After selling
out almost instantaneously upon its release in Japan earlier this year,
North Americans eager to get their hands on Nintendo's newly redesigned
DS have been stuck twiddling their thumbs as they wait for a release
date here. Today, Nintendo finally confirmed when they plan to
launch the slimmed down handheld on these shores, and the date is June
11, 2006. The system will retail for an MSRP of $129.99US, and
initially be available in polar white, with further colors becoming
available over time.