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evil_genius
02-12-2006, 10:46 PM
I think I am gonna get a DS lite from Japan when they come out. I found info somewhere that the original DS is region free. So correct me if I'm wrong, but any DS from any region can play DS and GBA games from any region. Does anyone know if the DS lite will be the same way? If so, is there any good reason why I should not buy a DS lite from Japan other than possibly paying high shipping costs?
Emuaust
02-12-2006, 10:52 PM
it will be region free! Correct me if im wrong but if it where
region locked it would be nintendos first region locked handheld!
evil_genius
02-12-2006, 11:11 PM
Really? I learn something new everyday.
Drexel923
02-12-2006, 11:32 PM
Yeah, every Nintendo handheld system has been region free (even the VB). I don't see why it would change now. :)
In fact, I believe every handheld system ever made has been region free.
evil_genius
02-12-2006, 11:43 PM
Is anyone else gonna order a DS Lite from Japan?
davidbrit2
02-12-2006, 11:44 PM
In fact, I believe every handheld system ever made has been region free.
Sort of. Depends on whether or not you count the movie and music region locking on the PSP, and other quasi-handhelds like the Nomad, Turbo Express, etc.
But yeah, any DS game will work on any DS, and there's no indication to think this won't be the case with the Lite.
dcescott
02-13-2006, 08:17 AM
I'd like to order from Japan, but I would wait for the US release, more colors possibly even though the navy one looks cool. If you don't have a DS yet:
For wifi setups, be prepared for a headache (aka compatability for the router issues) however once it's set up, it's a blast to play others online. Except for those who turn off the game when they lose badly! That part stinks.
McBacon
02-13-2006, 11:14 AM
Is anyone else gonna order a DS Lite from Japan?
Nah, dobut I'll get one when it comes out in england for a while.
Leo_A
02-13-2006, 08:23 PM
"Is anyone else gonna order a DS Lite from Japan?"
There's no reason to.
SuperNES
02-13-2006, 08:58 PM
uh, what the hell is a DS lite? if it's like the game boy micro then no, i'm not getting one.
dbiersdorf
02-13-2006, 09:07 PM
Higher quality screen, adjustable brightness levels, smaller design, more compact.
Haoie
02-13-2006, 09:22 PM
It's harder when you go from Japan, to say, NZ or Aust. You need a voltage converter then. For the US it's less of an issue.
Jibbajaba
02-13-2006, 10:12 PM
Is anyone else gonna order a DS Lite from Japan?
Probably. They haven't announced a US release date yet, and unless they announce the date and it is soon after the JAP release, I will import one. I have been waiting to get a DS for these changes to be made, so I am excited about getting one and would rather not wait.
Chris