I'd say getting it. While DQ4 and 5 are both remakes, and have old school firstperson rpg battles; they're still funner, and more solid than most DS rpgs. If you've ever enjoyed a Dragon Quest, I'd say 4 or 5 is worth it. And by the time 9 is out, I'm sure you'd be able to afford it, through working at a job, doing yard work for money, etc.