DS Lite Launches June 23rd In EU 50
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."
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)
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Re:And again we get ripped off... (Score:2)
it is expensive to live over there compared to the US.. (except wine & good beer)
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)
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Re:And again we get ripped off... (Score:1)
Regarding beer (Score:2)
Re:And again we get ripped off... (Score:2, Funny)
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Translators cost money, and take time to do their stuff (which still doesn't excuse taking about two years to come up with a European release of Animal Crossing on the Gamecube, mind...)
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Canadians have know the benefit of having a lower currency for a number of years (99c price point for iTunes in both CanD and USD benefits Canada). However, that may change, as the Canadian dollar starts approaching parity with the USD.
We always get the good stuff last (Score:2)
Anyway, I'll get mine the first day or so
But Nintendo should really give me the gods early, I hate this waiting, and if the price is comparable to lik-sangs I could have got it a long time ago
Exclusive colours (Score:2)
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 ha
Re:Exclusive colours (Score:1)
Unfortunately, I feel like I have to write it off as a gimmic.
It is the size that mystifies me (Score:2)
So how fucking big is the original DS anyway? And why did everybody claim the PSP was to large?
Heavy
Re:It is the size that mystifies me (Score:2)
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.
Re:It is the size that mystifies me (Score:2)
But you also added the volme and then the DS really looses doesn't it.
I just find it funny then that the PSP got slammed for size and the DS did not. Hinged or not it shows you how prejudiced people can be.
Here is another shocker, the Wii is cheap at 249 estimated price point.
Oh really? Put a PC together of similar hardware, account for bulk discount
Re:It is the size that mystifies me (Score:2)
I think there are two issues at work relating to this "prejudice." The first is that the DS has two LCDs and one of them is a touchscreen. While the PSP has a much larger screen, people will still still forgive a bigger size when they get two of them. The second issue is that the DS has more good games. The PSP gets cut no slack on any issue because there are so few
Re:It is the size that mystifies me (Score:1)
More than just size (Score:1)
With regards to the price point of the Wii. Well, the price point is actually at $199.99 (most likely), AND the fact is that you call it "not configurable to user specification", but it's actually customized for a specific purpose.
So f
Simple: The DS actually *is* smaller in RL (Score:4, Informative)
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.
Re:Exclusive colours (Score:2)
Australian date (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Australian date (Score:2)
Re:Australian date (Score:2)
You Aussies always forget about the conversion rate; June 1st for you is mid-September for us. And don't get me started about how you always have your seasons backwards.
Re:DS Lite launch (Score:2)
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 fa