DS Lite Colors Confirmed [Mobile/Archive]

AlbinoNinja

02-09-2006, 11:02 PM

Its so hard for Nintendo to make a black one because....?
then they cant release a black one later and make more money through tradeins and whatnot!

doesnt matter though, im more of an ipod white guy myself

Supercake

02-09-2006, 11:04 PM

The ice blue hurts to look at, I'm getting that one! :)

DT778

02-09-2006, 11:04 PM

ill stick with my graphite DS for now.

Vinny

02-09-2006, 11:04 PM

Its so hard for Nintendo to make a black one because....?

Because they can make it later after everybody's bought purple, orange, green, and any other sh*tty color since they couldn't get black so that people want to replace their Navy Blue DS with a Black one.

Seriously, I hate that they put off black... even with the regular DS here in the states.

Aleryn

02-09-2006, 11:12 PM

Oh Hell Yes!!! They Did It!!! They Made A Deep Dark Navy Blue One! Yeeeeessssssssssssssss!

Crocodile

02-09-2006, 11:16 PM

That navy one is practically black anyway so.........

AlbinoNinja

02-09-2006, 11:25 PM

no one else finds crystal white sexy!?! its like having a really tiny lap-top

David85

02-09-2006, 11:27 PM

I think the colors are great, but they really need a black one to go against the PSP.

DocRamon

02-09-2006, 11:35 PM

well that's the japanese colors confirmed...

anyone else think the US is only going to get crystal white at first?

Foolman

02-09-2006, 11:36 PM

That navy one is practically black anyway so.........

That is what I was going to say. It looks black from some angles. The only reason I don't like the white is because a lot of bright colors sting my eyes. The concepts are extremely light(the actual thing probably won't hurt my eyes, but still) That and iPods always remind me of hospitals. Bleh!

While browsing that site, there is a nice 360 degree view.

http://touch-ds.jp/news/lite/

Strell

02-09-2006, 11:48 PM

OMFG THE NAVY ONE

*spurts*

I will need to get two because I am going to have sex with one of them.

Kaijufan

02-09-2006, 11:53 PM

Let's hope we get a black one in the US.

rodeojones903

02-09-2006, 11:56 PM

I want the white one NOW! :D

Ebraum

02-09-2006, 11:58 PM

I think I may import a Navy

RelentlessRolento

02-10-2006, 12:04 AM

i prefernavy blue over black...nice... now i want a white or a navy ><

GizmoGC

02-10-2006, 12:06 AM

Getting a blue and navy one...nice

GizmoGC

02-10-2006, 12:10 AM

Thse are confirmed. Play-Asia has official pictures up for all 3 versions. I am getting the Navy Blue and the iPod white for the girlfriend. Sweet.

AlbinoNinja

02-10-2006, 12:17 AM

anyone know about price yet?

2poor

02-10-2006, 12:28 AM

the blues aint too shabby. i might get the lighter one if theres no green.

GizmoGC

02-10-2006, 12:28 AM

$169 in Japan...Prob $149 here.
Who has faster shipping, Lik-Sang or Play-Asia?

rywateska

02-10-2006, 12:31 AM

I'll throw these in the DS Color Choice Poll in the upcoming days. Vote in it regardless, it's too easy! http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84388

Right now Famicom is taking it but DS Black is holding up. Hopefully the other colors get more votes though, I'd rather have one of those popular colors get kicked out. Remember to vote for more than one color too. I like the navy best out of all of those.

RelentlessRolento

02-10-2006, 12:49 AM

Vinny

02-10-2006, 12:53 AM

the 360 videos actually give a better view of the colors...

http://touch-ds.jp/news/lite/

and is it just me or does the Advance Cart stick out more (i am possibly wrong)?:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/lite/gallery/img/image5.jpghttp://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/lite/gallery/img/image6.jpg

You're right... the filler piece (white cart) looks way smaller than a regular GBA cart. If GBA carts stick out, it won't be too bad I guess... it is rather cramped.

2poor

02-10-2006, 01:02 AM

maybe it sticks out 1 cm?

Moxio

02-10-2006, 01:06 AM

The white and blue look godly.

Graystone

02-10-2006, 01:18 AM

I like the blue and white, But I'm going to keep my red ds. Until an orange, or metallic red come out.

AdvOfJet

02-10-2006, 01:28 AM

Will pick up a navy one if it comes out in that color here. My fiance took over my old one so time for an upgrade anyways.

Gameboy415

02-10-2006, 01:39 AM

Looks like we're getting the demo download stations here too:

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/download/service/index.html

daroga

02-10-2006, 01:43 AM

Preordering the Navy. Never thought of that for color, but it's darn nice.

Technique

02-10-2006, 01:49 AM

no one else finds crystal white sexy!?! its like having a really tiny lap-top

yeah the crystal white is sexulant. i'm definetly getting it if it comes to the US.

DT778

02-10-2006, 01:50 AM

$169 in Japan...Prob $149 here.
Who has faster shipping, Lik-Sang or Play-Asia?
you should also check out www.gameexpress.com they ship from new jersey.

Vegan

02-10-2006, 01:51 AM

Those are some really odd color choices.

doctorfaustus

02-10-2006, 02:07 AM

Anyone pre-ordered yet? I am thinking about it. I think I am going with playasia + 27 dollar UPS shipping

Edit: hmmm lik-sang has same UPS shipping for 25 beans.

Prepster

02-10-2006, 02:20 AM

Hmm, I like all the colors, but I will probably pick up the white one since its so dam sexy.

GizmoGC

02-10-2006, 02:58 AM

you should also check out www.gameexpress.com they ship from new jersey.
...they don't seem to carry the Lites though.

Blind the Thief

02-10-2006, 03:02 AM

I love that navy blue one. I will definitely be getting this one. It's coming out in US when, May? If so, I can probably wait two months...probably.

And they're not releasing a blackone because they want to avoid direct comparisons with the PSP right now, I'd guess.

Rig

02-10-2006, 03:13 AM

That Navy and the White are both very nice. Methinks I need to get rid of my Mario Kart DS and grab one of those!

WebScud

02-10-2006, 03:13 AM

then they cant release a black one later and make more money through tradeins and whatnot!

Nintendo makes no money on trade-ins. If anything, trade-ins hurt Nintendo.

gunm

02-10-2006, 03:22 AM

The navy one is nice. I'm just going to wait for the US release, though.

I wonder what cart the first DS Lite bundle will include?

yukine

02-10-2006, 03:29 AM

Perhaps the US will get an exclusive color for the DS Lite, maybe Black? :)

2poor

02-10-2006, 03:42 AM

Perhaps the US will get an exclusive color for the DS Lite, maybe Black? :)

the rarely ever gets something cool/exclusive from japan.

daroga

02-10-2006, 08:43 AM

Nintendo makes no money on trade-ins. If anything, trade-ins hurt Nintendo.
Yes, but they make plenty of money off of someone buying a new version, and then someone who wouldn't have gotten a DS at all picking up a used one and buying software for it.

cgpwns

02-10-2006, 08:55 AM

I think its really cool how everything matches (the buttons, stylus, and the whole unit) its one of the reasons I wanted either a pure white or a graphite black.

Strell

02-10-2006, 09:30 AM

Yes, but they make plenty of money off of someone buying a new version, and then someone who wouldn't have gotten a DS at all picking up a used one and buying software for it.

Daroga, you know better than that. A trade-in is obviously not buying a new version.

daroga

02-10-2006, 09:42 AM

Daroga, you know better than that. A trade-in is obviously not buying a new version.
O RLY?!

Seriously, though, I just figured it was implied in the context that people were trading in their older DSs to get the new model. I'm pretty sure that's what we were getting at earlier in the thread. If not, I apologize.

Zing

02-10-2006, 09:48 AM

So everyone thinks North America will get these same colors?

Ecofreak

02-10-2006, 10:16 AM

That Navy Blue is hot! Quick - someone get me a bib to clean up my :drool:

Zing

02-10-2006, 11:00 AM

I just realized the buttons and d-pad are the same colors as the case. It's about time. Damn them for making this even more tempting.

yukine

02-10-2006, 12:46 PM

So everyone thinks North America will get these same colors?

We're really not too sure at this point. Nintendo could release all three of these colors, three different colors, or just plain white. :hot:

daroga

02-10-2006, 01:17 PM

I just realized the buttons and d-pad are the same colors as the case. It's about time. Damn them for making this even more tempting.
Yeah, the changes to the buttons are the second biggest factor in my getting one of these (the first being the brighter, better screens). I'm most looking forward to having a bit more action on the buttons... hope there's not a renewed learning curve with turbo boosting in Mario Kart. ;)

All in all, I was fine with the original DS... but you can bet I'm preordering one of these from Japan. I got used to the things I didn't like about the original DS... they've fixed all of those on the Lite.

Arkay Firestar

02-10-2006, 01:18 PM

Well, to be honest I was hoping to see a black one. While they could still theoretically release a black one in the US, I think its very, very unlikely...

This almost makes me happy, because im more tempted to keep my silver DS...good...I was about to spend a lot of money to get a lite...

LinkinPrime

02-10-2006, 02:56 PM

Noooooooooooooooo! Now I have to get one. Have to wait to see what colors we get here or I might import.

I guess I may have to part with my Mario Kart Red DS.

LinkinPrime

02-10-2006, 03:01 PM

I think its really cool how everything matches (the buttons, stylus, and the whole unit) its one of the reasons I wanted either a pure white or a graphite black.

I didnt see that on the link provided, I found the white one only. Do they show the other ones opened yet?

Snake2715

02-10-2006, 03:03 PM

That Navy one is sweet.... Hmm to sell one of my Ds systems now..

BrerDan

02-10-2006, 03:10 PM

I didn't expect multiple colors at first...very cool. I hope that happens here as well. I like all the colors.....but really the colors I *absolutely* love are the apple green and candy apple red looking colors they showed off as possible Revolution colors early on. I LOVE both those colors (and maybe a sleek tangerine) and would love to get both a DS Lite and Revolution that match!

If these are the colors we get Stateside, I'm going to have to decide whether to give in to my excitement, or wait to see if we get revolution-matching colors come Christmas-time.......

Sigh!

Blind the Thief

02-10-2006, 03:32 PM

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Are the A, B, X, and Y buttons on the DS Lite any BIGGER? Because that would be splendid...most splendid indeed.

kill3r7

02-10-2006, 03:41 PM

If they made a black one I'm in.

vgamergirl

02-10-2006, 03:42 PM

Wow... those colors are great! I'm actually glad Nintendo goes with the non-typical colors ....though it's possible those 3 are Japan exclusive ( ??). 'Guess we'll see. Personally, after seeing these pics, i'm much more interested in a navy DS than a black one.

Graystone

02-10-2006, 06:00 PM

This pic from play-asia answers the question about where the stylus and power button.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/daddiebigbig/NINTENDODSLITENIFKNOVKLVFSF.jpg

Requiem

02-10-2006, 06:25 PM

This might be an overlooked issue, but there might be the problem with hand cramps with this new DS Lite

I didn't think about it at first, but I get mild hand cramps playing Mario Kart DS and AC:WW on just the normal DS. I really hope the smaller pocket size of Lite doesn't exacerbate the hand-cramp issue.

munch

02-10-2006, 06:39 PM

I'm in for the white one. When is the official US release date? May?

mofo1115

02-10-2006, 07:44 PM

the white one actually looks pretty nice

AngellicLulu

02-10-2006, 07:54 PM

I can't believe they did two shades of blue O.o
I know blue is a popular color but geez one shade is enough to launch with.
Oh well I guess I'll be waiting for a royal purple for awhile longer.
I like the matching styluses, though.

gambitmachete

02-10-2006, 08:22 PM

It sucks that there's no black, I was really excited for a new DS this spring. I'm not too crazy about the GBA carts sticking out either, but I'll still buy a black one whenever they're released.

doctorfaustus

02-11-2006, 02:58 AM

Are there any physical specs floating around? I pre-ordered one and am wondering how close to size/dimesions are the DS lite buttons to the micro buttons.

Graystone

02-12-2006, 03:55 PM

Are there any physical specs floating around? I pre-ordered one and am wondering how close to size/dimesions are the DS lite buttons to the micro buttons.

Nintendo DS Lite
Release Date: 2006-03-02
Price: 16800 Yen
Feature: 4 adjustable levels of brightness
Old Size: 149 x 85 x 29 = 275g
New Size: 133 x 74 x 22 = 218g

sblymnlcrymnl

02-12-2006, 05:35 PM

The navy will be mine ... If I have the money to import. :lol:

banpeikun

02-12-2006, 11:52 PM

I'm in whenever they release the first LE DS Lite design

hiccupleftovers

02-14-2006, 02:50 AM

I've just got a say that I love this redesign of the DS even though I see nothing wrong with the current model. I love how everything matches between them. And the colors are just so nice. I maybe have to buy another just for color. But I really really want my fucking orange one Nintendo. When oh when will it come?

Arkay Firestar

02-14-2006, 04:22 AM

Too bad the GBA cartridges will stick out a cm. Thats pretty ugly imo...aside from that it does like nicer.

1modernboy

02-14-2006, 12:53 PM

Interesting color choices. I'm actually rather fond of all of them.

yukine

02-14-2006, 08:41 PM

Too bad the GBA cartridges will stick out a cm. Thats pretty ugly imo...aside from that it does like nicer.

I have to agree. I was going to get the Lite as soon as it get came out, but I might just wait until I can get my hands on a display model before I make my final decision.

$hady

02-15-2006, 05:50 PM

Ok these things look lovely, i'm tempted to try to sell my Mario Kart DS that i just freakin got a few months ago and get the white one of these. I like the new design alot more than the normal DS it's alot more pocket friendly and sleek.

They have a ton of pics @ lik-sang I didn't see these posted in the thread yet. http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3794

Q: Anyone know when this will come out in the states and is the $169 price tag going to stick when it comes out here? That $169 + shipping is the only thing keeping me from trying to trade up...

Q2: All these DSs are region free straight out of the box? I'm pretty sure they are but ya know it never hurt anyone to look stupid.... ;)

rabbitt

02-15-2006, 06:06 PM

I'd like to see a shade of green myself. And I hope the x y a b buttons are 'fixed.' It just feels slightly odd pressing them.