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CheapyD
03-02-2006, 12:47 AM
The Crystal White DS Lite was released in Japan today and it seems it's already sold out. I didn't get out early enough today so it looks like I'm SOL for a DS Lite for the time being. I should have known there was going to be trouble last week when I saw people drooling on the DS Lite displays.

On March 11th, Nintendo will be releasing the Ice Blue and Enamel Navy colors, but after seeing all 3 in person, I think I prefer the white version.

A few local stores:
http://cheapassgamer.com/ymij/dslite/dslitesoldout2.jpg
http://cheapassgamer.com/ymij/dslite/dslitesoldout1.jpg http://cheapassgamer.com/ymij/dslite/dslitesoldout3.jpg



Major Japanese websites (translated in Alta Vista):

Yodobashi Camera
http://cheapassgamer.com/ymij/dslite/yodobashidslite.gif (http://www.yodobashi.com/enjoy/more/contents/51231919.html)

Bic Camera
http://cheapassgamer.com/ymij/dslite/biccameradslite.gif (http://www.biccamera.com/bicbic/jsp/w/shopnews/report/nintendo_dslite/)
WhipSmartBanky
03-02-2006, 12:49 AM
Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn.
Vinny
03-02-2006, 12:52 AM
Yeah... I'm not surprised. I don't think anybody will be.
Ikohn4ever
03-02-2006, 12:54 AM
trying to steal the thunder from my thread cheapy? http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86552
CheapyD
03-02-2006, 12:58 AM
Heh...didn't see it.
I should have headed over to Yodobashi Akihabara to take pictures.
I suck.
Theduck
03-02-2006, 01:03 AM
Cheapy, Is the blue one leaning more towards black or blue? The pics online arn't enough for me to determine.
Dkellar
03-02-2006, 01:05 AM
Hot damn. I wonder if the DS Lite will sell out here in the States in a day.
CheapyD
03-02-2006, 01:11 AM
Cheapy, Is the blue one leaning more towards black or blue? The pics online arn't enough for me to determine. Its very much a Navy Blue, closer to blue than black.

This photo looks pretty good:
http://image4.play-asia.com/350/PA.58127.002.jpg (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9h-49-en-70-18un.html)
thorbahn3
03-02-2006, 02:08 AM
You want a white one to match the toilet you rest it on don't you?
After all that Navy blue is awesome beyond belief. Sega needs to suck up to Nintendo and make a bundle deal with an upcoming Sonic game (Sonic Rush 2 I hope)
Theduck
03-02-2006, 02:15 AM
Its very much a Navy Blue, closer to blue than black.

This photo looks pretty good:

Thanks for the pic. I was hoping it was more towards black. I just think a jet black lite would be THE SEX. :(
integralsmatic
03-02-2006, 03:20 AM
so when this ds lite hits states side would it be worth trading in the current ds for it?
slidecage
03-02-2006, 09:34 AM
so when this ds lite hits states side would it be worth trading in the current ds for it?


yea i m going to be trading it in just for the fact that the screen is brighter
1modernboy
03-02-2006, 10:25 AM
Good show, Nintendo. Talk about giving the people what they want!
Tybee
03-02-2006, 10:50 AM
"the wood?" Hmmm...Thanks Alta Vista!

I had no desire to get one of these and was perfectly happy with my plain 'ole silver DS that my lovely wife surprise me with two Christmases ago...until I heard about folks over there falling all over each other to get one. Now I want it bad. Is that sad? :roll:
the3rdkey
03-02-2006, 11:35 AM
After you had a hands on experiecne with the Lite Cheapy, do you think it is worth it to purchase it even if you have a regular DS?

I hope that makes sense.
Strell
03-02-2006, 11:59 AM
There are probably more "DS Lite is sold out" signs than 360s sold this week.
Reality's Fringe
03-02-2006, 12:39 PM
Oh, next arrival has become "undecided" has it? Those bastards are toying with you! ...Actually, couldn't you get one by going outside of the major cities?
sblymnlcrymnl
03-02-2006, 11:17 PM
No suprise here.
Chacrana
03-02-2006, 11:35 PM
I really hope this doesn't surprise anybody... it was obvious as hell that this was going to happen. They foist the GBA Micro on them 6 months before this and now another redesign... Nintendo basically has a license to print money in Japan.
mkg12
03-02-2006, 11:46 PM
I really hope this doesn't surprise anybody... it was obvious as hell that this was going to happen. They foist the GBA Micro on them 6 months before this and now another redesign... Nintendo basically has a license to print money in Japan. Yes, they do. I have seen the picture. Miyamoto and Iwata both have a money printing DS.
GizmoGC
03-03-2006, 12:51 AM
Yes, they do. I have seen the picture. Miyamoto and Iwata both have a money printing DS.


Where is that picture? I LOVE it!

"It prints Money!!!!"
Reality's Fringe
03-03-2006, 12:55 AM
Where is that picture? I LOVE it!

"It prints Money!!!!"

I know it's someone's sig here, but I don't remember the user.
daroga
03-03-2006, 01:16 AM
I know it's someone's sig here, but I don't remember the user.
mmm... not quite RF. :)

http://www.dsfanboy.com/media/2006/01/DSPrintsMoney.jpg
Reality's Fringe
03-03-2006, 01:33 AM
mmm... not quite RF. :)

http://www.dsfanboy.com/media/2006/01/DSPrintsMoney.jpg

Oh, I know. :lol: I swear that pic is someone's sig though. I like it too, but I didn't want to use it because someone else already was.
Chacrana
03-03-2006, 01:53 AM
Yes, they do. I have seen the picture. Miyamoto and Iwata both have a money printing DS.

Oh that's right... But their license is officially recognized by Japan, the United States, and NASA.
maxg
03-03-2006, 02:10 AM
Looks like it's now being sold for insane ammounts of money:

http://www.epyonsoft.com/miscpics/dslite400.jpg

This is around $359.70.

Source: http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14457
GizmoGC
03-03-2006, 02:18 AM
mmm... not quite RF. :)

http://www.dsfanboy.com/media/2006/01/DSPrintsMoney.jpg


LOVE IT!
Graystone
03-03-2006, 02:26 AM
That was fast, I wonder about the people with pre-orders. 39,800 yen fuck that.
beerguy961
03-03-2006, 04:42 AM
DS sure is popular...
evanft
03-03-2006, 08:42 AM
Good. I really hope the DS' success brings us more amazing games for it this year.
Tybee
03-03-2006, 12:30 PM
Looks like it's now being sold for insane ammounts of money:

This is around $359.70.

Source: http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14457

Jiminy Christmas!

Oh, and a bit of trivia: The striking turtleneck modeled by Shiggy in that photo is actually woven from threads made from original NES Zelda carts that have been melted down and spun into gold fibers.
integralsmatic
03-04-2006, 12:16 AM
DS sure is popular...

yup number 1 selling system in japan....
maxg
03-04-2006, 01:51 AM
Very good article in regards to launch day of DS Lite.

http://ds.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=3415

http://ds.advancedmn.com/images/media/nintendoDSLiteLaunch_005.jpg

I'm going to sleep outside EBGames until launch day here. Who's with me!

By the way, any news on when it's coming here?
erehwon
03-04-2006, 10:21 AM
GrayFox over on the digital press boards posted some interesting images (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=81481&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=) of the lines for the DS Lite. Check out the comparison of the line for the DS Lite vs. the 360.
uberzone
03-04-2006, 11:25 AM
All Store You Sold Ended?!?!

Oh Knowz!
Ecofreak
03-04-2006, 01:50 PM
Wonder if the crazy sell-outs in Japan would delay the US launch...
FriskyTanuki
03-04-2006, 08:31 PM
http://igo.ampednews.com/platform/hh/news/3734/

Apparently, it's because Nintendo only shipped 80,000 units to Japan for the launch of the DS Lite.
munch
03-04-2006, 08:43 PM
http://www.bassjammer.com/bloodclot/sig/sig.php

:rofl: