Confirmed: DS-Lite on the way

Big Shady · Jan 26, 2006

http://games.slashdot.org/games/06/01/26/148249.shtml

Good thing this came along cause I planning to buy one starting in Feb

I think I can hold out a little longer

ray_7 · Jan 26, 2006

i thank myself for being able to not buy the graphite black ds just this morning..

neo1087 · Jan 26, 2006

Lik Sang is taking pre-orders for a March 3rd release. Def. will be getting one. Says it has a Brightness adjustment for up to 4 settings. Sounds cool

thund3rs · Jan 26, 2006

i think nintendo decided to release a new model for japan due to the status it has over there. I mean ive heard crazy things about some people in japan importing DS's from the west!

TravistyOJ · Jan 26, 2006

So what is the speculation on a US release of this? Soon, later, never?

Verythrax · Jan 26, 2006

The GBA port is still there?

I just hope that the BIOS is the same = flash.me

EDIT: just wait for some chimp whining, since the dpad will be GBA sized, like it seems.

And the Rev color scheme is a killer. I`m masturbating just now imagining the 2 side by side with wireless connection :buttrock:

billd420 · Jan 26, 2006

thund3rs said:
i think nintendo decided to release a new model for japan due to the status it has over there. I mean ive heard crazy things about some people in japan importing DS's from the west!

Importing units from the west due to shortages?

Magnaflux · Jan 26, 2006

Verythrax said:
The GBA port is still there?

I just hope that the BIOS is the same = flash.me

EDIT: just wait for some chimp whining, since the dpad will be GBA sized, like it seems.

And the Rev color scheme is a killer. I`m masturbating just now imagining the 2 side by side with wireless connection

I'm surprised MC peepants hasn't chimed in calling the redesign a gimmick.

Weevus · Jan 26, 2006

Maybe they'll release a special NES/Famicom edition. :cool:

I'll wait for that.

LoneSage · Jan 26, 2006

If I had a choice with the re-design and the original (considering if I didn't own it), I'd still go with the original.

I don't see how making it smaller would make it better.

genjiglove · Jan 26, 2006

Close call, I was going to buy one this weekend to play Castlevania.

wizkid007 · Jan 26, 2006

Im getting the redesigned one. Just for the screen. 4 levels of clarity means being able to play it out doors. As it stands the glare is to much to do so. Psp fairs better in this department. Asthetics look more corporate too. Which will help improve there image with older gamers.

pixeljunkie · Jan 26, 2006

I may throw my Blue one on ebay tonight...DEFINITELY have to get one of these.

Plus, the screens will probably be on par with the new GBA SP's, which is awesome.

BIG · Jan 26, 2006

I'm getting this!

Anyone want my old shitbrick DS?

B-

Verythrax · Jan 26, 2006

BIG said:
I'm getting this!

Anyone want my old shitbrick DS?

B-

Send it to Brazil deadpixel-free and at a good price and I'm willing to help you.

Howdoin · Jan 26, 2006

To anybody interested I opened pre-orders for these units at Akiba Games.

My price is $169.90 + shipping.

BIG · Jan 26, 2006

Verythrax said:
Send it to Brazil deadpixel-free and at a good price and I'm willing to help you.

How much would you give me for it?!

I can ship to Brazil no prob.

B-

dark penguin · Jan 26, 2006

The redesign looks nice...better screen quality is definitely a seller for me.

Like someone already stated, keeping the screens apart like that screws it for TATE mode. Damn...Nanostray showed a glimmer of potential for brilliant shooters on the DS.

Verythrax · Jan 26, 2006

BIG said:
How much would you give me for it?!

I can ship to Brazil no prob.

B-

You got a PM

BIG · Jan 26, 2006

Verythrax said:
You got a PM

Right back at ya.

B-

TonK · Jan 26, 2006

I'm smashing and bringing my DS to EB and having my warranty honored to get the new one

Big Shady · Jan 26, 2006

Howdoin said:
To anybody interested I opened pre-orders for these units at Akiba Games.

My price is $169.90 + shipping.

I'll look into it. I'm always happy to support board members.

Nice layout to your store by the way.

I shouldn't have a problem playing US games if I import a JPN DS Lite, should I?

Jedah Doma · Jan 26, 2006

Yes also will there be an option to select the language to play just like a US system (ex. menu language in English)?

wizkid007 · Jan 26, 2006

TonK said:
I'm smashing and bringing my DS to EB and having my warranty honored to get the new one

Thats the first good idea that I have heard from you in a very long time.

Howdoin · Jan 26, 2006

Big Shady said:
I'll look into it. I'm always happy to support board members.

Nice layout to your store by the way.

I shouldn't have a problem playing US games if I import a JPN DS Lite, should I?

I do not see why, Nintendo's policy with handheld has always been "region-free" so I don;t see them changing this with this new DS.

Thanks, I try to improve the site all the time, still a lot of work (working on forums

)

> Jedah: language is game specific - some games like Phoenix Wright are bilingual, most are Jp only. In any case US games will play in english.

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