Nintendo announced today that the DS Lite will hit US shores on June 11th for “as low as” $129.99—hence the asterisk above. Start stockpiling those extra dollars now. If you don’t have a nice view of the world under that rock of yours, here is a list of features:
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It’s less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter.
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Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power.
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The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed.
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The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot.
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The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access.
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A removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it’s not in use.
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It’s awesome.
Okay, that last one was mine, but it might as well be a feature. Reggie Fils-Aime also notes, “DS Lite and New Super Mario Bros. represent a double shot of gaming excellence.” Can’t wait.