Oh yes.
It was announced at E3. So far it looks like there are a few design ideas:
Here's a link to a YouTube video with a trailer featuring one of the new possible designs:
DS Lite Compact:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qd5WRUnq...re=related
Nintendo DS 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f3pyWk00...re=related
The speculation about the DS 2 is leaning more towards rumor, becaues its not been official confirmed. However, the DS Lite Compact HAS.
Taken from the Youtube Video, here is some Info and specs:
This is the official leaked concept for the next DS Lite! This is new Nintendo DS lite, is much smaller and lighter than the DS lite, however at the moment we are unable to confirm GBA compatibility.
NB speakers are clearly visible at 6 seconds they are underneath the buttons and are 3 dots on each side.
This is confirmed from one of our sources to be hitting the stores Q3 09 bundled with a new nintendo slot one card which allows movies and mp3s to be played through the DS. It will be released at an approximate price of $300.
Confirmed specs:
WiFi: Up to 50m range & WPA support
Radio: AM/FM support
Media: Support for movies and music with TF compatible slot one card
Screens: Sharper with 6 brightness settigns (incl off)
Battery: 2000mAh up to 20hrs playtime
Mic: Higher quality
I am drooling all over myself xDDD This is epic.