I haven’t yet decided whether this DSi case with the two-way strap is incredibly classy or incredibly douche-y. Thankfully, the two-way strap that you see is an optional purchase for $24 (¥2380) — it isn’t required that you attach the pouch onto the belt loop of your worn jeans; you can tuck it into the inside pocket of your sports coat, too.

I don’t quite understand the two-way strap, shown here with an iPhone case to demonstrate its length. Apparently, it can be used in a number of configurations, even around your neck, though I doubt a DSi necklace would be comfortable for longer than a few minutes.

One thing I love about this case is that it has holes to plug in your headphones or charging cable without removing the system. Furthermore, you can pull out your stlus and SD card, and as show in the top photo, the pouch bows when opened, so you can still hit the shoulder buttons.

It also comes with this small carrier that you can stuff game carts in and wrap your headphones cord around.

The DSi Oil Leather Case comes in three colors — Brown, Light Brown, and Dark Brown — and is available in Japanese online shops for $40 (¥3980), without the strap.

[All week, we’re featuring accessories for the Nintendo DSi. You can read more about the clever and sometimes absurd DSi accessories we’ve featured here.]

Preorder: U.S. Matte Black and Blue DSi

Import: Japanese Nintendo DSi (White, Black, Pink, Lime Green, Metallic Blue)

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