Limited edition Pikachu DS Lite system to hit Japan

We all knew this one was just a matter of time, but it sounds like the Japanese faithful will finally have the opportunity to purchase a glaring yellow Pikachu DS Lite system in the not too distant future. Of course, this isn't the first time the infamous Pokemon has taken over a Nintendo handheld, but getting your palms around this machine will be even more difficult than those other hard-to-get hues. The limited edition machine will reportedly sport Pikachu's face on the bottom right corner of the cover, include a matching yellow stylus, and in order to procure one, you'll have to show up in person at the Japanese Pokemon Center and submit your name into a lottery system. Supposedly, the winners will be able to pay their ¥16,800 ($139) and walk out happy starting on July 20th, and afterwards, the rest of you can shell out small fortunes on various auction sites if you just can't do without.

[Thanks, Mitch]

[Covarr @ Jun 10th 2007 2:02PM]

The image in the corner looks more like Pichu than Pikachu, but it has Pikachu's colors.

[McGinley @ Jun 10th 2007 2:33PM]

Yeah,whatever.

[GameboyRMH @ Jun 11th 2007 1:01AM]

Why has Covarr been ranked down? I was thinking the exact same thing. You wanna rank me down now?

[zed @ Jun 10th 2007 2:17PM]

special taxi edition.

[Adoniteking @ Jun 10th 2007 2:31PM]

WaWAwiWA!! i am a MILLIONAIRE!!!...............in yen ^_^

[MrGam3r @ Jun 10th 2007 2:57PM]

well, pikachu ds, i have one thing to say to you - i WOULDN'T choose you.

[Rowdehaj @ Jun 10th 2007 6:11PM]

If only it didn't have the superimposed ... thing on it.

[Dagad @ Jun 10th 2007 7:57PM]

Only Nintendo can run a contest for the privilege of PAYING for one of their systems.

[drtekger @ Jun 10th 2007 9:17PM]

It fucking hurts my eyes!

[matjet @ Jun 10th 2007 10:39PM]

awesome! it is so mine. gimi gimi! my first pokemon game = pokemon yellow. this will accompany it nicely.

[LiQuiD_FuSioN @ Jun 11th 2007 12:55AM]

Pokemon Yellow was for the original Game Boy. The DS only plays Advance games, sorry!

[Alicia @ Jun 12th 2007 8:07PM]

Does anyone know what if any game cartridges come with this Pikachu branded Nintendo DS-Lite? You would think that they should include a Pokemon Diamond or Pearl game.

[Unregistered @ Jun 25th 2007 8:38PM]

Pi-pi-ka-chu!