Nintentdo DS Lite

[Shayne]

Im glad i didnt buy a DS, this one is much more attractive  Probably gonna track one down this time around

Nintendo likes to be a little difficult on us from time to time, but we're stoked that after they decided to redesign the DS, then reneged, that they reneged the renege and went through with it anyhow -- though honestly, knowing Nintendo, it was an inevitability given their (and everyone else's) penchant for redesigning their consoles to drive sales. Anywho, their new Nintendo DS Lite skimps on the size and weight by shaving off 1/3rd of the bulk and 20-percent of the weight, and will apparently be released in Japan on March 2nd for ?16,800 (about $145). It's important to remember, however, that the DS Lite we see here may not be the device that you actually buy, being that these are still considered to be design mock-ups. See ya soon, DS Lite, can't wait!Japanese release date: March 2, 2006



Weight: 218g (compare to 275g for the current Nintendo DS)



Dimensions: 133mm x 73.9mm x 21.5mm



Source:http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/26/nintendo_announces_ds_lite/

Pictures of it at the source too.  (not actual product, but renditions)

[Lazybones]

Nice, I wonder if they will work harder on protecting the firmware.. My guess is that they will hide the firmware short point so that you can't just remove a sticker and reflash your unit.



For the most part its unimpressive, just a smaller version of the same thing (that I already find cramps the hand when playing non-touch screen games.



The current one is bulky though so a unit that fits into a smaller pocket will be welcome by many.