Nintendo DS Lite

The most popular of the gaming handhelds, the DS Lite took the world by storm with its wide array of features. Dual screens and touch screen technology to enhance gaming experience, even on the small scale. Free Nintendo Wi-Fi to connect with people for multiplayer games around the world and it only weighs 218 grams!
Nintendo DS Lite11
MSRP $129.99
Release date June, 2006
Brand Nintendo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
24 reviews
62
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mixed
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15 positive
6 mixed
3 negative

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Pros:
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Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
+22agreedisagree

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Incredible battery life
+18agreedisagree

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Same price as the regular DS
+13agreedisagree

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Can play GameBoy Advance games
+13agreedisagree

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Online play in many games
+12agreedisagree

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Can play homebrew applications
+7agreedisagree

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Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
+7agreedisagree

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Excellent selection of educational software
+7agreedisagree

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Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
+7agreedisagree

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Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
+7agreedisagree

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Large selection of games
+5agreedisagree

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Relatively inexpensive
+4agreedisagree

Cons:
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Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
+9agreedisagree

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Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
+9agreedisagree

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Gets scratched easily.
+6agreedisagree

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Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
+6agreedisagree

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Friend code system is cumbersome.
+5agreedisagree

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Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
+5agreedisagree

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Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
+4agreedisagree

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Homebrew requires extra hardware
+3agreedisagree

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Low-end graphics and small screen(s)
+2agreedisagree

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No media player functionality
+2agreedisagree

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Last Gen Graphics
+2agreedisagree

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Unimpressive sound quality
-1agreedisagree

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More expensive than the regular DS
-8agreedisagree


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• Nintendo, you got me

written by Amanie Jul 27, 06

This report was started July 27, 2006 at 9:57 am by Amanie
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Competitors

Nintendo DS Lite is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Gaming Handhelds »
Nintendo DSi

Nintendo DSi

MSRP  $169.99    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • Thinner/lighter form factor over DS Lite
  • Larger screen than DS Lite
  • Built-in web browser
Cons
  • Only 0.3 megapixel camera...really?
  • Graphics power still lacking compared to PSP and modern smart-phones
  • Removed GBA slot which eliminating compatibility with games such as Guitar Hero
ProSCORE
12 reviews
70
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Nintendo DS Lite 50% vs. vote Nintendo DSi 50%
Sony Playstation Portable

Sony Playstation Portable

MSRP  $249.99    Released  March, 2005
Pros
  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
Cons
  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • T9 text input could be cumbersome
  • screen can be cracked on the inside
ProSCORE
18 reviews
81
Vote! (7 votes)
vote Nintendo DS Lite 71% vs. vote Sony Playstation Portable 29%
Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS

MSRP  $129.99    Released  November, 2004
Pros
  • Cheaper than Competing Handheld (PSP)
  • Innovative Touch Screen Control
  • Backward compatibility with Nintendo Gameboy Advance games.
  • Large selection of games
Cons
  • Original model can be too large/thick for most regular pockets.
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
ProSCORE
12 reviews
84
Vote! (4 votes)
vote Nintendo DS Lite 100% vs. vote Nintendo DS 0%

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1.  avatar riku0093 said:

Wow what a waist of money to get becasue you can by the same thing for 20 dollars less if you get the regular one and it is only like 1cm bigger.
Oct 06, 2006 4:12pm
2.  avatar mehmaster2.0 said:

hey idiot why not put hate it on tap it and make it less offensive to other ppl this system owns the original in many ways N00B \ _ /
Aug 12, 2007 6:00pm
3.  avatar mehmaster2.0 said:

ok so my comment is that this a great system that owns the original i love the colours im planning on getting it for christmas witch is |warning spam area!(one, two, three, FOUR! omg!)warning spam area!| months away
Aug 12, 2007 6:24pm
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Adam Phillip Hirst

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Friday, 3:13 PM
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
55
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
10 cons

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
  • Excellent selection of educational software
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
  • Large selection of games
  • Relatively inexpensive

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Gets scratched easily.
  • Friend code system is cumbersome.
  • Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
  • Homebrew requires extra hardware
  • Low-end graphics and small screen(s)
  • Last Gen Graphics
  • More expensive than the regular DS

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

lonehunter

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January 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
48
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
11 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
  • Excellent selection of educational software
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Gets scratched easily.
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
  • Friend code system is cumbersome.
  • Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
  • Homebrew requires extra hardware
  • Low-end graphics and small screen(s)
  • No media player functionality
  • Unimpressive sound quality

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

fractalhorizon

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January 8, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
10 cons
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Excellent selection of educational software
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
  • Large selection of games
  • Relatively inexpensive

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
  • Friend code system is cumbersome.
  • Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
  • Homebrew requires extra hardware
  • Low-end graphics and small screen(s)
  • No media player functionality
  • Unimpressive sound quality

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Sony Playstation Portable over Nintendo DS Lite
fractalhorizon prefers Nintendo DS Lite over Nintendo DS
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Howlsthunder

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April 2, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
65
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
6 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
  • Large selection of games
  • Relatively inexpensive

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Gets scratched easily.
  • Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
  • No media player functionality

Competitors

Howlsthunder prefers Nintendo DS Lite over Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS
Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

1stade

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April 8, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
80
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
  • Excellent selection of educational software
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
  • Large selection of games
  • Relatively inexpensive

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

iambored8907

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May 28, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
70
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
3 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Gets scratched easily.
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

poody

avatar
May 17, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
70
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
3 cons
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
  • Friend code system is cumbersome.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

BoilingPoint

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April 23, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
9 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Gets scratched easily.
  • Mediocre ergonomics for the gamepad
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
  • Low-end graphics and small screen(s)
  • No media player functionality
  • Last Gen Graphics
  • Unimpressive sound quality

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

scrap104

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March 29, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
  • Online play in many games

Cons

  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
  • Friend code system is cumbersome.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

Rat

avatar
January 13, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
89
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
1 con
want itwant it

Pros

  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Same price as the regular DS
  • Online play in many games
  • Can play homebrew applications
  • Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
  • Excellent selection of educational software
  • Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
  • Relatively inexpensive

Cons

  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing

Competitors

Rat prefers Nintendo DS Lite over Sony Playstation Portable
Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No
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