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New PSP commercial reveals 7 different colored models

by David Hinkle { Apr 13th 2009 at 4:30PM }

The PSP will now be offered in more colors than there are Skittles, as this latest commercial for Sony's handheld shows. Sony has the requisite silver, black, and white models here, but those handhelds are also joined by the more vibrant green, red, yellow, and blue models. What color are you leaning toward? Personally, we wouldn't mind grabbing that yellow one and slapping some Pikachu stickers on there. You know, because we're absolutely insane.

Rumorang: Sony making lime green PSP

by Majed Athab { Apr 10th 2009 at 3:15PM }

Lately, Sony has taken a Skittles-esque liking for more PSP colors. Japan just got the new Carnival set and a lilac system is heading to North America soon. And, as it would appear, a lime green PSP is also in the works. According to Chinese website VGSky.com, the lime green PSP-3000 model pictured above was produced in a Sony factory in China. It's currently unknown whether this specific color is being mass-produced or just a prototype.

Japan already has 12 different PSP color variants released on the market, and North America will soon have six. Where will this new color go, if it is indeed legit?

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More PSP colo(u)rs releasing in the UK

by Jem Alexander { Feb 5th 2009 at 12:00PM }

The PSP-3000 is about to get a little more stylish with the introduction of three new colors for the UK region. Mystic Silver and Pearl White versions of the console will be made available in the UK this month, while the third color -- Radiant Red -- will be released at some point in March. Other European regions may or may not get these new colors; we've yet to confirm.

Details are light and we haven't even been given solid release dates or images by SCEE. These colors are, however, available already in Japan. We've found some images of Pearl White and Mystic Silver (above) and Radiant Red (after the break).

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Nintendo loses a little color

by Chris Greenhough { Nov 26th 2008 at 4:24PM }

In one of its more mystifying announcements this year, Nintendo Europe sent out a press release saying it was dumping the famous red Nintendo logo, and replacing it with a ... serious, business-like gray version. Ugh.

The press release, translated from German to English by Kotaku, didn't give a specific reason for the switch, merely requesting that, "In the event that you have not already done so, we would like to sincerely ask you to now only use the current, grey Nintendo logo." CasualGaming.biz contacted Nintendo UK, who not only confirmed the story was entirely true, but revealed that the change was officially made around two years ago. We missed that one, to be honest.

This may seem like trivial news to some of you, but to a generation who grew up in a world where Nintendo was assuredly red and Sega always blue, this feels somewhat sad.

All that glitters is not gold: Silver DS confirmed for North America

by Chris Greenhough { Sep 2nd 2008 at 3:00PM }

Even though evidence for its arrival had become overwhelming, Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Metallic Silver DS Lite will become a dazzling, shiny reality in the U.S. on September 7th.

Not including limited editions, this will become the seventh color in the North American DS rainbow, though it has been available in Europe, Japan, and South Korea for around a year; and very nice it is too, in this European blogger's opinion. Any of you lovely people got an eye on this?

[Via press release]

Some stores selling silver systems soon, says sale sheet

by Alisha Karabinus { Aug 28th 2008 at 2:00PM }

A scant few days before E3, we saw signs that the Metallic Silver Lite, long since available in Japan and Europe, would be available in North America next month, but since then, we haven't seen so much as a scrap on the subject. Thanks to the latest Best Buy sales sheets, savvy gamers were able to suss out that the snappy new (to us) shade will be sold beginning with the seventh of September. Will you step into the silver spotlight, or will you practice a smidge of sensible self-restraint and stroll on by?

Joystiq E3 hands-on: De Blob and Force Unleashed for iPhone

by Mike Schramm { Jul 17th 2008 at 10:00PM }

With the App Store open for business, games are finally headed to Apple's iPhone, and the unit's multitouch interface, accelerometer, and built-in mic and speaker make it perfect for gaming. THQ Wireless is one of the many companies getting ready to try and cash in on the first generation of the App Store -- after making games for a lot of other mobile devices, Director of Global Production Brad Pitser is excited about finally releasing software for the iPhone.

Joystiq got to play two different games in THQ's demo at E3. De Blob is a handheld adaptation of the Wii game, and uses the accelerometer in the iPhone and iPod touch to do a little light platform puzzling. And Force Unleashed attempts to recreate the upcoming Star Wars action title, by using a touchscreen gesture system to try and make you feel like a Jedi. impressions of both are after the break.

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DS Daily: If silver, then no redesign?

by Alisha Karabinus { Jul 14th 2008 at 8:00AM }

This weekend's rumor of a Gloss Silver Lite releasing the U.S. this fall has put the tingle into our spider-sense. If we're getting another new color -- and we just got one, as well as Europe getting several -- does that clinch it? Will there be no redesign announcement this week at E3?

Of course, Nintendo may well announce a new DS model, and simply hold the release until next year, but it still seems like the thing that would put a damper on sales of a new color. Or does the (rumored) release of a new shade mean nothing at all?

See also: Our redesign prediction, as well as all our other predictions.

UK still betting on black

by Chris Greenhough { Jun 17th 2008 at 5:00PM }

At the bottom of a GamesIndustry.biz story about some PS3 game (Metal ... something) failing to sell PS3s in the UK, we found news of how those new, Europe-only DS colors had fared in Britain.

And here's a surprise: Chart-Track (the company tasked with the exhausting job of tallying how many copies of Brain Training sell each week in Europe) has revealed that while the swish new red, turquoise, and green models had a "massive impact" on sales, none could dislodge the current top-seller, which is ... black. How boring!

Despite being the most delicious of all DSes, the red version could only come in second, and was followed by pink, white, turquoise, green and silver respectively. Sadly, Chart-Track doesn't dispense actual sales figures, but come on, Brits! Show some adventure in your choice of DS colors! Be crazy and live life on the edge like us!

DS Fanboy (European) poll: Gonna get a new DS Lite?

by David Hinkle { Jun 13th 2008 at 3:30PM }

With those new DS Lite colors arriving in Europe this weekend, we were wondering how many of you planned on picking up a new handheld? Like our own Chris, are you in love with that red beauty? More of an Ice Blue kind of gamer? Wait ... don't tell us! You want that puke green one?

Let your voice be heard! Tell us which you plan on picking up in our poll below.

Stick on a skully spring skin

by Phil Larsen { May 29th 2008 at 3:00PM }

Tis the season to feature skulls in springtime! Well, we guess these two new skins from GHskinz are appealing to a few different types of gamer, unless someone out there digs skulls and blood while waltzing through a field of flowers and butterflies.

In any case, the designs are very crisp and clear, and when you know you suck at coming up with a decent mod, you'll probably want to pick up something a bit more professional. Stick with a skin, and make it a good'un. Hit the break to check out what we like to call DS Happy. Nothing gonna get us down today!

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New DS Lite colors found in the wild

by David Hinkle { May 27th 2008 at 3:00PM }

Europeans, prepare to feast your retinas on some delicious eye candy. French site Jeuxvideo has got their hands on the new DS Lite models hitting a store shelf near you soon and took care to snap up a few pictures for us to drool over. We know of at least one individual dying to get their hands on that red one, but what about the rest of you? Any of our European readers plan on picking up one of these new units? Not the green one, though. We know none of you want the green model.

Hit up here to see some more pictures of the handhelds enjoying life out in the wild.

[Via Engadget]

Nintendo confirms injection of color for European DSes

by Chris Greenhough { May 21st 2008 at 12:30PM }

For so long now, Europe has lived beneath a cloud, with a populace that is served by Smart Black, Crystal White, and Platinum Silver DSes. Where's the color, Nintendo? We know all about Noble Pink, but some of us are manly men, and it would hurt our fearful reputation to be seen with such a gentle shade of DS! Across the Atlantic, our North American friends have enjoyed those lovely two-tone models.

But no longer must our portable consoles lack vividity! Following much rumor and speculation, Nintendo has started e-distributing the advert you see to the right, featuring a rainbow of DSes (kind of an ugly rainbow, but a rainbow nonetheless). We've suspected this was real for a while, but it's nice to have some confirmation -- and some cheery color back in our lives.

In case you forgot, the Ice Blue, red, and green will all be here June 13th.

Rumor: New DS Lite colors for Europe?

by David Hinkle { May 20th 2008 at 12:30PM }

European games retailer GAME has some interesting listings up on their site, adding to a rumor we reported on back in March. As you can see above, three new DS Lite colors are being shown as soon releasing. According to GAME, Europeans can look forward to buying a green or red DS Lite, or the Japanese launch Ice Blue DS Lite come June 13th of this year.

In checking out Nintendo of Europe's website, we can find no support to this claim, however since it was redesigned, it's been a haven less for breaking news and more for attracting new gamers. So, it looks like you'll just have to wait and see, Europeans! Consider us jealous.

[Thanks, Frastoglegnia!]

DS Daily: The pretty colors

by Candace Savino { May 17th 2008 at 10:28AM }

Color preference can be a big deal when it comes to choosing a handheld. Some people have even bought new DS Lites based on more recently released colors -- or at least upgraded from a Phat because of new design offerings.

If you had your choice, though, what would be your ultimate fantasy DS color? (Hint: That means it doesn't have to actually exist yet.)