The new Crimson/Black DS Lite bundle...

**Mario87** · 19th August 2007

GamePro just got Nintendo's new DS Lite bundle, which includes the new Crimson/Black DS Lite, a copy of Brain Age 2, and a swanky red and black carrying case. Let the full unboxing pics (and contest teasing) begin!

Here it is -- the whole shebang. This puppy will retail for $149 on August 21st.

She certainly seems to be enjoying herself. Maybe I will, too!

Once you pry open the ultra-sticky packaging, you'll find an array of delights, including the carrying case, Brain Age 2, a snazzy Nintendo catalog. Oh, and a DS Lite -- almost forgot!

Surprisingly nice carrying case. The exterior is black, but open it up and you'll see...

...dazzling crimson innards! Good call on the color-coordination, Nintendo.

Ooooh, baby. THIS is why we play video games.

The black trim is eye-catching. And yes, the stylus is black.

We have to confess that the "open faced" DS looks a little plain. Sleek, but plain. Crimson-colored buttons (or a d-pad!) would've been a great touch, but it's still easy on the eyes.

And that concludes another entertaining unboxing here on GamePro.com. Check back later this week -- you'll be able to win this bad boy!

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**flumperino** · 19th August 2007

dammit, I just bought a ds...would have liked this fella. Looks nice!

**blaggard** · 19th August 2007

No plans for UK release and if they did it would be the usual dollar/pound !

**TIN CAN** · 20th August 2007

�130 delivered to UK, depends if you want it or not lol

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...imson+ds+lite+

**{{909}}** · 20th August 2007

does look nice, but then we say the exact same things every time a new colour comes out.

**tylerjosh** · 15th October 2007

just picked one up this from florida its my first ds why i waited so long god only knows

r4 cart coming happy days ahead 2 gig card happy days indeed

**{{909}}** · 15th October 2007

the UK is getting this now :

better than the crimson?

**tylerjosh** · 15th October 2007

well it gets u from a to z in the same fashion

a picture of link dont make it go any faster

**Imran** · 15th October 2007

The best thing about the Crimson one is the Matte finish. Its truly awesome, and looks a million times better than my glossy black one in the flesh! My mate got it a few weeks ago and I am soo jealous, I may just have to order a Crimson one!

**Ganty** · 15th October 2007

Originally Posted by {{909}}

the UK is getting this now :

better than the crimson?

That looks a tad tacky imo

**blaggard** · 15th October 2007

Originally Posted by Imran

The best thing about the Crimson one is the Matte finish. Its truly awesome, and looks a million times better than my glossy black one in the flesh! My mate got it a few weeks ago and I am soo jealous, I may just have to order a Crimson one!

Matte? it has a shine in the picture!

**Mario87** · 15th October 2007

Originally Posted by blaggard

Matte? it has a shine in the picture!

only the red part looks shiny in the pic, the black parts look matt to me.

**flumperino** · 15th October 2007

Originally Posted by {{909}}

the UK is getting this now :

better than the crimson?

I think that does look nice enough.....but apart from hardcore fans, I can only see it reducing the value - not everyone wants a DS with a specific game character on it

**Imran** · 15th October 2007

The Crimson is a metal plate therefore shiny! The black matte plastic is really nice, and matches the shiny crimson finish well. And the matte plastic has a much nicer, better build quality feel to it.

**tylerjosh** · 15th October 2007

i didnt want to start a which ds looks better just making the point that its my first ds and i love it.
and it only cost �79 for the bundle

**jackfrost** · 16th October 2007

who's selling the best package deal Im looking for my lad

**doughboy** · 16th October 2007

That colour scheme looks awesome..

I need a new DS since some asshole threw mine down a tad too hard when the ds was cheating at mario kart and fooked the thing