Nintendo DS Lite FCC Tested

Blackbird writes "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tested Nintendo's upcoming Nintendo DS revision, the Nintendo DS Lite, and has released the full test report on its website. Apart from the test results, a concept version of the user manual and photo's of the casing are available for download."

Comments

Not surprised (and one big thing)

[RyoShin]

I think we've already passed the time when console updates or extras no longer cross the water, unless they're only useful in one or two games. The internet and mass gaming media has made it so most gamers know about a product being revealed in Japan, even if no American release plans were announced. This drums up a mass furvor to get it sent over, and with a fanbase like Nintendo has, the fans swarm the company with requests to localize it. (Nintendo was probably planning on bringing it over from the start, though.)

I think it's important to note that, from the pictures, it looks like the DS Lite will still have the ability to play GBA games, despite the smaller form. (The original article I saw on it didn't mention that, and I haven't read any followups yet.) I'm glad money has held me back from getting one until now. Much easier to carry around between classes.

One other big thing I noticed is what isn't there. It's called the "DS Lite" partly because you can change the brightness of the screen through a switch, right? I'm not seeing any brightness switch on the model in the pictures. Did they forget that part here, or am I missing it somewhere?

Nintendo better get this through the gate, soon. A simultaneous release worldwide sounds in order. If they hold back on the state-side release, chances are that we'll see what looks to be a three-way tug of war within Nintendo- pay for Twilight Princess, the Revolution, or the DS Lite? (assuming you can't afford all three at once)

Finally, is it me, or is the model they gave the FCC really crappy looking? It's missing the sleek gloss of the display we saw before.