Nintendo DS Lite Launches June 11 In US For $129.99 >

	2006/05/04 8:44:54: Posted by DM
	Well, we finally have a date people. The Nintendo DS Lite will hit the stores in the US on June 11. If you want one of these great units you should head out and pre-order now! Click read more for the full info. REDMOND, Wash., May 4, 2006 - Millions of people around the world already enjoy playing Nintendo DS™, and the system's future looks even brighter. On June 11, Nintendo DS™ Lite joins Nintendo's video game family when it launches in the Americas. The lighter, brighter version of the hot-selling Nintendo DS is expected to be priced as low as $129.99 at retailers throughout the United States. The inaugural color is an elegant Polar White with a raised DS logo on the cover. Nintendo DS Lite arrives just in time for players to pop in the latest version of one of the most storied franchises in video game history. New Super Mario Bros.®, launching May 15, updates classic Mushroom Kingdom action with new features and fun. "DS Lite and New Super Mario Bros. represent a double shot of gaming excellence," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "We've got something for both lovers of beautiful, new gadgets and fans of old-school gaming." Nintendo DS Lite comes with a variety of distinctive changes that set it apart from the original - and from all other hand-held video game systems: It's less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter. Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power. The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot. The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access. A removable cover keeps the Game Boy® Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it's not in use. New Super Mario Bros. is just one of the many Nintendo DS games that look great on Nintendo DS Lite. Players set off on a side-scrolling platform adventure bursting with the style and superb game play that got many people hooked on video games in the first place. The Mushroom Kingdom is populated with friends and foes, both new and old, and tons of power-ups, including mushrooms that make Mario mega- and micro-sized. The Super Mario franchise has sold more than 184 million games worldwide, which makes it one of the top-selling video game franchises of all time. Ever since its November 2004 launch, the original Nintendo DS has helped to redefine perceptions of what constitutes a video game. Many systems have been sold to people who are discovering video games for the first time. Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service, has seen more than 1 million connections worldwide. Thousands of people every day log on to battle one another in Metroid® Prime Hunters or see who has all their Tetriminos (falling blocks) in a row in Tetris® DS. Nintendo DS continues to broaden the market for video games. Nintendo DS has software that appeals to older gamers, hard-core gamers and even lapsed gamers. Brain Age™: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day went on sale in the United States on April 17 after encountering massive success in Japan. Nintendo will continue that momentum by introducing two upcoming titles that require more brain power than firepower. On June 5, Big Brain Academy™ arrives to challenge users with a variety of mental tests designed to evaluate various skills. Then on June 26, Sudoku Gridmaster will keep number crunchers busy with more than 400 sudoku puzzles, each one sanctioned by the original creators of sudoku.
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I never had a DS before but I do plan to pick this one up. The only downside is the color being white only. I wish they gave the other colors but I guess those will be released later in time.

Just checked with Gamestop. They are not taking pre orders yet. Didn't try with EB since they are the same company as Gamestop.

Bah I was expecting end of May so I could get it for my bday, ah well.

I am sooo getting this. I hope they bundle it with New SMB. Does anyone know if the Lite is able to use wpa? or is it still wep only?

Just spoke to my friend allen who is a manager at Gamestop here in New York. He said that orders will be taken after the E3 show.

Guys we now have an idea how much the wii will cost. It definetly wont be cheaper than the ds lite so we are looking 150-190. I think if nintendo goes over 250 it'll be a disaster for them. Japan will buy it, but I think it will suffer elsewhere.

I was hoping for this thing to come out sooner, but it took too long, I just bought a PSP, oh well, I might get one latter though to play my old Advance games on, and maybe i'll buy some news ones for it, SMB, Sonic rush, Resident Evil, Metroid Hunters, for now it's just PSP stuff I guess, which doen't really have that many good games yet.

Alex don't feel bad I did the samething and bought a PSP recently. It's my 3rd.

According to 1UP site the price for the DS Lite is $149. Twenty dollars more than the other DS.

199 for the Wii ... i called it

I buyin mines from lik-sang.com or gameexpress.com it's cheaper shipping at game express

DS might not be better than PSP but tha battery do lasts waaay longer

Just placed order online for the DS lite at Gamestop for $129.00. Ebgames is doing the same.