Nintendo's DS Lite Bundles are a real pair

Sometimes those rumors are spot-on. Just like we heard, Nintendo is launching two special-edition Nintendo DS bundles for the holidays. The Gold edition ships with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass while the Metallic Rose ships with the Best Friends version of Nintendogs. Each comes emblazoned with the series' signature logo, "a shiny nugget that any gamer -- girl or guy -- would be proud to show off." Right, 'cause all gamers love to show off their nuggets. Available on November 23rd for an undisclosed price, though expected to be $150 like the rumor said.

[insertAlias @ Nov 20th 2007 8:40AM]

I'd totally go for the gold one. I couldn't care less about Nintendogs, but Zelda always kicks ass.

[Kevin @ Nov 20th 2007 8:57AM]

Sam's Club was passing out flyers on Saturday (and perhaps before that) advertising these two packages for $149.99, so there's really not much question to this at all.

[Brian @ Nov 20th 2007 9:10AM]

BFF!!! Yay!

[JPN @ Nov 20th 2007 9:14AM]

THIS was the new DS redesign rumor?

[ryan @ Nov 20th 2007 9:17AM]

No.

[JPN @ Nov 20th 2007 9:22AM]

Oh...I guess I thought that's what they were referring to when they said "Sometimes those rumors are spot-on." - I didn't click through.

[mrvyze @ Dec 9th 2007 12:10AM]

The rumours about the "new" DS are that it won't come out for quite a while as the NDSLite sales are still so strong that a new one needs to come about to pick up sales. The PSP wasn't doing well so the PSP Slim was released. The rumours are that the DS3 will be even slimmer, lighter, and have a larger screen and longer battery life... but to do this they'd have to remove the GBA slot.... which isn't likly to happen.

[J. Evans Turner @ Nov 20th 2007 9:15AM]

I saw both of these bundles last night @ Best Buy.

I must say, I am impressed by the quality packaging.

[JPN @ Nov 20th 2007 9:24AM]

Agreed - Nintendo usually has very nice packaging design.

[mike @ Nov 20th 2007 9:29AM]

God. I hate those Mac Vs PC commercials. They are even worse than Taco Bell commercials.

[Jay @ Nov 20th 2007 11:09AM]

What does your comment have to do with Zelda and/or Nintendogs DS Lite bundle?

[ethana2 @ Nov 20th 2007 1:21PM]

With the experiences I've had with engadget's forum software, I wouldn't be surprised if this was posted her through no fault of mike whatsoever.

Hey, guess what-- he can't go back and edit or remove it, either. Isn't that great?

[Anthony @ Nov 20th 2007 9:42AM]

I have a DS Lite and I have the Zelda game.

Why do I feel compelled to purchase this?!

[Jason @ Nov 20th 2007 9:50AM]

haha, I'm right there with you. I've got a DS Lite and Zelda already, but for some reason I still want that combo pack!

(if only they made the Zelda cart gold too...)

[iofthestorm @ Nov 20th 2007 2:25PM]

Yeah, I have both also and I really want this for the triforce emblem. Too bad...

[Rynth @ Nov 20th 2007 9:45AM]

I usually look away when people get their nuggets out.

[Dale @ Nov 20th 2007 9:46AM]

Bastards... if I'd known about these literally a month ago, I would have waited for both Zelda and my DS Lite. White is sex-ay, gold is sex-ay-ar.

[Gamer11178 @ Nov 20th 2007 9:47AM]

People People the only thing you should be excited about is the R4 evolution for the Nintendo DS.. Don't know what it is? Looks it up on Google .. It's the greatest thing since slice bread..

[o rly @ Nov 20th 2007 10:52AM]

It's Revolution for DS (R4DS), not "R4 evolution for the Nintendo DS"; and the CycloDS, G6DS, and M3 Real get better reviews.

[SteveJ @ Nov 20th 2007 10:12AM]

It's annoying that the Nintendogs edition is pink. My son would love a Nintendogs DS with the paw print logo, but not in pink. Why not something that is reminiscent of dog colors? Say, black and white?

[Jaymez @ Nov 20th 2007 10:25AM]

I'm a baaad geek. I just can't bring myself to care about video games.

[ethana2 @ Nov 20th 2007 1:29PM]

No, hey that's a good thing-- are you a Linux user yet?
If you don't care about video games, you'd have the patience to wait the 3 years it'll take crystal space and ioq3 derivatives using bullet to catch up to Halo 2.

If you haven't already, I could help you switch-- [e-mail]

[ethana2 @ Nov 20th 2007 1:35PM]

The DS could be an interesting toy, but it doesn't have a proper MMU, and I think the graphics are locked down or something. Basically, if you're going to use it as a PC, the performance isn't great, the security is horrible, and the application availability is pathetic.

The PS3 is a different story, but sadly, not /that/ different. The 360 and the Wii I won't touch with a five foot pole.

[ray @ Nov 20th 2007 10:57AM]

I'll buy my gf the dog one, because she will kill me if i dont.

[Deuz Augustine @ Nov 20th 2007 11:33AM]

Disappointed by the Zelda DS design. I think it should be reversed so it doesn't look upside-down when open, and the placement is odd ...

I would've liked a white DS lite with a very metallic gold Triforce smack-dab in the middle, but that's just me.

[AndrewNeo @ Nov 20th 2007 11:14PM]

When it's open, the top would likely be facing down.. where nobody can see it. Unless they're underneath you, for some odd reason, and there is light situated upwards.

[spicaly @ Nov 20th 2007 11:52AM]

getting my gf the pink one as well with r4

[AndrewP @ Nov 20th 2007 12:06PM]

"though expected to be $150 like the rumor said." umm, what?
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[SteveJ @ Nov 20th 2007 2:35PM]

FYI, I just saw the Zelda edition at a local kmart. It was there behind the glass on the shelves.

[Terry @ Nov 20th 2007 2:53PM]

$149.87 in Walmart "Black Friday" ad

[Mike Street @ Nov 20th 2007 3:23PM]

how limited edition is limited edition? Or will there be plenty of these to go around. I gotta get that Zelda one even though I've finished the game already.

[Anon @ Nov 20th 2007 4:04PM]

Rose will be 159.99 retail
Gold will be 164.99 retail

Not sure about sale prices.

[J. Evans Turner @ Nov 21st 2007 9:05AM]

I saw both @ Best Buy for $149.xx

[Janet @ Nov 27th 2007 2:58PM]

149.00 - free shipping on amazon - no tax.
I bought the gold for my daughter for Christmas. I had no idea that the design of these items and decals/etc were so important to you people. WOW.

[Eric @ Feb 2nd 2008 2:23PM]

I'm tellin' ya....Zelda has never been a disappointment, and it's the same w/Nintendo DS. Great game!...highly recommended!

http://www.gamesystembundles.com/xbox-360-bundles-best-price/Nintendo-DS-Bundle-Pack