Australia getting Ice Blue DS Lite [update 1]

by JC Fletcher on May 22nd 2007 11:00AM

Formerly exclusive to Japan, the Ice Blue DS Lite is coming to Australia at some unknown time, according to a Nintendo of Australia press announcement. Perhaps realizing that ice is quite rarely blue, the Australian unit will be called "Sky Blue." We can verify that yes, the sky is blue.

There's no word on release date or price, but we'd expect it to be $A199.95 (US $165) like other DS's in Australia. You know, unless Nintendo of Australia is just a bunch of jerks. Oh, and speaking of jerks, there's still no sign of the lovely Ice/Sky Blue DS Lite being released in the U.S.

Update: Go Nintendo is confirming that the handheld will be available come July 19th and retail for $199.95RRP. Also, it would seem this is going to be a one time limited release.

[Via NeoGAF]

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Reader Comments (4)

Franky I would take the black lite over the "sky blue" any day. However it does offer a good alternative for the white lite and people who simply wants a DS that sticks out.

Give me that Enamel Navy color over this one any day... I personally have the Black one, but the navy blue one would do as well. :)

damn lucky bastards lol. oh well. i wouldnt mind getting one but coughing up another $141.43 is too much for me right now

Interesting... I wonder when it hits the US if it will also be limited time only... I bought my girlfriend a Japanese Import Ice Blue DS and it tends to get lots of attention from people who own a DS. Many didnt know that the color exists.