Nintendo DS Lite Gets North American Release Date, Price

Nintendo breaks out some good news to those waiting on what to do for their Nintendo DS investment, the company releases that come June 11 the Nintendo DS Lite will join their handheld family in North America at $129.99 US. For those wondering the DS Lite is a lighter weight and brighter visual version of the current Nintendo DS on the market. To kick things off the DS will be featured in Polar white with a raised DS logo on the cover.

Here are some of the features found on the new DS Lite:

• It's less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter.
• Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power.
• The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed.
• The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot.
• The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access.
• A removable cover keeps the Game Boy® Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it's not in use.

The company supports that the improved styling will only help to highlight the abilities of the DS games including the new Super Mario Bros. coming to the DS. It seems that for many though, the wait is almost over as a date is finally confirmed and those import worries can now be laid to rest.