Confirmed: DS-Lite on the way

Big Shady

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

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

I think I can hold out a little longer

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

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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 :)
 

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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!
 

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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:
 
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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?
 

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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 :buttrock:


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

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

I'll wait for that.
 

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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.
 

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

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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.
 

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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.
 

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I'm getting this!

Anyone want my old shitbrick DS?

B-
 

Verythrax

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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

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

My price is $169.90 + shipping.
 
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BIG

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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-
 

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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.
 

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

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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?
 
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Jedah Doma

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

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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

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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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