Does "Nintendo DS Lite" discontinue with "Nintendo DS i"?

At the other day GIGAZINE,"Nintendo DS i" with large-sized LCD with camera and music playing function will be released from November 1Although it reported, it seems that "Nintendo DS Lite" of the conventional model may be discontinued as a result of this.

Although it does not correspond to the new function, although it is "Nintendo DS Lite" which has a part superior to "Nintendo DS i", does it truly disappear from the market?

Details are as follows.
【Game】 DSLite production ended? [October 06, 2008 (Mon)]

According to the shop clerk's blog dealing with this game, it seems that the guide that the "Nintendo DS Lite" will be discontinued in accordance with the release of "Nintendo DS i" has arrived from the headquarters of the shop.

Whether it is confirmed information or not is unknown, but also the first "Nintendo DS" also appeared "Nintendo DS Lite"Production ended in 3 monthsBecause it is, it may not be an impossible story.

Furthermore, "Nintendo DS Lite" is cheap as much as 2,100 yen compared with "Nintendo DS i" sold at 18,900 yen, and because it carries the GBA slot, the "Nintendo DS Lite"Pocket Monster PlatinumFor example, you can transfer monsters that you raised with the GBA version "Pocket Monsters".

Also, the biggest point is that "Nintendo DS Lite" has a longer battery life, and when you set the LCD to the lowest brightness, the battery duration of "Nintendo DS Lite" is about 15 to 19 hours, while " Nintendo DS i 'is about 9 to 14 hours, when it is set to maximum brightness it is about 3 to 4 hours against about 5 to 8 hours, with a big difference.

This is a comparison between "Nintendo DS i" and "Nintendo DS Lite". I am glad that the battery charging time is getting shorter in addition to sophistication ....


· 17:25 postscript

According to the link below, Nintendo has said that "Nintendo DS i" is the top model of "Nintendo DS Lite" and officially commented on continued sales.

Livedoor News - 【Game × Combo】 I asked Nintendo the truth! "DSi and DSLite are sold together!"