NDS Love Plus+ NDSi LL Rinko Limited Edition - Import Sale US$199.90/each

NCS Product Synopsis
Update: June 24, 2010
«©NCSX» In the States, winning a state lottery promises financial rewards and consequent material possessions. In Japan, winning the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lottery doesn't reward you with a Love Plus+ NDSi LL. No, winning the Love Plus+ lottery only gives you the opportunity to buy a Love Plus+ NDSi LL at full retail price. 

 
   NCS didn't win any of the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lotteries. None of them. However, we were given the chance to buy the three Love Plus+ NDSi LL bundles from Japanese vendors who were fortunate enough to receive a small allocation of the limited edition NDSi LLs. Prices for available stock in Japan range between JPY48,000 to JPY52,000 this week but NCS is able to offer a slightly better price of ~JPY43,000 or US$459.90 to our customers. The Rinko NDSi LL bundle includes a limited edition NDSi emblazoned with green-hued Rinko Kobayakawa stenciling and a copy of Love Plus+.

   Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed before 4PM EDT. 
 
Product Specifications
Publisher: Nintendo / Konami
Compatibility: Nintendo DSi LL (Region-Free)
Software Format: Game Card (4GB)
Language: Japanese
Japan Title: ラブプラス＋"ネネデラックス
Website: http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/loveplus_plus_sp/
Product SKU: RY139-J1
Jan Code: 4988602151541

NDS Nintendo DSi LL Mario 25th Anniversary - Sale US$229.90

NCS Product Synopsis
 Update: October 28, 2010
 «©NCSX»  Nintendo celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario with a limited edition Nintendo DSi that's sort of super. The new handheld is painted dark red to match Mario's cap and shirt. He's been wearing the same uniform for the past quarter of a century which shows dedication and perhaps a lack of wardrobe. Three imprints are etched onto the lid of the NDSi - a mushroom, a flower, and a star (in that order) which are recognizable graphics from the Mario games. Below the three imprints, the following text is etched: "Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary."

 Product Specifications
 Manufacturer: Nintendo
 Compatibility: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi (Japan-Only)
 Format: Game Card
 Territory/Language: Japanese
 Japanese Product Title: ニンテンドーDSi LL（スーパーマリオ25周年仕様）
 Website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/mario25th/ds/index.html
 Product SKU: UTL-S-MRKA
 Jan Code: 4902370518511

NDS Love Plus+ NDSi LL Nene Konamistyle Limited Edition - Sale $289.00

NCS Product Synopsis
Original Update: June 24, 2010

   In the States, winning a state lottery promises financial rewards and consequent material possessions. In Japan, winning the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lottery doesn't reward you with a Love Plus+ NDSi LL. No, winning the Love Plus+ lottery only gives you the opportunity to buy a Love Plus+ NDSi LL at full retail price.

 

   NCS didn't win any of the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lotteries. None of them. However, we were given the chance to buy the three Love Plus+ NDSi LL bundles from Japanese vendors who were fortunate enough to receive a small allocation of the limited edition NDSi LLs. Prices for available stock in Japan range between JPY48,000 to JPY52,000 this week but NCS is able to offer a slightly better price of ~JPY43,000 or US$459.90 to our customers. The Nene NDSiLL bundle includes a limited edition NDSi emblazoned with pink-colored Nene Anegasaki stenciling and a copy of Love Plus+.

Product Specifications
Publisher: Nintendo / Konami
Compatibility: Nintendo DSi LL (Region-Free)
Software Format: Game Card (4GB)
Language: Japanese
Japan Title: ラブプラス＋"ネネデラックス
Website: http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/loveplus_plus_sp/
Product SKU: RY140-J1
Jan Code: 4988602151558

 

NDS Nintendo DSi LL Mario 25th Anniversary - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
   Nintendo celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario with a limited edition Nintendo DSi that's sort of super. The new handheld is painted dark red to match Mario's cap and shirt. He's been wearing the same uniform for the past quarter of a century which shows dedication and perhaps a lack of wardrobe. Three imprints are etched onto the lid of the NDSi - a mushroom, a flower, and a star (in that order) which are recognizable graphics from the Mario games. Below the three imprints, the following text is etched: "Super Mario Bros 25th Anniversary."

  Prices for the NDSi LL Mario 25th Anniversary Edition were finalized by Japanese vendors earlier in the week and they came in lower than originally expected. All preorders will be automatically adjusted down to the new price of US$309.90 and new orders are welcome to ship today.

NDS Nintendo DSi LL Mario 25th Anniversary - New Offer

NCS Preorder Update
«©NCSX» Prices for the NDSi LL Mario 25th Anniversary Edition were finalized by Japanese vendors last night and they're lower than originally expected. All preorders will be automatically ratcheted down to the new price of US$309.90 and new reservations are welcome. If you have already paid by Paypal, a refund for the difference between the original preorder price and the new price will be processed this afternoon.

NCS Product Synopsis
   Nintendo celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario with a limited edition Nintendo DSi that's sort of super. The new handheld is painted dark red to match Mario's cap and shirt. He's been wearing the same uniform for the past quarter of a century which shows dedication and perhaps a lack of wardrobe. Three imprints are etched onto the lid of the NDSi - a mushroom, a flower, and a star. Preorders are welcome to ship on October 28, 2010.

NDS Love Plus+ NDSi LL Manaka Limited Edition New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the States, winning a state lottery promises financial rewards and consequent material possessions. In Japan, winning the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lottery doesn't reward you with a Love Plus+ NDSi LL. No, winning the Love Plus+ lottery only gives you the opportunity to buy a Love Plus+ NDSi LL at full retail price.

NCS didn't win any of the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lotteries. None of them. However, we were given the chance to buy the three Love Plus+ NDSi LL bundles from Japanese vendors who were fortunate enough to receive a small allocation of the limited edition NDSi LLs. Prices for available stock in Japan range between JPY48,000 to JPY52,000 this week but NCS is able to offer a slightly better price of ~JPY43,000 or US$449.90 to our customers. The Manaka NDSiLL bundle includes a limited edition NDSi emblazoned with blue-tinted Manaka Takane stenciling and a copy of Love Plus+.

NDS Love Plus+ NDSi LL Nene Limited Edition New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the States, winning a state lottery promises financial rewards and consequent material possessions. In Japan, winning the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lottery doesn't reward you with a Love Plus+ NDSi LL. No, winning the Love Plus+ lottery only grants you the opportunity to buy a Love Plus+ NDSi LL at full retail price.
NCS didn't win any of the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lotteries. None of them. However, we were given the chance to buy the three Love Plus+ NDSi LL bundles from Japanese vendors who were fortunate enough to receive a small allocation of the limited edition NDSi LLs. Prices for available stock in Japan range between JPY48,000 to JPY52,000 this week but NCS is able to offer a slightly better price of ~JPY43,000 or US$449.90 to our customers. The Nene NDSiLL bundle includes a limited edition NDSi emblazoned with pink-colored Nene Anegasaki stenciling and a copy of Love Plus+.

NDS Love Plus+ Nintendo DSi LL Limited Packs - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the States, winning a state lottery promises financial rewards and consequent material possessions. In Japan, winning the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lottery doesn't reward you with a Love Plus+ NDSi LL. No, winning the Love Plus+ lottery only gives you the opportunity to buy a Love Plus+ NDSi LL at full retail price.

NCS didn't win any of the Love Plus+ NDSi LL lotteries. None of them. However, we were given the chance to buy the three Love Plus+ NDSi LL bundles from Japanese vendors who were fortunate enough to receive a small allocation of the limited edition NDSi LLs. Prices for available stock in Japan range between JPY48,000 to JPY52,000 this week but NCS will be able to offer a slightly better price of JPY43,000 or US$449.90 to our customers. Reservations are welcome for | Manaka | Nene | Rinko | which ship on June 24, 2010.

NDS Nintendo DSi LL - Expected on Thursday

«©NCSX» The Japanese tend to make their game machines smaller as time goes by. The bulky PS3 slimmed down earlier this year to the aptly named Slim PS3 and the PSP-3000 is slightly slimmer than the PSP-1000. Nintendo reverses the trend towards smaller sizes by releasing the Nintendo DSi LL last week. It's a big'un and bigger than the NDS, NDS Lite, and NDSi. The prices for the NDSi LL are still higher than expected but they've moderated a bit since the launch last weekend. NCS will receive a batch on Thursday of this week and our pricing is set at US$259.90 for either the Dark Brown, Wine, or Natural White color variants. We'll be bringing them in on a weekly basis and prices will probably be stable this month. Blame the weak dollar.

The Nintendo DSi LL's screens measure 4.2" compared to 3.25" on the original DSi but it's also a larger and bulkier handheld to accommodate the larger screens. The battery lasts 13-17 hours according to Ninty. A selection of software is preloaded into the system as follows:

» DSi Internet Browser (standard software)
» Moving Memo - Create animations and share them (aka Flipnote Studio)
» Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters (Note: Japanese language)
» Brain Age Express: Math (Math is the universal language)
» Meikyou Kokugo Rakubiki Jiten (Japanese dictionary program)

Preorders are welcome to ship on Thursday of this week. Please note that NCS doesn't expect any supply shortages from Japanese suppliers but we're leery of importing bulk quantities at higher prices, especially with the yen near 14-year highs against the US dollar.