Ever wanted a Nintendo DS with a hot pink top, but a black bottom? Sure, who hasn’t? Now, thanks to Colorware you can have just that. Or, basically, any other horrid combination you can imagine.

Colorware is offering an online custom paint application for the DS. Using it you can color just about any part of the DS whatever you want, including the stylus. They even offer the option to send your current DS in or to buy one from them. The prices, however, will set you back a bit. A fairly basic color scheme will run you $129.

Custom gaming hardware is becoming more and more a big after-market for game systems. From personal modders to professional shops like this, you can now easily get your game system any way you like it. While Microsoft tried to cash in with the faceplates on the Xbox 360, one has to wonder if this will be an even bigger trend addressed by the big three for the next round of consoles.

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