KINGGABBO]

DS rocks!!!

 

[KB]

Never heard of MoonShell but it looks cool. What memory card did you buy and where did you get it?

 

[BlueWeasel]

What program have you found works best for converting videos to watch on the DS?

 

[RaiderJ]

I think Handbrake can encode videos for the DS if you set up the parameters correctly.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: chronodekar
It was then that I realized one BIG difference between the PSP and DS. You can keep the DS straight up on a table and lean back. It was like having a mini-TV with me on the trip. For a movie, I guess the PSP has a better screen and a lot more color, but I don't think you can keep it up vertically.

My friend has a case that holds the PSP like that... adds bulk, of course.

 

[chronodekar]

I use cyclo evolution DS. Here is the main site,
http://www.cyclopsds.com/cgi-b...ducts-cyclodsevolution

I ordered it from another site though. I think it was reallyhotdeals.com or something like that. I don't remember it now. (Nearly a year back)

I find SUPER video converter the best. (along with K-lite installed) I think the download link is here,
http://www.erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html

The site is horrible to navigate, but I think the link is at the bottom of that page. I like it because they have an output setting for DS video. I don't need to setup/change any settings. It's all there, ready for me!

What's missing for me now though, is a pouch. I want a belt pouch that I can keep my DS in (along with some carts). Also, if it can store the charger and my mobile phone it would be great. Any suggestions?