Nintendo DS Lite was released way back in 2006 and its still easily available up until today (despite the 3DS and PSVita entering the market). Did you know that Nintendo DS Lite is the best selling game console of all time? (that includes home console and portable ones). Basic DS Lite that are available includes; Crystal white, Polar white, Enamel navy, Noble
pink (Coral pink), Jet black (onyx), Metallic rose, Metallic silver, Blue/black (Cobalt/black), Red/black (Crimson/black), Red, Green and Turquoise.
I would like to share the various Limited editions that are available around the world. (the list is not complete, there are probably tons of Limited edition that I missed). So, here goes...
Pokémon Dialga and Palkia Edition
Released on September 2006, in conjuction with the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The colour is onyx, featuring a glitter design of
the two legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia on the front. For a limited time, it came through a bundle that
included both games, a scenario guide, and three pins
Pokémon Daisuki Club Edition
Released
on July 2006, in conjunction with the
promotion for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, it is only available through a contest open only to members of the
Japanese "Pokémon Daisuki Club". Each design have
only 150 copies, it features popular Pokémon character artwork on the front.
Pokémon
Center Pikachu Edition
Released on November 2007 in Japan. An application form has to be filled at Pokemon Centers of Japan for a chance to win a right to buy the console (its like lottery but you have to pay for it). With a gorgueous yellow, pikachu face on the front right bottom, it is simply irresistable for Pokemon Collectors
Giratina Origin Forme Edition
Released on May 2009, this edition is available through club
Nintendo Europe.
It features glossy Giratina outline across the
Crystal white top screen.
Metallic Rose Nintendogs Edition
Released
on November 2007 for Black Friday special, it came bundle with Nintendogs: Bestfriend. The design has a
pink paw image at the bottom right corner of the outer top screen
Mario Red Edition
Released
on November 2008, this edition is completely covered in a bright red with a big round ‘M’ on the right side of the
outer top screen. It came bundle with New Super Mario Bros which
totally make sense
Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass Edition
Released on November 2007 during Black Friday, it is gold colored with a Triforce image at the bottom right
corner of the outer top screen. There is another
version of the bundle, a
silver one with an image of Link on the left side and the Phantom Hourglass
logo on the right
Guitar Hero On Tour Edition
Released
on June 2008, it came
bundle with Guitar Hero on Tour (off course) and also peripherals necessary to
play the game. The design has the Guitar Hero Logo at the right side of the
outer top screen
Wonderful World Edition
Released
on July 2007 by Square Enix, the developer of
the game Subarashi Kono Sekai which literally
translate to It’s a Wonderful World. However, the game
is named The World Ends with You outside Japan. The design features the game
logo on the left and the title of the game on the right side
Love and Berry Edition
Released
on November 2006, it is based on a popular Japanese arcade game, Oshare Majo
Love and Berry bundled with cards and card reader peripherals. This edition is
metallic pink with images from the game full across the outer top screen and
the game title at the center bottom
Honeyee X Fragment Design Edition
Released
on March 2008 for a
short period, it is sold
on the Honeyee online store, one of the hottest
fashion, style and art online magazine in Japan. The design features the Honeyee.com Logo and is styled in a
monochrome Black & White color, black on the outside but pure white on the inside
Lime Green Edition
Released
on May 2009, it came bundled with Personal Trainer: Cooking and a limited
edition carrying case. It is marketed as a Mother's Day gift.
Ice Blue Edition
Released
on November 2008, it came bundled with Brain Age and a limited edition ice
blue carrying case as a Holiday Specials. The limited edition case can holds a
DS lite, 2 DS games, and a
spare stylus pen.
Super Mario 64 DS iQue Edition
Released
on November 2007 only in China by Nintendo’s partner iQue. The limited edition
comes in Glossy Silver with an etched outline of Mario and the game's logo
engraved on the front.
Crimson/Black Dragon iQue Edition
Released
during the Chinese New Year of 2008, it features a dragons painting on the
cover. The dragon symbolize prosperity in the chinese culture.
Final Fantasy Editions
Final Fantasy III Edition: Released
on July 2006 in conjunction with the Final Fantasy III remake in
Japan. It features Final Fantasy III artwork by Akihiko Yoshida with the title of the
game at the center bottom across the Crystal white surface of the outer top screen.
Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings Sky Pirates Edition: Released on April 2007, it came bundle with the game of the same title. Some characters of the game features
on the right while the game title are on the left side over the glossy Crystal
white top screen.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Rings of Fate: Released on August 2007 in conjunction
with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates in Japan. This
features a Crystal white
colour Ring of Fates line
art on the right and the title of the game on the left.
Pink Ribbon Edition
Released
on September
2008, the outer top was outfitted with the
familiar pink ribbon that symbolizes the battle against breast cancer. For each one sold,
Nintendo donated some to Susan G. Koman for the Cure,
the most widely known, the largerst and best funded cancer organization in
the US
Seattle Mariners Edition
Released on May 2007, the
system is limited to only 2000 copies, with the Seattle
Mariners logo on
the outer top screen which are available exclusively at Safeco Field. Safeco Field are the home ballpark for Seattle
Mariners (a professional baseball team) which own by Nintendo since July 1999.
On September 2007, Nintendo released a
total of 16 of
those units but
with autographs.
Winning Eleven Bundle Edtion
Released
on November 2006, this Jet Black edition comes with the football
game Winning Eleven.
The design features artwork of
football or soccer attack pattern which is quite unique
RX-93 V Gundam Edition
Released on August 2007 in Japan, it features the same red
branding seen on Amuro Ray's RX-93 V Gundam in the animated
film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's
Counterattack. The red logo appears on the left and the wording "RX-93 ν Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam Char's
Counterattack" printed on the right.
Bape Milo Edition
Released
on April 2008 in Japan, it is
a design collaboration between
Nintendo and Bape. This edition have
two version, one completely gold with a white monogram and the other one all white with gold monogram pattern featuring Baby Milo and Mario. Only at BAPEXCLUSIVE to those who has A Bathing
Ape (BAPE) Offical Member Card.
There are other editions that I couldn't find decent pictures, which are;
- Jump Ultimate Stars Bundle Edition : Released
somewhere on 2007, it has the words
"JUMP ULTIMATE STARS" printed on its case, along with the Weekly
Jump (Very old and very succesfull shonen magazine) mascot, the Jump Pirate
- Momotaro Tokyo & Japan Edition : Released
in April 2007, in conjunction with the release of game
with the same name, it is glossy white with a boast of the cartoon characters on top left and the japanese kanji of Momotaro on the bottom left
- Pirates of the Carribean Edition : Released
on May 2007 to celebrate the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, it models with a skull and crossbones on
the front along with Captain Jack Sparrow in
front of a castle while
a text "Where the
adventure comes to life" on the back. These were only released to ticket
holders at the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premier at Disneyland.
- Nintendo Connection Tour '07 Edition : Released
during June and July
2007, Nintendo Australia gave out a very limited edition Black DS Lite with an engraving of
"Nintendo DS Connection Tour '07 Champion". There are only 15 in the world; one for each champion at
each of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl tournaments during
the Australia wide tour
- Warhammer 40000: Squad Command Edition : Released
in 2007, only six console were made which bears a design similar to the power armor worn by
the Ultramarines. The design was created in conjunction with Games
Workshop and a team of modelers. They were blue with a Warhammer design featuring
gold wings surrounding a white skull that protruded off the lid by 1 cm.
- Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Edition : In
April 2009, for the launch of Grand Theft Auto:
Chinatown Wars,
Nintendo showcased 20 Nintendo DS Lite units, shown in dark navy blue and red with GTA logos
on top, displayed at the Nintendo World Store
- Mario vs Donkey Kong Edition : Released
on March 2007 by K-Zone, a magazine company in Australia, New Zealand, Philipine and Malaysia. There are only 20
pieces which can be won through a contest.
- Kirby Squeak Squad Edition : Released
in the same period with Mario vs Donkey Kong Edition, K-Zone held
a competition to
give away 40 pieces of these limited editions. It featured a
black-outlined Kirby on the outer top screen.
- Wario Master of Disguise Edition : Released
together with Mario vs Donkey Kong, Kirby
Squeak Squad, K-Zone again held a competition with 40 Wario: Master of
Disguise edition
as prizes. It’s white with the picture of Wario outlined at the front right
bottom conner
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