Over 12,000 black Nintendo DS Lite Systems Stolen

Wowzer writes "$2.32 million worth of black Nintendo DS Lite systems stolen in Hong Kong when their shipment making its way from China, where the DS Lites are made, to Europe where the black DS Lites are launching on June 23rd. The Hong Kong police suspected that the black DS Lite units sold in Hong Kong recently were part of the same theft and offers one million Hong Kong dollars ($128,840 or 102,138) to anyone with a tip. So next time you see one being sold on eBay from Hong Kong, give the cops a call."

Comments

is a black DS included?

[gEvil (beta)]

Is a black DS lite included in that 1M HKDollars? If not, count me out...

Re:is a black DS included?

[jongi_ct]

Just bought one here in South Africa for ZAR-20, which is $3.3, it is being sold by Nigerians on black market, I knew anything comes out of these chaps(Nigerians) is stolen :-). I need a number wher I can reach the Police, please reply

Re:is a black DS included?

[h2d2]

Dear Friend

My name is Amaandu Butaani and I am the head of the secret police of the order of the stolen merchandise sale in Nigeria. Recently my capitan got hold of a large container with overt 5000 Nintendo GameCube DS LITE version. I can ship them to your doorstep with FedEX, in return you can send me one (1) Ipod VIDEO version. Please reply with your social security number and complete bank informacion. My wife and children in great danger, and so my life.

Your friend,,,,
Amaandu Butaani

Re:is a black DS included?

[Anonymous Coward]

Brain: One million dollars can buy many black DS lites!
gEvil: Explain how!
Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services.
gEvil: Woo hoo!

Finally!!!

[numbski]

*Looks at RIAA/MPAA*

*points*

THOSE ARE PIRATES! GOT IT!?!?!?!!

Sheesh. I'm gonna go get some coffee now. :P

Not Politically Correct

[computechnica]

They prefer to be call African-American DSs.

Re:Not Politically Correct

[Anonymous Coward]

African-American DS Lite's stole my bike!

Re:Not Politically Correct

[iainl]

Except that you Americans are only getting white ones (insert alternative racism joke here). And here in Europe, where the machines were supposed to be going, you're more likely to find someone take offence by calling them American than Black...

Re:Not Politically Correct

[Andrew Kismet]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_(people)

As far as I know, "black" is fine as long as you mumble it, and don't say it in an aggresive tone.
African-American is hardly used, and terms like negro are just a no-go area. Generally, if you know their precise race, it's easier and politer just to say that - African, Jamaican, or whatever.

Political Correctness is fussy and awkward and depends on the person. With my friend Alex, he gets wound up if I call him black, but "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, nigga?" is funny... odd fellow.

Exchange value

[Rob T Firefly]

$128,840

That works out to 1,288 1UPs! Count me in! *puts on overalls and moustache*

Ninjas

[Skidge]

I'd blame ninjas. They'd obviously go after the black DS Lites, since they'd go better with their outfits.

Re:Stupidest suggestion *evar*

[voice_of_all_reason]

Finally, just which "cops" is the poster suggesting you call? Because seeing as how this theft occured *in Hong Kong*, I doubt that anyone besides the authorities there even care. Your local deputy, and even the FBI, don't give a shit.

This reminds me of a scene from a Lord of the Rings mud I used to play. It had a law system handled by NPCs for when players have been robbed or killed.

So one day this Hobbit wanders into the headquarters of the Bywater Bounders to make a report. "Ahem, yes..." he begins. "I'd like to report Sauron for murder..."

Re:Well that's just brazen..but refreshing!

[Monkeman]

Grand Theft Auto made them do it.

To whom it may concern:

[timster]

I am currently looking for a black DS Lite at a, uh, reasonable price. Please contact me as soon as possible if you happen to have a, er, glut of such items that you are just looking to get rid of, no questions asked.

Apple charges extra for black...

[Speare]

Funny, Apple charges extra for a black iPod or a black MacBook. Now Nintendo is claiming that black DS Lite units will be more rare, and thus the market will probably inflate their value. I'm not saying the companies are gonna merge, or anything.

Historic parallels?

[Anonymous Coward]

Is a black DS lite included in that 1M HKDollars? If not, count me out...

I imagine similar conversations took place amongst early Southern American plantation owners and their traders. Just another example of DS whitey trying to keep us down...

Re:Mod parent off-topic

[Mister Whirly]

Welcome to Slashdot...

Re:Yes, black IS in the color set.

[Mister Whirly]

"Black is currently a Europe-exclusive color."

Heh, not anymore.....

Re:Currency symbol?

[aktiveradio]

Did a search on ebay for 12,000 black Nintendo DS Lite they aren't up there yet.

Another rule

[KDR_11k]

Being caught is not profitable.

Re:Grammar grammer gramma

[Rob T Firefly]

"Nintendo DS Lite systems stolen when their shipment to Europe where the black DS Lites are launching on June 23rd"

What they're trying to say is, "Somebody set up us the theft, you have no DS to ship make your time."

I didn't do it

[MooseTick]

As a side note, I have a connection who independently has obtained around 999,999 - 1,000,001 very dark brown(almost black) DS Lites and is looking to unload them cheap. Any parties interested can contact him on via PicoChat.

Stolen?

[Maradine]

Item #5667815901
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1 Truck
Big-ish, holds about, I don't know, 12,000 Pop-tarts boxes.
Registered in Hong Kong (License: MTHRLOD) Buyer responsible for tag and title.
Comes with full tank.
Might want to sanitize the back.

$50 OBO.