A DS headset and shiny limited-edition Final Fantasy III DS Lite are among several news tidbits from Japan today...

First Nintendo of Japan announced the new "Noble Pink" DS for release in July, a sure play towards the DS' impressive pull among women (and very confident men). Then came word that they would be bringing over Europe's sleek "Jet Black" DS in September alongside a slew of games including Tingle's first solo foray and Winning Eleven DS. Now, sandwiched neatly between, Nintendo have announced at a Product Fair that the Land of the Rising DS will be getting a special bundle that includes the hotly anticipated DS remake project Final Fantasy III and a DS Lite emblazoned with iconic FFIII art.

Again, this limited-edition DS Lite will roll out alongside Final Fantasy III in Japan on August 24th. The game is sure to be huge, and this new DS Lite will surely prove to be a hot item come late August. Dedicated fans might be forced to import - no word yet on any similar promotions outside of Japan.

In other news, the Big N revealed a headset was on the way for the dual-screened handheld. Not ground-breaking news, though the included headphones and mic will make voice-chatting on Metroid Prime Hunters and the forthcoming Pokémon Diamond & Pearl easier to use. The headset is coming out on September 24th for the price of 1200 yen (about $10, which will probably cost around the same amount in pounds or euros if it makes it to the West).

Other news tidbits revealed included that Sega was bringing its PSP Brain Training games to the DS. Entitled Nou Nenrei Nou Stress Kei Atama Scan, the game tests how well you react to stressful situations. Namco's Tales of the Tempest will now hit Japan in October, leaving August and September free for Final Fantasy III to claim the roost. Interestingly though, Square-Enix's Dragon Quest Monster: Joker is also scheduled for the DS in October as well. Finally, Nintendo is re-releasing Yakuman DS, which was a mahjong game featuring Nintendo characters. This time around it will be re-launched with Wi-Fi modes to try and bolster poor sales.

And that's your round-up from the East, more as we get it!