Topic: DS LITE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

[Ian Sane]

I'm rather indifferent to Nintendo copying Apple.  All I care about is functionality.  I want any controller or portable to be comfortable, ergonomic, responsive, and durable.  As long as those are taken care of I don't care what the controller looks like.  They might as well go with something that people that do care about that sort of stuff like.  Go with what sells as long as it doesn't compromise the important stuff.

[archioverload]

Is that touch screen raised? (Weird shadow on the image). That might be kind of awkward in quick-draw moments (e.g. Castlevania DoS). Otherwise I like it.

[Bill Aurion]

I'm just going to outright assume the touch screen is "embedded" like the current version...

[Dirk Temporo]

I have one thing to say.

F*CK YOU NINTENDO! F*CK YOU!

Seriously. GBASP was released two years after GBA. This is barely, BARELY over a year after the DS was released. I don't know why, but that irritates me. Possibly because I buy every system first generation, and I'm poor as dirt, so I can't afford to buy it again. Maybe I'm just spiteful.

[1day]

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The DS has always been a touch less comfortable than I would have liked so this should solve that problem quite nicely and at the same time look a whole lot more awesome.

[Chris1]

very cool, doesn't the psp have that four adjustment brightness?  nintendo copied sony!!!!0mg!!

[Strell]

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Originally posted by: Dirk Temporo
I have one thing to say.

F*CK YOU NINTENDO! F*CK YOU!

Seriously. GBASP was released two years after GBA. This is barely, BARELY over a year after the DS was released. I don't know why, but that irritates me. Possibly because I buy every system first generation, and I'm poor as dirt, so I can't afford to buy it again. Maybe I'm just spiteful.

You knew it was going to happen, so you have no right to complain.

Additionally, the difference between the GBA and the SP is the inclusion of a lighted screen, which is (and has always been) a "must-have" option.

This is just a smaller and more compact DS.  Other than that, it is hardly "must-have."  Had they added something that absolutely helped the portable system, THEN there might be an issue here.  All you are losing by not having this one is a little style, and even then, who in the hell cares.

Even though I have a DS, I'll probably plunk down for this one after it has a price drop of some sort.  Either that or I'll attempt to trade for it via various means.

[thepoga]

I'm kind of mad that the people who bought the first one got screwed. But oh well. They shouldn't really sell both versions at the same time though. Since this new one is so similar. It IS a lot better if you pay attention to the button layout. The buttons being too close to the edge is solved by placing the buttons HIGHER. The DS buttons are too low.

[Strell]

Sigh, you DON'T GET SCREWED IF YOU BOUGHT THE FIRST ONE.

Do you KNOW WHY?

Because you got to and GET to play the games NOW as opposed to later.

Seriously, if some of you people are mad about this, I'd hate to see you buy your own computer, where new technology is out within (seriously) a month.

I'm so tired of this argument levelled against Nintendo.  It's not a valid argument and it never has been.  They aren't forcing you to upgrade, YOU JUST WANT TO.  There's a HUGE difference.

I didn't see people whining this much when they bought an HDless 360, even though I have a feeling the backlash on that is in the brewing stages....

[Darkheart]

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Is that touch screen raised? (Weird shadow on the image). That might be kind of awkward in quick-draw moments (e.g. Castlevania DoS). Otherwise I like it.

To me the bottom touch screen looks raised and the top screen looks embedded a little deeper than normal to accomodate the bottom screen.

[anubis6789]

I know this is going to sound strange but I hope they keep a place to connect the tumb strap because I actually used that and I believe the smaller size will allow for better control with the thumb nub, seeing as how the distance from the edge of the screen to the edge of the system is smaller.

Also I hope they keep the headphone/headset jack the way it is even though thier has been no use for it yet.

Now the onlything I wonder about is the AC adapter. Is it going to use the same one or are they going to go with the micro or maybe a new style one. If they go with the micro one that means we might get GBA Multi-player ability. Although that probably won't happen.

[Spak-Spang]

DarkHeart:

That is what I am thinking.  I really think the bottom touch screen is raised.  This is probably done so that the D-Pad and buttons are more comfortable to hold, and the touch screen is seperated away from the action alittle better.

With the Top Screen embedded the system still shuts flat, and everything is safe, and more comfortable.

I must figure out a means to convince my wife for this redesign.  First, this new design and then buying a Revolution.  YIKES.  That goodness that the Nintendo Revolution isn't costing the same as the other systems.

[JonLeung]

It looks like it matches the Revolution in style.

I like it...now me and my brother can play multiplayer DS games without buying the same model of DS.  We got through the Game Boy games like Pokémon without needing to buy the same GBs.  Between the two of us, we've got a GB Pocket, GB Color, GBA, and GBA SP.  I have a DS, so a DS Lite would fill in the second half of that equation for when Pokémon Diamond/Pearl come out.  

[Stimutacs Addict]

we'll be able to get a feel of how the Rev dpad feels.

I'm definitely buying one. I don't care. I've had a DS since launch day, and I'm sure my younger brother would like to have my current DS once I get a new touch-screen on this beast. Sure, nintendo is doing more of their usual business, but that new DS should silence the PSP rage in America.

And Nintendo should keep following in Apple's wake; their systems look sleek and tech-heads should dig it.

[jasonditz]

I don't think there's anything wrong with the existing design, honestly.

The only thing that would've given me any cause to consider it is if they'd finally put in GB Color backwards compatibility... I'm sick of buying AA batteries so i can play Pokemon: TCG on an inferior screen.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I know you wanna pre-order you import now

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[Darkheart]

How do japanese Ds's work over here.  I am aware all of my games are reigion free, but I am curious about the power cord, do I need an adapted cord to charge my Ds in the states?

[trip1eX]

Seems like some think Nintendo should release crappier revisions of their handhelds so current DS owners feel better.  

Well if they didn't release any new revision then you'd still be playing on your current DS anyway so I don't know how a new revision changes that.  

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

OH FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD, I SAID BACON 'N EGGS!!!

[KirbySStar]

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Originally posted by: darkheart
How do japanese Ds's work over here.  I am aware all of my games are reigion free, but I am curious about the power cord, do I need an adapted cord to charge my Ds in the states?

No.  I have a Japanese GBA sp and I've used it's power cable to power my American DS and I've used my DS's power cable to power my Japanese GBA sp.  No problems.  Feel free to import.

[Ceric]

True Mirror Finish.  That would be interesting.  Maybe one of those Metalic mirror purple finishes.  Yeah.  I'm sure it will only come out in Rev colors so you can have sets.

[IceCold]

Am I the only one who hates (OK not hate - too strong) the white colour that they're going with for this and the Revolution? I really liked the black colour when they showed the Rev for the first time @ E3, but the white colour just looks horrible to me.

And the black may look good for the Rev, but I'm not sure it would look to good on the DS. I didn't really like the black colour on the Rev controllers; the silver ones were nice. Hmm.. guess I'll just have to wait to see the other colours. Or look at the black NRC again..

[Rhoq]

I'm looking forward to the new DS. I've had it since launch and I've always felt that it was in serious need of a redesign (purely cosmetic, I'm happy with the control layout). The launch units were literally a little "rough around the edges". I'll be trading in my original model at GameStop for credit towards the "DS Lite" once it becomes available in the U.S.  

[BiLdItUp1]

Good thing I held off for so long on the DS; now I know I won't be getting one till the Lite comes out. Whoever said the early bird catches the worm did NOT have this in mind, methinks.

Notice how similar it looks to the RevMote. Good move to standardardize the 'look and feel'. Both of them feel very 'iPod' right now.

[Requiem]

oohhhhhhhhhhh

I can finally buy a DS....lite that is.

I love the little touches they gave the revision. Especially, the embevelled DS symbol on the top of the case.

Can you imagine how immensely popular this will be? There are many people on this forum alone (a Nintendo FUROM) that have not bought a DS yet. All of those Nintendo fans unwilling to purchase the system they so desperately desire will finally buy a system, not to mention the many people who thought the DS ugly (there are alot).

Give us one great title at this DS's launch (maybe Hunter's?) and it will break out like a plague.