Long Live the DS: Nintendo releasing a DS Lite bundle in time for Mother’s Day

Typically, when a new incarnation of a console is released, the older version is gradually phased out. When the DSi debuted, people were left to wonder and speculate just how many days left the DS lite had. It’s looking like the DS lite’s time isn’t up yet. Nintendo has just announced a new bundle and color for that system that will be released on May 3, 2009.

The DS Lite green spring bundle is being strategically released just before Mother’s Day (May 10, 2009). It includes a lime green DS lite, a copy of the Touch Generations game Personal Trainer: Cooking and a stylish green and white DS carrying case. Kind of a cute ensemble, if I do say so myself. Normally, I’m not particularly partial to green, but the shade used for the system and case is rather appealing.

Amazon already has a listing up for the newest bundle and is accepting preorders. The product listing states that the bundle is going to cost $149.99. That’s $20 less than a DSi, in case you were wondering.

The bundle isn’t a bad deal, when you think about it. A DS will cost you $129.99. Personal Trainer: Cooking costs $19.99. A nice carrying case for the system can cost between $9 and $15 dollars, maybe even more. So this bundle is $149.99 as opposed to at least $159.99. So you could be saving anywhere from $10 to possibly $30.

The lime green DS is only being offered with the bundle. If you like the color, you better start saving up for one.

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