Nintendo DS Lite European Launch 23rd June [Black]

Wang Computer · 22 May 2006 at 14:57

Yes... Never had problems with them before. Have you? Were you stung by the 360 debacle?

Wang Computer · 22 May 2006 at 15:03

Oh, sorry... You're concerned about the possibilities of dead/stuck pixels.

As far as I'm aware, they were never an issue for the original DS. In fact, I've never witnessed one myself. I suppose Nintendo UK may replace it for you if you were unfortunate to recieve one with this issue. They're usually pretty cool.

DailyGeek · 22 May 2006 at 15:04

Wang Computer said:
Oh, sorry... You're concerned about the possibilities of dead/stuck pixels.

As far as I'm aware, they were never an issue for the original DS. In fact, I've never witnessed one myself. I suppose Nintendo UK may replace it for you if you were unfortunate to recieve one with this issue. They're usually pretty cool.

Yeah they were an issue with the original

And I have a stuck pixel on my jap ds lite, although its no big deal, not as bad as a deal pixel anyhow.

its going on the mm this week though, got a navy one coming

XPE · 22 May 2006 at 15:09

Nintendo giving the EU something before the rest of the world, something just doesnt feel right about that

Black, just think of the finger prints

Wang Computer · 22 May 2006 at 15:12

DailyGeek said:
Yeah they were an issue with the original

Well, I know a fair few people with original Nintendo DS machines (probably > 30, in fact!), and not once has anyone mentioned the existence of faulty pixels. The guy from Nintendo UK informed me similarly. Is there any particular reason why you think the DS is suffering from a pixel-pandemic?

Kreeeee · 22 May 2006 at 15:18

Awesome!

Black DSL for me, so glad I waited.

DailyGeek · 22 May 2006 at 15:19

Wang Computer said:
Well, I know a fair few people with original Nintendo DS machines (probably > 30, in fact!), and not once has anyone mentioned the existence of faulty pixels. The guy from Nintendo UK informed me similarly. Is there any particular reason why you think the DS is suffering from a pixel-pandemic?

Well besides the fact that nintendo set up a replacement service, that a google search brings up this fact, that i work on customer services dealing with nintendo returns and I actually owned one. Nothing.

Wang Computer · 22 May 2006 at 15:40

Of course it would be foolish of me to think that it doesn't occur, pixel issues are very much inherent to the fabrication of LCD displays.

However, I personally believe that dead-pixel afflicted DS machines are relatively rare and certainly not the norm... Not in my experience anyway. That was what I was saying all along.

I thought Nintendo's CS was based in Hampshire, not Kent?

pinkacidbootson · 22 May 2006 at 15:41

dannyjo22 said:
Anyone seen a place to pre order yet?

Yes. But its a competitor, fair play. Im quite tempted to buy a DS when this is released, as a couple of the things that put me off before were colour and size/weight. Its now perfect!

dannyjo22 · 22 May 2006 at 15:42

Wang Computer said:
Yes... Never had problems with them before. Have you? Were you stung by the 360 debacle?

Yes that was my concern, that and there isnt one near me to go to complain if it goes wrong. I may just wait a day or so to see if game and co start a pre order service.

Edit...

Again what about the AC adapter, in the kit or an accessory?

Psypher5 · 22 May 2006 at 15:49

Glad I waited now, might flog my DS and get a smart black lite

Still waiting for a new pokemon game though >.<

DailyGeek · 22 May 2006 at 16:38

Wang Computer said:
Of course it would be foolish of me to think that it doesn't occur, pixel issues are very much inherent to the fabrication of LCD displays.

However, I personally believe that dead-pixel afflicted DS machines are relatively rare and certainly not the norm... Not in my experience anyway. That was what I was saying all along.

I thought Nintendo's CS was based in Hampshire, not Kent?

Sorry I possibly worded that wrong, I don't work at the nintendo end but rather the retail end.

zhuanai · 22 May 2006 at 16:51

Psycho Ned said:
I'll mention a couple if these are concidered competitors then the mods can smack my botty and remove them

www.movietyme.com Just brought New super Mario Bros (not out here till end of June) off these guys and it came in about 6 days not bad for £19.99! Also got Brain Training for £12.99 none of their DS games are over £19.99..

WOW~~ Just ordered Super Mario Bros and Brain Training for only 32.98 delivered, what a nice bargain site! thank you for the recommendation . :cool:

crunchman · 22 May 2006 at 16:58

dannyjo22 said:
Yes that was my concern, that and there isnt one near me to go to complain if it goes wrong. I may just wait a day or so to see if game and co start a pre order service.

Edit...

Again what about the AC adapter, in the kit or an accessory?

It'll be in the box with the DS lite.

noob · 22 May 2006 at 17:18

Glad I waited now. Will be preordering from gameplay when I get home.

Bigpops · 22 May 2006 at 17:35

I've never had a handheld console before, despite having just about every UK released console since the mega drive.

But, as i'm sure is true of many people, the sight of a proper old school Mario game has me foaming at the mouth, and the black DS lite has just compounded the matter. I think the at that price, it's a bargain too. Now, i'm off to order one.

zz0924 · 22 May 2006 at 17:35

£100
Expensive than US and AU

Always like this :mad:

Wyrdo · 22 May 2006 at 17:42

I don't want one, but I do.

No, I don't need one.

STOP IT! :confused:

dannyjo22 · 22 May 2006 at 18:06

crunchman said:
It'll be in the box with the DS lite.

Thanks crunchman.

djpipesfranco · 22 May 2006 at 18:44

Sm0kin said:
Movietyme are based in the UK, I've ordered both games And my old US PSP console from them and not once got hit by customs (obviously, since they were posted from within the UK). Cheap too!

you sure they are based in the UK, this is a quote from their site:

"Titles are shipped singularly and FREE of charge to the UK as standard, by First Class Post from our USA offices."

did they ship from the UK years ago?