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Product Description

The Nintendo DS proclaims that touching is good for gaming, and with the fashionable DS Lite now on the scene, we’re inclined to agree. The DS Lite has improved in every way over the... More

The Nintendo DS proclaims that touching is good for gaming, and with the fashionable DS Lite now on the scene, we’re inclined to agree. The DS Lite has improved in every way over the original DS model. The screens are brighter, the case is more durable, and power consumption is more efficient. A full three hour charge will have you in portable gaming heaven for up to 19 hours of continuous operation! A whole roster of colors and styles complement the sleek new accents of the DS Lite meaning you can play better and look better than ever before. Less

Get more of what you want with the PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers highe-level contrast ratio, great response time and the wide color gamut. It also has... More

Get more of what you want with the PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers highe-level contrast ratio, great response time and the wide color gamut. It also has anti-reflection technology, so that you'll get vibrant and natural colors in any conditions. And the built-in microphone enhances multi-player gaming and enables Skype™ calling. Light, slim and as portable as ever. Watch movies. Listen to music. Less

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Key Features

Processor

333 MHz MIPS R4000

Display

LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Widescreen TFT LCD

Platform

Nintendo DS

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Console Type

Handheld

Gaming Type

Online Gaming

Processor

Processor Speed

333 MHz

Processor type

MIPS R4000

Memory

Installed RAM

64 MB

Display

2nd Screen Size

3 In.

2nd Screen Type

LCD TFT (Active Matrix) With Touchscreen

Display Type

LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Widescreen TFT LCD

Max. Resolution

256 x 192

480 x 272

2nd Screen Resolution (Display)

256 x 192

Screen Size

3 in.

4.3 in.

Graphics

Max. Number Of Colors

260,000 Colors

Audio

Audio Support

Stereo

Stereo Speakers

Audio In

Mic In

Technical Features

Input / Output Ports

1 x USB 2.0

Communication Type

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11b • USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi

Main Controls

A/B/X/Y Buttons • L/R Buttons • Start/Select Buttons • Touch Panel

4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons • Start/Select Buttons

Battery

Battery Run Time

19 Hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Other Features

Dual Screen

MPEG 2 Support

Parental Control

With Parental Control

Brand

Nintendo

Sony

Dimensions

Depth

7.4 cm

1.8 cm

Width

13.2 cm

17 cm

Weight

0.48 lb.

0.42 lb.

Height

2.2 cm

6.9 cm

Miscellaneous

UPC

812820026531

46621536883

Supported Languages

English • French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Italian

Release Date

June, 2006

Product ID

34164904

84634223

Product MPN

MPN

USGSZPB

98896

Consumer Reviews

Nintendo DS Lite Blue Console

From $129.95

Sony PSP 3000 Purple Console

From $130.00

Product Review Summary

4.7

Based on 87 user reviews

97% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

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2 stars

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Pros

Great Design (9)
Excellent Game Selection (9)
Fun (7)
Simple Setup (6)
Good Value (6)
Excellent Gameplay (6)
Easy to Use (1)
Fun To Play (1)
Kid Appropriate (1)
Fun for the whole family (1)

Cons

nothing (4)
Kids (3)
Expensive (1)
Lacks Features (1)
Overpriced (1)
Slow (1)
small screen (1)
Poor Graphics (1)

Good For

All Ages (10)
Multiple Players (7)
Teenagers (5)
Family (5)
Adults (5)
Gifts (4)
Kids (1)

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Consumer Reviews

514

The Nintendo DS Lite: - Touch Me and Rub Me! Baby Lite My Fire!

byjeremy1456 Jul 3, 2006

136 Helpfuls 137 Helpfuls

Pros Brilliantly Lit Screens, Great Line-up of Games, Compelling Software on the Way, Dual...

Cons Lame Friend Codes Online Interface, Speakers are not Loud Enough

Recommended it? Yes

How the DS Lite Came to Be...

When the orignal Nintendo DS launched in 2004 it was met with more than a little skepticism. This was mainly due to the unorthodox features of the little handheld; it featured two screens, one of them being a touch screen. The system turned out to be a... Read full review »

333

Nintendo DS Lite: Fanciful, not Forgettable

bykjell1979 Sep 29, 2006

61 Helpfuls 62 Helpfuls

Pros decent selection of games, low price, wifi multiplayer, no need for lots of accessories

Cons lack of multiplayer games, slow hardware, some genres not well represented

Recommended it? Yes

I swear. I did own an original Nintendo DS. Despite its innovation and the games that were on the way, I had to give it up. I had won it in a contest, but was out of work at the time. I really needed the money and couldn't afford to start putting in money for games. Since I became reemployed, the... Read full review »

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