DS Lite to hit shores on June 11

[Wizard]

Our news overlords at Joystiq report that Nintendo's DS Lite system will hit North American shores on June 11th of this year.

 

In a press release sent today, Nintendo announced that on June 11 the DS Lite will be released in North America. The handheld will be priced "as low as $129" which might imply that in addition to a base unit, bundle(s) could be made available. Also provided in the release were key enhancements to the system:

 

* It's less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter.

* Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power.

* The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed.

* The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot.

* The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access.

* A removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it's not in use.

 

Nintendo Press Release

[Gryph]

Hotness. I'm glad it probably won't be $150 like I first thought.

[Lucandrake]

O yes I can't wait !!! I've been dieing to get a ds for a bit but wanted to wait for the lite ^.^

[Robert]

Is it fully compatible software and firmware wise with the normal DS?

[Aoshi]

Hmm makes me wanna actually wanna buy a ds now just hope its sleek looking and very comfy

[Gryph]

Is it fully compatible software and firmware wise with the normal DS?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes. It might have an upgraded firmware though.