Post by: Jonnyboy117 on May 31, 2006, 04:30:20 AM
The Nintendo DS Lite doesn't officially go on sale in North America until June 11th, but some gamers already have their hands on the system -- without importing. Someone named Trakan at Cheap Ass Gamer reported buying a DS Lite on Tuesday after seeing them in the display case at his local Wal-Mart store. Other users of the site have since confirmed that they too were able to purchase the system at various Wal-Mart and Target locations around the U.S., although many stores are still not selling the Lite. It also seems that some mall stores are willing to sell the system as soon as their shipment arrives, which is expected as early as Wednesday.
Street dates are rarely broken in the video game industry, and it remains to be seen how other retailers will respond. Check with your local stores, in person if possible, to see if they have the systems in stock and are willing to sell them now.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 31, 2006, 07:28:48 AM
Question to Nintendo if you are watching:
When are you going to release the black DSL? Do you know how many people are holding out for a black DS/L? We don't want to pay import prices and we don't want to paintit ourselves. PLEASE release the Black versions of the DS & DSL in the US soon.
Post by: Caterkiller on May 31, 2006, 07:57:15 AM
Post by: obscureownership on May 31, 2006, 07:59:30 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
I admit that I would be one of the first to rush out and purchase myself a DS Lite, but they aren't launching them in BLACK so I don't really want one just yet.
Question to Nintendo if you are watching:
When are you going to release the black DSL? Do you know how many people are holding out for a black DS/L? We don't want to pay import prices and we don't want to paintit ourselves. PLEASE release the Black versions of the DS & DSL in the US soon.
I am in the same boat as you, but I think as soon as I see it on store shelves I'm going to freak out and buy it anyway. Damn you Nintendo.
Post by: Pale on May 31, 2006, 08:41:42 AM
Post by: JonLeung on May 31, 2006, 09:42:32 AM
But two weeks?
Insane.
Post by: Caterkiller on May 31, 2006, 09:56:43 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on May 31, 2006, 10:11:56 AM
Happy Hunting!!
Post by: scot00 on May 31, 2006, 10:34:38 AM
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No stores in Rochester NY have them yet.
Rochester NY..WEEEEE i used to live there....Where abouts ??
-Scot00-
Post by: joshnickerson on May 31, 2006, 12:44:37 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 31, 2006, 03:54:34 PM
Post by: Pale on May 31, 2006, 05:17:06 PM
Scot00 I live in the Henrietta area now.
Mr. Jack, you mean the one in Henrietta by Marketplace mall? I went there, target, and toys r us today and had no luck.
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 31, 2006, 05:44:25 PM
BTW, I was checking out your website and I see that we live on the same freaking street and both go to RIT, hows that for weird.
Post by: Pale on May 31, 2006, 06:16:21 PM
I don't really attent RIT anymore... I'm finishing up my Master's these project and should be defending it in about a month... Then I'll finally be done.
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 31, 2006, 07:08:26 PM
I too am almost done at RIT but only undergrad I'll be getting my CS degree in February 07. Glad to be finishing up, at this point it's all liberal arts(smooth sailing) until graduation.
Post by: ShyGuy on May 31, 2006, 07:23:51 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on June 01, 2006, 02:08:15 AM
Post by: scot00 on June 01, 2006, 02:14:26 AM
-Scot00-
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 01, 2006, 02:37:18 AM
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Errrr Lived in chili for a bit..And yes i too once thought the name was odd..then moved to greece..Then back to the oswego area..And about 6 months ago packed up all my bags ..(the wife too)and moved to NC
-Scot00-
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I hate the name Chili (pronounced Chai-lai, not Chili, like the food). Bugged me for so long, but I have learned to accept it. I work out in Greece currently. Who wouldv'e thought Rochester would be rocking out the PGC Forums?
Post by: Smoke39 on June 01, 2006, 03:58:00 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
I admit that I would be one of the first to rush out and purchase myself a DS Lite, but they aren't launching them in BLACK so I don't really want one just yet.
Question to Nintendo if you are watching:
When are you going to release the black DSL? Do you know how many people are holding out for a black DS/L? We don't want to pay import prices and we don't want to paintit ourselves. PLEASE release the Black versions of the DS & DSL in the US soon.
I'd be tempted to get one if they had a better selection of colors. I'm hoping a deep purple will eventually come, but if black is made available I may end up getting that rather than waiting for a color that may never come. But in any case, I don't understand the incosistency of color availability among the various territories.
Post by: Pale on June 01, 2006, 05:35:56 AM
Wal-mart Henrietta still doesn't have them, but Target Henrietta does... they are currently refusing to sell them however. BOO!
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 01, 2006, 05:57:47 AM
Post by: Caterkiller on June 01, 2006, 07:30:25 AM
Post by: Pale on June 01, 2006, 08:19:23 AM
I think it's safe to say that if you didn't already snag one, you won't get one til the 11th.
Post by: ski_dog77 on June 01, 2006, 12:54:16 PM
.... I would purchase a system early if given the chance however
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 01, 2006, 12:59:24 PM
Post by: Pale on June 01, 2006, 01:22:19 PM
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In Oregon, you can be fired for 'no cause' and this is agreed upon by filling out most employment applications in our state.
oLOL!
Look's like Evan registered another account! =P
Post by: Svevan on June 02, 2006, 03:27:45 PM
Ski_Dog, have you found a DS Lite in Oregon yet? I haven't been looking, but if I come across one the money may jump suicidally from my wallet.
Post by: kennyb27 on June 07, 2006, 04:57:59 PM
