(IN STOCK) DS Lite (All Colors) for $199.90 [Mobile/Archive]

binbinzhou

04-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Update: All colors are available now!

Crystal White:
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2cki-71-9h-77-4-49-en-15-DS+Lite-84-j-70-17a2.html

Ice Blue:
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2cki-71-9h-77-4-49-en-15-DS+Lite-84-j-70-18um.html

Enamel Navy:
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2cki-71-9h-49-en-84-j-70-18un.html

Shipping is around $20 to US, but there are all kinds of coupons active for play-asia.com. For example, there is a $5 coupon for purchase over $40 w/paypal, and $5 for any purchase over $50.

Playasia is very trustworthy, and they ship super fast! Not a bad deal since US launch of DS lite is not yet announced!

crazytalkx

04-01-2006, 09:38 PM

Aw boo, no Navy Blue. I'll wait.

binbinzhou

04-01-2006, 09:41 PM

Personally, I like the Pearl White one, ice blue is my 2nd choice. I don't know why so many people love the Navy blue one...

Apossum

04-01-2006, 09:51 PM

awww...I want a white one. I wonder if they'll get more any time soon and if they'll be $199. that's a better deal than NCSX after coupons.

RiCeBo1

04-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Are these compatible with US games?

wbc1228

04-01-2006, 09:58 PM

Are these compatible with US games?

yes, they are compatible with US games

SpazX

04-01-2006, 09:58 PM

Are these compatible with US games?

No handhelds have region locks.

(does PSP? I know no nintendo handheld does.)

tianlian

04-01-2006, 10:02 PM

No handhelds have region locks.

(does PSP? I know no nintendo handheld does.)

Question in regards to that, what language will the menu be in? I'm just weary of purchasing Japanese intended items and finding out that I can't read any of the home menus and whatnot~

binbinzhou

04-01-2006, 10:03 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by RiCeBo1
Are these compatible with US games?

No handhelds have region locks.

(does PSP? I know no nintendo handheld does.)
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DS doesn't have region locks. So yes, you can play US games on a Japanese DS Lite. And PSP games don't have region lock either, but UMD movies are locked by region. Hope this helps!

binbinzhou

04-01-2006, 10:06 PM

Question in regards to that, what language will the menu be in? I'm just weary of purchasing Japanese intended items and finding out that I can't read any of the home menus and whatnot~

All DS comes with multi-languages installed. So even if you buy the Japanese DS or DS Lite, you can easily change the menu to English or other languages. The same is true for PSP.

RiCeBo1

04-01-2006, 10:08 PM

tianlian

04-01-2006, 10:11 PM

Question in regards to that, what language will the menu be in? I'm just weary of purchasing Japanese intended items and finding out that I can't read any of the home menus and whatnot~

All DS comes with multi-languages installed. So even if you buy the Japanese DS or DS Lite, you can easily change the menu to English or other languages. The same is true for PSP.

Uh oh, I think I just shat myself....now to come up with the funds...

daroga

04-01-2006, 10:28 PM

Personally, I like the Pearl White one, ice blue is my 2nd choice. I don't know why so many people love the Navy blue one...
Maybe because IT'S AMAZINGLY AWESOMELY COOL!!!!!!!111

No, really, it is very slick. :)

amusedtoe

04-01-2006, 10:46 PM

Are these compatible with US games?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88115

That will tell you all you need to know. ;)

GizmoGC

04-01-2006, 11:06 PM

Yep, my White Lite rocks!

KaneRobot

04-02-2006, 12:49 AM

I'd definitely go with the white one...any of them that aren't white will liekly show scratches very easily due to the type of coating on the DS Lite...think Ipod Nano.

Ok, so we know the DSL is region free, but will there be any cosmetic differences? I know there's no way to know for sure, but I mean just by judging from the past - were there differences between the Japanese and U.S. DS or GBA?

Collaborator

04-02-2006, 12:01 PM

Nintendo could wrap the remains of what they had for lunch in a new package, and you people would stand in line and pay double what it cost just for the priviledge of being one of millions to own it.

mkelehan

04-02-2006, 12:06 PM

It'll be here May 21. I promise. Don't know what colors yet.

Import

04-02-2006, 12:07 PM

Personally I'll wait for the US Launch and hold on to the extra $100 for something else. :)

My original DS is suffice for now.

Alpha2

04-02-2006, 12:10 PM

I dont see there being any difference in an american launch, maybe we might get a couple of different colors... or we might just get ONE color for like 6 months.

The Navy blue is the closest to black we'll probably see for the next YEAR. it look's classy and less toylike, it'd make a person proud to whip out in public.

Apossum

04-02-2006, 01:23 PM

Nintendo could wrap the remains of what they had for lunch in a new package, and you people would stand in line and pay double what it cost just for the priviledge of being one of millions to own it.

actually, I don't pay for it. I wait till they throw it away and dumpster dive for it.

GizmoGC

04-02-2006, 02:13 PM

It'll be here May 21. I promise. Don't know what colors yet.

...and it may be just as impossible to buy as the Japanese launch.

chaedog

04-02-2006, 09:00 PM

I'll hold off till its released here as well...can't see myself paying more than 130 for it. Plan on selling mine to a friend and then getting the Lite.

Great system I've had mine for about 6 months now....no scratches....and I still play it more than my 360 and PC games...mainly because the games are great (advance wars, age of empires, Tetris DS, and mario kart) and I can play em anywhere.

binbinzhou

04-04-2006, 04:33 AM

Enamel Navy is now available for the same price:

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2cki-71-9h-77-4-49-en-15-dS+lite-84-j-70-18un.html

coolz481

04-04-2006, 07:26 AM

Just ordered the Enamel Navy. I have Mario Kart, Trace Memory and Animal Crossing sitting on my shelf sealed and Phoenix Wright just arrived from Gamefly yesterday. I couldn't wait 7-8 weeks to play these games. I figured importing would cost nearly the same as buying a regular DS now and then trading it in for a U.S. DS Lite at the end of May. Thanks for the update OP!

KaneRobot

04-04-2006, 10:35 AM

monkeypox

04-04-2006, 10:50 AM

I don't get why some people "have to have it NOW." It's a DS with a brighter screen; it's not even a major overhaul like the GBA SP was. I hope you guys REALLY like this thing. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it as well, but I have a little self-control.

not a major overhaul? it's exactly the same thing: a brighter screen and a smaller design in multiple colors. how exactly is that different from going from a GBA to a GBA SP?

PenguinMaster

04-05-2006, 04:28 AM

not a major overhaul? it's exactly the same thing: a brighter screen and a smaller design in multiple colors. how exactly is that different from going from a GBA to a GBA SP?

The SP went from no light to a pretty good light. This goes from a great light to a greater light, not nearly as important. The SP also added the folding design and rechargeable battery. While it'd be crazy to pay a huge premium for an SP at the time of launch, this is much crazier. IMO anyone paying double the price of a DS (as they've been posted for $100 or less multiple times) for a Lite is in no way a Cheapass Gamer.

phantomfriar2002

04-05-2006, 10:06 AM

The SP went from no light to a pretty good light. This goes from a great light to a greater light, not nearly as important.

I agree with you about the pricing and the craziness, but I wouldn't classify the SP's light (at least the SP version sold last year with the "genuinely bright" LCD screen) as "pretty good" and the DS' "great." That particular SP version's backlit screen is FAR superior to the DS, IMHO -- way better in terms of brightness and color clarity. How is that "not nearly as important" an upgrade??

I haven't seen the DS Lite but from reading the reviews, it seems the DS Lite's screens are every bit as crisp and bright as the 2005 SP's. If that's the case, I at least can't wait to see how much more "colorful" the graphics on the DS will be, in addition to the better, brighter screen making long gaming sessions easier on the eyes.

That all being said I wouldn't pay this amount of cash at all for the DS Lite. Better to wait, what, a few WEEKS now (May is just around the corner, should that prove to actually be the date), sell my old DS, and fork down hopefully a quarter of this $200+ price to do so. :)

doubledown

04-05-2006, 10:42 AM

it'd make a person proud to whip out in public.

Be careful doing that, you might get arrested :joystick:

vulcan300

04-05-2006, 01:33 PM

What's the estimated US price for the DS Lite? I ask cuz my DS recently took a nasty spill, cracking 40% of the LCD screen beneath the touch screen. God bless it, though, for the touch still faithfully works. Now I have to keep it until I get the new one, so I can transfer my configuration on the new one. In the meantime, I have to play my games offline (and this happened not too long ago before the Tetris and Metroid releases.

I'm wondering if the difference in time justifies the extra money spent if I get this DS Lite now. Plus, I'll be getting it for the navy color, too, which has not been announced yet whether multiple colors will be released...

Apossum

04-05-2006, 01:41 PM

binbinzhou

04-05-2006, 01:43 PM

The original DS's retail price is slightly lower in Japan. So I'm guess the MSRP for DS Lite will be $149.99.

Zoglog

04-05-2006, 02:59 PM

The enamel Navy is very close to black looking. White ones seemed to have been not restocked last saturday.

emperordahc

04-05-2006, 03:19 PM

Yes, I'm a "Nintendo-Ho". Sold my PSP last month ($220) to help fund the Lite. I'll be selling my DS and my wife's after picking up the white and light blue ones, no matter what the cost is. When it comes to Nintendo, I'm NOT a CAG. Sad, hua?

heavy liquid

04-05-2006, 05:27 PM

I don't get why some people "have to have it NOW." It's a DS with a brighter screen; it's not even a major overhaul like the GBA SP was. I hope you guys REALLY like this thing. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it as well, but I have a little self-control.

Personally, I imported the Lite in order to save money by selling off my old DS and a couple games that I no longer wanted. I got a decent amount of money from it (almost $200), so importing the Lite cost me next to nothing.

I would imagine that eBay prices for the old DS will drop once the Lite is released here, which is why I wanted to sell it as soon as possible. Of course, if you want to keep your old DS then it probably would be wise to wait instead of paying a higher price to import.

graf1k

04-05-2006, 06:33 PM

Is the actual MSRP for the Lite higher than the old DS in Japan? I know price gouging is going on, but if it is SUPPOSED to be the same price, then I assume it will be the same way when it comes to the US and I can wait a month or two to save nearly $80. Plus I want a white one anyway.

bingbangboom

04-05-2006, 07:00 PM

Yeah, i ordered it and im waiting for it ot ship in. My DS my brother got for me for the christmas it came out, im selling it to someone at work for $60 vs. $50 gamestop trade in. I ordered a case with it too.

Masterkyo

04-05-2006, 07:43 PM

I belived DS LITE MSRP $129.99 and Orginal DS drop down $99.99 - $119.99 but i am holding of for Black DS LITE or possible New Mario Bros or Metroid Prime Hunters bundle with special color ;)

halu102

04-05-2006, 07:56 PM

Hmm, well, i was looking around and i think the original price of the DS lite in japan was 135, well according to Wikipedia. However, on the Japanese website it says 16800 yen, and by quickly checking the currency converter, it's comes out to 143.063960 USD according to the present exchange rates. Hmm, I'm supposing it'll be around 139.99? Hopefully if they don't take into account stuff like shipping it over here and demand in Japan right now.

SteveGo

04-05-2006, 08:30 PM

I belived DS LITE MSRP $129.99

LOL, you're dreaming if you think that they're gonna release the Lite at the current DS MSRP. The Lite is gonna be new and sexy and will easiley sell for more than $129.99. Look at how many people are willing to pay $199.90 or more for it already, on a site that promotes being a cheapass no less.

KaneRobot

04-06-2006, 09:41 AM

LOL, you're dreaming if you think that they're gonna release the Lite at the current DS MSRP. The Lite is gonna be new and sexy and will easiley sell for more than $129.99. Look at how many people are willing to pay $199.90 or more for it already, on a site that promotes being a cheapass no less.

You're making it sound like it's going to be $249.99. As long as it's not packed with a game, I'll probably be $150.

SteveGo

04-07-2006, 03:05 PM

You're making it sound like it's going to be $249.99. As long as it's not packed with a game, I'll probably be $150.

Not really, I was just emphasing how far fetched it would be for Nintendo to release the Lite at the current DS MRSP, given its popularity in Japan and the buzz being created over here.

I personally think it will be around $150 as well, sorry if I didn't explicitly state that.

vulcan300

04-07-2006, 03:23 PM

When is Nintendo planning to send out the next large shipment again? Sometime mid-April? Do you guys think the import price might drop then? 'Course, by then, it'd be only a month until it comes in the US.

Every time I look at my broken DS, a tear comes to my eye. And my girlfriend's not too keen on me swiping hers in the meantime...

BrerDan

04-07-2006, 03:34 PM

We're all guessing at this point, but my guess is we'll see the Lite in the U.S. for $149.99 and $179.99 bundle with game (saving $5 versus $34.99 normal first party nintendo game price).

I would love for it to be cheaper though!!!!!

I can manage the wait--although my guess is we'll see the bundles *after* the Mario release. Not by much, but by a few weeks or so....just like we saw with Nintendogs and MarioKart. That way people who are REALLY into it might break down and buy the game twice, plus they don't want bundle sells to depress the #1 ranking possibility the new Mario game could get for sales (that kind of press is important).

So, it will be frustrating trying to decide whether to wait on both!!!!!!!

My biggest problem will be waiting until Christmas. I would bet that Nintendo will release some snazzy colors in both the DS and Revolution to match up--but I bet the DS colors along those lines won't be out until late Fall. It would be so cool to have that green or red color they showed off the Revolution in last year....but I don't think I can wait that long for a Lite!!

robbart914

04-07-2006, 07:58 PM

Gotta be $149.99

Though 179.99 with that Mario game is just as good. That's about as must-own a game as the system will get, and maybe it'll stream demand some so that shartages won't be quite as bad.

javeryh

04-07-2006, 08:31 PM

$200 is too much. I can wait until May definitely.

Apossum

04-07-2006, 10:55 PM

I'm skeptical of this May date...they should've announced that by now. Gamestores aren't even taking pre-orders yet.

bingbangboom

04-08-2006, 02:23 AM

Mine just got shipped although even with 2nd day... it says that i won't be getting it till Tuesday. Im actually excited though. I might pick up a few more games. I have to basically rebuild my collection. Should be cool though.

abhinav

04-08-2006, 04:42 PM

Might import now, $200 for months earlier isnt all that bad.

coolz481

04-08-2006, 04:51 PM

I ordered mine Tuesday and its out for delivery to my house today (Saturday)! I was also skeptical about a May release in the US - if you look at the packaging for Big Brain Academy, due in mid-May, it features a picture of the fat DS on the cover - granted that's not the best evidence, but you'd think a DS lite picture would be on the cover if they were coming out at the same time. Even if the lite does come out here in May, we'll probably get just one color to start and it won't be my Enamel Navy.

Sarang01

04-09-2006, 04:55 AM

MetalGearDizzle

04-13-2006, 01:39 PM

Hey quick question, where are the PlayAsia coupons? I'm definatly going to be getting a DS Lite and I saw in the initial post that there were coupons to use. Thanks in advance.

OGHowie

04-13-2006, 02:07 PM

Hey quick question, where are the PlayAsia coupons? I'm definatly going to be getting a DS Lite and I saw in the initial post that there were coupons to use. Thanks in advance.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-00-3-paypalpromo-49-en-50-00.html

Zoglog

04-13-2006, 02:34 PM

hmmm 199. Maybe I shouldnt sell my DS lite then, seems to only be fetching that much on ebay.... Still hvent opened it yet tho

Moxio

04-13-2006, 02:38 PM

If Nintendo did black for this I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Agreed.

Zoglog

04-13-2006, 02:44 PM

well the enamel blue one is pretty damn black....

rabbitt

04-13-2006, 03:45 PM

I do believe the DS Lite MSRP is $129.99

binbinzhou

04-13-2006, 04:02 PM

No way is DS Lite going to sell for $129.99 in US, I would buy 3 DS Lites if they sell it at that price

SubjectNameHere

04-13-2006, 06:00 PM

I read in Gamer magazine that they're retailing for $139 US in JP anyway. It's only the shortage and high demand that's allowing them to be sold by 'reseller' shops in Japan for $179 - $200 US.

binbinzhou

04-13-2006, 06:56 PM

Handheld consoles are cheaper in Japan. The PSP system only sells for $169 USD in Japan, but they are priced at $199.99 in US. The original DS was also cheaper in Japan. If DS Lite is selling for $139 in Japan, it will most likely be $149.99 in US. But handheld games are much cheaper in US than Japan and Europe. MSRP for a regular GBA game is $29.99 in the US, but $50 in Japan, and even more in Europe.

SubjectNameHere

04-13-2006, 06:57 PM

Did not know that.. good point though. What's more amazing to me now is that Play-Asia sometimes has DS and PSP games for $5-$15 on import. That's a huge clearance if they start out so high.

Zoglog

04-13-2006, 09:25 PM

Actually DS lite is around 130+ Before tax.......... After tax it's more around 140ish. How do I know =p? I bought one Duty free and bought one with tax.

OGHowie

04-13-2006, 09:32 PM

Actually DS lite is around 130+ Before tax.......... After tax it's more around 140ish. How do I know =p? I bought one Duty free and bought one with tax.

Hmm, my friend is in Japan right now. Do they actually sell these at the duty free shops at the airport?

alongx

04-13-2006, 09:39 PM

alongx

04-13-2006, 09:40 PM

Hmm, my friend is in Japan right now. Do they actually sell these at the duty free shops at the airport?

No.

If you have your American passport with you at a retailer, they don't charge you sales tax, though (5% national sales tax in JP). With sales tax (I was too lazy to carry my passport everywhere) it's $142.02 at current exchange rates.

tomoyochan

04-14-2006, 01:48 AM

Also, not all retailers offer Duty Free. Only Some. They usually advertise it somewhere in their store. The place where he bought the second one (w/tax) would only accept cash too. It was a small store in Akihabara. The first place w/o tax was a big electronics chain store, Sakuraya.

binbinzhou

04-26-2006, 01:22 PM

Crystal White is now available, it seems to be the most desired color right now.

KaneRobot

04-26-2006, 05:13 PM

Tempting to get it now that white is available, but I can wait a month for the U.S. release in case they wind up giving you something extra. If they wind up pushing it back though I'll probably get one.

Apossum

04-26-2006, 07:40 PM

want so bad...can't play till the semester's over anyway, and by that time, the Lite will be just around the corner

pimpinc333

04-27-2006, 12:53 PM

Have they announced a date for its release? I keep on reading that it will come out when New Mario Bros DS does. Any truth on this?

binbinzhou

04-27-2006, 02:35 PM

No annoucement had been made by Nintendo. But since E3 is in the corner, an annoucement is expected to be made soon.

Jatsu

04-27-2006, 05:03 PM

Does Nintendo have a pre-E3 press release we can look forward to?

binbinzhou

04-27-2006, 06:56 PM

May 9th seems to be the rumored date of Nintendo's offical announcement. I think some retailer are starting to take pre-orders for DS Lite, but $50 is required for all pre-orders.

Jatsu

04-27-2006, 07:34 PM

So what do you guys think, pre-order now, or wait until the 9th and pre-order then?

KongaKing

04-27-2006, 07:54 PM

Is there a rumor of the USA date too? Are we talking late may, or like July?

Jatsu

04-27-2006, 09:47 PM

http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?sortby=default&searchtype=quicksearch&searchcount=12&Keyword=ds+lite&platform=0&find.x=0&find.y=0&find=Search
this could mean it's coming June 1st.

guinaevere

04-27-2006, 11:49 PM

Question in regards to that, what language will the menu be in? I'm just weary of purchasing Japanese intended items and finding out that I can't read any of the home menus and whatnot~
My DS was imported by my wonderful little brother for me. It's the awesome candy pink with the white base & buttons, and was only available in Japan. (the mystic pink that was available in Australia is the same that came over here for the Nintendogs special bundle: it has a dark grey base and buttons.)

Anyway, what you can expect when you first start up the DS (lite) will be Japanese text (warning screen I believe it was) you touch the screen and go past it. It's extremely easy to switch operating language to english, as that will be your very first option. I strongly suggest you touch the language you actually are able to read. In this case: English.

Viola! Everything is in English now. If you can't understand the system at this point, you have more serious problems. =P

wildnuts02

04-28-2006, 01:57 PM

http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?sortby=default&searchtype=quicksearch&searchcount=12&Keyword=ds+lite&platform=0&find.x=0&find.y=0&find=Search
this could mean it's coming June 1st.

what happens if you order the DSLite, Mario Bundle (9.99)? it lets me add to cart and check out. is it basically a a pre-order?

anyone done this before?