View Full Version : Nintendo DS Limited Edition Pokemon Pack $130 shipped at Amazon (MSRP)
CheapyD
08-12-2008, 10:27 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-DS-Limited-Pokemon-Pack/dp/B001CD3KSI/
I have no idea if this is:
of interest to anyone
really a limited edition
but it was #1 on Amazon's movers and shakers list, so I'd figured i'd post it.
It comes with:
Limited Edition Onyx Nintendo DS Lite with silkscreen of Dialgo & Palkia from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness special animated episode DVD
Pokémon Dialgo & Palkia Carrying Case
Collectible mini-poster featuring Grovyle from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/417M4l6Z1%2BL._AA280_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-DS-Limited-Pokemon-Pack/dp/B001CD3KSI/)
dcfox
08-12-2008, 10:38 AM
Ordered one. I was wondering when this was going to be out. Thanks Cheapy.
addicted2games
08-12-2008, 10:42 AM
I wonder if this is eventually going to go up in value like the Gold Zelda DS bundle.
Masterkyo
08-12-2008, 10:54 AM
Hope Game Rush Block buster have it this weekend.
Serpentor
08-12-2008, 10:57 AM
I think i got slammed about this Limited Pokemon DS while back... I said something like "$500 for a Pokemon DS :shock: that's almost a PS3."
Now, for this price, hmmm, getting me a 4th DS :)
davyd
08-12-2008, 10:59 AM
If anyone is on the fence about getting this, I would advise doing it.
I am sooo very glad I didn't wait on getting the Zelda DS bundle. Nintendo claimed they would be sold later individually but that never happened.
Slim Gatsby
08-12-2008, 11:02 AM
You forgot the "deal" to get it for $110 shipped!
Save $10 when you spend $50 or $20 when you spend $100 on Video Games and pay with Bill Me Later®. Enter promo code BMLGAMES. Subject to credit approval. Offer limited to Video Game items sold by Amazon.com. One per customer. Enter code BMLGAMES at checkout. Here's how (http://www.amazon.com/gp/promotions/details/popup/AH84M6E4M2BT2) (restrictions apply)
dcfox
08-12-2008, 11:25 AM
I think i got slammed about this Limited Pokemon DS while back... I said something like "$500 for a Pokemon DS :shock: that's almost a PS3."
Now, for this price, hmmm, getting me a 4th DS :)
This will be my 3rd :)
Jeoff
08-12-2008, 12:35 PM
Hmmmmm no tax = better than GS unless the GS tshirt is something amazing. Good deal.
Friend of Sonic
08-12-2008, 01:04 PM
Oh wow. That DS looks intense.
I may grab it...
bob330i
08-12-2008, 01:11 PM
I thought I remember last year someone had taken a picture at the NYC Nintendo store with all of the variant colors and this was one of the options. I also recall that it was selling at some sort of premium but not sure how much more over regular MSRP.
I think I'll grab this one and hand down my white DS to my daughter.
It's a pretty nice bundle since you're getting a case and some extra goodies for what would be MSRP DS only pricing. It's probably not a real CAG deal since it is at MSRP (in theory)....but since it's from the boss, we'll let it go.;)...thanks Cheapy!
ProtoEXE88
08-12-2008, 01:17 PM
I think Nintendo World was selling the Japanese one of this for $250-300 or something crazy like that.
I don't know why I'm tempted to buy this thing though, when I really want an imported Ice Blue one.
bob330i
08-12-2008, 01:39 PM
You forgot the "deal" to get it for $110 shipped!
Tried the code, it doesn't work for some reason.
"We're sorry, but the promotional code you entered cannot be applied to this purchase. Please refer to your promotional coupon for information about item or store restrictions."
kklems
08-12-2008, 01:41 PM
Tried the code, it doesn't work for some reason.
"We're sorry, but the promotional code you entered cannot be applied to this purchase. Please refer to your promotional coupon for information about item or store restrictions."
On payment page click Bill me later and than on the checkout add the coupon and click APPLY (not complete order) and it should be good to go.
Tybalt Flux
08-12-2008, 01:42 PM
FYI, you get a free shirt if you buy the game at B&M Gamestop's for the same price. Granted, there's tax, but yeah.
bob330i
08-12-2008, 01:48 PM
On payment page click Bill me later and than on the checkout add the coupon and click APPLY (not complete order) and it should be good to go.
Ok, tried that method (entered code at the last page checkout summary) and it still won't go. Maybe it won't go because I still have some remaining HDDVD promo, a $10 GC and $5 credit due to a gold box error. All of those previous credits were applied on the last checkout page and still the BMLGAMES won't show up.
Wlogan31
08-12-2008, 01:59 PM
How is their return policy in case I get buyer's remorse? Wanna bite, but afraid the girlfriend might snap if she sees ANOTHER DS =D
Serpentor
08-12-2008, 02:04 PM
FYI, you get a free shirt if you buy the game at B&M Gamestop's for the same price. Granted, there's tax, but yeah.
I have to pay taxes on Amazon now anyway, so why not get a free t-shirt with it. Sorry Cheapy, one less order...
Squarehard
08-12-2008, 02:16 PM
How is their return policy in case I get buyer's remorse? Wanna bite, but afraid the girlfriend might snap if she sees ANOTHER DS =D
just sell it on ebay for more, lol
Masterkyo
08-12-2008, 02:32 PM
It'll me 2nd DS :)
roobix
08-12-2008, 02:36 PM
This will be my first DS system.. seems like a good deal with an extra pouch. It would have been extra great if it came with a game but I'm not complaining. Cool looking design.. even if you're not a pokemon fan, it doesn't really look pokemon-kiddish
jacknicklson
08-12-2008, 02:36 PM
That is one fine looking DS. Not a Pokemanz fan though
jthieme
08-12-2008, 03:04 PM
In for one here too, this will be my 2nd DSlite (also have the gold tri-force). I've wanted one of these since the Japanese release, but I wasn't willing to be upwards of $400 for it. I'm really surprised that it's come out so long after pokemon's launch though, I had pretty much given up on a US release.
trunks982
08-12-2008, 03:30 PM
its gonna be my 4th DS. 1st DS is the phat with miyamoto signature, 2nd is the white ds lite, 3rd is the black ds lite, and now pokemon DS WOWOWOOWOWOWOWOWOWO wooo
utopianmachine
08-12-2008, 03:40 PM
FYI, you get a free shirt if you buy the game at B&M Gamestop's for the same price. Granted, there's tax, but yeah.
Source?
Halo05
08-12-2008, 03:46 PM
How is their return policy in case I get buyer's remorse? Wanna bite, but afraid the girlfriend might snap if she sees ANOTHER DS =D
It's a DS, hide that shit!
roobix
08-12-2008, 03:51 PM
Hey. this is going to sound naive because i'm not really current on game consoles... but why do people feel the need to have more than one DS?
I can understand if it's for multiplay reasons.. but if it's just for the design....?
Just a curious question to all those who are buying their 2nd+ DS now
they are either a collector ora reseller.
Thongsy
08-12-2008, 04:09 PM
Kinda tempted, but I don't want or need a DS or handheld now. If I did buy this, it would be my forth or fifth DS, though I always sold my old ones. Damn you Pokemon, if there was only a remake of gold/silver and red/blue for the DS than I would bite.
doodofdoods
08-12-2008, 04:17 PM
There will be a gold/silver remake for the DS. Just a matter of time.
SL4IN
08-12-2008, 04:19 PM
Pre-ordered mine at gamestop yesterday, alas this will be my second DS. Just wish the Pikachu DS lite would have come stateside instead of this one, but I'll take what I can get.
utopianmachine
08-12-2008, 04:41 PM
Hey. this is going to sound naive because i'm not really current on game consoles... but why do people feel the need to have more than one DS?
Obviously it's an important console to them, I would think. Personally, I sold my original Japanese import white DS Lite and bought a pink U.S. one eventually. I regretted the buy almost immediately, though, coming to the realization that buying a new DS and selling off the old one wasn't worth it to me. Even though I game more on the DS than I have any console ever, a simply cosmetic color change just isn't important to me. I won't do it again.
jthieme
08-12-2008, 04:47 PM
Hey. this is going to sound naive because i'm not really current on game consoles... but why do people feel the need to have more than one DS?
I can understand if it's for multiplay reasons.. but if it's just for the design....?
Just a curious question to all those who are buying their 2nd+ DS now
Serious pokemon players need to have 2 or easy access to a 2nd in order to trade pokemon between games. Other games also support linking/trading. In my case I already own a DS phat that I use for that. I really didn't need a 2nd but want it because it's pokemon. Not sure if I will just leave it in the box until my current dslite dies or hand down my current DS Lite to one of my kids (who still have DS Phats) and start using this one.
JMEPO
08-12-2008, 04:54 PM
Don't hide it Cheapy... We all know you bought 3.
SL4IN
08-12-2008, 05:09 PM
I've decided to not rid myself of my current DS simply because it's attached to me. I've had it for 2 years and it's had 2 trips to and back from nintendo, the thing goes everywhere with me. I couldn't imagine trading it in.
hbkhbk
08-12-2008, 06:15 PM
For those of you with more than one DS, what exactly do you guys do with the extra DSs???
NeoStrider
08-12-2008, 06:51 PM
I'll pass on this, Nintendo always uses these special editions to get rid of bad screens
machoman_93
08-12-2008, 07:15 PM
For those of you with more than one DS, what exactly do you guys do with the extra DSs???
Well, I usually bring them to school and play multiplayer with some people. I also buy it because I like the design or color.
dys006
08-12-2008, 08:02 PM
Now showing for preorder at GS.com
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72125
Looks like you get the T-shirt from online orders too.
mrcheapo11
08-12-2008, 08:07 PM
Dammit, hoping this would come later in the year, at a time when I would have enough money to spare for this. Really want to get this, but not sure if no tax or a t-shirt is a better deal >_<
dys006
08-12-2008, 08:15 PM
Is there a thread somewhere explaining how to make sure my order picks up the referral from a CAG link or banner?
I think I'm going to preorder one of these right now.
atomsk
08-12-2008, 08:24 PM
Got one. I'll try to sell my old white DS lite.
Gideon68
08-12-2008, 08:59 PM
I was going to buy the Cobalt one but I like this better and it took a bit for the Bill Me Later discount to accept. thanks
david12795
08-12-2008, 09:04 PM
Gonna buy mine on Amazon.
doctorfaustus
08-12-2008, 09:28 PM
Is there a thread somewhere explaining how to make sure my order picks up the referral from a CAG link or banner?
I think I'm going to preorder one of these right now.
I'm pretty sure all you have to do is click on cheapy's link and make your purchase.
dys006
08-12-2008, 09:35 PM
Hmm, woops, I should have specified.
I want to order from Gamestop, because I have credit.
Sir_Fragalot
08-13-2008, 12:47 AM
Do coupon codes work with preorders at amazon? I got this coupon and I was wondering if it will work. If so I am buying mine tomorrow.
pure skill
08-13-2008, 01:17 AM
I'm not really a pokemon fan but that is one sharp looking DS. Plus with bill me later, I save $20. This is my first DS btw. Thanks for the link.
Hmm.
I have $120 in Amazon credit...and I have been wanting a Lite (only have the MKDS red phat).
Still, the collector in me would just buy it and not open it. Gah!
oni-link
08-13-2008, 03:13 AM
gamestop/ebgames deal is so much better where you trade in your old GBA SP and get the system for only $90!!!
blum3
08-13-2008, 03:22 AM
hmm. Might be in on this, I wanted to get a new ds anyway, this might draw me in.
dcswirl
08-13-2008, 03:32 AM
I HATE Pokemon, but I agree that is one sweet looking DS. I can't justify owning more than one DS though. Great deal though.
misterine
08-13-2008, 03:36 AM
Thats a pretty DS but then feel nerdy to have pokemon on it
ProtoEXE88
08-13-2008, 03:57 AM
I saw these in stock at a Toys R Us today... and was very tempted to get one.
freshzen
08-13-2008, 04:04 AM
I wonder if this is eventually going to go up in value like the Gold Zelda DS bundle.
Yeah but maybe to less of an extreme since its a weird mix of Mystery Dungeon and Diamond/Pearl. I shouldn't doubt Pokemania though.
muzras
08-13-2008, 04:41 AM
I'll pass on this, Nintendo always uses these special editions to get rid of bad screens
How do ya know this. Do they come in with dead pixels?
Serpentor
08-13-2008, 10:51 AM
Hey. this is going to sound naive because i'm not really current on game consoles... but why do people feel the need to have more than one DS?
I can understand if it's for multiplay reasons.. but if it's just for the design....?
Just a curious question to all those who are buying their 2nd+ DS now
Simple, don't wanna share... Everyone in my family owns one, except wifey (she only plays pac-man, and only arcade version too). Also, Wi-Fi play, a lot of funs. Since everyone in the family have different taste, color of the DS matters too (not only that, but also to tell which DS belongs to whom).
bob330i
08-13-2008, 12:52 PM
Dammit, hoping this would come later in the year, at a time when I would have enough money to spare for this. Really want to get this, but not sure if no tax or a t-shirt is a better deal >_<
I took a look at this also. Figure the Tshirt would cost about $10 (I'm in CA, 8.25%) in taxes. Not worth it in my mind. I'm going with Amazon.
dn3g3l
08-13-2008, 05:51 PM
what's the chances of this being a rare version?
NeoStrider
08-13-2008, 07:46 PM
How do ya know this. Do they come in with dead pixels?
I have the Zelda DS and the screens they used in that model have a yellowish tint, I exchanged it twice and they were all like that, I compared them side by side to my sister's white DS, I remember when Nintendo released the Brain Age DS people reported the same problem about it having bad screens, its obvious to me that they use these special editions to get rid of their lower quality screens
Sir_Fragalot
08-13-2008, 08:42 PM
Well I bit, this will be the first Game Boy where I bought the 2nd version. On the other hand the battery life of the original DS was pissing me off and just the fact of playing this DS out in public in my school and getting the looks of evil is so worth it :lol:.
Xfactor19990
08-13-2008, 10:08 PM
are these really rare?
newlu
08-14-2008, 07:28 PM
sold out again..
i missed this AND Disgaea 3 pre-order...
anyone know if they will get more in stock?
Maromi
08-14-2008, 10:08 PM
Anyone who wants one should check his/her local FYEs (or Trans-World stores) on the release date, because they might have one or two in stock, and it's got a $30 mail-in rebate with it ($109 after rebate).
I work at an FYE in MA, and I was doing rebates the other day, and this was on the list of new/active rebates, so there's a good chance we'll be getting a small number in.
dcswirl
08-15-2008, 04:01 AM
Saw them at TRU today. Very tempting.
oni-link
08-15-2008, 05:41 AM
my zelda ds worked fine for me. THIS IS GONNA BE MY 3rd DS!!!!!
atomsk
08-15-2008, 08:04 AM
These are already in stores, WTF is taking amazon so long?! I want my pokemans now, fuckers!
nanoplasm
08-15-2008, 01:40 PM
It's back on Amazon.com (sans free-shipping), and Bill-Me-Later promo doesn't seem to work at the final check-out page either.
jacknicklson
08-15-2008, 02:01 PM
It's back on Amazon.com (sans free-shipping), and Bill-Me-Later promo doesn't seem to work at the final check-out page either.
That's because it is not shipped and sold from Amazon.com
PrarieD0G
08-15-2008, 02:21 PM
I have the Zelda DS and the screens they used in that model have a yellowish tint, I exchanged it twice and they were all like that, I compared them side by side to my sister's white DS, I remember when Nintendo released the Brain Age DS people reported the same problem about it having bad screens, its obvious to me that they use these special editions to get rid of their lower quality screens
Yep, I have a red/black DS that I got with the Brain Age 2 bundle, and it has a yellow-tinted touch screen. But I had actually bought and returned 5 DS Lites (yes, literally 5), trying to find one without a yellow-tinted screen, to no avail. I think almost all of the new screens are made out of a different material which makes them look slightly yellowish. It is only really noticable on a white screen, but still annoying.
donut
08-15-2008, 07:55 PM
According to a seasoned GS Store Manager - GS stores are only receiving one order of these (his high volume store received 3) and he considers it rare...
For those who caught my thread goof a few hours ago ... manager pitied me not knowing what today's date was and allowed me to use Yesterday's 50% coupon off a DS game $34.99 game for $15.xx
I haven't checked it yet for the screen color....
New Pokemon screen color looks white...but alas our non bundle plain black one's bottom screen has the yellow hue...never noticed it before...
Saw a dozen units of them on the counter in Fred Meyer today (grocer in NW area).
kraftmacandcheese911
08-15-2008, 09:39 PM
:bomb:
Knoxximus
08-16-2008, 01:27 AM
its gonna be my 4th DS. 1st DS is the phat with miyamoto signature, 2nd is the white ds lite, 3rd is the black ds lite, and now pokemon DS WOWOWOOWOWOWOWOWOWO wooo
Haha if I bite on this my DS laundry list is EXACTLY like yours....IF your Shiggy signed DS Phat is Silver....is it?:hot:
Sir_Fragalot
08-16-2008, 02:02 AM
These are already in stores, WTF is taking amazon so long?! I want my pokemans now, fuckers!
Thats a good question, maybe stores are releasing early? I paid $4.50 for fucking shipping though and I wish they should ship it today.
doodofdoods
08-16-2008, 03:50 AM
Mine arrived yesterday from Amazon. Didn't see any problems with the screen.
Prepster
08-16-2008, 04:09 AM
Hmm I wonder if Blockbusters are going to be getting these in....
whymustiregister
08-16-2008, 08:16 AM
Here's what the free GS shirt looks like if anyone cares. Only comes in Large, 21" pit to pit, Hanes Tagless 6.1, 100% cotton. Dialga in silver metallic on the front, Palkia in gold metallic on the back, Nintendo DS logo in white on the left sleeve.
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2593/picture001nj5.th.jpg (http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture001nj5.jpg) http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5296/picture004mx1.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture004mx1.jpg)
thebob101
08-16-2008, 09:14 PM
How come Amazon's release date is later than the GS release date for this DS Lite? I was able to get one yesterday at GS. Wonder if this is going to be rare.
whatup5
08-16-2008, 09:47 PM
I reserved one at GS a couple days ago and picked it up today. The manager said that they only had three and sold the other two in minutes of them coming in. They also said they are not likely to get any more of them. Luckily i found another one at a GS with very, very low foot traffic. They had two left. They have a 30 day return policy if unopened so ill see if these become rare or not.
mrblinG22
08-16-2008, 11:08 PM
That's gangsta.
Sir_Fragalot
08-17-2008, 02:50 AM
My Amazon order shipped Friday which is great because I will be home all week to wait for it :lol:. Anyway I was wondering how many episodes does the DVD of pokemon come with? I want to use it more of a torture device now :lol:.
I wish I could of got that shirt with the GS preorder though that shits nice.
Sanosuke Sagara
08-17-2008, 03:18 PM
Just picked this up from gamestop, its really nice. The designs on the ds are slightly metallic and actually really classy (unlike the pokemon game boy color). The case is also cool as it has a strap to hold the ds in place and pockets for 3 games. The tshirt is also really nice, it has metallic prints on both sides and a ds logo on the shoulder. Id say it was worth the tax just for the shirt, though its only available in large.
SL4IN
08-17-2008, 05:08 PM
I got mine this morning. Don't know what kind of noise that guy was talking about yellow screens, but the screens in this ds are actually brighter than my current ds.
kyoichi
08-18-2008, 03:00 PM
i got mine as well... decided to trade in my xbox 360 to get this sexy beast and guess what my 360 decided to do.... go RRoD on me! POS! so instead of getting the ds lite for free.... i end up paying $140! well, i did come home with two systems... but one is totally worthless!
atomsk
08-23-2008, 07:57 AM
this is bullshit. amazon is just sent me an email saying they don't know when they're getting more of these. They might not even get any if it's as rare as you guys say.
trunks982
08-23-2008, 09:07 AM
I got mine this morning. Don't know what kind of noise that guy was talking about yellow screens, but the screens in this ds are actually brighter than my current ds.
u can set the brightness after the "power on". its when you see the settings before you start the game. if i remember correctly, you should see a little sun icon at the bottom right screen.
Friend of Sonic
08-23-2008, 09:29 AM
Speaking of yellow tint screens... I think my Gold DS is doing that. I think I'm just before the 1 year warranty too... I better call Nintendo.
guinaevere
08-23-2008, 12:02 PM
I have no idea if this is:
of interest to anyone
really a limited edition
Of interest to a lot of folks. This DSlite was only available in Japan for a year or so. And yes, it'll be limited. Once they're gone, they won't be producing more of this edition.
sididiq
08-23-2008, 05:43 PM
My Walmart in Greenville, NC had a ton of them yesterday, I sold my old DS because I needed the cash, and I ended up buying this one because it's MSRP is the same as the regular ones, and the design looks really neat.
spookyhurst
08-23-2008, 06:11 PM
I waited too long to get it from Amazon, and ended up going to CC. They gave away a little Pokemon action figure with it too.
SuperTongue
08-23-2008, 08:35 PM
CC has them online and I do like the style of it... But I'm not quite sure if owning two DS Lites is good... Maybe I can bump my old white over to my sister... Or just sell it!
Edit:
Oh looks like CC's website is all out according to my order... Only in-store pickup is available to me...
slidecage
08-23-2008, 09:14 PM
Wonder if i should take back my old Onyx Ds system to best buy and pick this one up... I have a couple of dead spots on the touch screen and its still under the 2 year warr.
wonder if i should grab this or wait and see if there are better ones this xmas
my 2 year deal runs out FEB 4 i think
dkreegz515
08-24-2008, 01:54 AM
There was like 5 of each DS color and at least 5 pokemon editions.... at my best buy...
local best buy has like 10 of those
ProtoEXE88
08-24-2008, 02:25 AM
i got mine as well... decided to trade in my xbox 360 to get this sexy beast and guess what my 360 decided to do.... go RRoD on me! POS! so instead of getting the ds lite for free.... i end up paying $140! well, i did come home with two systems... but one is totally worthless!
Are you talking about when you brought it to Gamestop, like did they plug it in or something and it gave you a red ring?
If yes, my guess is because there were no AV cables plugged in... which cause all 4 to light up.
Gideon68
08-24-2008, 01:38 PM
Amazon emailed and said they couldn't locate mine. What?!!!!
kyoichi
08-25-2008, 12:41 AM
Are you talking about when you brought it to Gamestop, like did they plug it in or something and it gave you a red ring?
If yes, my guess is because there were no AV cables plugged in... which cause all 4 to light up.
well i checked it when i got back home so yeah, it is broken. now i cant use this $30 coupon on trade-ins since my system is broken. from $130 to $76... its just not fair so i decided to keep my effin 360....
rothgar24
08-25-2008, 01:55 AM
Hmm... might go pick up at Gamestop tomorrow. It would be my first DS and it looks like a sweet design.
atomsk
08-25-2008, 09:30 AM
amazon finally shipped mine today. at 1:30 am. damn they're slick.
Gideon68
08-25-2008, 11:07 AM
Mine shipped yesterday, too after emailing that they couldn't locate it.
david12795
08-25-2008, 06:01 PM
Swwet they got em in stock
spookyhurst
08-25-2008, 09:42 PM
Crap! I didn't think Amazon would get more in, and bought mine from CC on Thursday. I could have saved $30 in tax and the BML promotion. Crap crap crap!
yamas
08-25-2008, 10:33 PM
Dammit I don't have enough money for this. Gold DS it is for me
david12795
08-25-2008, 10:50 PM
Dammit I don't have enough money for this. Gold DS it is for me
I tried getting my hands on one of those. Never worked out cause they're too expensive now.
georgeb76
08-26-2008, 12:56 AM
Thanks for the update, just got one.
simpleblur
08-27-2008, 04:37 AM
Might get one, but is there any truth to the matter about yellow screens or was it some flamer with some theory that special editions = bad batches?
S0DA POPINSKI
08-27-2008, 09:35 AM
I gotta say, I'm not a Pokemon fan AT ALL. However, that DS is bad ass looking.
SuperTongue
08-27-2008, 04:36 PM
Received mine from Gamestop.com today (since Amazon and Circuit City were both out for some reason) and.. guess what!
It has a cracked upper screen! Hoorah! Called Gamestop's customer service and, surprisingly, they are sending a return label... VIA EMAIL!!! So I'll send it on back for a new system. I don't mind, since I have a DS Lite, but this one does look pretty bad ass since they aren't your "cutsie" Pokemon characters.
Captain N
08-28-2008, 01:13 AM
Looks like a perfect time to finally upgrade to a Lite. Got my order in. Thanks Cheapy!
meerkatgamer
08-28-2008, 03:04 PM
My Amazon order shipped Friday which is great because I will be home all week to wait for it :lol:. Anyway I was wondering how many episodes does the DVD of pokemon come with? I want to use it more of a torture device now :lol:.
I wish I could of got that shirt with the GS preorder though that shits nice.
Sadly the mystery dungeon DVD only has one episode like the last mystery dungeon special which aired on cartoon network and was given with the meystery dungeon red and blue at wallmart I think too bad I had already bought the game elsewhere and opened it up... :cry:
Also the new mystery dungeon time & darkness special airs on cartoon network on a labour day special at 7:30pm or around that if anyone interested..
Trading in my gbasp for this dslite sounds tempting, but I have a few GB games I play every so often..
Halo05
08-28-2008, 03:31 PM
Just an aside about this DS. Yes, it's very sexy but opening the box is a fucking nightmare. It is glued shut and as far as I can tell, it's impossible to get the DS out without damaging the box pretty severly. I'm happy with my purchase (no dead pixels, bright white screen) but as someone who keeps hardware boxes, tearing up the packaging was a bummer.
Friend of Sonic
08-28-2008, 03:36 PM
Might get one, but is there any truth to the matter about yellow screens or was it some flamer with some theory that special editions = bad batches?
My Zelda DS wound up having a wack screen. Slight yellow tint. If you call Nintendo support, they try to tell you it's normal and no one screen is a like. But if you press a second time, they'll offer you the opportunity to repair it.
rothgar24
08-28-2008, 03:53 PM
Just an aside about this DS. Yes, it's very sexy but opening the box is a fucking nightmare. It is glued shut and as far as I can tell, it's impossible to get the DS out without damaging the box pretty severly. I'm happy with my purchase (no dead pixels, bright white screen) but as someone who keeps hardware boxes, tearing up the packaging was a bummer.
Couldn't agree more. It took me forever to get the system out. They glued everything and I was trying to not rip up and tear the top panel on the box. I used a knife to cut through the glue but it still looks pretty bad in the end.
yamas
08-28-2008, 07:26 PM
Yeah I had the same problem with my zelda DS. From what I've heard though, a box cutter/razor is the way to go. And make precise cuts.
Captain N
08-28-2008, 11:49 PM
That sucks about the box. Now that some of you guys have opened yours, do you have any suggestions on what I could do when I open mine to keep the box from being damaged?
Mine should be here tomorrow.....
kyoichi
08-29-2008, 01:58 AM
hahaha! i thot i was a retard for not knowing how to open that freakin box! im glad im not alone! yeah, i usually keep all my treasured "boxes" immaculate so it really felt so wrong when i was trying to rip that package open... lol
banpeikun
08-29-2008, 02:09 AM
i followed someone's instructions for opening the box when i got the crimson/black brain age 2 ds bundle. i don't think the search function can find it anymore. basically stand the box up so it's facing you, take an exacto knife and cut the back edge of the top face. then your box opens up cleanly and nicely.
Oops! I did it again.
08-29-2008, 02:25 AM
Picked up mine tonight at GS, it's sweet. I went ahead and traded in my Polar White one, since they're doing that additional $20 thing.
banpeikun
08-29-2008, 02:35 AM
Here, I made a nice picture:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/sleepingjacob/IMG_1471.jpg
While I'm taking pictures, here is the Nintendo handheld wall of awesomeness (FF3 DS and FF4 Micro not pictured):
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/sleepingjacob/IMG_1475.jpg
Captain N
08-29-2008, 02:17 PM
^ Wow, nice collection.Thanks for posting that by the way. I just opened mine and still managed to crease the top flap some, even using a razor. They sure put some really strong glue on these things. I'm pretty happy with this LE though, it looks great. This carrying case isn't quite as nice as I thought it might be, but the system itself is awesome. Amazing deal for the same price as a standard DS Lite nonetheless.
SuperTongue
08-29-2008, 04:06 PM
Ah, thanks for the tip about opening the box. I completely mutilated my first one (with the cracked screen), so when I get my replacement, I hope I don't have to destroy that box too...
Ski Hawk
09-01-2008, 02:50 AM
I traded in my old DS at gamestop with a $30 coupon, so I picked this up for $43 after tax. Awesome system, and I'll need it for the awesome DS games coming out in September (Kirby Superstar, Disgaea).