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Manufacturer: Nintendo Part number: USGSRMKB
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- Bottom Line:
- With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS.
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CNET editors' review
Nintendo DS Lite (Crimson/Black) price range: $118.99
- Reviewed by: David Rudden
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 04/12/2006
- Released on: 06/11/2006
The good: The Nintendo DS Lite is slimmer and much sleeker that the original DS. The device employs innovative dual-screen and microphone-enabled gameplay as well as Wi-Fi multiplayer capabilities, allowing for a growing list of original and fun games that you can't play on any other system. In addition, the system is backward-compatible with almost every GBA title. All these additions come without increasing the price or decreasing the features of the original DS.
The bad: Playing online games via Wi-Fi can be a hassle. The darker models are just as susceptible to scratches and smudges as the Sony PSP and the iPod, and its multimedia potential remains exclusive to Japan.
The bottom line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS.
User reviews
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While it is an amazing handheld, it does have flaws.
by TheRealGameMaster on December 17, 2009
Pros: Touch screen controls are pretty cool, better backlight provides more visible screen, much sleeker and slimmer than the original, sturdier L & R buttons than DS Phat, great range of games
Cons: Gathers dust from all over the known universe, sucks your fingerprints off from across the room, no multimedia functions non-exclusive to Japan, poor Wi-Fi functionality, Touch screen can cause lapses in control, Who REALLY uses Picto-Chat?
Summary: When I purchased the Nintendo DS and plugged it in, I expected to see cool touch screen innovations, and that's what I got. But what I wasn't expecting ...
Summary: When I purchased the Nintendo DS and plugged it in, I expected to see cool touch screen innovations, and that's what I got. But what I wasn't expecting was a decent amount of above-average 3rd-party games and very good connectivity with friends. But wait! The only time I ever had a near-perfect multiplayer on Wi-Fi was when my friend and I were two feet away from our Wi-Fi signals. Anybody who you're playing in a different region is going to get a ton of connectivity errors and so will you. The Wi-Fi was fairly impressive when I was playing Pokemon Diamond and Mario Kart DS, but all of the 3rd-Party games that I've played have terrible connectivity issues that keep the DS's Wi-Fi function to be underwhelming.
Graphically, the DS doesn't disappiont, providing PS1 level graphics on a handheld console. And I thought Sony was the only game company that went absolutely crazed over slimming down consoles. Anyway, Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass has the best graphics that I can remember on a portable game system. It has great graphical capabilities and can use a lot of detail.
Overall, the DS is a quality product with a few flaws, but it's still worth a buy.
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awesome game console
by pat2193 on November 25, 2009
Pros: Ive had my ds lite for about a year now and it works perfectly. It has a few scratches but otherwise its amazing
Cons: can brake if it's "overused."
Summary: makes for an amazing console
Summary: makes for an amazing console
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Great product. Very entertaining
by gamefreak16 on July 27, 2009
Pros: Smaller and slicker than the regular nintendo DS.. Different light settings so we can play at comfort
Cons: Wifi connectivity can be very choppy and the slick design smuges very easily
Summary: The product is very entertaining and has better features than the DS.
Summary: The product is very entertaining and has better features than the DS.
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Great system for a great low price period.
by xdbuix on October 1, 2008
Pros: There are a great variety of games and the system has potential to do more than games if you know how to do that =). Also it's easy to link up with other players, there is a huge selection of accessories.
Cons: Wifi can be slow sometimes whether it's playing against someone or downloading something. Also there aren't as many colors as in Japan. The color selection in the US is small.
Summary: Overall for $130, great hardware. Great system. Great games with plenty of accessories, but don't buy it now, because theres a new DS coming out REAL soon, nintendo DSi ...
Summary: Overall for $130, great hardware. Great system. Great games with plenty of accessories, but don't buy it now, because theres a new DS coming out REAL soon, nintendo DSi i believe. dual touch screens and skinnier
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its quite snazzy
by daniel hobbs on August 8, 2008
Pros: looks pretty keen
Cons: some might not like the color
Summary: overall, a cool thing
Summary: overall, a cool thing
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Nintendo DS Lite is a great gaming system
by Andres_A on July 24, 2008
Pros: Great design, long battery life, great games, built in WiFi
Cons: Wifi connection is sometimes choppy, some games are just BAD
Summary: I have been using my Nintendo DS Lite since December and I love it!!!
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Fun for all ages, the DS Lite bringsSummary: I have been using my Nintendo DS Lite since December and I love it!!!
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Plus, the DS lite is affordable.Updated
Fun for all ages, the DS Lite brings gaming to another levelUpdated
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Cheap Hinges.not good for young kids
by lenny on February 18, 2008
Pros: Plenty of Games
Cons: cheap plastic hinges
Summary: Repaired two times because of broken hinges for $ 43.00 each time, the last time it broke i decided to buy a new one hoping it has upgraded plastic, where ...
Summary: Repaired two times because of broken hinges for $ 43.00 each time, the last time it broke i decided to buy a new one hoping it has upgraded plastic, where it broke is only 1/32" thin, i have thinner credit cards that you can't tear, i can't see why they can't use a stronger plastic.
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Adictive games make the DS a great portable choice
by Bearishly4u on December 16, 2007
Pros: games, touchscreen, battery life
Cons: Screens seem to get dirty very easily
Summary: Used constantly and a great toy. Keeps you busy pretty much anywhere.
Summary: Used constantly and a great toy. Keeps you busy pretty much anywhere.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nintendo
- Part number: USGSRMKB
- Description: The Nintendo DS Lite manages to pack even more fun into a smaller, slimmer body that's less than two thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS. Nintendo DS Lite might be over 20% lighter than Nintendo DS, but it's a lot heavier on features. Nintendo DS Lite doesn't just play DS games - it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks. Nintendo DS Lite has twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen to deliver some of the most groundbreaking gameplay ever developed. Nintendo DS Lite has powerful dual processors that bring impressive 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering. Even the stylus for Nintendo DS Lite has been redesigned. It's longer and thicker and works with the system's improved controls to make gameplay even more fun.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Handheld game console
- Media Type Cartridge
- CPU 2
- Sound Speakers - Stereo
- Network 802.11b
- Integrated Components Microphone
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 7.7 oz
- Color Crimson/black
Display
- Type 3 in Color TFT active matrix
- Resolution 256 x 192
- Color Depth 262,144 colors
Display (2nd)
- Type 3 in Color
- Touch Screen Yes
Game Controller
- Controls X button,
Y button,
Left trigger,
A button,
Start button,
B button,
Right trigger,
Select button,
Cross control pad
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones,
1 x Microphone,
1 x DC power input - Slot(s) 1 x Nintendo DS cartridge slot,
1 x Nintendo Game Boy Advance cartridge slot Power
- Battery Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Battery Required 1
Miscellaneous
- Features Voice control
- Included Accessories AC power adapter
Product series
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Nintendo DS Lite (Polar White)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2 -
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2 -
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Coral pink -
Nintendo DS Lite (Crimson/Black)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Crimson/black -
Nintendo DS Lite (Cobalt/Black)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Cobalt black -
Nintendo DS Lite (Metallic Rose)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Rose metallic -
Nintendo DS Lite (Metallic Silver)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Silver -
Nintendo DS Lite (Mario Red Bundle)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Red -
Nintendo DS Lite (Nintendogs Bundle)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Rose metallic -
Nintendo DS Lite (Triforce Limited Edition Bundle)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Gold -
Nintendo DS Lite (Green Special Edition)
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console,
Cartridge,
2,
Green
Accessories
- BDA Gamer game console accessory kit (33395024)13.99
- CTA Universal 4 Color Stylus Pack - stylus kit (34840790)5.99
- Datel Action Replay DS - game console cheat cartridge (32401955)21.54
- Datel Action Replay DS - game console cheat cartridge (34830357)19.99
- Memorex Universal Game Selector Case game console cartridge adapter (35130041)4.99 - 29.83
- Memorex Universal Starter Kit for DS - game console accessory kit (34999040)62.99
- PDP Rainbow Telescoping Stylus Pack - stylus kit (34656635)2.00
- Pelican Pokemon Character Stylus N7349 - stylus (33314906)17.98
- dreamGEAR 15 in 1 Universal DS Kit - game console accessory kit (35160612)12.37 - 35.47
- dreamGEAR 3 In 1 Bundle - game console accessory kit (34707979)6.26 - 11.99
- Pelican Travel Power Pack PL-7334 - battery charger (32157539)9.89
- dreamGEAR Sesame Street Universal Soft Case - case for game console (34849366)9.95 - 14.99
- dreamGEAR Cookie Monster Universal Soft Case - case for game console (34846505)9.02 - 14.99
- dreamGEAR Elmo Universal Soft Case - case for game console (34846272)8.09 - 11.99
- Turtle Beach Ear Force D2 Headphones for Nintendo DS Lite (pink) (32400524)19.99
- dreamGEAR Cookie Monster Starter Kit - game console accessory kit (34539744)7.99 - 26.99
- dreamGEAR i.SOUND USB Car Charger - power adapter - AC / car (35058007)9.88 - 14.18
Manufacturer info
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- Email: nintendo@nintendo.com
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