DS game case from an Eclipse mints tin

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No hacks, hacking or DIY work involved, unless you count eating the mints.

Maybe this has been posted before, I did some searches but only found references to Altoids tins. This tin holds 9 games comfortably, probably ten if they get a bit cozy (I don't have enough DS games to test this)


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Crappy photos I know, all I had was my Palm PDA handy. They get the idea across though.

Cheers if this is useful to anyone, and apologies if it's a repost.
 
Neat, I love those eclipse mints.

I'm too worried about loosing $300+ worth of games to ever make use of stuff like this though.
 
[quote name='sanjuro']
I'm too worried about loosing $300+ worth of games to ever make use of stuff like this though.[/QUOTE]
Yea me too. I don't really have a reason to have all my games with me at all times. I never bring more than just the game inside my DS. Even on a trip or something, I only bring a couple.
 
Why has no one address this issue with a cheap, affordable case yet? ALS industries and the like, I mean.

Neat, OP. I might have to test this.
 
[quote name='pdat2003']I would be too worried that something out the metal tin would somehow fry the fucking cart out[/QUOTE]

Haha.
 
Weird, I found a set of three 3-game cases (Nintendo branded) at Circuit City last weekend, but can't find head or tail of it on the internet. Not at CC.com or at store.nintendo.com... very odd.

Regardless, I spent 4.95 on them and while not perfect they work well enough. I never see the need to have more than four games on me at any time (3 in case, 1 in DS) so from that respect it works out quite well.
 
Here's what I use over here in Japan.

Each case holds 6 games, and I have 5 full cases right now. Oy.

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Oh and before anyone asks, the Children of Mana thing is a DS protector, its not some LE DS or anything! ;)
 
[quote name='Gameboy415']Here's what I use over here in Japan.

Each case holds 6 games, and I have 5 full cases right now. Oy.

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Oh and before anyone asks, the Children of Mana thing is a DS protector, its not some LE DS or anything! ;)[/QUOTE]

Woah. Where can I get that Mana case? That is seriousely sick.
 
I like the cases Gameboy showed. I bet they'd fit nicely in the ALS N14 case....

Anyone have a link? I'll look around m'self too.
 
Altoids sour gum is really nice for this, too... fits 8 games if you bend the bottom of the thing down to be more flat.
 
I also use an altoids gum tin and it holds 8 games well, I was also worried about the metal case thing I found the altoids case opens differently than the eclipse mints one so I covered the inside in electric tape this way no worries about the metal tin. Now I need to get me some more gum cause I need another tin for games. Between all the good DS games and the gum this system is getting expensive!!!!
 
[quote name='ericx']does a gba cart fit in it?[/QUOTE]
Yes, but it won't be quite as good a fit. I think you can fit 2, maybe 3 GBA games in one of these things.

I'll try it out and post pics when I get home from work.

I think the round Altoids tin (the one that also fits PSP games nicely) or original rectangular might be better for GBA games.
 
[quote name='Gameboy415']Here's what I use over here in Japan.

Each case holds 6 games, and I have 5 full cases right now. Oy.

DSCases.jpg


Oh and before anyone asks, the Children of Mana thing is a DS protector, its not some LE DS or anything! ;)[/QUOTE]

where can we buy this case? i've been looking for them, i checked lik-sang, play-asia and ncsx with no luck
 
I got the Mana dealy off Play-Asia for about $6, and I got the cases at a big game store in Nagoya so I really don't know if you can get them online...
eBay maybe?
 
[quote name='katsagirl']milky man you can get those cases from circuit city. i picked up a pack of 2 and they cost me about 4.98. :)[/QUOTE]

awesome katsagirl i love you! i take it you're from new york? which cc did you go to?
 
Another good idea is Case Logic's digital memory card wallet (holds 6 games) for about 3.99. Zipped up protection and looks classy with the fakey leather.

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http://www.caselogic.com/digital_media_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=58599

A reivew from an owner...

It's a sexy black leather wallet. It has 6 slots, but it is possible to cram 2 games into a slot. It fits well in a pocket and makes keeping your games around you easier.

A+
 
[quote name='WildWop']Weird, I found a set of three 3-game cases (Nintendo branded) at Circuit City last weekend, but can't find head or tail of it on the internet. Not at CC.com or at store.nintendo.com... very odd.

Regardless, I spent 4.95 on them and while not perfect they work well enough. I never see the need to have more than four games on me at any time (3 in case, 1 in DS) so from that respect it works out quite well.[/QUOTE]

I got those same cases at CC a couple weeks ago, and I've never seen them anywhere else. I'd been looking for something like that for quite a while. I have the NDS14 case, which holds 8 games, and these are pretty cool because they fit in the little back compartment nicely.
 
[quote name='FurryCurry']Another good idea is Case Logic's digital memory card wallet (holds 6 games) for about 3.99. Zipped up protection and looks classy with the fakey leather.

58599_sq250.jpg
http://www.caselogic.com/digital_media_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=58599

A reivew from an owner...

It's a sexy black leather wallet. It has 6 slots, but it is possible to cram 2 games into a slot. It fits well in a pocket and makes keeping your games around you easier.

A+[/quote]

I bought one of these last year at Microcenter for $1.99, they had a crapload of them in stock and said "What the hell, maybe I can get my DS cards in this". Well, I never really got them to fit well, felt like they were being crushed and didn't care for the tightness so aside it went. HOWEVER, I have to say that this this holds an iPod Nano PERFECTLY! :applause:

So I give it a C for DS games and a A+ for the iPod Nano
 
I feel like a fool even mentioning the word "GameGear" in a DS thread, but if anyone still has a GameGear plastic game case, I must say that a single one holds 2 GBA carts, 2 DS carts, and at least one stylus beautifully (With the GBA carts on the bottom). It takes up less room than most game cases, and protects them perfectly.
 
hope u cleaned those mint cans. there can be little pieces of powder mint that goes on the game and then it will get into your ds.
 
[quote name='WildWop']Weird, I found a set of three 3-game cases (Nintendo branded) at Circuit City last weekend, but can't find head or tail of it on the internet. Not at CC.com or at store.nintendo.com... very odd.

Regardless, I spent 4.95 on them and while not perfect they work well enough. I never see the need to have more than four games on me at any time (3 in case, 1 in DS) so from that respect it works out quite well.[/QUOTE]

I also found these for the first time at a local Best Buy... same price. The weird thing was, I passed on them at first glance. There were three three-paks. Went back 10 minutes later, only one was left, so i picked it up. Looks exactly like the picture of the Japanese six-pack, except it's half the size (holds three games), and you get three of them.
 
I have been using the Nintendo Power mint tin to hold my DS games, although I don't leave it laying around the house, I have it stored in my B&D case to help keep things organized.

Here is a picture of it:

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Picture and idea from 8BitJoystick.com
 
sweet Yukine! I didn't know about that nintendo power tin - that thing is cool - I'll have to venture into a Hot Topic and look for one.
 
[quote name='yukine']I have been using the Nintendo Power mint tin to hold my DS games, although I don't leave it laying around the house, I have it stored in my B&D case to help keep things organized.

Here is a picture of it:

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Picture and idea from 8BitJoystick.com[/quote]

I went to Hot Topic yesterday to get one of those, but they were sold out. I'll try again in a few days.
 
I might pick up one of those Mana cases next time I need some filler to use a PlayAsia coupon! Thanks!

Also, is fuck filtered to Shaq-Fu for April Fools Day?
 
I came here looking for a good solution for carrying these games around. After seeing some of the suggestions, I realized that I have 2 Sandisk zippered neoprene cases that I got with my 1gb SD memory cards for my camera. I don't use them, and I am sure I could fit at least 4 games in each one. I have to find them, but when I do, I will post a pic or 2 of how well they work.

Thanks for the ideas. :applause:
 
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