Is that a black and red DS Lite?

by David Hinkle { Jul 20th 2007 at 2:50PM }

Sure, we've seen the two new colors Japanese consumers are getting their hands on, however a third and more appealing (to us, anyway) color has emerged from the ashes of E3. A red and black DS, which is red on the top clamshell piece and black throughout the remainder of the handheld, is only to be included in special bundles along with Nintendo's upcoming sequel Brain Age 2.

In checking around the internet, we found a bundle of the new color is already being made available to Canadian folks via retailer Future Shop, where they can pick up the new DS Lite, along with Brain Age 2, for a cool $159.99 (or $152.67 USD). The bundle even comes with a carrying case, which we're not sure is to be included in other bundles, as well.

Tags: brainage, brainage2, bundle, color, e307

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

hvnlysoldr @ Jul 20th 2007 2:56PM

Blame Canada! (They're not even a real country anyway!)

Sarah @ Jul 20th 2007 3:06PM

This color actually made me consider buying another DS even though I already have one and it's working fine. It's beautiful.

flatrabbit @ Jul 20th 2007 3:26PM

Hmm...this is what I've been waiting for. I already have the limited edition Mario-Kart red DS-Phat and I saw no reason to downgrade to a Lite in any of the existing boring colors.

Nushio @ Jul 20th 2007 3:30PM

That might be my DSLite then, since I was hoping on buying BA2 AND a DSLite.

dreamparacite @ Jul 20th 2007 3:54PM

D:

I already have a polar white ds lite...it's pretty, and rhymes, so unless my DS explodes or something, I'm not about to replace it, I'm not made of moneh! D:<

...but dang it's pretty...

thrillho @ Jul 20th 2007 3:55PM

i was waiting to see if they'd do a golden triforce ds for zelda, but this is real nice.

Lopresto @ Jul 20th 2007 5:01PM

Oh snap!!! This was the DS Lite I commented on two weeks ago over here:

http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2007/07/04/the-ds-life-leg-show/

Nobody replied though. I couldn't believe no one else saw it. If that indeed is the DSLite in question, then that means Japan should also have it available. That color scheme trumps onyx IMO.

P.S. - I guess those "DS Life" posts were good for something. jk

BPM @ Jul 20th 2007 6:51PM

Sequel to Boktai GBA SP?
http://www.toysnjoys.com/access_gba/boktaigbasp.jpg

Simon @ Jul 21st 2007 4:02AM

That really makes me reconsider buying a second ds lite. That looks REALLY good.

Sonic_13 @ Jul 21st 2007 8:28PM

Wow, that looks sweet!

If that comes to the US, I should really consider upgrading my original DS.

Sonic_13 @ Jul 21st 2007 8:31PM

"[a new] color has emerged from the ashes of E3. A red and black DS"

perhaps the color is representing just that - the ashes and embers of E3?

:P

PapaDennis @ Jul 22nd 2007 12:18AM

Where did this info come from. Went to FutureShop no such bundle they know of. There Internet site does not mention anything of this either. Wish it was true. But seems were no different than the U.S. same colors, white, black or pink Only. Someone please tell me where it is mentioned anywhere that Canada is getting this Red/Black version. I don't think so.

tubedogg @ Jul 22nd 2007 12:20AM

"If that comes to the US, I should really consider upgrading my original DS."

GameStop (in the US) is taking pre-orders on it, both in-store and online.

JC Fletcher @ Jul 22nd 2007 4:57AM

PapaDennis: the item was on the Futureshop site at the time of posting. I totally saw it. That's where the picture came from. I guess they weren't supposed to reveal it yet, and they took it down. :/

Lopresto: The DS Life is also good for reading, and enjoying.