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Title: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Artimus on February 21, 2006, 10:47:57 PM
The old one kind of died off. Why not a new one, seeing as the thing launches really soon. To start us off, JeuxFrance has a big treat for us, DSL Japanese packaging!

Apple? Nintendo!



(yes, that's my hosting)

Naturally Japanese/American packaging will be different, but I at least hope NOA goes with something similar! The Micro has GREAT packaging, so hopefully that's a sign!

And more: HERE
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: wandering on February 21, 2006, 11:14:49 PM
A copy of a beautiful thing is always an ugly thing.

Though, I must say, that's some very nice looking ugly right there.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Mario on February 22, 2006, 12:02:46 AM
It's actually (just over) 1 week, not 3 weeks.

I like one side of that packaging, but the side with the odd angled DS taking up the whole picture looks a bit awkward to me.

The screen quality looks fantastic





Perfect!

Nintendo are going to sell every one of these they can ship.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 22, 2006, 04:44:37 AM
Does the DS have region blocks? Or can I import this since Reggie said  the u.s might not see it for awhile.  
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 22, 2006, 04:51:45 AM
Reggie said summer, but there are no region blocks on Nintendo's portables.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 22, 2006, 05:22:27 AM
Hmmm. Looks like it's actually smaller than the "FCC pics" made it out to be.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Artimus on February 22, 2006, 06:28:49 AM
The colour on it is SO good. I wish the regular DS was turned on, though.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Cap on February 22, 2006, 06:34:40 AM
that box looks horrible in my opinion. its a good thing it isnt the box that matters.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Artimus on February 22, 2006, 06:41:57 AM
I'll agree about the angle thing not working. If they straightened it, it'd be perfect. I'm just glad it's sleek, because the current DS box is too "gameboyish".
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: RiskyChris on February 22, 2006, 06:46:56 AM
Does anyone know if I imported this, if I'd have issues using the Nintendo Wifi USB adapter and/or Mario Kart DS (US ver) on the online wifi service and/or playing on local wifi lan with the system and original US DS systems?

Thanks!
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on February 22, 2006, 06:58:55 AM
You should have no problems playing any DS game on an imported DS system.  The system is region free (and include the same languages for the DS boot menu).  If you currently use Nintendo Wi-Fi, your friend code will be different with the new DS, but that has nothing to do with how you obtained the system.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 22, 2006, 07:28:11 AM
I hate Nintendo. They make me import a DSL so that I can have it first and peeps who dont know what is will be all like whats that whats that, it looks so cool. (hopefully females ;-) ) releasing 5 must have games in a lil less than 3 months for the DS. and making MP:H wifi compatible so people in japan can beat me, laugh, and call me a baka? what is wrong with them? how am I gonna pay for school and do my homework argghhh system overload. CRASH!!

(hugs and kisses to everyone who works at Nintendo and is going to make this one of the best years ever for videogamers)
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Caliban on February 22, 2006, 07:55:14 AM
Nintendo, we(I) need the colour BLACK on a DSL! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! White sucks, it doesn't go with my personality!
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 22, 2006, 08:38:22 AM
I agree Caliban (I love The Collector, unless you took it from shakespeare). which is why i'm getting navy blue, it's close enough for me.  
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Darkheart on February 22, 2006, 08:55:28 AM
For your viewing pleasure the entire Iwata Conference TRANSLATED AND SUBBED!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-GUG21OyNNk&search=ds%20lite

Yeah I laughed a lil too hard when I watched that.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Pale on February 22, 2006, 09:00:35 AM
God dammit, i thought it would be the real translation.. =P
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Caliban on February 22, 2006, 09:44:28 AM
LMAO! That video is hilarious! I'm gonna watch it again, bye!

MaryJane, I don't watch The Collector but I did take it from Shakespear even though I didn't read anything from him lol.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 22, 2006, 09:47:37 AM
Video is funny, cal funny to, although i was refering to the book, but regardless funny stuff.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: wandering on February 22, 2006, 09:56:40 AM
This "DSL" abbreviation is going to get really confusing.

I was playing my DSL with my DSL as I was enjoying some DSL!
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 22, 2006, 10:07:48 AM
Quote

Originally posted by: Pale
God dammit, i thought it would be the real translation.. =P


That was definitely the "real" translation.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: vudu on February 22, 2006, 10:12:42 AM
Quote

Originally posted by: wandering
This "DSL" abbreviation is going to get really confusing.

I was playing my DSL with my DSL as I was enjoying some DSL!
I really hope that last DSL isn't referring to BlackNMild's abbreviation for DSL.  
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Artimus on February 22, 2006, 10:14:15 AM
LMAO, that's so funny. Hi-larious!
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: stevey on February 22, 2006, 10:49:51 AM
"Apple? Nintendo!"

more than you know
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Chris1 on February 22, 2006, 11:26:34 AM
Well I preorderd the enamel navy one, I couldn't help it!  Now Im pretty much broke for the moment, but I can't wait to play Metroid on this baby!
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Louieturkey on February 22, 2006, 12:22:27 PM
I'd hope they openly admit their blatant copying of Apple.  

Of course, to quote CPM, "If an idea works, we'll steal it!"  

Good job Nintendo at finally learning to appeal to the masses.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: IceCold on February 22, 2006, 01:08:20 PM
Quote

Originally posted by: Caliban
Nintendo, we(I) need the colour BLACK on a DSL! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! BLACK! White sucks, it doesn't go with my personality!
I agree. However, as much as I loved the black Revolution console, I didn't like the black Rev controller, and the DSL has the same D-Pad, so I want pics of a black one to decide. Navy blue isn't good enough..
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 22, 2006, 02:57:24 PM
Quote

Originally posted by: vudu
Quote

Originally posted by: wandering
This "DSL" abbreviation is going to get really confusing.

I was playing my DSL with my DSL as I was enjoying some DSL!
I really hope that last DSL isn't referring to BlackNMild's abbreviation for DSL.  


I don't get it. =).

There's a pretty good chance that the U.S will get different colors of the DSL anyway, not more necessarily, but different, don't be surprised to see red and black if they do change the colors for the states.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Bloodworth on February 22, 2006, 04:45:58 PM
Nice pics.  With any luck, mine will be here next Saturday. *crosses fingers
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Renny on February 23, 2006, 06:13:34 AM
Who wants to be a damn monkey?
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 23, 2006, 08:22:38 AM
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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
Nice pics.  With any luck, mine will be here next Saturday. *crosses fingers


Same.

If it were just a smaller version of the DS, then meh.

But the screen is so damn beautiful it initiates technology lust all over again...

And the larger stylus is good to have as well.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: RiskyChris on February 23, 2006, 08:30:23 AM
I really hope mine comes in by Saturday as well.

Luckily I was smart enough to send my usb wifi adapter to my home address instead of my college address... -_-
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: MaryJane on February 23, 2006, 10:24:18 AM
u guys order from lik-sang and hoping for saturday delivery?? I hope ur right cuz that'd be awesome, perfect for my sunday road trip. especially with age of empires.  
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: RiskyChris on February 23, 2006, 10:56:14 AM
Yeah I ordered lik-sang with UPS shipping option (sorry but 5-30 days scares the hell out of me).  I bought Mario Kart DS today and am just biding my time...
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Artimus on February 23, 2006, 04:26:45 PM
IGN is reporting its probably coming May 7th...yes, the day of New SMB! CAN YOU SAY POORHOUSE?!  
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Bloodworth on February 23, 2006, 09:49:32 PM
Crap, looks like my Navy system will be more than a week later.
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: RiskyChris on February 24, 2006, 02:01:51 AM
Glad I picked white.  Hopefully I still get mine =(
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: IceCold on March 15, 2006, 07:03:18 PM
Well this...



is close to what a black will look like if it is released.. I loved the black Revolution console, but I didn't really like the black NRC that they showed. However, after seeing this, if it is released I'll definitely pick one up. The white has never appealed to me, and Navy is good, but I want this!
Title: RE: DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: Caliban on March 16, 2006, 03:14:12 PM
Exactly I want one of those ^ too! The Navy blue looks too much like a PSP.
Title: RE:DSLite - The New Thread (Japanese Launch in 3 Weeks!)
Post by: vudu on April 04, 2006, 09:22:01 AM
GameStop has a bunch of DS Lite Accessories you can preorder with an estimated release date of June 1, 2006.

Is this an indication of the DS Lite being released in North America around that time?  Could be.