According to potentially delusional listings on the EB Games and Gamestop websites, the DS Lite is set to barge into American homes with a startled Mario and Co. in tow. The online retailer seems to think that New Super Mario Bros. (at least we assume it's the New variant) will be forming part of a bundle deal with Nintendo's infinitely desirable DS redesign. Since we predicted this very event last week, we're naturally predisposed to put our worn stamp of approval on this bit of news.
However, we find ourselves perturbed by some of the details on the pages that seem...less plausible. As wonderful as it would be to have this DS Lite bundle launch on the first day of May (about two weeks before the included game is meant to come out) for a mere $9.99, something tells us that this won't come to pass. Placeholder data? Maybe. Desirable product? Definitely.
[Thanks yoshi!]
[Update: Some of our sharp readers have figured out these listings and pointed out out that the item in question is actually a Lite variant of a popular accessory pack. Still, our question about whether or not a DS Lite Mario bundle is something you'd want remains. Keep those comments coming!]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-28-2006 @ 2:38PM
Gonzo said...
I hope they're talking about the new one. I've already been playing the old one in anticipation; and to try and catch up to the 6 1/2 min finish record.
I Love Mushrooms.
Don't do drugs kids.
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3-28-2006 @ 2:46PM
Loban said...
If this turns out to be true.....SOLD!!!
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3-28-2006 @ 2:53PM
Jhon said...
The bundle packs are official licensed ds accessories consisting of a pouch, 3 styli and other goodies.
New Super Mario Bros. and a DS it is not.
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3-28-2006 @ 2:57PM
Poetika said...
I believe this to be an accessory pack with a Mario plush toy inside..if you go do a search on yahoo for the manufacturer BD&A you see that they are an listed under companies that produce officially licensed products for Nintendo. If you walk into a Gamestop or EB, you will see a kit with a Mario and a Yoshi bean bag..so, that's what i believe they are referring to..minus the yoshi..plus the lite!
http://www.nintendo.com/corp/companies/licensee_merchandisers.html
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3-28-2006 @ 3:37PM
.ed said...
"Jhon" makes sense, i have seen the metroid prime: hunters version and my girlfriend has the super princess peach one, both cost 9.99 and are both identical to his description.
this seems to be the "New Super Mario Bros." incarnation of the same thing.
just another day for DSlite wait-for-er's
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3-28-2006 @ 6:25PM
akeba said...
wouldnt the 9.99$ just be the standard pre-order price, thats then subtracted from the total when you go to pick it up?
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3-28-2006 @ 7:47PM
Marc said...
People started to think it might be bundled with the DS lite after the game was recently pushed back.
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3-28-2006 @ 9:00PM
Mecha INSULIN 2 said...
Well it's not really a surprise, they did the same thing with Mario Kart. It's a good way to sell more console...
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4-16-2006 @ 9:56AM
Brent Wolczynski said...
I'm not sure if this was already mentioned, but the EB games site claims that the DS lite will come in white, blue, and red. The original colors that i've seen don't include a red....and red would be a good color for a special edition mario ds lite....
from the site:
The DS Lite Mario Bundle Pack comes in 3 colors, White, Blue and Red. Colors are chosen at random when shipped.
The DS Lite Mario Bundle Pack includes a DS soft pouch, cleaning cloth and more!
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1-27-2008 @ 2:53PM
Anthony Baldachino said...
i think super mario bros. is a pretty cool guy. eh shoots mushrooms and doesn't afraid of anything.