More than
most autographed DS systems, this one has, uh,
personality. Character. It looks like it's got a few stories to tell. Like the story of
what that orange stuff is, and the story of
how its top screen got that awful crack. And in case you're distracted by those two issues, this DS has in fact
not been autographed by Shigeru Miyamoto, and it's selling for (a current bid of) just $18.35.
It's unlikely that you'd buy an autographed DS to play anyway. Items like that are strictly for display or bragging rights. So
why not save yourself a little money and buy one that is less than perfectly functional?
We were being sarcastic when we first started typing that, but now we think it's actually a pretty smart idea.
(Update:) Here's why: it's not really signed. As pointed out by commenter GCN Sean, it's a sticker. But hey, broken DS
with a sticker on it for like $18, right? That's actually ... a
terrible deal. Well, at least we think we've found the Worst DS on eBay. Really, we think the thing's a lot more entertaining now that we know it's a hilarious scam.
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{ Jan 5th 2008 at 12:00PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nigeria @ Jan 5th 2008 12:08PM
What is that orange stuff? Cat Piss?
If electronic goods had feelings, that DS would be depressed.
Stephen @ Jan 5th 2008 12:12PM
I don't really want to know what that orange stuff is , who knows what else is on the other site of the DS.
Ryan @ Jan 5th 2008 12:24PM
I know what the orange stuff is, I can tell by looking at it.
err..you don't want to know, however.
GCN Sean @ Jan 5th 2008 12:41PM
This is NOT real. This was a DS phat sticker that the Nintendo press gave out at E3 a few years back (2005). In the press kit there was a sticker for the DS phat included. I was there. And to prove it, I still have it. In fact, I will go even further.. I just took pictures for you to prove this. I am surprised someone didnt look into this before posting the news... Do not bid on this. It is just a sticker on a broken DS phat.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0690.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0692.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0694.jpg
Matdredalia @ Jan 5th 2008 1:35PM
I figured it wasn't really signed but to be honest your comments just made me really relieved that the orange stuff isn't cat puke.
Lucky duck -- my little brother would murder you for those stickers (^-^)
GCN Sean @ Jan 5th 2008 12:44PM
Some more pictures as well...
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0691.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0689.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GCNSean/Nintendo%20E3%20Press%20Kit%202005/IMG_0688.jpg
GCN Sean @ Jan 5th 2008 1:16PM
I love your site... I didnt wanna see this dude scam you guys too... ;)
Eru @ Jan 5th 2008 1:18PM
If I had the money I would buy a broken DS phat.
You can just peel the stickers off and close it and put it up somewhere.
You know, just to say I have a DS phat.
Bas @ Jan 5th 2008 1:24PM
Buy a new topscreen, and wham! New DS on the cheap. A new screen costs about $40.
Eru @ Jan 5th 2008 1:30PM
True, but $40+$18+$10(shipping) it totals to be $68 when you could just get one used at Gamestop for about $60.
granny cool @ Jan 5th 2008 2:21PM
if delivery is $10. then for $28 you are getting a fully functional GBA with the lower screen. that can't be too bad a deal, right? what if you find a bricked DS with a working top screen later? for really, really cheap
Eru @ Jan 5th 2008 5:04PM
Then you would be in loads of luck.
But yeah, what you said about the GBA is true.
Micah @ Jan 5th 2008 8:23PM
Except that it wouldn't be "fully" functional in that you couldn't do anything requiring connecting to a Gamecube or a GBA. Nor would you be able to play classic Gameboy or Gameboy Color titles.
Eru @ Jan 6th 2008 7:00AM
Then it's more like a 85% functional Gameboy Micro.
aceofspades033 @ Jan 5th 2008 6:13PM
I actually got a replacement LCD for $25...
So it's actually not thatd bad of a deal. I bought a broken DS for more than that and repaired it. I'm kind of pissed after reading this.
KamenRiderTakoyaki @ Jan 7th 2008 11:48AM
I got that skin. It's just that I never used it since my DS is a Lite. I'd prefer the older DS 'cause it's bigger and fits my hands more comfortable than the Lite.
That skin was given out when hundreds of people waited in line to meet the great Miyamoto at Nintendo World. The first 200 got their stuff signed, and I was soo far back, and I didn't even get pizza from those NW employees. At least I saw him, even if it was behind a glass window.