Nintendo Announces Two New DS Bundles
Just in time for the madness of the Holiday Shopping Season, Nintendo have announced the arrival of two DS Lite bundles, complete with their own new colors. The first bundle, and the obvious choice for any would-be DS owner, is the Zelda bundle. This model is Gold and comes with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. If I didn't already have two copies of that game and a still functioning DS Phat, I would totally jump on that.
The other bundle is Metallic Rose (very fancy) and comes with a copy of the "Best Friends" edition of Nintendogs. Which reminds me, I wonder how my Chihuahua is faring after not looking in on him in Chihuahua & Friends for nearly a year? Probably not doing so well, I imagine. Anyways, both systems feature a Triforce and paw print on the cover of their respective bundles to show that your DS Lite is extra special. It'll be the talk of town!
Look for these on store shelves November 23, 2007. For more details, a whole bunch of facts and a gallery, make the jump.
Nintendo Kicks Off the Holidays with Two New Nintendo DS Bundles
Limited-Edition Gold and Metallic Rose Become Must-Have Gifts
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Nov. 23, Nintendo gives the holiday season a fresh blast of color with the launch of twospecial-edition Nintendo DS(TM) bundles. Each pairs a custom-color Nintendo DS system with one of the platform's hottest titles. The new Gold edition comes with The Legend of Zelda(R): Phantom Hourglass, while the Metallic Rose Nintendo DS comes with the "Best Friends" version of Nintendogs(TM).
"Nintendo DS remains the portable system of choice for gamers," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Our new bundles will be collector's items for current gamers while offering an attractive way for people new to video games to play with style."
With its dual screens, touch-screen, amazing franchises and innovative games, Nintendo DS has been a cornerstone of Nintendo's efforts to expand the world of video games to new audiences and to get as many people playing as possible. According to information from the independent NPD Group, Nintendo DS sales in the United States:
- topped 458,000 in October.
- are nearly 4.5 million for 2007.
- exceed 13.6 million since the system launched three years ago on Nov. 21, 2004.
- boasts 14 different million-unit sellers in North America, including Brain Age(TM): Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day, Pokemon(R) Diamond Version, Pokemon(R) Pearl Version, Yoshi's Island DS(TM), Pokemon(R) Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team, Big Brain Academy(TM), New Super Mario Bros.(TM), Animal Crossing(R): Wild World, Mario Kart(R) DS, Super Mario(R) 64 DS and four versions of Nintendogs(TM).
The new bundles will build on this legacy as they offer shoppers something new for the holidays.
The glimmering Gold edition of the Nintendo DS shows the world your passion for excellence and grandeur, since it comes bundled with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass -- the year's biggest hand-held adventure game -- and is emblazoned with the series' signature Triforce logo. It's a shiny nugget that any gamer -- girl or guy -- would be proud to show off.
For those looking for a different kind of dazzling color, the new pretty-in-pink Metallic Rose edition puts a futuristic sheen on your color scheme. It's bundled with Nintendogs, the acclaimed puppy-interaction software that lets players select, train and play with their own canine companions. And the hardware comes accented with a distinctive pink puppy paw print.
Whichever DS bundle you choose to complement your look, don't let the stocking-friendly size fool you: These packages are big on style and fun. For more information about Nintendo DS, please visit http://www.nintendo.com.
Super Timsy
Posted to Video Games on 20 November 2007
· Comments (4)
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I actually kind of like the Metallic Rose color lol
I'm just glad I still like my black and red. I really, really don't want to get tempted again since I have a second DS (my phat) as it is....
ohh, now nice
if I did not already have the game, I would actually consider buying this.....then the gold could make friends with my white one.
if this is not a limited time offer bit of jazz I may still consider getting it if I ever happen to find extra money with no good use to go to. Then I could play the vs. against myself.....or anyone around my I could con into it.
I sold my DS awhile ago...and I'm glad I did...now I have an excuse to pick up the Zelda inspired one.
I'd love to get a red/black one or this gold one, but sadly my old bulky DS is still working perfectly and I have plenty of other stuff I need the money for.