Earlier this week we reported that a growing number of Nintendo customers are noticing cracks on the left hand hinge of the DS Lite, close to the charging jack.

Nintendo have now acknowledged the issue and responded with the following statement:

"In the U.S., the reported number of small cosmetic cracks in the plastic hinge of DS Lite systems represents less than 0.02 percent of the total units sold. This cosmetic issue in no way impacts the gameplay or integrity of the DS Lite. Nintendo stands behind the quality of our products and encourages DS Lite owners to contact our Customer Service Department if they are not happy with the functionality of their systems."

What we really want to know is why the cracks have appeared in the first place, but Nintendo appear to be avoiding the issue.