REDMOND,
WA
- Apr. 1, 2005 – Having already established itself as the premiere
next generation handheld gaming device, the Nintendo DS™ will be
coming out in three new colors this summer.Reflecting the vibrant energy synonymous with the summer season,
North America gamers will be able to purchase the Nintendo DS in Lime
Green, Pearl White, and Electric Blue.
“We
are very pleased to be able to offer more variety to gamers with these
new colors in the Nintendo DS line,” says Ronald Edmunds, VP of
Nintendo Marketing.“With
these we expect
to
maintain a sizeable lead in Nintendo’s position as the market leader
in handheld game systems.
These
new, colorful portables will be available at retail on June 7, 2005,
with an MSRP of $199.99US.For the first 25,000 customers to purchase one of these new
Nintendo DS portables, they will also receive a free vinyl carrying case
for the system.