im gona import to the uk so will need a 220-110v step down converter, change the language to english and THAT IS IT games are region free so you can still play old games BUT your ds friend codes will be lost and if you upgrade from old to new ds (like me) YOUR friend code will change - remember that Oh and heres something to excite you guys. Hey i think white looks the best as if you get the enamel blue it looks like a kinda psp copy plus the contrast of dark console and bright screen may look a bit wierd/hard on the eye For the rest of you itll be more expensive than a standard ds (i think)and i recommend importing if you are really interested-the only differences with english and japanese versions are different default languages and supplied power adapter. There is not a 'japanese version', they are all the same. Again, there are no regional differences in the DS lite. If you are still unsure, let me say this: THE DS LITE IS THE DS WITH A NEW SKIN, IT IS NOT A NEW SYSTEM! Based on that statement, the DS lite will behave the same way as a silver 'X-Wing' style DS.

All in all, the DS lite will play your 'American' games, which probably aren't as American as you think. Besides, if the game says DS and is a 1' by 1' square cartridge it is designed to work in the DS lite to begin with. For games, the system will play what is on the cartridge, so it won't have a problem with 'American' games. Compare prices & save money on Nintendo DS Accessories. The DS lite itself has language settings, so when you get yours, just make sure to set it to English. (4.15 - 102.95) Find great deals on the latest styles of Nintendo ds lite charger. The DS lite that is on sale in Japan now is the same thing as the DS lite that will be released here sometime around September(don't quote me on that). To The Maniac: The DS lite is a non-regional sytem, meaning that there is no 'Japanese version'.