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Allo.
There are two images I think really need to be replaced. The first is currently commented out, since it isn't even verified license-wise anyways. But still, it's a good concept:
DS compared to DS Lite. Thing is, it isn't actual size, and especially isn't even close when shown as a thumbnail on the article page. Besides that, it currently needs to have its copyright status verified. (and, when you view the image itself, it's bigger, but low quality)
The second is the brightness comparison image. It's a very good idea, but the fact that the creator used auto-exposure renders it very difficult to accurately see the difference. It shows that there is a difference, but makes it too hard to see what that difference is.
I could create new images myself, but my DS is blue, and my DS Lite is Black. And it'd really be better if someone could make new ones that use two systems of the same colour.
Bladestorm
07:28, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Section is growing again. Am wondering if the links to official nintendo sites for each country are needed, particularly the non-english-speaking ones (such sites seem to fail WP:EXT, English language links are strongly preferred in the English-language Wikipedia. It may be appropriate to have a link to a foreign-language site, such as when an official site is unavailable in English, when the link is to the subject's text in its original language or they contain visual aids such as maps, diagrams, or tables). Any thoughts? -- Oscarthecat 09:06, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
it hasn't affected me yet —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.106.208.173 ( talk • contribs)
There's no mention of virtual surround sound for the DS Lite on here or on the seventh generation consoles pages. I know it's not a key feature but worth mentioning? 80.47.200.249 10:49, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
These pictures are of quite poor quality and should be replaced with pictures of higher quality. TheButcher 22:49, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
In the "First available" section of the Info-Box, the Chinese release date is marked with a CH, but CH stands for Switzerland, not China, I propose to use either PRC or CHN for China, not CH. ZueriHB 16:54, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
I've noticed that the article places all of it's empasis on the Polar White version of the DS Lite, The only DS Onyx Pic is absolutely horrible. And I notice that there is no Coral Pink DS Picture. Someone should get on it.
Masterhand10 (Talk) (Contributions)
Why the hell is there an ad for an accessory in here? I took the liberty of removing that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.135.105.90 ( talk • contribs)
On December 8, 2006, Nintendo launched an MP3 player accessory for the DS in Europe for a €30 price tag. The add-on uses SD cards and an odd 8-bit style GUI. The cause for such a low bit GUI is that to run MP3s the DS is forced to use the ARM9 processor, which is also used for running the GUI and most of the game code. Running MP3s on the ARM9 is claimed to use about 95% of it, however this is unlikely as ARM cores running at less than half its speed can easily decode MP3 and handle a simple display.
The above paragraph is referenced by an article that doesn't explain the minimalistic GUI, or give any statistics regarding the ARM9 processor. [1] Also, maybe it should be noted that the Play-Yan and Nintendo MP3 Player protrude from the DS Lite more than your standard GBA cartridge?
I'd remove it, as it seems to be purely speculation but I'd rather someone with more experience on Wiki handle it. Dunnymeister 16:13, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
The complete Quote is inaccurate, as the Nintendo MP3 Player is a Game Boy Advance Cartridge and the MP3 decoding is handled by a seperate chipset inside the cartridge. The first is stated on the packaging of the Nintendo MP3 Player or the PlayYan (micro). Also the Nintendo MP3 player runs on any GBA complicant device [Nintendo MP3 Player on Game Boy Advance] ZueriHB
Does anyone have any idea what the codename for the nintendo ds lite is as cant find it in the article? Thanks Lmc 169 09:37, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Also A new Crimson Colored Nintendo was Realease In The Month of September 2007 In The United States
A Nintendo what? This is already mentioned in the article. It is inaccurate and has too many Caps and errors and has bitter grammar. It is also misleading. I will remove it. The person who wrote this should read and check first. They should not assume that the Crimson model was released in September because they didnt see it before or enter the store before the date and did in the above month. Unnessesary words here need to be removed. I will remove it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.132.177.152 ( talk) 23:28, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
Are there any plans to release a cartridge for the GBA slot which will provide functions like PDA (i.e. calendar/diary, address book, calculator, notepad etc) and include an SD expansion slot? Seems like a no-brainer to me. 86.17.211.191 23:50, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
Any figures/evidence for the touchscreen's longevity? Has there been any notable rate of failure? Are original consoles still functioning perfectly with only a negligible rate of malfunction? 86.17.211.191 16:50, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
I think this article needs to be updated, there have been a variety of new colors such as the crimson black color. Pictures of the colors would also be nice.
P.S. How do you sign posts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.102.48.59 ( talk • contribs)
I think we should have some pictures of the various colors available for the nintendo ds lite. It would be quite helpful, and furthermore some new colors have also come out such as crimson black. This handy little applet lets you have a look at all the current ds lite colors: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/lite/color/index.html
Oh and sorry for my previous edit, i didn't really know how to use talk pages at that stage. Ahmeri18 ( talk) 18:29, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
In North America, the Nintendo DS Lite was only available in white (renamed "Polar White" for the region) at launch.[11] On August 24, 2006, Nintendo of America announced two new model colors, Onyx (Jet Black) and Coral Pink (Noble Pink). They were released in North America on September 12, 2006.[12] On August 21, 2007, a Crimson/Onyx DS Lite was released in a bundle with Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!.[13] Nintendo confirmed this bundle after it was listed by Canadian retail outlet Future Shop. The listing was picked up and featured on many major online gaming websites such as IGN.[14] As of October 2, 2007, the Crimson/Onyx DS Lite is available for purchase individually.[15] The Crimson/Onyx DS Lite may have different LCD screens from the other DS Lites.[16]
The source for the bolded text is only somebody's opinion. It is only a comparison of the screens between the Crimson/Black DS Lite and systems of other colors. Just because one person or several people notice a screen difference does not mean it is the same with all Crimson/Black system, as it could just be their system, or those people just look for very minor screen problems. The screens are the same or similar. They are the same systems but in different colors, so why would Nintendo use screens on the same system in the new color different from the other colors. The bolded info is very minor and may not belong in the article. Either reword it or delete it, as it is something we do not need to know.-- Chykka207 ( talk) 19:35, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
How about the screen dimensions? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.128.200.247 ( talk) 12:44, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
Have there been any sources towards complaints on the DS Lite because one thing that is noticeable is that the DS has an easier chance of getting broken to where the little thing that hold the screws that hold the main screen have an easy chance of getting broken. Twice I had to deal with this issue and on the second time, even though I worked hard in avoiding damage it just broke off on its own after 5-6 months since I first had to get it replaced. I am just checking if there are any sources towards this problem. - 71.59.237.110 ( talk) 19:01, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
This issue is mostly dependent on how you handle the system. Opening the system carefully and to its natural position may prevent this issue. There may be no reliable source towards the crack on the lite's hinge as it depends on the care on the system and the people who tell about the problem on the internet or their own site and they could have handled the system poorly. (in other words, opened the system too far to an abnormal position, too fast, or dropping the system.) So I doubt there is a reliable source unless Nintendo admits that issue. -- Chykka207 ( talk) 05:12, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Well I had to tried to ask because even though I worked very hard to keep it maintained for 6 months it happened again and in my unhappy feelings I needed to see If I could find a scoop on this since this clearly a flaw in the design. - 71.59.237.110 ( talk) 07:37, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Since the numbers for Nintendogs is for all versions combined, it should also list New Super Mario Bros. (the real top selling game) along with it (like how both Wii Sports and Wii Play are listed for Wii). NSMB is the true top selling game at 13.14 million. TJ Spyke 10:11, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
What about Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It has sold more than NSMB. 200.207.19.24 ( talk) 00:32, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Has the DS Lite replaced the original DS? The article says nothing. Stores only seem to sell the Lite model and Nintendo's DS website seems to refer to the DS Lite as simply DS, like the original's been silently discontinued. There is a separate section for the original model at the website though. 156.34.223.155 ( talk) 02:48, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
Added the following - There have been a number of growing complaints concerning the hinge stability of the Nintendo DS Lite. Many consumers have reported the joint that holds the top screen to the console becomes brittle, even after casual use, resulting in cracks that eventually leave the unit unplayable. Repairs for cracked hinges are now covered under the Nintendo warranty and will be fixed free of charge. However most hinge defects seem to occur just after the one year warranty expiry and in the UK, Nintendo charges £50 for this repair after one year.
In February 2008 there were claims in the press that Nintendo were soon to release a Mk 3 DS called DS Exel - it is claimed that the new version will have stronger hinges to prevent the ongoing hinge malfunctions of the Nintendo DS lite. Dslite77 ( talk) 23:10, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
Should the promotional website www.iplayforme.com with Carrie Underwood, Liv Tyler and America Ferrera be mentioned in the article? 142.166.206.5 ( talk) 02:01, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
Would it be appropriate to use the vector graphic to the right in place of the image currently placed in the infobox? -[[Ryan]] ( me) ( talk) 13:51, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
I read somewhere that the attendees from the G8 at Japan got custom made DS Lite with their face on it. Is this true or false? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.77.13.8 ( talk) 16:28, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
The Official name for the Color Scheme is Crimson/Black, not Crimson/Onyx. The black is a Matte black, not a glossy black. It is not the same black the Onyx system has. The Crimson/Black system has a matte black and the Onyx system has a glossy black. It is the same matte black used by the Cobalt/Black system, so why is the Crimson/Black system named Crimson/Onyx here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chykka207 ( talk • contribs) 20:44, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
If you check on ebay they have a Giritina Pokemon Ds lite —Preceding unsigned comment added by Poohman0 ( talk • contribs) 02:05, 12 September 2008 (UTC)
Reports out of Japanese newspapers Saturday indicate that Nintendo is preparing to announce a new version of the Nintendo DS hardware in the coming days, one that adds non-gaming functions to the popular portable machine.
Nikkei Net, the online arm of Japan's foremost economic newspaper, reports that the new model will launch this year in Japan and include a camera and music playback. Nikkei's take on the new machine is that Nintendo is moving outside the boundaries of the "game industry" and attempting to create a device that will compete with more general electronics like cell phones.
The machine's wireless communication functionality will also be strengthened by allowing it to connect to "information terminals," possibly allowing a user to find nearby train stations or restaurants using his DS.
Nikkei does point out that the camera function of DS could be integrated with gameplay, by allowing games to use the photos taken with the hardware.
The online version of the story omits a line that is present in a photograph of the print story, which says that the new model will cost less than 20,000 yen (about $188). The DS Lite costs 16,800 yen ($158) in Japan.
Nikkei says the new model will go on sale in Japan first, this year, and that a U.S. release is "being considered."
And there might be more to this new model -- another version of the Nikkei report, since removed, apparently ran on a site called Monex and said that the hardware would have larger screens and be able to transfer data from the Wii or an SD card.
Note that we may not be getting the full picture of the device's capabilities from these reports; note also that the current version of the story does not confirm the two data points in the above paragraph.
Nintendo will hold media briefings in Tokyo and San Francisco on Thursday. Simultaneous media events generally mean some big piece of news is to be announced, so this would seem like a likely topic of discussion. A Candela ( talk) 20:01, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
http://blog.wired.com/games/images/2008/09/27/newds.jpg
Yeah this was translated from that site becuse it was not in English. A Candela ( talk) 21:45, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
The current article has several significant issues in the layout.
Content-wise, the article is troubling in the following aspects.
With respect to the above, this is a C-class article due to the missing contents and non-conformance to much of the policies and guidelines. Personally, I would also rate its importance as Mid as well (it is a significant gaming device but did not change the industry), but as this is subjective (the project has not laid down objective measures) the High rating can stand for the moment. Jappalang ( talk) 01:21, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
The differences section could use some work. Many of the items listed are not differences. They are descriptions of the DS Lite, but do not explain how it is different from the original DS. For example: "
This is not a comparison. It's a description of the location of the microphone. It doesn't explain where the microphone was located on the original DS. The same is true for other statements such as:
This is great info, but where was the power button before? Where was the indicator before? The section assumes the reader already has knowledge of how the original DS was made. Can someone familiar with both systems fix the "differences?" ++ Arx Fortis ( talk) 18:02, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
I don't have an original DS for comparison, but I'm assuming this sentence means "1 cm longer and 2 mm thicker". I'll go ahead and make the change. 203.171.85.67 ( talk) 06:59, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Should there be a section about the hinge crack issue? Bramblestar (ShadowClan Leader) ( talk) 21:42, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
Is it really necessary to have separate articles for the DS and the DS Lite? If this has been discussed before, can someone point me in the direction of where? - Joltman ( talk) 16:43, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
the lite and dsi xl articles have no place being on here. once you cut out trivia and longwinded explainations etc itl easily fit into 1 article each. theyre size changes! they dont need their own articles jeez. i have just cut 3 psp articles (1k 2k 3k) into 1 so it can be done chocobogamer mine 12:13, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
moved to main ds talk page as it should be chocobogamer mine 21:45, 22 June 2010 (UTC)
I noticed that http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e0806.pdf (and similar links) have gone dead. In most articles the link can be replaced by the most recent version, [3] but this article seems to be using them to source a chart of sales over time. You may find this external link checker useful, and in the future you could use WebCite to preserve them for the future; the December 2009 version is already preserved at http://www.webcitation.org/5nXieXX2B. Anomie ⚔ 20:14, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
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Allo.
There are two images I think really need to be replaced. The first is currently commented out, since it isn't even verified license-wise anyways. But still, it's a good concept:
DS compared to DS Lite. Thing is, it isn't actual size, and especially isn't even close when shown as a thumbnail on the article page. Besides that, it currently needs to have its copyright status verified. (and, when you view the image itself, it's bigger, but low quality)
The second is the brightness comparison image. It's a very good idea, but the fact that the creator used auto-exposure renders it very difficult to accurately see the difference. It shows that there is a difference, but makes it too hard to see what that difference is.
I could create new images myself, but my DS is blue, and my DS Lite is Black. And it'd really be better if someone could make new ones that use two systems of the same colour.
Bladestorm
07:28, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Section is growing again. Am wondering if the links to official nintendo sites for each country are needed, particularly the non-english-speaking ones (such sites seem to fail WP:EXT, English language links are strongly preferred in the English-language Wikipedia. It may be appropriate to have a link to a foreign-language site, such as when an official site is unavailable in English, when the link is to the subject's text in its original language or they contain visual aids such as maps, diagrams, or tables). Any thoughts? -- Oscarthecat 09:06, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
it hasn't affected me yet —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.106.208.173 ( talk • contribs)
There's no mention of virtual surround sound for the DS Lite on here or on the seventh generation consoles pages. I know it's not a key feature but worth mentioning? 80.47.200.249 10:49, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
These pictures are of quite poor quality and should be replaced with pictures of higher quality. TheButcher 22:49, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
In the "First available" section of the Info-Box, the Chinese release date is marked with a CH, but CH stands for Switzerland, not China, I propose to use either PRC or CHN for China, not CH. ZueriHB 16:54, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
I've noticed that the article places all of it's empasis on the Polar White version of the DS Lite, The only DS Onyx Pic is absolutely horrible. And I notice that there is no Coral Pink DS Picture. Someone should get on it.
Masterhand10 (Talk) (Contributions)
Why the hell is there an ad for an accessory in here? I took the liberty of removing that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.135.105.90 ( talk • contribs)
On December 8, 2006, Nintendo launched an MP3 player accessory for the DS in Europe for a €30 price tag. The add-on uses SD cards and an odd 8-bit style GUI. The cause for such a low bit GUI is that to run MP3s the DS is forced to use the ARM9 processor, which is also used for running the GUI and most of the game code. Running MP3s on the ARM9 is claimed to use about 95% of it, however this is unlikely as ARM cores running at less than half its speed can easily decode MP3 and handle a simple display.
The above paragraph is referenced by an article that doesn't explain the minimalistic GUI, or give any statistics regarding the ARM9 processor. [1] Also, maybe it should be noted that the Play-Yan and Nintendo MP3 Player protrude from the DS Lite more than your standard GBA cartridge?
I'd remove it, as it seems to be purely speculation but I'd rather someone with more experience on Wiki handle it. Dunnymeister 16:13, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
The complete Quote is inaccurate, as the Nintendo MP3 Player is a Game Boy Advance Cartridge and the MP3 decoding is handled by a seperate chipset inside the cartridge. The first is stated on the packaging of the Nintendo MP3 Player or the PlayYan (micro). Also the Nintendo MP3 player runs on any GBA complicant device [Nintendo MP3 Player on Game Boy Advance] ZueriHB
Does anyone have any idea what the codename for the nintendo ds lite is as cant find it in the article? Thanks Lmc 169 09:37, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Also A new Crimson Colored Nintendo was Realease In The Month of September 2007 In The United States
A Nintendo what? This is already mentioned in the article. It is inaccurate and has too many Caps and errors and has bitter grammar. It is also misleading. I will remove it. The person who wrote this should read and check first. They should not assume that the Crimson model was released in September because they didnt see it before or enter the store before the date and did in the above month. Unnessesary words here need to be removed. I will remove it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.132.177.152 ( talk) 23:28, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
Are there any plans to release a cartridge for the GBA slot which will provide functions like PDA (i.e. calendar/diary, address book, calculator, notepad etc) and include an SD expansion slot? Seems like a no-brainer to me. 86.17.211.191 23:50, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
Any figures/evidence for the touchscreen's longevity? Has there been any notable rate of failure? Are original consoles still functioning perfectly with only a negligible rate of malfunction? 86.17.211.191 16:50, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
I think this article needs to be updated, there have been a variety of new colors such as the crimson black color. Pictures of the colors would also be nice.
P.S. How do you sign posts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.102.48.59 ( talk • contribs)
I think we should have some pictures of the various colors available for the nintendo ds lite. It would be quite helpful, and furthermore some new colors have also come out such as crimson black. This handy little applet lets you have a look at all the current ds lite colors: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/lite/color/index.html
Oh and sorry for my previous edit, i didn't really know how to use talk pages at that stage. Ahmeri18 ( talk) 18:29, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
In North America, the Nintendo DS Lite was only available in white (renamed "Polar White" for the region) at launch.[11] On August 24, 2006, Nintendo of America announced two new model colors, Onyx (Jet Black) and Coral Pink (Noble Pink). They were released in North America on September 12, 2006.[12] On August 21, 2007, a Crimson/Onyx DS Lite was released in a bundle with Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!.[13] Nintendo confirmed this bundle after it was listed by Canadian retail outlet Future Shop. The listing was picked up and featured on many major online gaming websites such as IGN.[14] As of October 2, 2007, the Crimson/Onyx DS Lite is available for purchase individually.[15] The Crimson/Onyx DS Lite may have different LCD screens from the other DS Lites.[16]
The source for the bolded text is only somebody's opinion. It is only a comparison of the screens between the Crimson/Black DS Lite and systems of other colors. Just because one person or several people notice a screen difference does not mean it is the same with all Crimson/Black system, as it could just be their system, or those people just look for very minor screen problems. The screens are the same or similar. They are the same systems but in different colors, so why would Nintendo use screens on the same system in the new color different from the other colors. The bolded info is very minor and may not belong in the article. Either reword it or delete it, as it is something we do not need to know.-- Chykka207 ( talk) 19:35, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
How about the screen dimensions? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.128.200.247 ( talk) 12:44, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
Have there been any sources towards complaints on the DS Lite because one thing that is noticeable is that the DS has an easier chance of getting broken to where the little thing that hold the screws that hold the main screen have an easy chance of getting broken. Twice I had to deal with this issue and on the second time, even though I worked hard in avoiding damage it just broke off on its own after 5-6 months since I first had to get it replaced. I am just checking if there are any sources towards this problem. - 71.59.237.110 ( talk) 19:01, 16 February 2008 (UTC)
This issue is mostly dependent on how you handle the system. Opening the system carefully and to its natural position may prevent this issue. There may be no reliable source towards the crack on the lite's hinge as it depends on the care on the system and the people who tell about the problem on the internet or their own site and they could have handled the system poorly. (in other words, opened the system too far to an abnormal position, too fast, or dropping the system.) So I doubt there is a reliable source unless Nintendo admits that issue. -- Chykka207 ( talk) 05:12, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Well I had to tried to ask because even though I worked very hard to keep it maintained for 6 months it happened again and in my unhappy feelings I needed to see If I could find a scoop on this since this clearly a flaw in the design. - 71.59.237.110 ( talk) 07:37, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Since the numbers for Nintendogs is for all versions combined, it should also list New Super Mario Bros. (the real top selling game) along with it (like how both Wii Sports and Wii Play are listed for Wii). NSMB is the true top selling game at 13.14 million. TJ Spyke 10:11, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
What about Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It has sold more than NSMB. 200.207.19.24 ( talk) 00:32, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Has the DS Lite replaced the original DS? The article says nothing. Stores only seem to sell the Lite model and Nintendo's DS website seems to refer to the DS Lite as simply DS, like the original's been silently discontinued. There is a separate section for the original model at the website though. 156.34.223.155 ( talk) 02:48, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
Added the following - There have been a number of growing complaints concerning the hinge stability of the Nintendo DS Lite. Many consumers have reported the joint that holds the top screen to the console becomes brittle, even after casual use, resulting in cracks that eventually leave the unit unplayable. Repairs for cracked hinges are now covered under the Nintendo warranty and will be fixed free of charge. However most hinge defects seem to occur just after the one year warranty expiry and in the UK, Nintendo charges £50 for this repair after one year.
In February 2008 there were claims in the press that Nintendo were soon to release a Mk 3 DS called DS Exel - it is claimed that the new version will have stronger hinges to prevent the ongoing hinge malfunctions of the Nintendo DS lite. Dslite77 ( talk) 23:10, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
Should the promotional website www.iplayforme.com with Carrie Underwood, Liv Tyler and America Ferrera be mentioned in the article? 142.166.206.5 ( talk) 02:01, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
Would it be appropriate to use the vector graphic to the right in place of the image currently placed in the infobox? -[[Ryan]] ( me) ( talk) 13:51, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
I read somewhere that the attendees from the G8 at Japan got custom made DS Lite with their face on it. Is this true or false? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.77.13.8 ( talk) 16:28, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
The Official name for the Color Scheme is Crimson/Black, not Crimson/Onyx. The black is a Matte black, not a glossy black. It is not the same black the Onyx system has. The Crimson/Black system has a matte black and the Onyx system has a glossy black. It is the same matte black used by the Cobalt/Black system, so why is the Crimson/Black system named Crimson/Onyx here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chykka207 ( talk • contribs) 20:44, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
If you check on ebay they have a Giritina Pokemon Ds lite —Preceding unsigned comment added by Poohman0 ( talk • contribs) 02:05, 12 September 2008 (UTC)
Reports out of Japanese newspapers Saturday indicate that Nintendo is preparing to announce a new version of the Nintendo DS hardware in the coming days, one that adds non-gaming functions to the popular portable machine.
Nikkei Net, the online arm of Japan's foremost economic newspaper, reports that the new model will launch this year in Japan and include a camera and music playback. Nikkei's take on the new machine is that Nintendo is moving outside the boundaries of the "game industry" and attempting to create a device that will compete with more general electronics like cell phones.
The machine's wireless communication functionality will also be strengthened by allowing it to connect to "information terminals," possibly allowing a user to find nearby train stations or restaurants using his DS.
Nikkei does point out that the camera function of DS could be integrated with gameplay, by allowing games to use the photos taken with the hardware.
The online version of the story omits a line that is present in a photograph of the print story, which says that the new model will cost less than 20,000 yen (about $188). The DS Lite costs 16,800 yen ($158) in Japan.
Nikkei says the new model will go on sale in Japan first, this year, and that a U.S. release is "being considered."
And there might be more to this new model -- another version of the Nikkei report, since removed, apparently ran on a site called Monex and said that the hardware would have larger screens and be able to transfer data from the Wii or an SD card.
Note that we may not be getting the full picture of the device's capabilities from these reports; note also that the current version of the story does not confirm the two data points in the above paragraph.
Nintendo will hold media briefings in Tokyo and San Francisco on Thursday. Simultaneous media events generally mean some big piece of news is to be announced, so this would seem like a likely topic of discussion. A Candela ( talk) 20:01, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
http://blog.wired.com/games/images/2008/09/27/newds.jpg
Yeah this was translated from that site becuse it was not in English. A Candela ( talk) 21:45, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
The current article has several significant issues in the layout.
Content-wise, the article is troubling in the following aspects.
With respect to the above, this is a C-class article due to the missing contents and non-conformance to much of the policies and guidelines. Personally, I would also rate its importance as Mid as well (it is a significant gaming device but did not change the industry), but as this is subjective (the project has not laid down objective measures) the High rating can stand for the moment. Jappalang ( talk) 01:21, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
The differences section could use some work. Many of the items listed are not differences. They are descriptions of the DS Lite, but do not explain how it is different from the original DS. For example: "
This is not a comparison. It's a description of the location of the microphone. It doesn't explain where the microphone was located on the original DS. The same is true for other statements such as:
This is great info, but where was the power button before? Where was the indicator before? The section assumes the reader already has knowledge of how the original DS was made. Can someone familiar with both systems fix the "differences?" ++ Arx Fortis ( talk) 18:02, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
I don't have an original DS for comparison, but I'm assuming this sentence means "1 cm longer and 2 mm thicker". I'll go ahead and make the change. 203.171.85.67 ( talk) 06:59, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Should there be a section about the hinge crack issue? Bramblestar (ShadowClan Leader) ( talk) 21:42, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
Is it really necessary to have separate articles for the DS and the DS Lite? If this has been discussed before, can someone point me in the direction of where? - Joltman ( talk) 16:43, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
the lite and dsi xl articles have no place being on here. once you cut out trivia and longwinded explainations etc itl easily fit into 1 article each. theyre size changes! they dont need their own articles jeez. i have just cut 3 psp articles (1k 2k 3k) into 1 so it can be done chocobogamer mine 12:13, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
moved to main ds talk page as it should be chocobogamer mine 21:45, 22 June 2010 (UTC)
I noticed that http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e0806.pdf (and similar links) have gone dead. In most articles the link can be replaced by the most recent version, [3] but this article seems to be using them to source a chart of sales over time. You may find this external link checker useful, and in the future you could use WebCite to preserve them for the future; the December 2009 version is already preserved at http://www.webcitation.org/5nXieXX2B. Anomie ⚔ 20:14, 14 February 2010 (UTC)