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DS News | Nintendo Confirms Release Date & Exclusive Black DS Lite For Europe

22.05.2006

Nintendo's Official Press Release

The Nintendo DS Lite will become the new edition to Nintendo's video game family when it launches in Europe on 23rd June 2006. Available in two colours from launch

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Megadanxzero 22.05.2006#1

IT LOOKS SO FRIGGIN' SEXY!!!!! I'm definately getting one now... I said I wouldn't but, damnit they convinced me Smilie

One more piccy for yas:

Still a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society

Tyrian� 22.05.2006#2

EVVAAII!!!

I wanted the black one so badly...finally Nintendo makes a good decision for the European market (and for me ^_^)
happy happy joy joy!
23rd June-->Ds Lite black for me !!

jb 22.05.2006#3

Hehe - what an awesome surprise. Nintendo Europe love us!

Cubed3 Admin/Founder & Designer

Megadanxzero 22.05.2006#4

Yeah... Something doesn't feel right... Who wants to make bets on what the catch is? Not multi-regional? No picto-chat? Doesn't play GBA games? There must be something >_>

Too bad I won't be able to get one for ages... Stupid lack of job/Saving for Wii

Still a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society

Faust_D 22.05.2006#5

Megadan,at least you only have to save up about 300, I have to save up 430 for the guitar I'm getting, and I HAVE to get it, or else I'll go crazy! This looks so darn sexy...

~Getting on C3's massive tits since 2K5.~

Robbo 22.05.2006#6

Megadanxzero said:
IT LOOKS SO FRIGGIN SEXY!!!!!

Couldn't agree more. I'd love to be able to get one on launch, but i might have to wait a while to get some savings together....but thats one fine looking console! Smilie

Tman!! 22.05.2006#7

oooooooooh or my word tht looks awesome im gunna sleep outside Game just to make sure that i get one of those.... woah super cool DS lite i cant actually describe how good that is lol !! Smilie

The Penguin 22.05.2006#8

I want it right this second mmmmm black DS. I'm gonna buy it and lick it infront of everyone who cant get them!!!

Bleep bleep blork bleep

jb 22.05.2006#9

The Penguin said:
I want it right this second mmmmm black DS. Im gonna buy it and lick it infront of everyone who cant get them!!!

Whatever floats your boat Smilie Smilie

Cubed3 Admin/Founder & Designer

Guest 22.05.2006#10

Everyday since Nintendo UK announced the DS Lite system to the Nintendo community, I've been checking back for European launch details. E3 comes along, nothing announced, and US and Australian gamers sit happy with a smirk on their face. I was actually thinking about this subject this morning when I checked the Nintendo UK website and found no news about this whatsoever. Nintendo UK can see that Nintendo DS is a big hit and no details on when DS Lite will hit our shores was quite concerning especially since news of foreign launch details has been in the air for almost a month. Now we know the reason why... Nintendo DS Lite black.

This is, by far, the most impressive looking DS Lite to date. I'm a white fan due to my Apple tastes, and silver too. However, this DS Lite black beats it hands down. I'm going to check it out first before I buy as I'm not too keen on a glossy, black console (much like PSP black) where you're forever wiping it down so my choice stays at white for the time being.

( Edited on 22.05.2006 11:59 by gunkoi )

OLU1701 22.05.2006#11

Thanks Nintendo "Everything really does come to those who wait Smilie

James2t3 22.05.2006#12

Cool, still getting the white one though. Black will be smudge and scratch magnet.

XBL Gamertag: James2t3

J4K 22.05.2006#13

Before buying, I'm going to wait and see if it is as tough as the original.

My only real concern with my DS is the comfort, is the lite more confortable to hold?

James2t3 22.05.2006#14

From what I heard it is now that the edges are gone, although not sure on specific games like Hunters, but the buttons are ment to be better than the clicky ones on the current DS.

XBL Gamertag: James2t3

The Penguin 22.05.2006#15

I hope that they have ironed aout the problems with the original. Although looking at the Japanese sales i guess they mnust have. I think a black one would be better than a white one as well as the white one would get dirty easily whereas the black one would hide the dirt.

Bleep bleep blork bleep

iBoy 22.05.2006#16

Me wants o_0

Gaah I have so much to buy but no money to buy it with... GAAH I NEED TO ROB A BANK ^^

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James2t3 22.05.2006#17

white one would get dirty easily whereas the black one would hide the dirt.

Other way around Smilie

XBL Gamertag: James2t3

cafc4eva 22.05.2006#18

does anyone know when game are taking pre-orders?

Cheesing It Up 22.05.2006#19

Who's going to buy an original DS when the Lite is just

RufDogRacing 22.05.2006#20

Had I not just shelled out

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Slydevil 22.05.2006#21

That is sex on one BOOTYlicious plate!!!! Smilie

IANC said:
Dude yuor totally awesome. And i won't be killing you anytime soon.

dartmonkey 22.05.2006#22

I want to... smell it. Is that wrong? Smilie

Less posty, more gamey.

jesusraz 22.05.2006#23

Yes, VERY wrong! Smilie

Anyone notice something about that Press Release? Nintendo is not launching ANY games on the same date as the system. Isn't that a bit strange? The Japanese launch had PuzzLoop (Jap name for Magnetica) and Children of Mana...

Although checking the US lists around the 11th June (US launch date, only in White!), only Big Brain Academy and Magnetica launch a week BEFORE, but nothing on the day, with Sudoku Gridmaster due on 26th June...