$2.32 Million of Black Nintendo DS Lite Gone Missing
Looks like the black Nintendo DS Lite is hotter than ever. A container (those large metal structures that carry cargo) full of black Nintendo DS Lite and DS games had gone missing in Hong Kong when it was making its way from China (where the DS Lites are made) to Europe (where the black Lites are launching). The reported loss was $18 million Hong Kong dollars (US$2.32 million).
The Hong Kong police suspected that the black DS Lite units sold in Hong Kong recently were part of some loot and was willing to offer HKD$1 million ($128, 831) to anyone with a tip off or two.
To refresh your memory, only black Nintendo DS Lite units are available in Europe from 23rd June onwards.
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35 opinions for $2.32 Million of Black Nintendo DS Lite Gone Missing
sadsad
Jun 14, 2006 at 19:16
get sources kid, don’t delete people’s comments because you make stuff up for digg hits
NintendoGossip - Gossips, news and articles about Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS Lite, Game Boy Advance » Blog Archive » European black Nintendo DS Lite cargo missingo DS
Jun 14, 2006 at 19:33
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The Edge of I-Hacked » $2.32 Million of Black Nintendo DS Lite Stolen!
Jun 14, 2006 at 21:06
[…] from Play Gadgets Looks like the black Nintendo DS Lite is hotter than ever. A container (those large metal structures that carry cargo) full of black Nintendo DS Lite and DS games had gone missing in Hong Kong when it was making its way from China (where the DS Lites are made) to Europe (where the black Lites are launching). The reported loss was $18 million Hong Kong dollars (US$2.32 million). […]
Game Invaders » Blog Archive » Black Nintendo DS Lites: MIA
Jun 14, 2006 at 21:08
[…] Black Nintendo DS Lites: MIA Videogaming blog, Play Gadgets reports that a huge shipment of Black Nintendo DS Lites have turned up missing in Hong Kong. The large container was expected for a stop in Europe where the Black Lites are black nintendo ds, missing nintendoShare and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]
Aggravated Gamers Podcast » $2.32 Million of Black Nintendo DS Lite Gone Missing
Jun 14, 2006 at 21:12
[…] Looks like the black Nintendo DS Lite is hotter than ever. A container (those large metal structures that carry cargo) full of black Nintendo DS Lite and DS games had gone missing in Hong Kong when it was making its way from China (where the DS Lites are made) to Europe (where the black Lites are launching).read more | digg story […]
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Jun 14, 2006 at 22:52
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Citizen Wii
Jun 14, 2006 at 23:38
Watch eBay set ablaze.
Patrick
Jun 15, 2006 at 03:45
Hi sadsad
Sorry thought your first comment was spam as your email or your site leads to nowhere but a blank page.
Thank you for reminding me but did you see “via Sina Games” at the very bottom. Yep, it’s in Chinese and I translated it.
Thanks again! Hope you can use a working email address next time.
Patrick
Jun 15, 2006 at 03:48
Helo Citizen Wii
A search says all black ds lites are up for pre-ordering @ eBay now, no Buy-It-Now at the moment.
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Ami
Jun 15, 2006 at 07:14
FOUND ONE! I am currently in Hong Kong. I went to an electronics store with a white US DS Box in the window. When I asked for a black unit, the clerk told me thay heve them but would not show it to me. The asking price was $1500 Hong Kong Dollars. (Roughly $200 US). They may have been willing to negotiate a bit on the price but would not sell for $975HKD ($130 US). I did not actually see for myself but it seems that the rumors are true. (I am going to look for a cheaper one (heh heh)
Patrick
Jun 15, 2006 at 07:22
Hi Ami
Cool, so they aren’t selling via eBay.
Probably you can tip the HK police and get yourself more than just the black lite!
Ami
Jun 15, 2006 at 07:26
I wonder if I’d have any real problem taking a Black DS in and out of the country? Anyone have experience with this?
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Jun 15, 2006 at 09:05
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Osama
Jun 15, 2006 at 11:28
__ Listning carefully I have stolen this peace of junk becouse I tought it ware PSP things (they are more expesiver that this junk)
Sow I want a deal whit the state Hong Kong, give me the 2,32million ore else I wil sell this peace of junk on E-bay for 1,65 million!! Its youre choice sow we meet ethother on zat.6-17-06 in the restourant The Blue Pearl Ocean. on the front of that restourant is my Van where that peace of shit in is sow we handle very straight and quik u got it? ..Good its just me and u Satoru Iwata, sow be there ore I will tell Sony how crap this shit is.
U all know this si a joke sow kalm down ;) ROFL
President of the Cockeyed federation
Jun 15, 2006 at 11:31
THE DS IS FOR COCKEYED PEOPLE, THEY CAN WATCH 2 SCREENS AT THE SAME TIME
$2.32 million worth of black Nintendo DS Lite systems headed for Europe stolen - videogamesblogger.com:
Jun 15, 2006 at 12:31
[…] The Hong Kong police suspected that the black DS Lite units sold in Hong Kong recently were part of the same theft and offers HKD$1 million ($128,840/€102,138) to anyone with a tip. Via Playgadget Quickly bookmark “$2.32 million worth of black Nintendo DS Lite systems headed for Europe stolen” via: […]
Ami
Jun 15, 2006 at 14:19
I just returned from a shady HK market where I actually saw BLACK!! DS Lites for sale. I held the system in my hand and boy is it sexy. The price was $1250 HKD ($166 US). They sell on ebay for $300, and I would love one for myself, but I am afraid to buy such an obviously stolen good. It sure is tempting though…
Game Invaders » Blog Archive » Black Nintendo DS Lite: MIA
Jun 15, 2006 at 14:35
[…] According to PlayGadgets.com, a large shipment of Black Nintendo DS Lites have turned up missing in Hong Kong. The portable gaming systems, along with an assortment of games were en route to Europe for a scheduled product launch. At a estimated value of $2.3 million, reports are suggesting they Nintendo payload had been stolen prompting authorities to issue a reward of $1 million (Hong Kong dollars or $129,000 US) for information leading to the stolen goods. black nintendo ds, stolen nintendo ds litesShare and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]
Patrick
Jun 15, 2006 at 15:20
Ami, can u snap a pic for us to gawk?
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Jun 15, 2006 at 15:48
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ZachStroum.com » Blog Archive » $2.3 Million In DS Lites Stolen in Hong Kong
Jun 15, 2006 at 16:10
[…] "Out of Hong Kong this afternoon comes the story that a container of DS Lite hardware and DS games bound for Europe was stolen in Hong Kong. The retail value of the contents was estimated at $2.32 million USD, which equals roughly $13509833948752034.96 in Hong Kong dollars. What makes this even more heartbreaking is that apparently they were all in the exclusive European black color scheme." via 4 Color Rebellion via Wired […]
Ami
Jun 15, 2006 at 16:20
It was a nice cab ride to the area and I’d also be pretty scared to take a pic of such hot goods (I have no cell camera) but if I have the oppurtunity I’ll try.
Patrick
Jun 15, 2006 at 16:57
Ami, thanks a lot. Appreciate that.
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Jun 19, 2006 at 00:09
[…] How lite are the DS Lite’s you ask? So lite, that if you pour Red Bull on them they actually float! Don’t listen to the rumors from China that over 2 millions dollars worth of DS Lite’s were stolen, that’s clearly just a cover up - our Destructoid satellite image above clearly shows the 20 foot DS lite’s falling from the sky. Ah, another rumor debunked here first at Destructoid. […]
bla bla.
Jun 19, 2006 at 16:29
I have a DS lite because I don’t live in Hong Kong. But it Pwns the old one.
James
Jun 21, 2006 at 14:18
OWNED!
Patrick
Jun 21, 2006 at 14:43
Hi James
Are u James Wright of the Syndromes?
Play Gadgets » Black DS Lite on eBay!
Jan 5, 2007 at 14:45
[…] Our Play Gadgets reader, Joey, has tipped us that the Black DS Lite is on eBay, currently with people bidding. And a Joystiq commentor, ZildjianKX, has provided a pic (we are not sure if was a black or enamel navy lite) that may give us some clues of where the missing black DS Lites might be… […]
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Jan 6, 2007 at 18:09
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Jan 28, 2007 at 16:36
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