DS Lite secrets to be unveiled tonight/tomorrow

by Ed Stasick { Feb 14th 2006 at 7:52PM }

As we reported last week, Nintendo is scheduled to hold a new DS Lite press conference tomorrow.

What wonders does Mr. Iwata have in store for us this time? Several sites are reporting that the DS Lite has a few surprises left in it. In particular, there is supposedly one bombshell left to come. The DS momentum machine rolls on!

Start looking for word to leak out sometime in the middle of the night as the conference is scheduled for 2:30 pm in Japan on February 15th (in fact, it's already February 15th there right now).

Any DS Fanboys want to make any last minute predictions?

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Larry @ Feb 14th 2006 8:04PM

Can't Wait! I predict a pre-installed web browser.

dwarpdesign @ Feb 14th 2006 8:09PM

It prints money !

Cyberclaws @ Feb 14th 2006 8:20PM

It Prints Money AND has a pre-installed Web Browser!

Cyberclaws @ Feb 14th 2006 8:24PM

Seriously though, VoIP and maybe even a little camera to go with it?

Covarr @ Feb 14th 2006 8:26PM

Scans of the instruction manual are already up; we got them with those yellowed photos from the FCC. Any surprise would have to be in there, unless it's a bundled game at a lower price than the current DS, or something like that.

bill&ben @ Feb 14th 2006 8:44PM

Hmmmm Yes i hope the price tag starts cheaper not what the original price was and drop the price of the original
Also maybe an update to picto chat!

jp @ Feb 14th 2006 8:50PM

It'll have a tiny motion sensor built-in, allowing it to be used as a wireless Revolution controller.

Cosmos @ Feb 14th 2006 9:43PM

I bet it has something to do with the GBA "filler" cartridge. If it was just a "filler," it wouldn't need the trademark Nintendo screw because it would be made from a single mold. Maybe it's some kind of memory card.

Built-in WiFi PictoChat seems likely, too.

MariomanDS @ Feb 14th 2006 10:35PM

My Prodictions:
1) I bet they roll out a head set to be used with games like Metroid Prime Hunters During Chats in the game
2) I thing that they're rolling out the new port to recarge the unit not just for size, i think it'll conect to PC's via USB 2.0 and alow some midia content like video, music and pictures on black DS cards you could buy.
3) I hope Mac compatible software for the Wifi USB adapter.
4) Other accesories
5) unveial some new games (Most Likly of my 5)

Monk @ Feb 14th 2006 10:43PM

DSAdvanced is claiming to have caught wind of the leaks, which include a web browswer and a new, high-profile game.

http://ds.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=3337

tim nelson @ Feb 14th 2006 10:46PM

imagine this:

full support of the Nintendo Revolution Virtual console via flash memory; how amazing would that be? Obviously that isn't it since there is no flash memory though...

MariomanDS @ Feb 14th 2006 10:53PM

What I hope Will Happen

1) VoiP Support built in and head set mic to be used with it and games
2) Built in Web browser Based off Firefox technology (Probaby not Fire Fox unfrtouantly)
3) New Games Revield
4)Media Capibilities
5) TV Tuner
6) Several Attachments Including Camera,Moution Sensor
and others
7) The Ability to use it as a Revolution contoler
8) Updated OS which includes new features including the above web browser
9) Updated Picto Chat and ability to use WiFi
10) Ability to Make pictures on unit and save them
11) Mac and PC conectibility
12) Mac support for nintendo USB wifi adapter.

Most if none of these things will happen but a guy can hope

incon @ Feb 14th 2006 11:15PM

and the serect is the top screen is a touch screen also.... by the looks of things how the top screen is indented to stop the stylus when at the edge.

Ar?GoW] @ Feb 14th 2006 11:21PM

I believe that the DS Lite's dust protecter is in fact a bomb which will deploy if in a 15 foot radius of any Xbox, Xbox 360, PSX, PS2, PSP, and or PS3. That is my prediction ^_^.

Shade @ Feb 14th 2006 11:22PM

1. VoIP
2. Web browser
3. GBA link
4. NA release date

Neko Tsukimi @ Feb 14th 2006 11:32PM

Realistically...

They're going to demo the DSlite and its new functions.

Hopefully...

WEB BROWSER INCLUDED (a la MP:H demo) OMGz0rz!!!!!!!!11111oneoneeleveneleven

Uber-unrealistically...

Web browser/VoiP client/media management/Program to crash nearby PSPs via Wi-Fi on included free cart.
Unlimited money printing
Free Miyamoto and Iwata to wander around with you
Early access to Revolution downloads
Bonus cart with everything you want to know about the Revolution
Nintengirls
It prints pizza too!

Tyler @ Feb 15th 2006 12:55AM

The reason for the Twilight Princess's delay was so they could port it to the DS.....

ed @ Feb 15th 2006 1:02AM

the lite would probably include a self-destruct button in case it sucks like the DS

Canned Pasta @ Feb 15th 2006 1:12AM

"11. imagine this:

full support of the Nintendo Revolution Virtual console via flash memory; how amazing would that be? Obviously that isn't it since there is no flash memory though..."

Uumm... are you forgetting the DS Download Play?

Erick G. @ Feb 15th 2006 1:32AM

"the lite would probably include a self-destruct button in case it sucks like the DS"

Oh yeah, like the one on the PSP! Wrong forum, buddy.

It HAS to be a web browser or online Pictochat, what else? Either way, they'll come up with something good.

Ryan @ Feb 15th 2006 1:52AM

The DS Advanced has confirmed the announcement... Web browser, New Mario Bros., TV Tuner, etc:

http://ds.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=3341&pg=1&comments=full#comments

Probot @ Feb 15th 2006 2:46AM

Wow. I thought the web browser was a longshot and didn't even take the TV tuner rumor seriously. But wow.

Sad the TV card might not make it to the US, but I'd be happy with the web broswer. I've never had any real complaints with Opera.

Here's is Opera's press release of the announcement: (http://opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/02/15/)

Can't wait for the North American details.