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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!
MSRP $129.99
Release date June, 2006
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MSRP $169.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Thinner/lighter form factor over DS Lite
- Larger screen than DS Lite
- Built-in web browser
Cons
- Graphics power still lacking compared to PSP and modern smart-phones
- Removed GBA slot which eliminating compatibility with games such as Guitar Hero
- Only 0.3 megapixel camera...really?
Nintendo DS Lite
67%
vs.
Nintendo DSi
33%
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
- fragile UMDs
- T9 text input could be cumbersome
Nintendo DS Lite
75%
vs.
Sony Playstation Portable
25%
MSRP $129.99
Released November, 2004
Pros
- Innovative Touch Screen Control
- Cheaper than Competing Handheld (PSP)
- 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
Nintendo DS Lite
100%
vs.
Nintendo DS
0%
Reviews
October 23, 2007
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
- Incredible battery life
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July 25, 2008
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Pros
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Cons
- Lots of bad games crowd out the many
good games.
- Gets scratched easily.
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May 12, 2008
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
- Incredible battery life
Cons
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February 15, 2008
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
- Incredible battery life
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October 23, 2007
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
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October 21, 2007
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Pros
- Online play in many games
- Same price as the regular DS
Cons
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August 13, 2009
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
- Incredible battery life
- Can play GameBoy Advance games
- Online play in many games
- Same price as the regular DS
- Clamshell design protects the screen when closed
- Touch screen allows for a new way of interactive with games
- Can play homebrew applications
- Excellent selection of educational software
- Includes WiFi connectivity - can be used to surf the Web
- Large selection of games
- Relatively inexpensive
Cons
- Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
- Friend code system is cumbersome.
- Homebrew requires extra hardware
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Pros
- Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
- Incredible battery life
- Can play GameBoy Advance games
- Online play in many games
- Same price as the regular DS
Cons
- Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
- Lots of bad games crowd out the many
good games.
- Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
- Friend code system is cumbersome.
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