DS pack-in games

[SomeGuyWithDSL]

I've started an odd little subcollection, and am trying to obtain all the US Nintendo DS pack-in games. They come in cardboard sleeves with a pouch for the cart instead of a typical DS case. They also tend to have instructions and Nintendo Power inserts like other games. They may be otherwise unreleased, or they may be identical to released versions except for the packaging.

 

So far I have Metroid Prime: Hunters First Strike Demo, Nintendogs Best Friends Edition, Mario 64 and Mario Kart DS. Anyone know of others that have been released so far?

Edited June 23, 2006 by SomeGuyWithDSL

[figgler]

I think that might be it so far

[Albert]

Ahh, those will be cool collectibles someday, especially those that are not released separately (such as "Metroid Prime: Hunters First Strike Demo"). Good idea to start collecting them now, especially since these pack-in packages probably won't last that long. Can you take a picture of the packaging for the games?

 

..Al

[Phineasfool]

Animal Crossing is the only other one I know of so far.

[SomeGuyWithDSL]

Animal Crossing is the only other one I know of so far.

 

Thanks. Does anyone have / have a picture of or has anyone ever seen the packaging of this particular pack-in? I've found a few Electric Blue DS systems with Animal Crossing on eBay, and they all appear to be the regular full-size DS game case (not the smaller cardboard envelope).

 

I can't tell, though, if these DS systems were really the ones with Animal Crossing included at purchase, because the "Includes Animal Crossing" appears to be a sticker that is not present on those boxes. The ones that still have the sticker are all sealed, so I can't see the game itself.

 

Basically, I haven't managed to find the Animal Crossing pack-in yet and want to make sure it's not a normal issue game before I waste several weeks trying to find one

[Phineasfool]

Animal Crossing is the only other one I know of so far.

 

Thanks. Does anyone have / have a picture of or has anyone ever seen the packaging of this particular pack-in? I've found a few Electric Blue DS systems with Animal Crossing on eBay, and they all appear to be the regular full-size DS game case (not the smaller cardboard envelope).

 

I can't tell, though, if these DS systems were really the ones with Animal Crossing included at purchase, because the "Includes Animal Crossing" appears to be a sticker that is not present on those boxes. The ones that still have the sticker are all sealed, so I can't see the game itself.

 

Basically, I haven't managed to find the Animal Crossing pack-in yet and want to make sure it's not a normal issue game before I waste several weeks trying to find one

 

I work at a gamestop and we have a bunch of them. They should have the sticker on the box if it is indeed the bundle pack.

[SomeGuyWithDSL]

I work at a gamestop and we have a bunch of them. They should have the sticker on the box if it is indeed the bundle pack.

 

Can you tell me if the Animal Crossing inside is the cardboard envelope pack-in variety, or if it is a normal DS case? That's what I haven't been able to determine yet. Thanks in advance.

[Phineasfool]

I work at a gamestop and we have a bunch of them. They should have the sticker on the box if it is indeed the bundle pack.

 

Can you tell me if the Animal Crossing inside is the cardboard envelope pack-in variety, or if it is a normal DS case? That's what I haven't been able to determine yet. Thanks in advance.

 

I'll check one of them tonight when I go in to do inventory.

[SomeGuyWithDSL]

Can you tell me if the Animal Crossing inside is the cardboard envelope pack-in variety, or if it is a normal DS case? That's what I haven't been able to determine yet. Thanks in advance.

I'll check one of them tonight when I go in to do inventory.

 

Hey, I answered my own question when I finally found one this morning. Yes, they are in the cardboard envelope as well.

 

Albert, you can see the Mario Kart pack-in version (as an example of the packaging) here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=104752961809

 

Also, I got the Metroid name wrong. It is "First Hunt," not "First Strike."

[Phineasfool]

Can you tell me if the Animal Crossing inside is the cardboard envelope pack-in variety, or if it is a normal DS case? That's what I haven't been able to determine yet. Thanks in advance.

I'll check one of them tonight when I go in to do inventory.

 

Hey, I answered my own question when I finally found one this morning. Yes, they are in the cardboard envelope as well.

 

Albert, you can see the Mario Kart pack-in version (as an example of the packaging) here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=104752961809

 

Also, I got the Metroid name wrong. It is "First Hunt," not "First Strike."

 

Glad you found it. And yes I can verify they are in the cardboard packaging. Sorry it took a little longer to get back with the info.