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nintendo
DS Sets Australian Sales Record
It's not just Japan, North America and Europe that are bonkers for the Nintendo DS. Australia is too, with the local Nintendo outpost announcing today that the console has sold two million units since launch. More »
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Comment by excel_excel: Even the Koalas are playing it! ....I'll see myself out 6 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Iwata: iPhone Can't Be Appreciated Like Nintendo Products Can
For a long time, Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has maintained a stance that the Nintendo DS and Apple's iPhone aren't competing. A stance he seems to have let slide for a day. More »
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Comment by Leonharfs: Well, no... the iPhone isn't designed for a 5 year old, but some of the games are... 22 Responses | Other threads
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ds
GPS For Your DS Lite
If you're ever packing your DS Lite and end up lost in the jungle/emerging from a crashed plane in the Andes, you'll be thankful if you bothered to purchase the "Ranger". More »
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Comment by Sloopydrew: This wouldn't work (at least not in the U.S.) if it relied on Nintendo's Wi-Fi connection as the hot-spots are... 8 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Let The DS Show You Tokyo Disney Resort Shopping
Those going to Tokyo Disneyland, be sure to bring your Nintendo DS. Starting April 25, the portable can show you around shopping, dinning and entertainment complex Ikspiari at Tokyo Disney Resort. More »
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Comment by cyruss: thats a pretty cool idea... but at the risk of having it stollen, i'd probably just stick to the paper... 5 Responses | Other threads
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japan
DS Lite Timer Prevents Close Screen Staring
Know what little kids love more than playing the Nintendo DS Lite? Playing the DS Lite for long periods of time and holding it close to their face. More »
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Comment by Cochese: Sabotage is an epic video...: The device seem to be more of a helper than a preventer. It lets kids know they have been playing... 3 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
How's The DS Doing In South Africa?
When people talk DS Lite sales, they typically mention Japanese, North American or European sales numbers. There are other countries where the DS Lite has launched, countries like South Africa. More »
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Comment by OddSock ZA: It's not hard at all to get consoles or games in South Africa - it's just expensive. Current retail price... 4 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
British DS Sales To Go Bundle-Only? Almost
As we've seen, fluctuations in exchange rates are messing with Nintendo's bottom line in the UK. While this won't affect consumers looking for a Wii, the DS might be another story. More » -
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Report: DS Will Soon Break 100 Million Lifetime Global Sales
According to Japanese economic newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Nintendo DS will surpass an important milestone during the middle of this month.
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Nintendo To Let Market Decide Fate of DS Lite
When Nintendo introduces a new product, it phases out the older model. Presently, though, handheld consumers have two choices: the DS Lite or the DSi. Does that mean eventually we'll only have one choice? More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: we'll win over people who were still undecided on DS still undecided on DS Only Nintendo can boast about wanting to draw... 13 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Nintendo, Sony Sued Over Handleld Wireless Technology
The Nintendo DS is able to communicate wirelessly. So can Sony's PlayStation Portable. Which is a problem for Wall Wireless, a company that claims they own a patent for said technology. More »
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Comment by AngerII: Fucking patent trolls coming out of the woodworks! This is getting pretty ridiculous. 8 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Black DS Lite Has Been Discontinued
According to this supposed GameStop daily newsletter, the DS Lite Onyx handheld has been discontinued. The newsletter reads: More »
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Comment by okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under): Fuck this shit man! I sick of this fucking racism!! Why only the black ones gotta get recalled??!! 12 Responses | Other threads
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DSI
Nintendo Won't Comment On DSi Pricing Differences For Outside Japan
This year, the already-out-in-Japan Nintendo DSi will be released in North America and Europe. What kind of pricing should overseas expect? More »
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Comment by FWM: must be more responsible: I hope they don't shoot themselves in the foot with this idea. Nintendo seems to be doing that lately. 10 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
DSi Won't Launch In US Before March
2009 approaches, yet still, no official word from Nintendo of America on when the DSi will be released in the US. Until that official date comes, then, we have to make do with official timeframes. More »
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Comment by SnoopDop: Nobody cares about the crappy Nintendo DS let alone the crappier DSi :( 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The Real DS Light, So Amazing, So Blinky
Comment by El GoFo: Am I the only one bothered by all the "gibberish" on screen? WTF means "wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww"?? is that japanese for "weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"??? and +1... 5 Responses | Other threads
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ds lite
Even Pin-Up Models Like R4
See it? Look closely. In the DS cartridge slot. In the cart in the cartridge slot. The Micro DS Card. It's there, we think, look. Just as Kyoto cops are cracking down on the R4 business in Japan, Japan-based Chinese bikini model Rola Chen is totally using a R4. And totally taking pictures of herself using it. And totally putting that on her official blog. She writes, "During times when I'm waiting around, I play my DS! ...Now, what game do you think Rola?" Dunno, but we're pretty sure Rola didn't pay for it. Arrest her, officers! More »
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Comment by Thassodar: She's pretty damn cute. Too bad 96.8% of asians only like asian guys. I sound like a broken record. I think... 15 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Guess What? There Will Be No Wii Price Cuts (Or DS Cuts, Either)
People want stuff cheap. It's human nature. Why spend $100 on something when you can spend $50 on it and spend the other $50 on something else? You see where we're going with this. Anyway, lots of people want the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS cheap because, well, the Wii hasn't had a price cut since forever, and the DS hasn't had one in a while either. What the people want, though, and what Nintendo are willing to give are two completely different things. Reggie Fils-Aime: More »
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Comment by CerberusXTX: It has NOTHING to do with VALUE, it is probably the least "value" of all three, its because everyone on... 8 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Pin-Up Model Finds Neat, Cheap DS Lite USB Adapter
This is something we've never seen. (If you have, well, good for you!) Pictured is a USB adapter that lets you charge your DS Lite. Rather handy for those who either don't have their cable with them or are too lazy to walk over to the electrical outlet. Best part? It only costs the equivalent of US$1. Spotted at a 100 yen shop (think a dollar store) by pin-up model Ai Amano. Thanks for that, pin-up model Ai Amano! More »
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Comment by salsaman1991: Wait, she's a model yet she frequents 100-yen stores? Something must've been lost in translation there... 5 Responses | Other threads
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ds
Why Would You Overclock Your DS?
The XCM Hyper Gear case for your DS Lite isn't just a case. That market's sewn up. No, the XCM Hyper Gear case also doubles as a device that overclocks your DS. Which, of course, doesn't so much improve the handheld's sluggish 3D framerate as it simply speeds up the entire game - video and audio - so you can run it at either 140% or 170% speed. Just in case you need an extra challenge. Or are a big Alvin & the Chipmunks fan. More »
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Comment by bigmil87: I can't think of a single reason why someone would want to do this to their system. What is... 5 Responses | Other threads
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DSI
DS vs DS Lite vs DSi
All DS games may be created equal, but not every DS console is created equal. Especially when it comes to screen brightness. Just look at this comparison pic (click through for a bigger version)! On the top, the original DS. Bottom-left, the DS Lite. Bottom-right, the new DSi. Nice to finally see where some of that decreased battery life is going. More »
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Comment by Trowble (XBL/PSN): So are we paying for the brightness, the slimness or the unnecessary functionality? 12 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Let's Check One Store For DSi Launch Lines
It's Halloween night in Osaka, and most people DO NOT CARE. That's not all, it's the eve of the DSi launch in Osaka, and likewise, most people DO NOT CARE. That is an overstatement. People do care, and the product will probably be successful. But here I am, standing in front of Umeda's Yodobashi Camera at the exit where tons of people lined up years back for DS Lite launch. This pic was taken at 9:00pm Japan time and as one can see, there's no line!
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DSi Won't Replace The DS Lite (At Least Not In The US)
The DS Lite was a replacement for the DS. Came in, took over the place, you never saw the DS Phat again. So will the DSi do the same thing to the DS Lite? Not in the US, says Nintendo Smile Machine Cammie Dunaway: More »
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Comment by Platypus Man: I'm with you, Luke. I still have my original DS and I still haven't really seen a reason to replace... 9 Responses | Other threads
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top
Let's Compare The DS Lite and the DSi
Nintendo's announced the DSi, the third iteration of its DS platform. But how does it stack up to the Nintendo DS Lite? We've crunched the numbers and got the data for comparison's sake. That, after the jump. More »
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Comment by Barts: Picture me indifferent. When there are some cool games on DS, I might consider buying it. For now, my PSP... 37 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
A DS Lite To Fight Cancer
Nintendo printing money for good. The company is releasing a Pink Ribbon DS Lite to help raise money for cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The portable is the Polar White DS with a breast cancer awareness pink ribbon. For everyone one of these that's purchased, Nintendo will donate US$5 to the charity and has already guaranteed minimum of $100,000. Truly a great reason to pick up this DS. More »
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Comment by ChimeraTheory: $5? What a joke. I'd rather donate a higher amount straight. This looks like an attempt at selling more units... 4 Responses | Other threads
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only in japan
First Look At Premium DS
A shiny finger print nightmare. Here's a first look at the actual Club Nintendo "Premium" DS Lites announced last July. It comes with a groovy pouch too, it seems. There are only 3,000 of these cover plated "Premium" DS Lites: 1,000 Premium Silver; 1,000 Premium Black; 1,000 Premium Rose. These are actually the standard-in-Japan "Gloss Silver", "Jet Black" and "Metallic Rose" DS Lites treated with a special metallic plating cover. Club Nintendo members interested in snagging one of these need to enter the serial numbers of two purchased DS titles that went on sale after August 2006 into the Club Nintendo online application. There's a limit of five entries per member! From that, 3,000 winners will be selected at random. More »
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Comment by Relic142: Wow, just wow You need to own 2 ds and have a membership just to have a chance of snagging one. 2 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Limited-Edition Pokemon DS Pack Announced!
Nintendo confirms the limited edition Pokémon DS we broke earlier. On August 17th, a limited edition Pokémon Pack goes on sale for US$129.99. It will feature the custom Onyx Nintendo DS with images of Dialga and Palkia. This was previously sold only at Pokémon Center retailers in Japan. The pack will also include never before released Pokémon animated special Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, a special Dialga and Palkia carrying case, and collectible mini-poster.
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Comment by yfuzo: I just picked one up for my girl friend. It's actually a decent package at the same price as a... more » | Other threads
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club nintendo
Limited Premium DS Lites For Japan
Chalk up yet another reason to hate Japan's Club Nintendo. From July 1st to August 31st, a limited number of "Premium" DS Lites will be made available to lucky folks. How limited? There are only 3,000 of these outside cover plated "Premium" DS Lites, Here's the breakdown: 1,000 Premium Silver; 1,000 Premium Black; 1,000 Premium Rose. As website Gpara explains, these are actually the standard-in-Japan "Gloss Silver", "Jet Black" and "Metallic Rose" DS Lites treated with a special metallic plating cover. Club Nintendo members interested in snagging one of these need to enter the serial numbers of two purchased DS titles that went on sale after August 2006 into the Club Nintendo online application. There's a limit of five entries per member! From that, 3,000 winners will be selected at random. Click through the gallery to get a look at the "Premium" DS Lites. More »
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Comment by Yam: It's not consumer's fault for not spending their money on Nintendo's product, it's the stupid people who are running the... more » | Other threads
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nintendo ds
Get A Closer Look At Europe's Classy DS Lites
Long given the royal shaft by Nintendo, it's heart-warming to see an instance where Europe gets something nice from the Kyoto-based company. And it doesn't come nicer than those new DS Lite colours announced for the region the other week. For your viewing pleasure today, then, some intimate shots of the new handhelds, which not only give you a good, proper look at them, but should get you close enough to the gorgeous lime one to let you taste its citrus, taste its zest. More »
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Comment by Majorasblaze: Oh this makes up for all the delays I'm so glad that I can spend more money on a different... more » | Other threads
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education
Nintendo Handing Out Free DS at UK Teaching Conference
Nintendo plans to hand out free DS Lites and copies of Brain Training to the teachers attending an upcoming Handheld Learning Conference in London later this year. More »
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Comment by red: i remember my parents buying me 'edumacational games' when i was small, in the spectrum/atari era. they thought if i... more » | Other threads
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nintendo
Hudson Gets DS Lite Hinge Cracks, Too
Arrrrrrgh! DS Lite hinge cracks know no bounds!! Even Hudson's human mascot and human turbo switch Takahashi Meijin has been hit with crackage. He blogs: More »
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Comment by Nuclear Chauffeur: @HydePark: Hey, that looks exactly like my DS Lite. more » | Other threads
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Nintendo "Clearly Denies" New DS Rumor
Since Nintendo absolutely loves releasing an endless stream of its hardware, Enterbrain (Famitsu's parent company) honcho Hirokazu Hamamura hinting that this year's E3 will bring a new DS seems, well, believable. Nintendo says that it's just not so! According to a Nintendo Co., Ltd. mouthpiece: More »
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Comment by 2727: Nintendo have issues. I am glad to finally find people who are annoyed as I am with the frequency they... more » | Other threads
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rumor
New DS Coming To E3 2008?
According to Bloomberg Japan, Enterbrain (Famitsu's parent company) honcho Hirokazu Hamamura has said that Nintendo might unveil a new DS model at E3 2008. While Ash is asleep and our Google Translate only takes us so far, there doesn't appear to be any other information of note other than Nintendo declining to comment on the rumor. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bennebit14: itz not true there waz no new ds said at e3 :L but sum guy frm japan thinks dat they are gunna... more » | Other threads
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only in japan
Pricey Japanese Girl DS Bling
Just look! That's some seriously Japanese girl DS bling. Up top is a &4,830 (US $47.45) custom flower DS jacket. Below? That's a ¥12,810 ($125.85) "love dot" decoration job. Both are featured in the current issue of Koakuma ageha. You can learn all about it here, sparkles and all! More »
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Comment by eskilla: I feel bad for being a stereotypical girl, but I want those. Both of them ;_; more » | Other threads
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japan
Men, Women All Love The Nintendo DS
Which handheld is the most popular in Japan? Which one is most popular with men? With women? Questions! Endless!! Net Asia Co., Ltd. polled 401 mobile phone users ranging from 15 to 29 years old. Here's the breakdown by sex: More »
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Comment by NekoRobin: When I went to Japan I saw like 6 or more people playing with DS'es but I only saw like... more » | Other threads
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oddities
Undiscouraged, Mini Bash Creates Seven Origami Lites
After SOME ADULT upstaged four-year old Mini Bash, he spent the rest of the evening, trying to perfect his origami DS Lite. He noticed mistakes in his design — like the lack of a Dpad. What's more, he selected pink paper to match our pink DS Lite. He made seven total, not including the sheet of paper he tried to color black so he could have a black DS Lite, but then gave up. Not sure why he made seven. Perhaps he thinks if he looks at them all quickly, they'll move. Check back next week when SOME ADULT reads more books than Mini Bash and kicks his ass in counting to ten.
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Comment by Evil Jim: @jayntampa: I meant in my comment that I'd rather see him explore his creativity through his hands like with his DS... more » | Other threads
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research
How Much Punishment Can a DS Lite Take?
Hinge cracks aside, things the DS Lite can survive: Being put in a bag with keys and shaken, being dropped on the floor, being tossed from a motorbike, being thrown down the stairs, getting hot tea poured on it, falling two floors. Things the DS Lite cannot survive: Falling three stories, being thrown against the wall and being ripped to pieces. Website Broken Reivew put the DS Lite through a battery of tests, coming to this conclusion: TK. So, remember, it's okay to chuck your DS Lite from a moving vehicle, but don't try ripping it apart. That fucks 'em up. More » -
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This DS Lite Is Rare, Beautiful
Super-influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and Japanese fashion mag Honeyee have teamed up on this very, very limited edition DS Lite. It's got a classy matte black exterior with white body and hinges, and as you can see, kicks the ass of every colour scheme Nintendo currently have on the market. Before you get excited, however, it needs to be repeated that this is limited. How limited? Don't know, further info is forthcoming. It might even just be this one. Needless to say, you'll never own one. More »
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Comment by maraxusofk: u could probably make that urself though. anyone whos ever painted a gundam hardcore wit an airbrush can do this. more » | Other threads
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japan
The Pink Lite DS Lite Bento
Remember when Japan went bonkers over the DS? Everywhere the handheld was sold out, and if you wanted one, that meant lining up early on a Saturday morning when the new shipments arrived. It got so bad that American DSes had to be re-imported back into to Japan just to satisfy the demand. Let's take a moment and reflect on those madcap crazy days with food! Here's a Noble Pink DS Lite bento. It even says "Sold Out" in Japanese on it. Delicious. More » -
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DS Lite Cover Made of SNAKE Skin
Plastic DS Lite covers are so pedestrian. Boring, even! Here's a snake skin DS Lite cover. Yes, SNAKE SKIN. And you can even buy it for ¥12,800 (US $120). They really should've called this the DSssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. More » -
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It's Official. Nintendo Announces Cobalt/Black DS Lite
Well, those rumors were true. Today Nintendo announced the Cobalt/Black DS Lite, which hits American stores on February 10th. It's the seventh color for the DS Lite has release thus far for the US market, and we are sure it's not the last. Oh yes, there will be more. Many more. Until then, hit the jump for press reading fun! Mmm press releases. More »
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Comment by mrbeng: Just got my preorder from Best Buy (Canada) Looks nice with the metallic blue finish but still disappointed that the brightness... more » | Other threads
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gossip
Insider Dishes on Cobalt Blue DS Lite
Here's some confirmation for that Cobalt Blue DS Lite rumor. According to a Nintendo insider, warehouse workers just began putting the Cobalt Blue clamshells on within the last day or so. The insider described the color as a "purplish blue" and added that they look "awesome." The unit is the same as the red and black DS Lite (and it does have a power switch!). Our insider didn't have an exact release date, but pointed out that once the packing begins, it's usually somewhere between two weeks and a month before the product hits store shelves. Guess that means mid to late February for the Cobalt Blue DS Lites.
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Comment by Trackback: Just as soon as we stopped worrying about the $100,000 BMW M3 Coupe, we find that an individual is offering... more » | Other threads
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