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THIRTY-SIX January 26th, 2006 2:28 AM

Redesigned DS
 
erm sorry if this should be in other entertainment but look the DS redesigned
http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/01/nintendo_ds_lite.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/jumbo_cactuar_cards/DSvLite.jpg supplied bu lucifer
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/jumbo_cactuar_cards/DSLite.jpgsuplied by lucifer
some info at: joystiq.com
engadget supplied by Samurai X
3 different colours animation supplied by ketay
3 colours images supplied by ketay


Eon-Rider January 26th, 2006 2:42 AM

Wow. DS lite. That looks nice.

Squeegee Beckenheim January 26th, 2006 3:08 AM

It doesn't belong in Other Entertainment, but it belongs in Other Games. I will wisk it there now.

MOVED

kohei January 26th, 2006 4:12 AM

Oh god... they are releasing a new DS...

And I just got mine :(

charizard_maa January 26th, 2006 4:31 AM

I knew this would happen. That the main reason I don't have a DS yet. I don't want to be screw up like when I got my GBA. A few months latter the SP came out. Well this time it won't be like that.

TRIFORCE89 January 26th, 2006 5:29 AM

Based on the new design it somewhat makes sense to do it. It looks Revolution inspired, with the milky white-ness.

I don't like it when Nintendo releases these things. Early adopters, like myself, should get some kind of benefit, not just the late people.

Lucifer. January 26th, 2006 5:30 AM

I usually hate it when things like this happen. But now that I'm working I don't find the price tags for games and systems quite so high. So yeah I'll definitely be picking one o' these up when they reach my shores. Lighter, slimmer, sharper screen? Sounds good to me.

TRIFORCE89 January 26th, 2006 5:37 AM

I actually don't like the solid colour scheme of this and the Revolution. It's too iPod-esque. I like seeing the buttons.

Crystal Clair January 26th, 2006 9:56 AM

I kind of expected something more drastic and dramatic than just a smaller version of the ds. I think some things are weird
1. The mic is inbetween the two screens, in MKds, you have to blow into the mic to blow up your balloons, what if you fog up the screens?
2. Why'd they place the start and select buttons elsewhere? They made it just like the advance.
I think the color's pretty nice (my silver laptop's turning that color in some places)
That's about all I have to say except I still dont think the dslite is that much smaller. And I probably wont buy it....
but that's what I said to the gbasp and then several months later I bought one.
Meh, I'm happy with my ds. Besides it did cost me the price plus 50 bucks for the screen repair when it broke. Why ditch it for the better? Sounds so heartless.

Kurosaki January 26th, 2006 9:59 AM

Eh, I prefer the older version. It isn't as prone to breakage as this one probably will be. They always release the more durable one first then throw out one that's easy to break a year or so after... *coughSPcough*

Lucifer. January 26th, 2006 11:07 AM

I've never found a Nintendo product to be prone to breakages... They're always top-quality.

Arcanine January 26th, 2006 12:27 PM

I agree with Lucifer, Nintendo does keep their stuff high quality. Both my SP and GBA still work. And I've had both for like.... a long time (hell even my GBA works and up till a few months ago my SNES worked).


Anyway on to the new DS.
I'm going to buy it, it's as simple as that. I want a new DS because the one I have now doesn't like me (the head is loose and it bugs me). On top of that it looks sweet with it's small look.

The Size: I always love it when Nintendo pops out a new smaller hand held (and I still think the Micro is too freaking small!). I got the SP when I had my GBA and I'm going to get the Lite. The new DS looks really small and that's a good thing (unless you lose small things XD).

The Screen: I guess the brightness settings will help save battery life. And that's always a good thing on long trips or if you play it a lot and don't feel like charging or getting tied down by wires.

The Looks: I'll just say it looks great and leave it at that (I like the Rev style look to it). XD

I agree that the mic is in the wrong place (who thought of putting it in the middle of the two) and should be moved somewhere else. And the price is a little up there then what the DS costs now. GameSpot said it'll be priced at $145 dollars (so a little higher then the DS). Over all I like the system, and I'll be getting it (maybe not the day it comes out but I'll get it).

Thomas January 26th, 2006 2:47 PM

The name: DS Lite...I don't really like it

It is just a smaller MORE portable DS, that is the only difference. 39% Smaller 21% Lighter. That is is.

Spectrum January 26th, 2006 2:48 PM

x___x

I freaking love the milky white prettiness.

But like Kohei, I just received mine about a month ago.

GAH.

brotlov January 26th, 2006 3:42 PM

Now this looks COOL, I wonder if this DS and play GB/GBC games.

pokejungle January 26th, 2006 3:49 PM

Er, no. D: It will never ~ that would increase the size.


As for me~ sure, it's smaller. But the original DS [and not the original concept design!] stole my heart and will never let go <3

I'll probably _not_ buy this.

Chairman Kaga January 26th, 2006 7:04 PM

Haha...they should have thought about the weight factor before they decided to give it two screens, that would have solved everything.

Ninty wants your money, chilluns.

charizard_maa January 26th, 2006 7:53 PM

Paul and Brotlov brought a good point. Will it be able to still play GBA games? I mean they did have to do something to make it smaller. I mean logically Nintendo won't do that because it is a bacd market decidion. Lost of profits and all.

ouendan January 27th, 2006 8:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charizard_maa
Paul and Brotlov brought a good point. Will it be able to still play GBA games? I mean they did have to do something to make it smaller. I mean logically Nintendo won't do that because it is a bacd market decidion. Lost of profits and all.

It will still play GBA games, just not GB/GBC games. It has all the same functions.

As for the people complaining about a redesign, you should have expected it. Nintendo has redesigned the NES/SNES/GB/GBA and if the N64/GCN were more successful, I'm sure we would've seen a redesign for those two as well. It's not like Nintendo is the only company who redesign's their products either. Apple is constantly releasing a new generation of iPod that usually has very little improvements over the last one, and Sony has also redesigned the PSX/PS2 as well.

That said, I think it's not even meant for those who already bought it, it's really aimed at those who have yet purchased a DS because of it's looks or weight or because of other factors they didn't buy one for. They obviously didn't do anything radical like add an analog stick because that would be something that would alienate the current DS owners and could even effect some of the current games. But it's a nice addition to the current models and is a good alternative for those who do not already own a DS but wanted to get one for it's games. If you currently have a DS and really want this one, it's obviously going to cost you, but there is really no need for you to get one.

Famardy January 27th, 2006 9:15 AM

Neat. I can't wait to get me one of those.

Rhykasho January 27th, 2006 11:41 AM

Looks pretty good though me rather keep me old DS then waste money on the same console that has just gotten a face lift O.o

The Fallen January 28th, 2006 12:24 PM

It's pretty nice; much nicer then the original for sure. I was waiting to buy a DS and I'm glad I did.

The S January 28th, 2006 7:42 PM

I actually prefer the DS Lite's design to the current one's. Perhaps I'll pick one of these up once they become much cheaper (or, in counterpoint, I become much less poor). At least it's not like the SP... dang I really hated those things!

Draik January 29th, 2006 12:48 PM

If the SP didn't release, I'd be surprised. The DS Lite seems okay... at the least. But... white <3

Rift January 30th, 2006 2:49 PM

Andy brings up a good point about the micro...if I played that somehow, someway id swallow it, but that'd be an awesome way to die "I died by a bullet wound", "I died from cancer" "Hey guess what? i swallowed a gameboy!"

well i bought by DS last June and it rocks...but i over played it and have charged it over night more then once on accident...and the battery life is starting to die on me...maybe i will buy this one, im afraid it'll be to sharp (the corners) and i'd end up cutting off my fingers when i play it...XD

oh yeah i came back to PC for a couple minutes everyone!

Bomberman January 30th, 2006 5:07 PM

Nothing major to me. I'm pissed because after I got my GBA the SP came out with the lighted screen - that was the big thing. I'll probably get the old version when I do because it's cheaper.

Rift January 30th, 2006 7:45 PM

Hey i just noticed something...WHERES THE ON BUTTON!? XD lol

Samurai X January 30th, 2006 8:07 PM

A lot of people(not here) keep saying that it's too i-Pod looking because it's white, it's not like Apple invented that color.

Anyways, I will probably be getting one of these when it comes out here in the States. Nintendo does want our money and they'll be getting mine. I'm making them rich!!

Arcanine January 30th, 2006 8:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty
Hey i just noticed something...WHERES THE ON BUTTON!? XD lol

You're just like Austin. I told him you turned it on by using your mind. XD

It's most likely on the side like the SP was.

Mario The World Champion January 31st, 2006 4:01 AM

Well, makes me glad I haven't bought myself a DS.

But, I could get myself an older version for under $100 at some places I know of.

Kurosaki January 31st, 2006 4:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanine
You're just like Austin. I told him you turned it on by using your mind. XD

It's most likely on the side like the SP was.

If you turned it on using your mind I'd buy it. Talk about innovation! XD

ouendan February 1st, 2006 1:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanine
You're just like Austin. I told him you turned it on by using your mind. XD

It's most likely on the side like the SP was.

You know, I know it was confirmed to be a switch like the SP, but your post made me thing of something else, if the switch is now on the said and is like the SP the system can no longer be turned off by the firmware, which means they have to upgrade it. Now I'm hoping that they don't do something like add WPA support or online Pictochat or I might have to try and get my hands on one of these too.

Ketay February 1st, 2006 6:02 PM

Ehh, this seems way too early for a DS Redesign... But I guess it looks pretty good. I probably won't end up getting it though. =(

Arcanine February 1st, 2006 6:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki
If you turned it on using your mind I'd buy it. Talk about innovation! XD

Well, it does have a downside if you turn it on and off by using your mind...

Andy: *Playing games and getting a really high score on a new game*
Andy's mom: Turn the lights off and go to bed.
Andy: *Thinks Lights "off"* off... *Looks down at the DS and sees it turn off* O_O NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
XD

Quote:

Originally Posted by ouendan
You know, I know it was confirmed to be a switch like the SP, but your post made me thing of something else, if the switch is now on the said and is like the SP the system can no longer be turned off by the firmware, which means they have to upgrade it. Now I'm hoping that they don't do something like add WPA support or online Pictochat or I might have to try and get my hands on one of these too.

Well I'm sure it's still in the prototype stage. They'll most likely have it on the side but a button like the DS one.

Brittany February 1st, 2006 7:07 PM

Looked like a style-concious version of the DS at first, but the touchscreen is supposedly raised- definete turnoff IMO.

Anyway, I think it's safe to say that DSlite will kill off some PSP fans, especially the ones condemning the original DS because of it's fisherprice-toy-resemblence.

Oh, and by the way- are the buttons backlit?

Morkula February 1st, 2006 8:06 PM

It's been confirmed that the power button is a switch on the side, guys... XD

Samurai X February 1st, 2006 10:47 PM

In regards to the switch thing and the firmware not being able to turn it off, they could always update the firmware or the switch might be like the PSP switch, just switch it on and it turns on(or off) and then the switch goes back to it's original position. Also it just might be a button............

ouendan February 3rd, 2006 9:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poke-Rev
In regards to the switch thing and the firmware not being able to turn it off, they could always update the firmware or the switch might be like the PSP switch, just switch it on and it turns on(or off) and then the switch goes back to it's original position. Also it just might be a button............

Well that's exactly my point, if they upgrade the firmware for that they can also update it for other things like WPA support in the process.

BTW, did anyone see this color of the new DS?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a189/Roders5/tetrisblack.jpg

It's not official, but Nintendo did say they will release this new DS in three colours at launch so hopefully black is one of them. :D

MOON~DANCER February 4th, 2006 7:47 PM

I WANT THAT DS OR THE BLUE ONE ....*sigh* my family doesnt have enough money.....

Samurai X February 8th, 2006 6:22 PM

Finally the question of, "where is the power button?" is answered, here is a pic, this is a prototype(assumingly) but it looks pretty much like the picture Nintendo gave out, the white looks flatter than I thought but it's all good, it's just a prototype.

http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/02/dslite_side_powerswitch.jpg

Here is a link where you will see more pictures:

5 Pics

Alex The Great Master February 8th, 2006 6:46 PM

This DS does look good, but I won't spend money to buy it. The average DS is fine.

John Denver February 8th, 2006 7:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty
Hey i just noticed something...WHERES THE ON BUTTON!? XD lol

Holy balls, when's the last time YOU where here!

It's Dakota by the way...represent

sleazel February 8th, 2006 7:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charizard_maa
I knew this would happen. That the main reason I don't have a DS yet. I don't want to be screw up like when I got my GBA. A few months latter the SP came out. Well this time it won't be like that.


did the same thing - plus until diamond comes out i dont have a real games i really wanted for it

Lucifer. February 10th, 2006 11:58 AM

Here's another picture showing the location of the power button and stylus holder. Part of a set of new shots Nintendo recently released of the machine.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/jumbo_cactuar_cards/DSLite.jpg

Adam_148 February 10th, 2006 12:46 PM

I think that's the GBA2 because I heard Nintendo were releasing something like that

Lucifer. February 10th, 2006 1:08 PM

I think it's the DS Lite. Because it is the DS Lite. ;)

THIRTY-SIX February 10th, 2006 1:11 PM

its there on the first post piccy.. its called DS Lite..

Pretty Boy Sean February 10th, 2006 4:46 PM

Looks like I'm going to have to buy a 3rd DS!

Adam_148 February 11th, 2006 1:24 AM

Well I heard Nintendo were creating a GBA2, I'm just saying

Ketay February 12th, 2006 9:21 PM

For those who want to see the three colors of it, along with rotating coolness:

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

Or if you're on a slow connection and don't want to wait for that to load (although it is REALLY cool)...

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/lite/color/index.html

DarkClown February 13th, 2006 4:56 AM

So Beautiful...I wanna get myself one...

Hitokiri February 13th, 2006 10:58 AM

It looks the exact same O_O;;;

Lucifer. February 13th, 2006 11:41 AM

Right..

You can clearly see that the new model is slimmer, lighter and easier to hold. It's similar in shape to the original DS, because that's pretty-much the way it has to look for it to function properly. The Lite is far more chiseled and aesthetically pleasing.

Anyway I don't think this has been posted yet, so here's a size comparison.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/jumbo_cactuar_cards/DSvLite.jpg

Crunkn' Munky February 13th, 2006 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ____
erm sorry if this should be in other entertainment but look the DS redesigned
http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/01/nintendo_ds_lite.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/jumbo_cactuar_cards/DSLite.jpgsuplied by lucifer
some info at: joystiq.com
engadget supplied by Samurai X
3 different colours animation supplied by katey
3 colours images supplied by katey


Darn! Looking good! I like the new pen accesorie

Ketay February 13th, 2006 5:26 PM

You spelt my name as Katey. =(

Anyway... I want one of these so bad... I just need to get my brother to buy my DS off me first. =/

fallen_natsumixx February 13th, 2006 6:05 PM

*groans* -_- I just got my NintendoDS two weeks ago... *tries not to stare at the milky-whiteness*

Pokedragonfire February 13th, 2006 6:36 PM

Since it says coming in JAPAN in March I'll just buy a used DS for now (maybe) and buy a lite in the summer or whenever it comes.

MAR Heaven February 13th, 2006 8:22 PM

When It comes out im gonna sell my old DS and buy this one!

DarkClown February 14th, 2006 1:14 AM

How can you say it looks the same....Does everything look the same to you?

THIRTY-SIX February 14th, 2006 3:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketay
You spelt my name as Katey. =(

sorry :P i changed it
id buy one if theres a pokemon edition never had one of those...

viridian doubletongue February 14th, 2006 6:27 AM

They could of at least waited a year before starting work on this IMO. It's pointless I think. It doesn't look that much smaller to me, & doesn't do anything different as far as I can see.

.-'Infernal Hylian'-. February 14th, 2006 10:19 AM

its stupid the mic is in the middle... when your blowing the bubble blower in nintendogs you might get spit on the screen i think it should be on the bottom because you don't face directly straight whenplaing you face down...

Steeleon February 15th, 2006 6:52 PM

I'm torn as of right now. I LOVE my DS, bought it the day they were released her in the US. I'm honestly perfectly fine with my DS but I wouldn't mind getting a Lite. I like it's look, and it looks as though it won't create a buldge in my pocket. All-in-all, if I am to somehow end up with spare money I don't need, I'll probobly buy one.

JMH February 18th, 2006 10:36 AM

This is very cool! I want one!

Alpham-A-Epsilons February 18th, 2006 11:01 AM

So cool I want one :/.....

Linoone February 18th, 2006 11:04 AM

this looks cool, I was expecting somethng like this, but later XP, but for now I'll stick with my own normal DS, at least until I have the money *faints*

Kurosaki~Dragon February 18th, 2006 11:31 PM

Good thing I didn't get a DS for christmas xD and its such a purty white <3 ....

I can't wait for it to come out ^^

ouendan February 22nd, 2006 12:20 PM

I've decided to give my DS to my sister to get one, the GBA cart might stick out but that screen is too much for me to resist. Here are some more pictures for you guys:
http://www.tintinphoto.com/tintinphoto/imgFiles/personal/7566428hq7e.jpg
http://cache.kotaku.com/gaming/dsc5.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/7editeurs20060215_204318_4_big.jpg
http://i1.*.com/ny60kp.jpg
http://www.strangereaction.com/imagehost/albums/userpics/10020/navy_dslite2.jpg
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7215/200602182046ck.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4499/200602182076td.jpg
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/521/200602182065vn.jpg
http://www.geocities.jp/srqjx458/NDSL/P1000742.JPG
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20060215/nin02.jpg

The Original Darkwiz787 August 29th, 2008 2:03 PM

The DS lite sux
My friend was leaning over with a DS Lite. Someone bumped him. it fell on carpet. The screen fell off.
I slipped. My DS fell down a set of stairs. (It was only 4 steps, but slit, it was a hard wood floor and the bottom) It has a small dent. It still works fine.

Cherrim August 29th, 2008 2:25 PM

That's wonderful, but that doesn't excuse you bumping a two year old thread. :| Make a new one to talk about the Lite if you want to continue this, and check your timestamps next time.


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