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#1 cougar65
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Just got a DS last week, any tips on a good case. I want one thats gonna keep my ds safe, and i can still play it when the case is on. What do you guys use?
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#2 Xperiment
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I use the Armorlite case. I got it the day after I bought my DS Lite and I'm loving it. However, there is one problem I have with it.

It may just be me, but when I have it on, it looks like the top of my DS Lite is smudged. I've taken it off several times, wiped them both down, and put it back on, but the smudges appear there again. Keep in mind, there's no damage to the DS Lite or the Armorlite. It just looks sort of bad with the smudge.

I still recommend it VERY highly, ESPECIALLY if you don't carry it in a case like me. I don't feel at all nervous sticking my DS Lite in my pocket or in my backpack with this on.

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#3 Ciller2k
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Im using the Hori Protector at the momment and im really loving it. Its not clear like the armourlite and there is 5 i think different colours you can pick from.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-b6-77-5-49-en-15-protector-70-1ibj.html

I personally picked the one above because i really wanted that colour for my DS. :P

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#4 cougar65
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Thanks for the advice guys
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#5 mufujifi
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I use the Armorlite case. I got it the day after I bought my DS Lite and I'm loving it. However, there is one problem I have with it.

It may just be me, but when I have it on, it looks like the top of my DS Lite is smudged. I've taken it off several times, wiped them both down, and put it back on, but the smudges appear there again. Keep in mind, there's no damage to the DS Lite or the Armorlite. It just looks sort of bad with the smudge.

I still recommend it VERY highly, ESPECIALLY if you don't carry it in a case like me. I don't feel at all nervous sticking my DS Lite in my pocket or in my backpack with this on.

Xperiment

I'm using Black Horn's Polycarbonate Case which looks something like this: http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/nds/lite_polygrip.htm

It has rubberized grips at the bottom for better handling, and it's really durable.
I can't even count the number of times I knock my backpack around with my DS in it.

And yeh, it's not just you.
I get that weird smudge thing at the top, but it doesn't annoy me as much when I start playing.

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#6 kmo917
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wow, I know this might be an old thread but, I need to know if this "smudge" happens to everyone with a black ds lite and an armorlite case. I recently purchased one and it happens to me, there's something that appears to be a smudge, is it that our cases are defective, or does it happen to everyone who owns a black ds and an armorlite case?
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#7 ds43443fw5
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[QUOTE="Xperiment"]

I use the Armorlite case. I got it the day after I bought my DS Lite and I'm loving it. However, there is one problem I have with it.

It may just be me, but when I have it on, it looks like the top of my DS Lite is smudged. I've taken it off several times, wiped them both down, and put it back on, but the smudges appear there again. Keep in mind, there's no damage to the DS Lite or the Armorlite. It just looks sort of bad with the smudge.

I still recommend it VERY highly, ESPECIALLY if you don't carry it in a case like me. I don't feel at all nervous sticking my DS Lite in my pocket or in my backpack with this on.

mufujifi

I'm using Black Horn's Polycarbonate Case which looks something like this: http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/nds/lite_polygrip.htm

It has rubberized grips at the bottom for better handling, and it's really durable.
I can't even count the number of times I knock my backpack around with my DS in it.

And yeh, it's not just you.
I get that weird smudge thing at the top, but it doesn't annoy me as much when I start playing.

hmm does hori have like a clear one for my cobalt black DS?

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#8 titanium2108
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i would recommend this case: http://www.expotv.com/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Carrying-Case/3c-fqz the one in that video is pink but they come in a variety of colors, if you look to the right there is a button to click to buy it from amazon where you can pick a color
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#9 BurnoutAddict
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[QUOTE="Xperiment"]

I use the Armorlite case. I got it the day after I bought my DS Lite and I'm loving it. However, there is one problem I have with it.

It may just be me, but when I have it on, it looks like the top of my DS Lite is smudged. I've taken it off several times, wiped them both down, and put it back on, but the smudges appear there again. Keep in mind, there's no damage to the DS Lite or the Armorlite. It just looks sort of bad with the smudge.

I still recommend it VERY highly, ESPECIALLY if you don't carry it in a case like me. I don't feel at all nervous sticking my DS Lite in my pocket or in my backpack with this on.

mufujifi

I'm using Black Horn's Polycarbonate Case which looks something like this: http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/nds/lite_polygrip.htm

It has rubberized grips at the bottom for better handling, and it's really durable.
I can't even count the number of times I knock my backpack around with my DS in it.

And yeh, it's not just you.
I get that weird smudge thing at the top, but it doesn't annoy me as much when I start playing.

I TOO have these "smudges" on the top. Kinda looks like water marks, but obviously aren't. Humidity? In any case, I think this is much better than the NERF case (only other case you'll get a lot of recommendations for). I'm no "hip" dude, so don't have huge pockets to fit a DS with a NERF case comfortably into my pocket.

But anyway, I think you should get this. Polycarbonate might scratch, but it will protect what ever it's over. This also doesn't do much to increase the size of the system, so you can put it in a larger case for longer travels.

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#10 bloodling
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I got this case, its called aero case and it's on ebay for 6$.

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#11 phoonbaba098
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I recommend this if you're able to use ebay. Just do a search for rubber ds. It's got soft rubber on top and hard plastic underneath. I like it and it only cost me $10 shipping included.
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I recommend this if you're able to use ebay. Just do a search for rubber ds. It's got soft rubber on top and hard plastic underneath. I like it and it only cost me $10 shipping included. phoonbaba098

OOOO! I like that one! Is it available at retailers?

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#13 phoonbaba098
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[QUOTE="phoonbaba098"]I recommend this if you're able to use ebay. Just do a search for rubber ds. It's got soft rubber on top and hard plastic underneath. I like it and it only cost me $10 shipping included. -Sole-

OOOO! I like that one! Is it available at retailers?

Sadly no. At least not that I know of. When I received it, it came in two pieces in an envelope. There is no brand name or packaging. Just some cheap generic (yet quality) item from Japan which people re sell for profit on ebay.
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#14 -Sole-
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[QUOTE="-Sole-"]

[QUOTE="phoonbaba098"]I recommend this if you're able to use ebay. Just do a search for rubber ds. It's got soft rubber on top and hard plastic underneath. I like it and it only cost me $10 shipping included. phoonbaba098

OOOO! I like that one! Is it available at retailers?

Sadly no. At least not that I know of. When I received it, it came in two pieces in an envelope. There is no brand name or packaging. Just some cheap generic (yet quality) item from Japan which people re sell for profit on ebay.

So is it like a rubber glove case with hinges?

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#15 phoonbaba098
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^^^No, its a hard plastic case just like those clear crystal cases a lot of people have. Only this one is solid black and it has soft rubber finish on top. (feels nice) It does have hinges. It's not like those silicon ones that you stretch over. I used to have one of those and hated it because it was flimsy and didn't cling to the ds properly.
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#16 jparris1
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I recommend this if you're able to use ebay. Just do a search for rubber ds. It's got soft rubber on top and hard plastic underneath. I like it and it only cost me $10 shipping included.phoonbaba098
I ordered that one off ebay as well and really like it. It is much nicer than a rubber skin case, but still gives you a nice rubberish grip.