Nintendo DS Lite
The basics
The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual screen hand held console from Nintendo. It is more lightweight compared to earlier models. This handheld gaming console was released in 2006. The DS Lite is capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals and tips the scale at only 218g. It also sports a longer battery life compared to its predecessor the Nintendo DS.
The good
The bright, crisp twin LCD screens - one of which is touch sensitive - sets Nintendo’s handheld clearly apart from Sony’s slicker, more powerful PSP. This dual screen arrangement means games can be interacted with and controlled in a number of unusual ways - which in turn means the DS has a hugely varied library of innovative titles that puts the PSP’s game selection to shame. Wi-Fi and a long battery life are other plus points.
The bad
The DS is getting on a bit in console terms, so its graphical abilities are a little off the pace - while PSP graphics are on a par with the PlayStation 2’s, the DS’s are more in line with the Nintendo 64. It’s also almost totally lacking in media functionality, unless you tread down the unofficial accessory route.
The bottom line
Its aging bones are creaking a little, but the sheer fun factor and scope of its games library makes the bold, beautiful DS Lite the best handheld console around.
User comments (76)
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rhys12309 August 2009
the dsi is worth the money
Report as inappropriatejambo_game_kill13 August 2009
ive got one and its realy fun
Report as inappropriateAshley Newman29 August 2009
The thing that you havnt pointed out is the the DS games are over priced. A bad point is that you could pay a little extra and you could buy a 360 Arcade.
Report as inappropriatetubbyone27 September 2009
I love my DS lite, My son has the newer DSi But I am happy enough with my ds light. I wish the games were less expensive though :0)
Report as inappropriateamy rennie 06 October 2009
i love my D.S and when i am babysiting it keeps them quiet the onle thing i hate adout them is that they are over priced
Report as inappropriateamy rennie 06 October 2009
i love my D.S and when i am babysiting it keeps them quiet the only thing i hate adout D.S is that the games are over priced
Report as inappropriateM0usemouse14 December 2009
I broke my arm badly and it took nearly a year to heal , without my DS Lite my life would have been sooooo boooooring ! I also had my 360 and Wii to keep me amused .
Report as inappropriateTeresa03 February 2010
My son wants a DSI, as he thinks it will be better than his DS lite. Is he right or just spoilt?
Report as inappropriateJamiiie2k1029 March 2010
No he is right they are a lot better but you could sell his ds lite on ebay or something then put the money towards a dsi.
Report as inappropriateirfaans13 April 2010
i love the range of games but they are overpriced
Report as inappropriateNiggel 11 May 2010
can anyone tell me how much the nintendo ds lite cost when it was released for sale?
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TheGadgetJacker12 May 2010
For the comfort of 'Niggel', the nintendo ds lite usually costs around one hundred pounds. And don't wait for the price to come down because it won't until another decade has passed.
Report as inappropriateTheGadgetJacker12 May 2010
For the information of Teresa, the DSI is a major advancement from the DS Lite: It has much better graphics, 2 cameras and a more robust casing.
Report as inappropriatethekiller08 June 2010
cant u see? all nintedos have crap graphics
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crymnwaneta10 December 2011
I'm sure the best for you for more to take huge discount
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