Nintendo DS Lite Limited Edition Ice Blue with Brain Age – A Review
For those who need a break from the running, jumping, and general mayhem of a Super Mario game, Nintendo has released another limited edition bundle in the form of the Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite. Needless to say, it looks really “cool” and will be very well received by those who feel a bit jaded by the endless demands of killing demons, monsters and various enemies.
This version of the Nintendo DS Lite expands the range of colors available with an icy, almost metallic hue. Clearly gender neutral, the Ice Blue console will appeal to both genders, across all age ranges. From a marketing point of view, it seems like a good option. In addition, the hue is likely to have special appeal to those who desire quiet activity and have little need to express vindictive anger.
The included game – Brain Age: Train your brain in minutes a day! – has been inspired by the research of a leading Japanese neuroscientist and offers a variety of mental activities in the form of mini-games. For example, these include simple but challenging math problems, drawing, counting, and observation games.
Brain Age requires you to take an initial test to determine your “brain age” and your score is expected to drop as you participate in the activities on offer. Your result can be compared to others if you don’t mind competing and being outdone by 10 year olds!
Those who particularly enjoy competition can play up to 16 opponents to see who can solve problems the fastest.
The console itself will give up to 19 hours of continuous gameplay on a single charge. In addition, it features highly regarded extra-bright dual LCD screens, offering sharp colors with good contrast, as well as a touch screen.
Like others in the DS Lite family, the Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite has the standard features, including highly impressive 3D graphics, stereo sound, and the ability to play a wide variety of handheld games of any genre. Using this product with a headset and microphone opens up many possibilities for chatting over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with an international audience, as well as using voice control in games.
The Nintendo DS Lite Ice Blue Limited Edition with Brain Age: Train your brain in minutes a day! And the Carrying Case Bundle is a welcome addition to the DS Lite family and will be especially well received by a large segment of the market. Looks like another Nintendo winner!