Its Official! DS Lite in the US on 11th June

It’s Official! The DS Lite is coming to the US of A, and it’s coming soon. After loads of rumours, there’s the official announcement by Nintendo themselves. It’s coming on the 11th of June this year. Pretty close to our earlier report, by the way. 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.

Now I’m aware that many people in the US are dying for one. Here’s a few reasons why:

• 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.

“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.”

I personally can’t wait to try out one of these babies. The DS Lite will be fully showcased at E3 2006 next week, and might be available for pre-order at select retailers as early as today! Start saving up guys!

It’s Official! The DS Lite is coming to the US of A, and it’s coming soon. After loads of rumours, there’s the official announcement by Nintendo themselves. It’s coming on the 11th of June this year. Pretty close to our earlier report, by the way. 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.

Now I’m aware that many people in the US are dying for one. Here’s a few reasons why:

• 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.

“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.”

I personally can’t wait to try out one of these babies. The DS Lite will be fully showcased at E3 2006 next week, and might be available for pre-order at select retailers as early as today! Start saving up guys!