I had a beat up old grey DS, one of the first versions of the DS, and I ended up getting a black DSi. Don't put it in your pocket for extensive periods of time, the L and R buttons wear out. If it happens, use compressed air to blow them out (or decompile the Dsi like I did). Worth it, 5 brightness settings and you get to use it as an iPod, low tech cameras, fun games, your best friend.