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DS Lite Launches June 23rd In EU
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Zonk
on Mon May 22, '06 05:42 PM
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from the see-you-guys-get-stuff-too dept.
Gamespot reports that the DS Lite will be launching on June 23rd in Europe. From the article: "Nintendo has announced that the DS Lite will be available in Europe from June 23 at an estimated retail price of £99.99 , inclusive of VAT, in the UK, and 149.99 in Europe. The console will be available in both white and black, with the latter colour exclusive to the territory."
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And again we get ripped off...
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Re:And again we get ripped off...
(Score:5, Funny)A fair tradeoff, in my opinion.
Re:And again we get ripped off...
(Score:5, Funny)Exclusive colours
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I have an original Nintendo DS, but I am considering getting a DS Lite because the original is a little bulky, but I will be rather irritated if I break down and buy one in a colour that I don't really care much for, only to have it released in that colour soon afterwards.
Re:It is the size that mystifies me
(Score:4, Interesting)DS: 149x85x29, 367cm3
DS Lite: 133x74x22, 217cm3
The PSP, I think, is criticized for size because it has the largest single dimension of any of the handhelds, and that makes it look larger visually. I suspect also that the hinged aspect of the DS makes its width seem more appropriate, whereas the PSP, though thinner, seems like a solid thick brick.
Simple: The DS actually *is* smaller in RL
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Simple. I can fit a DS in my trouser pocket (barely, but I can, it's about the size of the original GBA). I can't fit a PSP in my trouser pocket (it's simply too long), especially if you consider that you need to add some screen cover or a bag or something to protect the otherwise unprotected screen.
So a closed DS is quite a bit more compact than a PSP with a screen protector added.
Australian date
(Score:2, Interesting)Re:Territory?
(Score:2)Anyway, suspiciously similar colour schemes to both the current generation of iPods and the PSP (the white model was released over here a couple of weeks ago).
Re:Territory?
(Score:4, Informative)Re:DS Lite launch
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Re:DS Lite launch
(Score:1)Fact of the matter is, re-releasing the same hardware with updated looks, better portability, and improved features is a proven business strategy, and generates you more revenue for essentially the same exact product.
Not to mention, the DS Lite surpasses the original by leaps and bounds in just about every way; durability, weight, form factor, screen brightness, battery life, cosmetics, ect. I actually never bought the original DS because of the design, but I just had to import a Lite from JP, and I absolutely love it.