Fresh on the heels of a partial launch delay comes word of a brand new version of the DS Lite. Accompanying the previously announced Enamel Navy, Crystal White and Ice Blue models but aiming for the financially constrained gamer, the Destitute Cardboard DS Lite is expected to retail for under $5. Speaking candidly about the announcement, Nintendo bigwig Satoru Iwata stated that it was a natural progression in innovation for the company and stuff.
"It's a natural progression in innovation for the company and stuff. Obviously, to keep the costs low we had to remove some of the system's more extravagant features like buttons and the ability to play games, but we feel that we made a choice that accurately reflects today's industry."
When questioned on whether the Destitute Cardboard model would retain the DS' trademark touch screen, Mr. Iwata noted that "You can definitely touch the screen to your heart's content." That's certainly very reassuring and not sinister at all. Check out the link for more stunning images.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-26-2006 @ 11:55PM
Teresa said...
This is the kind of DS I'd expect Chester to play. *Fairly Odd Parents refrence*
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2-27-2006 @ 12:01AM
symmet said...
What a terribly misleading title....
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2-27-2006 @ 12:08PM
BobbyHollywood said...
Hooray! A DS Lite my budget can afford! Let's see the wife try to shoot THIS ONE down!
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2-27-2006 @ 1:51PM
Gonzo said...
Now that's a new portable I can afford.
I bet you like every other nintendo product it's going to be cheap and really durable.
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2-27-2006 @ 2:31PM
Kev said...
Wow! Two touch screens? I'm defintely getting this!
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