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Slimmer design
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.
Dual slot compatibility
Nintendo DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks.
Stylish Colors
Choose a Nintendo DS Lite that matches your personality. With chic Onyx Black, cool Polar White and cute Coral Pink, there's a Nintendo DS Lite for everybody
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. And it's totally free! All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game.
Screens
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.
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| Colour of product | Pink |
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| Dimensions W x D x H (mm) | 133.0 x 73.9 x 21.5 |
| Weight (g) | 218 |
alaTest has collected and analysed 5844 reviews of Nintendo DS Lite from international magazines and websites.
| Rating | 90 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld Console |
| Reviewed By | Riyad Emeran |
| Summary | Nintendo's DS ugly duckling comes of age and turns into the proverbial swan. |
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| Verdict | This is exactly what the original DS should have been - if Nintendo had produced a machine like this a year and a half ago, Sony would have had a much tougher time convincing buyers to cough up -180. The DS Lite looks stunning, feels great in the hand ... |
| Rating | 90 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
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| Summary | One year on and the Nintendo DS has been shrunk, not in features, but in size. 39% smaller and 21% lighter than the original handheld console launched last year, the company's latest effort results in... |
| Pros | Slimmer, brighter screen, shiny case, better looks all round |
| Cons | Still not as powerful or multimedia focused as the PSP |
| Verdict |
| Rating | 83 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Review - Portable |
| Reviewed By | Randolph Ramsay |
| Summary | The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor. |
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| Verdict | Great style, great games and great functionality make the DS Lite a winner. It's also pretty good value. |
| Rating | 80 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Matt Bertz |
| Summary | Nintendo strikes gold with the DS Lite. |
| Pros | • Sleeker, smaller design • Brighter screen • Bigger stylus • Superior game library |
| Cons | • Minuscule Start and Select buttons |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite: Nintendo - DS Lite |
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| Summary | intelligently designed hand-held games console |
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| Verdict | With an emphasis on user-friendliness, thoughtful design and packing the shelves with interesting software titles, the Nintendo DS Lite has - against all initial odds - emerged as the must-have hand-held console on the market. |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Ben Kuchera |
| Summary | Nintendo's popular dual-screen handheld goes on a diet and gets a makeover. Do we really need another Nintendo DS already, or is the smaller, sleeker DS Lite truly the new hotness? |
| Pros | Much smaller, easier to carry, Sleek, sexy design, Beautiful, bright screen, Long battery life , Thicker, sturdier stylus |
| Cons | GBA carts stick out, Bottom screen has some vertical movement, Small buttons, tight placement |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Chris Chiarella |
| Summary | Music, movies, and other multimedia applications aside, no one can touch Nintendo in the world of portable gaming. From the first Game Boy in 1989, the intuitive user interface, the addictive gameplay, and the cutting-edge hardware design ensured that ... |
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| Rating | 100 |
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| Title | NintendoDS Lite |
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| Summary | The original DS was a bit lardy but this is a leaner, meaner addiction inducing portable console |
| Pros | Small and light. Attractive design. Innovative games. |
| Cons | Not powerful or high-resolution. Childish images. |
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| Rating | 100 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | T3 Online |
| Summary | Could the latest DS spell "Game Over" for PSP? |
| Pros | Superb build quality; Bright, adjustable screen; Excellent battery life; Free global Wi-Fi gaming service; More great games than PSP |
| Cons | Not as versatile or powerful as PSP |
| Verdict | Nintendo's clunky handheld has matured into something far more svelte. A real alternative to PSP that's no longer just for kids |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
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| Summary | This is exactly what the original DS should have been – if Nintendo had produced a machine like this a year and a half ago, Sony would have had a much tougher time convincing buyers to cough up £180. The DS Lite looks stunning, feels great in the hand ... |
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| Title | Review : Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | petew |
| Summary | For a while Nintendo looked like it was going to play underdog to the behemouths of Microsoft with their XBox and Sony with the PlayStation. Many had written of this company as an also run. That was then. Several years on from those predictions and ... |
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| Verdict | On the plus side the Clam-shell design, despite the potential weakness of the hinge, does provide excellent protection for the screens when the device is thrown to the bottom of a child's bag or is scattered on the back-seat of the car |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Console Review | Product Reviews |
| Reviewed By | anna |
| Summary | The Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Console The Nintendo DS Lite is a refined and tweaked version of the original, groundbreaking [...] |
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| Verdict | The Nintendo DS Lite measures 133 x 73.9 x 21.5 mm and weighs just 218 g. |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Getting Even More Colorful |
| Reviewed By | Michael Kwan |
| Summary | Not content with the current selection of colors for the Nintendo DS Lite? It seems that the dual-screen gaming machine will soon be available in at least two additional shades... |
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| Verdict | Not content with the current selection of colors for the Nintendo DS Lite? It seems that the dual-screen gaming machine will soon be available in at least two additional shades. The rumored upcoming colors are a vibrant ruby red and the eye-catching ... |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Gets Docked on Angled Throne |
| Reviewed By | Michael Kwan |
| Summary | Seeing how the Nintendo DS Lite already comes with its own charger, there really isn't much of a need for this charging dock... |
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| Verdict | Seeing how the Nintendo DS Lite already comes with its own charger, there really isn't much of a need for this charging dock. Then again, it sure displays your touchscreen gaming machine in a much better way that just a cable dangling out its backside. |
| Rating | 80 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Brian Lam |
| Summary | It may look like it hasn't been refreshed in four years, but the new PSP-3000 has a brighter screen and is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent thinner than the original model. You can download and play classic titles from your PS3, browse the Web over ... |
| Pros | Best games. Most creative interface. 19-hour battery life. WiFi multiplayer action is easy to set up. |
| Cons | Web browser is available only on a cartridge - sold separately. No multimedia playback. |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Gets Offered in Gloss Silver |
| Reviewed By | Michael Kwan |
| Summary | hen the DS Lite was first introduced to the world, we only got the Polar White version around these parts. That has changed dramatically... |
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| Verdict | I've been loyal to Nintendo for as long as I can remember, but this ongoing onslaught of new colors for the Nintendo DS Lite is really starting to get on my nerves. When the DS Lite was first introduced to the world, we only got the Polar White ... |
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| Title | Nintendo Updates DS Lite with Nintendo DSi |
| Reviewed By | Michael Kwan |
| Summary | Nintendo decided to opt out of the Tokyo Game Show this year, so all eyes and ears were turned to the Fall Press Conference. For good reason! Nintendo has just announced the successor to the current Nintendo DS, dubbing it the Nintendo DSi... |
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| Verdict | , Nintendo also announced a new Wi-Fi store where people would be able to buy games for the DSi. These can be stored either on the new internal memory (capacity not mentioned) or via the new SD memory card slot |
| Rating | 85 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite Game System - Polar White: #4 Best Gaming Console |
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| Summary | This amazing handheld device is much smaller than the original DS and has a brighter screen. The dual screen gameplay offers a fun and unique experience, and the system's collection of great games is rapidly growing. Built-in Wi-Fi and microphone ... |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Johnny Minkley |
| Summary | It may lack the multimedia prowess of Sony's dazzling PlayStation Portable, but if gaming is your priority, the dual-screen DS Lite is unmatched in imagination, innovation, scope and raw fun factor. Mix in sexy iPod stylings and a sub-£100 price and ... |
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| Verdict | The torch-carrier for Nintendo's crusade to broaden the appeal of gaming, it's no exaggeration to say that DS changed the face of handheld gaming when it appeared in late 2004 |
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| Title | Nintendo - DS Lite |
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| Summary | Nintendo really shouldn't be here now. Its Game Cube console, if you believe some areas of the press, has been a total failure, while the Nintendo DS was all set to be completely overwhelmed by Sony's ... |
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| Verdict | With an emphasis on user-friendliness, thoughtful design and packing the shelves with interesting software titles, the Nintendo DS Lite has - against all initial odds - emerged as the must-have hand-held console on the market. |
| Rating | 80 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Scott Steinberg |
| Summary | Everyone's trying to slim down in time for summer - Nintendo included. Witness the newly debuted DS Lite ($129.99), a smaller, sleeker and generally better designed model of the popular... |
| Pros | Enhanced portability ; Brighter screen ; Revamped button layout ; Slimmer weight |
| Cons | Case prone to smudging ; GBA games stick out ; Where's the light switch |
| Verdict |
| Rating | 80 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
| Reviewed By | Insider Staff |
| Summary | Nintendo's dual screen pocket plaything reinvented portable gaming with sublime touch-based action and a killer catalogue of games. Get the full verdict on the Nintendo DS Lite here… |
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| Rating | 60 |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
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| Summary | Time hasn't been very kind to the Nintendo DS |
| Pros | Portability ; Battery life ; Excellent catalogue of innovative games |
| Cons | Graphics performance ; User interface (post iPhone) ; Display size and shape |
| Verdict | Finger tip control on the touchscreen, perhaps with haptic feedback, would also help bring the DS up to date |
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| Title | Nintendo DS Lite |
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| Summary | Nintendo DS games use a proprietary solid state ROM "game card" format resembling the memory cards used in other portable electronic devices such as digital cameras. It currently supports cards up to 256MB in size (with ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat being ... |
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