Faithful reader Erik has been corresponding with wily Nintendo over the possibility of a DS Lite release in delicious black. He's really kept at it but they remain non committal, saying maybe we'll get one and maybe we won't, but just don't bet on it (subtext: just buy a white one now, fanboy, and when we release the black in three months, buy that one too):

We most definitely understand your desire to see the Nintendo DS Lite system released in Black in North America. While I was not personally involved in the resdesign of the Nintendo DS Lite, I can tell you that it is likely that aesthetics were taken into consideration. At this point, there are no changes to the color that will be available when the system is released. We may release additional colors at a later time, and it may be that one of the colors will be Black. Only time will tell. Your enthusiasm and support is appreciated, and your e-mail will be forwarded along for further review.

Further review, how exciting! By that she means it will be printed and pinned onto cubicle walls next to xeroxed Dilbert strips. Notice that there is no acknowledgement that the release date has already been broken.

Thanks for your intrepid badgering, Erik. Your Kotaku Scout merit badge for "Pestering Nintendo Customer Service" is in the mail! Eliza gauger

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