North American Gamestops to catch Palkia/Dialga DS Lite

by Griffin McElroy { Aug 9th 2008 at 2:30PM }

We imagine that you, like us, have a cupboard in your dwelling that contains a dozen or so different models and hues of Nintendo's latest handheld. Every morning, you peruse your collection, trying to decide which DS suits your mood for that day -- perhaps the triforce-branded DS Lite, or the classic gray brick? As your ponder, you realize your collection is incomplete without the Poké-flavored handheld that reared its head in Japan nearly two years ago. You then consider selling your kidneys on the black market to afford a plane ticket to Tokyo, until your pushy physician informs you that you might need those.

Good news -- your precious organs can remain part of your body, as North American Gamestops recently began promoting the special edition DS Lite, branded with the critters on Pokémon Diamond and Pearl's box art -- Dialga and Palkia. The paltry sum of $129.99 will net you the system, a matching case, a 22-minute Pokémon Dungeon DVD, a poster featuring fellow pocket-sized monster Grovyle, and a T-shirt. No release date was announced for the bundle, but if Nintendo wishes for the new model to be truly relevant, we suggest launching it sometime last year.

Tags: dialga, ds-lite, model, nintendo-ds, palkia, pokemon, pokemon-diamond, pokemon-pearl

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

MikeO. @ Aug 9th 2008 2:40PM

Before I read the story, I thought the figure on the left was the arbitor (sp) from Halo.

Saria the Cat @ Aug 9th 2008 2:52PM

"We suggest launching it sometime last year." Ya, srsly. The triforce DS lite was pretty sweet but so far none of the other "special editions" or versions have tickled my fancy. My pink one has served me well.

Jhongerkong @ Aug 9th 2008 6:29PM

Why so srs?

dark_inchworm @ Aug 9th 2008 2:56PM

Hey, I'd consider it.

pat1202003 @ Aug 9th 2008 2:56PM

That's a sweet DS! If I didn't already have one I would get it.

Sora @ Aug 9th 2008 3:12PM

Hmm, I guess I'll upgrade to a Lite when this comes out..

j.howlett @ Aug 9th 2008 3:36PM

looks nice. if only i had more than a casual interest in pokëmon

Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Aug 9th 2008 4:13PM

This seems really, really late and about as awkward/clumsy as a blue psp with Madden (which shipped two years straight with bonus PSP crashing glitches as version exclusives) branding.

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Aug 9th 2008 6:53PM

At least that blue PSP is free of John Madden's face on the back.
(only reason I'm considering getting it is because it's a PLAIN BLUE PSP without ANY logos or anything on it)

Snowblind @ Aug 9th 2008 4:48PM

Pokemon Platinum is coming out shortly, so it doesn't seem like that bad timing. Though I believe Japan is getting a new model for that as well, which relates to it slightly more.

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Aug 9th 2008 6:54PM

I'm sure they're getting a Giratina DS Lite to coincide with the launch of Platinum.

Faar @ Aug 9th 2008 5:10PM

Ok, so the news post tells me what the hell those squiggly lines are supposed to be, yet I still don't know what the frak it is I'm looking at!

Do I have to be no older than 12 years old to be able to see the pokemons hiding in that mess?

j.howlett @ Aug 9th 2008 5:12PM

its a sailboat

Saria the Cat @ Aug 9th 2008 5:18PM

I guess they'd be pretty cryptic if you haven't seen the covers of either Pokemon Diamond or Pearl. Back in my day, Pokemon were unique and not just 5+ animal parts glued together...

Riokenn @ Aug 9th 2008 5:32PM

I will be getting this model. I bought my DS about two years ago and the touch screen is scratched from playing too much Elite Beat Agents. As well as Japanese EBA.

Shiaoran @ Aug 9th 2008 5:58PM

Isn't it about time to think about a special edition DS for the third Pokemon game of this generation? :P

Jhongerkong @ Aug 9th 2008 6:30PM

Wild DS approaches

Go Wallet!

Wallet used Purchase!

DS used Sales Tax!

Its super effective!

Wallet fainted.

Go Criminal Intentions!

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Aug 9th 2008 6:55PM

That's pretty cool, as was one of my top choices for a DS Lite... But I think I'll stick with my Enamel Navy DS Lite, instead. Still the best color, and still Japan-only. :|

waynski1457 @ Aug 9th 2008 10:13PM

Wow, that's pretty damn sweet looking! If I didn't just get the Triforce one not too long ago, I'd consider this one.

Kira @ Aug 10th 2008 12:03AM

August 15th, according to GameStop

naxe @ Aug 10th 2008 1:30AM

Honestly the majority of the world already own a ds lite or two due to color scheme. why on earth would you need a third? and i dont know about everyone else but picking up a tshirt and a poster and a billion different pocket monster crap doesnt strike me as a deal. it would be like buying a car and being bombarded with free bumber stickers a poster a t-shirt and a mug.

yes its cool to have at the time but you know its just junk. junk that you will never use.