I prefer the Fat DS. It looks far more durable. That and I've heard newer DS systems have worse LCDs.
the NES gold carts were shinny, yet this is more mat. Does that make it cheaper? In my view this is more stylish. I hate shiny metal things.
The only thing that sucks is the box is glue folded, you pretty much have to ruin it to get the stuff out.
The does look like someone got a DS and spray painted it. Gold generally makes a crap colour for a console.
That's okay! People in those regions have absolutely no qualms with paying ass-high prices anyway! :banghead::crying: