Nintendo DS Lite Gold Phantom Hourglass Edition Handheld (USG-001) w/ Charger
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Nintendo DS Lite Gold Phantom Hourglass Edition Handheld (USG-001) w/ Charger
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Full Specifications
| color | Gold |
|---|---|
| special_edition | Phantom Hourglass |
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