Cases in point: DS Lite
by Phil Larsen 
{ Jun 5th 2008 at 2:00PM }
Some cases for your DS Lite offer style. Others offer a boring boatload of function. If you aren't in the habit of mangling the coolness of your DS with some DIY disaster, then we have unearthed a few new ranges of professionally-made cases. They are mocking your arts and crafts abilities.
First up -- the MIYA and Brocade series, which is pretty much just a new bunch of designs for the purse variety. They are as good as ever, but each one costs around $70. Seriously, what's up with that?
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Alumor range is nothing but pure metal goodness in a wide variety of colors. They will run you about $25 which makes much more sense from an accountant's point of view. Go mental, buy the purses! Your DS is worth it.
[Via GoNintendo]
First up -- the MIYA and Brocade series, which is pretty much just a new bunch of designs for the purse variety. They are as good as ever, but each one costs around $70. Seriously, what's up with that?
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Alumor range is nothing but pure metal goodness in a wide variety of colors. They will run you about $25 which makes much more sense from an accountant's point of view. Go mental, buy the purses! Your DS is worth it.
[Via GoNintendo]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ssrgc @ Jun 5th 2008 8:30PM
In a sort of way, the DS has become haute couture & a status symbol. It may not garner the respect the Iphone(yet), but it is wedging its way into a fashionably hip mainstream market(say that 3 times fast).
Overpriced designs and accessories come with that market.
It is cool(in a way), and although some of these cool(and not so cool) accessories are becoming overpriced and increasingly out of the average DS owner's price range(OK, out of MY price range), it makes me smile to see a device I love so much getting this kind of attention.
Biscuit @ Jun 22nd 2008 5:37AM
We haven't got those in the UK, but I have pretty much the same thing in plain black. These style of cases are an absolute gem. You don't have to take your DS out every time you want to play, as you can just flick open the case +DS and get going. They also offer a small amount of protection, should you be as stupid as me and drop them on hardwood floors....
frequently.