'New' Palkia/Dialga DS Lite appears at GameStop

by Chris Greenhough { Aug 7th 2008 at 11:00PM }

Talk about a blast from the past -- this Palkia/Dialga-branded Pokémon DS Lite appeared in Japan almost two years ago, to coincide with the release of Pearl and Diamond. But it will soon be making a comeback, and at a GameStop near you, North Americans -- Go Nintendo reader Spindash snapped this promotional display at his local store. We've no date yet, but further shots reveal a price tag of $129.99, with the final package including a matching case, a 22-minute Pokémon Dungeon DVD, a Grovyle poster, and a T-shirt. Noice!

Just one question, Nintendo: why no Giratina Lite?

Gallery: Limited Edition Lites: A History of Sadness

Tags: dialga, gamestop, limited-edition, palkia, pokemon

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Armani @ Aug 8th 2008 12:27AM

Hmm, I was looking to upgrade my launch Lite, may pick this up. Can't really tell what color it is though, blackish gold kind of? Either way looks pretty slick.

Yan @ Aug 8th 2008 12:44AM

its black. onyx black with those two legendary pokemon etched on it.

Lulu @ Aug 7th 2008 11:47PM

I have to make sure I pick this up when it comes out. I just hope I'm not broke when it comes out though.

MidnightScott @ Aug 8th 2008 12:55AM

Man, that ticks me off. Now every little brat is gonna be walking around with one and mine will no longer be "special" because I'll see it everywhere. GameStop, I truely hate you...

My brother bought mine in a bundle pak from PokemonCenter.com last year for $330, that's just so messed up >_>;

Christopher @ Aug 8th 2008 8:26AM

It's not Gamestop, although you should hate them, but not for that. Nintendo chose to release this as a separate item and use Gamestop as a channel. It's them you should be mad at.

Strike Man @ Aug 8th 2008 11:16PM

Granted, the system may have lost some "value" in your eyes, but are you seriously annoyed at Gamestop/Nintendo for selling this product in the US?

Haven't we all been complaining for _years_ that Nintendo isn't giving us enough of the special edition handheld systems that Japan gets?

Isn't this what we were asking for?

Bryan @ Aug 8th 2008 1:18AM

as an occasional early adopter, i couldnt resist this gem when it was first available as an import.
the black housing is graphitey, Palkia is metallic gold, and Dialga is metallic silver.

boy, did i shell out a fine penny for it, but it's so sexy, envy of all the neighborhood kids. totally worth it.

nice that it's available domestically for 'cheap.'
cant wait to play Platinum on mine!

aj @ Aug 8th 2008 1:28AM

So, are we still officially pining for a DS redesign now? Or are we supposed to forget all that so we can whine when they announce a re-design so we can complain about all the special editions coming at the same time?

PS36Wii Fanboy @ Aug 8th 2008 1:54AM

Please Nintendo, no more.... Isn't one DS enough? "sobs"

GumbyX84 @ Aug 8th 2008 9:13AM

Stupid question: This the system have a polished finish on both sides or is it matte? Just asking because I do not enjoy polished finishes on handhelds because its makes them a bit hard to hold and show dirt, scratches, and fingerprints too much.

elsng @ Aug 8th 2008 10:48AM

Why the hell didn't they release this earlier? I might still pick one up, given I have the cash to do so. Here's hoping the US gets its OWN limited editions in the future.

Jamie @ Aug 8th 2008 11:01AM

Want want WANT!

Synch @ Aug 8th 2008 1:58PM

Right...so while we get the aged DP version, Japan will get the brand-new Platinum DS. I have a black DS already and fleetingly thought of buying this one (or the TWEWY one) since I do a lot of back-and-forth stuff and generally have to borrow a DS to do so...

But honestly? I'll pass it by and (maybe) shell out the cash to obtain the "super-special-awesome" Platinum DS that they had as part of a giveaway. I love that DS...

Oh, and I'd be more inclined to get the DP version if it weren't gold/silver etchings. They should've used the blue/pink glow colors from Diaruga/Parukia...that would've been cool.