Unit: Very clean overall with only light signs of handling. Buttons, hinge, casing, and screens appear in good cosmetic condition.
Back panel: Minor discoloration spots visible around the battery cover area (shown in photos).
Box: Heavy shelf wear, edge wear, dents, creasing, and peeling visible on all sides. Tape residue present.
Inner trays & manual: Both included; clear plastic trays intact; manual in good shape with mild handling wear.
Functionality: Not tested with batteries. Sold as-is.
This charming Nintendo DS–shaped voice recorder was released by Banpresto in 2006 as a Japan-exclusive prize item. Designed to resemble the original Nintendo DS, this unit features working function buttons that allow short voice recording and playback—just like a tiny novelty DS portable. The color is a soft metallic pink, matching the official “Candy Pink” aesthetic of the era.
Collectors of Japanese prize toys, retro Nintendo merchandise, and DS-era memorabilia will find this to be a standout display piece. Though not an actual game system, it captures the look and feel of the DS hardware with surprising accuracy.
Officially licensed Nintendo DS-style miniature voice recorder
Pink color variant (one of three limited prize colors)
Functioning X/A recording buttons and Y/B playback buttons
On/off switch on rear
Includes original box, inner plastic trays, and instruction sheet
Produced by Banpresto as a 2006 crane-game prize
Excellent display item for Nintendo or handheld console collectors
Brand: Banpresto
Year: 2006
Model: Nintendo DS Voice Recorder
Material: ABS, PVC
Power: Requires batteries (not included)
Region: Japan prize-only release
Color: Pink with white underside
Size: Approximately the size of an actual Nintendo DS (scaled slightly smaller)
This item has become increasingly hard to find complete with the box, trays, and manual. While the outer packaging shows heavy wear, the recorder itself displays nicely—making it ideal for shelf display next to Nintendo handheld consoles or other Banpresto novelty items. A fun nostalgic piece from the early DS era and a quirky addition to any Nintendo collection.
