How come i never see adults or teens playing DS?

Ok well at least in my area, i've NEVER in my life seen an adult or teen playing a ds except me. I only see kids ages 7-12 playing pokemon and kiddie crap. I even went to a Japanese airport recently and expected there to be AT LEAST some people playing a DS there. BUT NO. they were all using ipod touch's and apple products for entertainment.

I really feel outdated and childish when i play my DS in public. Actually im ashamed to take it out of my pocket Do you guys ever feel like this?

I play my DS at work all the time, and so do some of my co-workers.

I have seen a relatively broad range play DS in public. Of course that is in public, so you wont see an adult shopping while playing their DS, but the kid has nothing to do so will be playing the DS. So yeah it is kind of skewed statistics :P.

Currently I'm living in Japan and usually you can see a decent amount of people playing DS on the train.

first, you're unlucky. i see people my age (18 ) and older playing the DS all the time. well, not all the time, but frequently.

second, being ashamed of being happy is stupid. don't be stupid, play your DS.

I can tell you why... DS is crap. The games have no depth and I reckon the whole pictochat thing was a waste of space. I sold it happily.

Ok well at least in my area, i've NEVER in my life seen an adult or teen playing a ds except me. I only see kids ages 7-12 playing pokemon and kiddie crap. I even went to a Japanese airport recently and expected there to be AT LEAST some people playing a DS there. BUT NO. they were all using ipod touch's and apple products for entertainment.

I really feel outdated and childish when i play my DS in public. Actually im ashamed to take it out of my pocket Do you guys ever feel like this?

martinX3X

LOL! Nintendo did a shocking job on 3DS.

DS doesnt appeal to parents and teens as much because of the game choices availible. Also, parents and teens usually find it embarrassing to have it in public because they think it makes them look immature. when i turned into a teen, i also stopped but not because of embarassment. i stopped because i didnt find the games interesting anymore and i switched to my ipod for protable entertainment. even my psp got boring for me.

I play my DS all the time (I'm 17) and I don't really care what other people are playing. Chances are, once they see that games on the DS their little phone games will not look so fun anymore.SF_KiLLaMaN

I'm rarely out in public....lol

But I assure you, I'm one of the resident old people here, a 40-something guy who uses the XL for games, to learn Spanish, and as an e-book reader.

I've played my DS in public and no shame in that whatsoever. I'm a proud DS Lite owner.

I have seen a couple of people at the mall who sit and play their DSs at the food court. I have also seen adults play them in gaming conventions and expo's. Everytime I see a kid with a DS I think to myself "wow, their parents must be nice" because I doubt my parents would trust me withone at that age. :P

I've played my DS in public and no shame in that whatsoever. I'm a proud DS Lite owner.

Calvin079

Same for me.

Well almost. I did feel a tad silly playing at the orthodontist, surrounded by kids. Or when I was out and a kid had a DS and I realized we were both playing Pokemon. Oh well. Can't worry about what everyone else thinks.

Actually a lot of my friends have a DS and use them often. I do too, and were all in high school. My sisters also 18 and she plays Cooking Mama haha xD

I'm probably one of the oldest people on here, and I've been very glad to use a DS on long train journeys and when waiting at the airport. Puzzle Quest was brilliant for passing the time on the train.

theres no need to be ashamed of it,why would you?

it is japanese product,and is good enought to sell millions in japan,and else where,

so i would be happy if i was you:P

i might be getting a DSlite,im 20:D

I see adults playing DSs on the train all the time.

Yah I have only seen 2 adults ever playing their DS, it was in the airport :P. As for kids my age (16) uh, hardly see it at all. I can't remember the last time I did. And only a couple of my friends have a DS but they rarely use it :(

Ok well at least in my area, i've NEVER in my life seen an adult or teen playing a ds except me. I only see kids ages 7-12 playing pokemon and kiddie crap. I even went to a Japanese airport recently and expected there to be AT LEAST some people playing a DS there. BUT NO. they were all using ipod touch's and apple products for entertainment.

I really feel outdated and childish when i play my DS in public. Actually im ashamed to take it out of my pocket Do you guys ever feel like this?

martinX3X

very interesting subject. I see a few older women at my job playing them in the cafe during their lunches. Although playing games in public does feel a little weird. I have movies on my handheld, so when I pull it out and play the movies people always come over and watch over my shoulder or sit next to me.

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]

I've played my DS in public and no shame in that whatsoever. I'm a proud DS Lite owner.

binpink

Same for me.

Well almost. I did feel a tad silly playing at the orthodontist, surrounded by kids. Or when I was out and a kid had a DS and I realized we were both playing Pokemon. Oh well. Can't worry about what everyone else thinks.

Yea it is weird. When I am gaming on my handheld people make remarks like "put that thing away its for kid" or "aint you too old for that?" but when it is playing a movie or playing music, no one says anything. So I still think the gaming aspect is still looked upon as for children instead of full range entertainment.

I bring it with me many times, but almost never ever bring it out of my pocket due to embarrassment. One time I did bring it out and children flocked to me to watch me play, yet there's a guy across the room that's around my age and looks like my lost twin with a PSP and no gives a damn. I blame shovelware for the bad publicity.

Funny how I've seen more people play with their GBA instead of a DS in the past few weeks. :o

I used to bring my DS EVERYWHERE last year, but I've stopped and only play at home. Probably because a bunch of kids gather around me and see my play. It gets really awkward, but I do give some Pokemon tips to the younger fans. :P :)

Older people might not have the time to sit around and play with a DS. Multitasking is pretty common these days. I'm sure people can walk while listening to music, read and see your surroundings while listening to music, and pay attention to what stop they should get off on the train while listening to music. But doing all those tasks can be difficult when playing with a DS. This might be why many people use their phones or ipods for entertainment, but when it comes to long trips, I'm sure many will play with their DS/PSP.

I don't know if I should feel embarrassed playing on my DS since I look pretty young for my age (15), but I sound like an adult when talking. :lol:
I do know that I'm going to take my 3DS everywhere and show it off. :P

Well, I'm 14 and I play DS a lot... in the car.

Apple products are usually more popular because they're usually closer to hand and easier to use... imo.

Not that I dislike the DS...

Funny how I've seen more people play with their GBA instead of a DS in the past few weeks. :o

I used to bring my DS EVERYWHERE last year, but I've stopped and only play at home. Probably because a bunch of kids gather around me and see my play. It gets really awkward, but I do give some Pokemon tips to the younger fans. :P :)

Older people might not have the time to sit around and play with a DS. Multitasking is pretty common these days. I'm sure people can walk while listening to music, read and see your surroundings while listening to music, and pay attention to what stop they should get off on the train while listening to music. But doing all those tasks can be difficult when playing with a DS. This might be why many people use their phones or ipods for entertainment, but when it comes to long trips, I'm sure many will play with their DS/PSP.

I don't know if I should feel embarrassed playing on my DS since I look pretty young for my age (15), but I sound like an adult when talking. :lol:
I do know that I'm going to take my 3DS everywhere and show it off. :P

ANIMEguy10034

I've seen both adults and teens playing DS. Not many, but still some.

I rarely even take handhelds on the go with me, unless I'm staying somewhere overnight or something. But yeah I never see handhelds being played by anyone in public besides young kids either.

I do not feel embarrassed playing at my DSi XL on public and I am 27 years old.. I love playing everywhere, don't care if people think I look like a child! xD

[QUOTE="binpink"]

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]

I've played my DS in public and no shame in that whatsoever. I'm a proud DS Lite owner.

Coolyfett

Same for me.

Well almost. I did feel a tad silly playing at the orthodontist, surrounded by kids. Or when I was out and a kid had a DS and I realized we were both playing Pokemon. Oh well. Can't worry about what everyone else thinks.

Yea it is weird. When I am gaming on my handheld people make remarks like "put that thing away its for kid" or "aint you too old for that?" but when it is playing a movie or playing music, no one says anything. So I still think the gaming aspect is still looked upon as for children instead of full range entertainment.

They're behind the times. But, it is ture that the handhelds are generally geared for children; won't deny that. But, thats not to say that an adult can't play videogames on a handheld. Play a strategy game then see whta people say.

I've been in that situation before; All i see is people doing something with their Iphone. What does Iphone have that DS doesn't :PNerubianWeaver

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I've been in that situation before; All i see is people doing something with their Iphone. What does Iphone have that DS doesn't :PRheiken

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]I've been in that situation before; All i see is people doing something with their Iphone. What does Iphone have that DS doesn't :PRheiken