CORBIE'S GAME BLOG

After being very impressed with Hori's DS Lite Compact Pouch case, I had high hopes for the Multi-Pouch case as well. When I ordered the Multi-Pouch, my thoughts were that I could use the Compact Pouch for everyday use like carrying my DS Lite around on short trips, and then I could use the Multi-Pouch for business trips out of town or vacations since I could also carry my AC Adapter and more games. Well that was my plan. But as they say, plans change.

As you can see from the picture to the right, the Multi-Pouch is actually a little bit shorter than the Compact Pouch, but it is wider. It's just not quite wide enough. The front flap part of the case opens up to reveal a soft pouch for your DS Lite system to snuggly fit into. This is actually one of the highlights of the case as this pouch is a perfect fit for your DS Lite system, although much like the Compact Pouch, this case doesn't offer a huge amount of padding in the event you drop it. The inside material is the same stuff used in the Compact Pouch so you won't have to worry about sliding your DS Lite in and out of the case often. As I said, this part of the case passes the test quite easily.

Now we go to the inside of the case. Once you unzip the dual zippers, you see a space that honestly should have been a lot bigger. There are two small pouches that are exactly like the pouches on the Compact case and will hold about two DS games each, as well as an added stylus holder that will come in handy for those who like to carry a spare stylus around. The inside compartment also sports a pouch with webbing that I assume is supposed to house your DS Lite AC Adapter, but getting it in there is a chore, although not nearly as much of a chore as getting it out! Once you pack everything inside, you'll find that getting the dual zippers closed up isn't an easy task either. You're reward for all this hard work is a case that looks like it's about to explode at any minunte. There's no denying that the Multi-Pouch will carry your DS Lite, 4 DS games, a spare stylus, and the AC Adapter, it just won't look very good doing it and most likely won't hold up to the stress of holding everything in for very long.

If you already have the Compact Pouch, there's really no need to buy the Multi-Pouch as it just doesn't add very much to the mix. I personally don't think Multi-Pouch is a very good name for this case. Hori should have called it the "We just basically took the Compact Pouch, added a tiny compartment, some velcro, a shiny metal claspy thingy, and charged you five more bucks-Pouch" to be honest. Some gamers might prefer the velcro flap to the zippers of the Compact Pouch, but other than that, I can't see any benefits of the Multi-Pouch over the Compact Pouch. If you're needing a case that can carry your system, games, and the AC Adapter, you might want to look elsewhere, as this one's just not very practical for that purpose. RATING: (5/10)