I've had a DS since it came out and I also have a Lite. I've never had an issue with the styluses. I would say that your kids may already be doing damage to the screen if they're pushing that hard.
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> From: "chris o" <warpwiz@gmail.com>
> Date: 2007/02/07 Wed AM 07:15:23 CST
> To: TheDSClub@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [TheDSClub] Stylus choices
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> My kids got DS's and 4 styluses (styli?) each with them for xmas. All of
> them have either had the tips come off or smushed so bad they're useless.
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> I can get them ones that go to PDA's with harder tips, but they don't fit in
> the holding slot and I worry they will be harder on the screen.
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> Anyone have an alternative to Nintendo brand they can recommend?
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> Chris in Georgia
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