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Manufacturer: Nintendo Part number: USGSKB
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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 (Onyx Black) price range: $99.99
- 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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Good sysem looks great in black!
by Trollmonk on September 18, 2006
Pros: The DS finally looks cool, and is more sleek.
Cons: Very Easy to smudge.
Summary: The Ds stays the same as in the menu screen and the types of games it can play but everything else is upgraded. The (onyx) version looks great as well ...
Summary: The Ds stays the same as in the menu screen and the types of games it can play but everything else is upgraded. The (onyx) version looks great as well as a sleek frame. Very easy to put in pocket. lighter to hold. NEW POWER BUTTON!!!! On the other hand the Ds light (onyx) is easy to smudge. The Ds light has a more light and is easy to see, Old games seem new. Worth the money GET IT.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nintendo DS Lite
by cmyint on October 21, 2006
Pros: User friendly setup instructions
Cons: Forgot to charge battery before use
Summary: I have never had a handheld device for playing games before. I purchased this to play "Brain Age" game. I will no doubt be looking for other games to purchase. ...
Summary: I have never had a handheld device for playing games before. I purchased this to play "Brain Age" game. I will no doubt be looking for other games to purchase. I am a senior citizen and found this very easy to use.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome :D
by lilims123 on July 8, 2009
Pros: Sleek, not fragile :]
Cons: Battery could last a bit longer :/
Summary: I got this for my b-day last year, and I fell in love with it! I've dropped it so many times on cement, tile, wood floor, I even threw ...
Summary: I got this for my b-day last year, and I fell in love with it! I've dropped it so many times on cement, tile, wood floor, I even threw it at the wall (I was very mad) and it didn't break! It doesn't even have a scratch, yes I know it's black so I checked very carefully and not a scratch!
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Great console
by ARIS1396 on November 26, 2008
Pros: Nice design, basic features, good games.
Cons: Graphics kind of bad on most games.
Summary: Nice console. Should wait for new DSi to come out.
Summary: Nice console. Should wait for new DSi to come out.
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Cool at first but now very boring and old
by weaselman93 on April 23, 2008
Pros: lightweight, cheap, interactive games
Cons: no good games anymore, booorrring
Summary: I've had this system for a little over a year and it used to be great. Nintendo started off with great games and now they are crappy. with this ...
Summary: I've had this system for a little over a year and it used to be great. Nintendo started off with great games and now they are crappy. with this system there are occasionally good games to buy but now it is a disappointing system. THEY NEED TO MAKE BETTER GAMES! the graphics aren't good AT ALL either
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Two Eyed Video Monster!
by thkpic on March 23, 2008
Pros: Unique Interface, Nintendo Titles, Backward Compatability
Cons: Graphics Challenged, Non-Ergonomic, Online Capabilities
Summary: Like it's predecesor the Nintendo DS Titanium edition, the new DS Lite is not only sleek and stylish but boasts a brighter screen and better design layout. I was ...
Summary: Like it's predecesor the Nintendo DS Titanium edition, the new DS Lite is not only sleek and stylish but boasts a brighter screen and better design layout. I was a long time owner of the original DS and traded it in for a new Lite in anticipation of Zelda:Phantom Hourglass. Great decision on my part. With a brighter screen I can now see both screens crystal clear without having to play with the screen angle while gaming. I also enjoy the nicer key pads as both the front and side imput keys are quiter and feel like higher end plastic than the original. Even though it smudges easly you won't care because I've found that with a little buffing it's quite a nice piece of hardware to have sitting around. It just looks nice, and I've yet to hear any fuzz feedback on the speaker I experienced often with the older version.
A few fixes would be minimal, but you can't help but wish both screens where touch sensitive. With only the bottom one it restricts unique ingame touch function to the bottom screen. Also, wider screens as seen on the PSP would be helpful, especially given the under performing nature of the DS. But with that said it's not all about graphics with nintendo. And while it still can be a challenge to find titles that truly use the touch DS's unique features without boarding on cheesey,when you do find them there well worth the purchase. Perfect gaming moment has to be Hotel Dusk- voted best unheard of game for 2007. At one point you have to revive someone who has passed out in a room due to trauma. I sat there forever trying to figure it out, rolling...scrolling and buttom mashing my way through all the possibilities....till I realized I had to ACTUALLY put my face to the screen and blow into the mic as if I was actually giving CPR to revive the character. Now THATS innovation! And with suprises like that it'll only keep you wondering why you didn't own one sooner. -
Perfect game system!
by pdogmurphy on February 19, 2008
Pros: small, light, touch screen and mic are great, 2 screens
Cons: kinda expensive, not the best graphics, internet browser not free
Summary: Love the DS lite! Games are fun, and the touchscreen and mic are really useful. My favorite games are the big brain academy type games that have multiplayer functions. Totally ...
Summary: Love the DS lite! Games are fun, and the touchscreen and mic are really useful. My favorite games are the big brain academy type games that have multiplayer functions. Totally fun - better than the wii....
PSP has much better graphics, but I didn't really enjoy those games as much - I think nintendo is concentrating on gameplay - not on graphics, and games are simply fun to play. -
Cheap Plastic Hinges
by lenny on February 18, 2008
Pros: Plenty of games
Cons: Cheap plastic hinges
Summary: Sent in twice to repair broken hinges for $ 43.00 each time, the third time i decided to buy a new one hoping they upgraded to a better plastic, In ...
Summary: Sent in twice to repair broken hinges for $ 43.00 each time, the third time i decided to buy a new one hoping they upgraded to a better plastic, In this day & age with plastic credit cards that you can't tear or break apart i can't see why Nintendo can't come up with stronger plastic.
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Best Portable Gaming Device
by Skron on December 27, 2007
Pros: Great and Innovative Games, Long Battery Life
Cons: No cons for me
Summary: I'm a PC gamer and I never had any other gaming console since SNES. But since my work requires a lot of traveling, I decided to get a portable ...
Summary: I'm a PC gamer and I never had any other gaming console since SNES. But since my work requires a lot of traveling, I decided to get a portable device. My first choice was a PSP. But after reading a lot of PSP and DS game reviews, it was clear that I'm more of a DS gamer.
DS games are just more fun, innovative, and unique. There are also a lot of games on my favorite genres (Adventure, RPG, Strategy) available on DS more than the PSP. -
Perfect for me
by cant_get_enough_tech on December 14, 2007
Pros: Design, screen is beautiful screen, like the adjustments over the old
Cons: the black does attract some fringerprints
Summary: This is perfect for me. I do not need a web browser, or videos, or music. I have other devices for those tasks. My friend has the old one and ...
Summary: This is perfect for me. I do not need a web browser, or videos, or music. I have other devices for those tasks. My friend has the old one and the screen is literally the same on its lowest setting as the older one is on the highest. I would know, I tested it. I also like the fact of the little piece of plastic that takes place of a GBA game and is about half the size of one and sites flush with the surface. Great attention to detail, too. Buy and enjoy Mario Party with others! I just found out you can use one game chip for 3 others (plus yourself)! FUN!!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nintendo
- Part number: USGSKB
- 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
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 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,
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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
- Intec Ultimate Game Case - case for game console (34710547)15.89
- dreamGEAR Cookie Monster Starter Kit - game console accessory kit (34539744)7.99 - 26.99
- dreamGEAR USB Power Kit Plus - power adapter - AC / car (35054292)13.49 - 17.99
- dreamGEAR USB AC Adapter - power adapter (35054622)12.34 - 18.32
Manufacturer info
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- Email: nintendo@nintendo.com
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