Author Topic: DS LITE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED (Read 30839 times)

Aussiedude · « **on:** January 25, 2006, 08:59:42 PM »

January of 2006 26th
The Nintendo Co. corporation

In

DS superior model appearance

DS (D s Lite (light/write
March 2nd sale

The Nintendo Co. corporation (the Kyoto city Minami Ku: Satoru Iwata president) on March 2nd this year, it hits against, the superior model of portable type video game machine "

DS " " the Ni ? ten ? - the DS Lite " manufacturer desired retail price 16 and 800 Yen (including tax: Private AC adapter attachment) with we sell.

We started domestic sale on December 2nd of 2004 the "

DS " (including tax desired retail price 15, The result and the domestic sum total cell through quantity as for everyone who 000 Yen), the doubles cleanliness and the touch screen, microphone input and wireless communication (local communication and the Wi - Fi communication) et cetera fully loads unique function, is enjoyed the video game from the past of course, until now even one time has not been done the game and receive support even in the customer of many women and senior layer (from the retail store the actual sale quantity to the customer) after the selling within 13 months 5000000 units breaking (most speed in all the video game machines which were sold so far in the country; The MediaCreate corporation) it does to inspect, point in time for the country of of end of 2005 the sale quantity has reached to 5700000.

This corporation sells this time new as for the "

DS Lite ", the "

DS " being unique, as for colorful function by the fact that that way, the substance thin shape is lightened more to raise portable characteristic, it is the superior type which loads the brightness control function of 4 stages whose it is possible furthermore to make the picture bright. ("It is light ", " it is bright ", we have named " the Lite " from meaning.)

As for Nintendo Co., it designates the existence in the portable type game machine market furthermore it is complete & expands the charm corresponding software which you can enjoy to the your wide customer regardless of the presence of age * sex * game experience, not only, with throwing the superior model, this "

DS Lite ", as more firm ones, actualizes preponderant spread and is defeated.

Trade name ?

DS (D s Lite ( light/write
Sale day ? March of 2006 2nd
Manufacturer desired retail price ? 16 and 800 Yen (including tax)
Size ? (Side) 133.0 x (length) 73.9 x (thickness) 21 5mm (you fold, the time)
[ Reference ] until recently the model (side) 148.7 x (length) 84.7 x (thickness) 28. 9mm
Weight ? 218g
[ Reference ] until recently model 275g

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Mario · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:12:31 PM »

This explains the current shortage! I wonder how many of these they'll have ready for launch, that 600,000 week could easily be broken.

I'm happy with this, it isn't such a huge upgrade to make me angry as a current DS owner, but it's nice so i'll probably end up getting one sometime in the future. It's pretty much the same, except smaller and slightly different looking, looks like the Revolutoin controller. I like how the mic is in the middle too, nice touch. Also, where's the power button?

wandering · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:17:33 PM »

Wow.

I'm liking Nintendo's newfound sense of style.

Not sure if the 'lite' name would fly in the us, though.

Aussiedude · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:20:21 PM »

I think the power button is in the bottom right hand corner. Much better in my opinion, a few times I've accidently powered off during frantic mario kart play.

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:54:50 PM »

*HEAD EXPLODES*

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:57:28 PM »

if they release this in black, I shall finally be the proud owner of a DS that I can call all my own

Darkheart · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:08:11 PM »

My DS's left shoulder button just stopped working, this is perfect timing! Nintendo offered a refurbished one for 65.00 but hell I'll wait! I was gonna import a white DS from Japan but I'll be patient!

Ps Does anyone see if they changed the screen size?, i see it talking about the system's size goin down but not the screen, and is that a bigger stylus?

wandering · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:11:46 PM »

split discussion, ugh.

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if they release this in black, I shall finally be the proud owner of a DS that I can call all my own

I concur.

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Ps Does anyone see if they changed the screen size?, i see it talking about the system's size goin down but not the screen, and is that a bigger stylus?

I'd assume that the screens are the same size. And that the system is smaller more than the stylus is bigger.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:17:55 PM »

A link to a better translation of the article - DSA.com

DS Lite abbreviated = DSL ...

*reads signature again*

Ohhh, now you get it

Bloodworth · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:07:41 AM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
if they release this in black, I shall finally be the proud owner of a DS that I can call all my own

So you're saying you want a Black Lite? Can I get you some posters for that?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:37:57 AM »

I'm not sure where you got posters from? But if you're talking about what I'm thinking you are then sure I would like a(some) poster(s)

kirby_killer_dedede · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2006, 02:18:09 AM »

I didn't want a redesign but I'm actually very pleased.

I love Nintendo's new Apple image.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:10:56 AM »

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Originally posted by: Aussiedude
I think the power button is in the bottom right hand corner. Much better in my opinion, a few times I've accidently powered off during frantic mario kart play.

That's the Start and Select button...I'm guessing the Power button is along the top edge...

Pale · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:16:57 AM »

I hate Nintendo's copying apple. I don't want my grubby fingerprints to show up on my white ds and rev controller... and I don't want people to mistake my DS for an iPod... blah...

Anyway, I'm also hoping they release this in the nice mirror black that they first showed the revolution in. I also hope the buttons are no longer clicky.

Nephilim · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:19:18 AM »

finger prints? what
Clearly you are judging something without using it, the white normal ds doesnt leave finger prints at all

Pale · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:27:58 AM »

It's because you have only had it for a year...

Do you have a white mouse? Look at it closely.
Have you had your wavebirds since launch? See if you can get your hands on a new one to compare them.

Fact of the matter is, white things show dirt more than black things much of the time...

Robageejammin · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:30:56 AM »

http://planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=6725

Nintendo is weird

thame^ · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:51:23 AM »

I am so buying this.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2006, 03:54:35 AM »

I'm not too crazy about the Apple-copying trend either. I find Apple designs boring. But I guess boring is what the masses want right now and since Nintendo's own designs are sometimes criticized for not being slick enough, I guess this is the smart way to go.

I do like everything else about it. Size and brightness adjustment both sound great. I'm still not buying one, but if I had to get a new one, this is definitely the version to get. I hope Nintendo drops the regular DS price to $100 to coincide with the launch of this version, I think that would put the system in a brand-new league compared to the PSP.

darknight06 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2006, 04:28:02 AM »

I knew they wouldn't let that SP II screen steal all the thunder, I knew that if they did upgrade it in any way it would be to brighten the screen

KDR_11k · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2006, 05:26:57 AM »

They didn't fix the problems with the DS (A button too close to the edge) and made the start and select button position worse. Great job, Nintendo!

MrAustin · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2006, 05:39:52 AM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
They didn't fix the problems I have with the DS (A button too close to the edge) and made the start and select button position worse. Great job, Nintendo!

There, fixed that for you. It's all subjective. I like it.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2006, 05:44:03 AM »

KDR: I think you are being pretty hard on Nintendo.

They fixed alot of the problems. The smaller size will make it easier to hold, and will probably prevent cramping. The white sleek design is very attractive and looks much less like a toy and much more techno-savvy.

The Buttons look like they are still comfortable, and the select and start buttons, are not usually used as action buttons, so the placement is not horrible. Still reachable during play, but positioned in a place that shouldn't get in the way.

I am excited and will hold my judgement until I try it. I am very excited and really want to try this new version sooner than later.

Artimus · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:12:50 AM »

I think this may be the first redesign I actually get.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:32:16 AM »

been itching to get a 2nd DS.....Coming home finding someone else using your DS, forced to wait till they are done or go play on the PC, or cube. It makes me really want another DS around the house, plus i've always hated the corner areas of the current DS and the weight that it has, its very difficult to play it holding one hand and trying to lay down on a couch or your bed.

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