Key Takeaways
- A unique Nintendogs-themed Nintendo DS, adorned with 2,000 Swarovski crystals and a Candy Pink hue, is slated for auction on May 2.
- The Nintendo DS, a fondly remembered handheld console, had a special diamond-studded version created to celebrate Nintendogs, with a limited production of only five units.
- This highly uncommon Nintendo DS model is regarded as a gem equivalent to other expensive collectibles. The auction is anticipated to commence at £15,000.
A highly uncommon Nintendo DS is up for auction, and it could fetch more than £15,000. The Nintendo DS, launched in 2004 as the successor to the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, revolutionized Nintendo’s traditional handheld concept by incorporating a second touchscreen that players could utilize for popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Pokemon Black and White. Although it was eventually replaced by the advanced Nintendo 3DS in 2011, the original Nintendo DS remains a memorable handheld gaming system, with many of its exclusive games still being released on current platforms.
The Nintendo DS was available in a variety of models and colors during its lifespan, with some becoming increasingly rare and valuable since its discontinuation. A particularly notable example is a diamond-studded, pink-and-white DS variant created to celebrate Nintendogs, a series of puppy-raising simulation games that began in 2005. This special DS model was designed by NYC Peach, and only five units were ever made. One of these units is still on display at the Nintendo store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza.
Now, someone will have the opportunity to own one of these highly rare Nintendogs-themed Nintendo DS handhelds, as it is scheduled for auction at the Wessex Auction Rooms on Thursday, May 2. According to the EasyLive Auction website (via Swindon Advertiser), this unit features the Japan-exclusive Candy Pink color, comes with two styluses and a power unit. The console is reported to be in excellent condition, with only “some light scratches” on the screen. The bidding is expected to reach around £15,000.
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Unique Nintendogs DS Console Up for Bid This Week
The trend of auctioning off rare Nintendo hardware for staggering prices continues. Notable examples from the past include a never-released prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation system, a scarce Donkey Kong Game and Watch device from the 80s, and a golden Nintendo Wii console initially intended for the late Queen Elizabeth II, which ended up in the hands of various collectors.
The Nintendogs-themed Nintendo DS model, adorned in pink and encrusted with 2,000 Swarovski crystals on its top cover, is the latest to join this exclusive list. Its rarity and unique design make it a coveted item among collectors. This special Nintendo DS handheld will find a new home on May 2, when the auction begins at the Wessex Auction Rooms near Chippenham, UK, for those with deep pockets.
Nintendo DS
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- November 21, 2004
- Hardware Versions
- Nintendo DS
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $149.99
- Weight
- 9.7 oz
