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Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console

Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console

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Our take on the Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console

The Nintendo DS Lite is Nintendo's slimmed-down version of the original DS, a dual-screen handheld with a touch-sensitive lower screen and a clamshell body. It plays DS game cards and, through its Game Boy Advance slot, GBA cartridges. Compared with the original DS it is smaller, lighter and has brighter, adjustable screens, though it drops the GBA link port. It suits players who want a cheap way into the DS library or a sturdy travel handheld, and it remains a favorite for Pokémon and other DS-era games.

Best forDS-era Pokémon and Mario playersTravel and commute playCollectors of older Nintendo handheldsBuyers wanting a cheap second handheld
Pros
  • Two screens, with touch input on the lower one
  • Clamshell lid protects the screens
  • Brighter, adjustable backlight than the original DS
  • Plays DS cards and GBA cartridges
  • Small and light enough for a pocket
Cons
  • No Game Boy Advance link cable port
  • No Wi-Fi beyond the original DS's local wireless
  • Ages poorly: hinges and shoulder buttons wear
  • Screen hinges and battery are common failure points on used units

Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners remember the DS Lite fondly as a light, bright, pocketable handheld with a huge library. Complaints center on aging hardware: cracked hinges, worn shoulder buttons and tired batteries on secondhand units.

What people mention
  • Screen brightnessPraisedOwners say the adjustable backlight is a big step up from the original DS.
  • Build qualityCriticisedMany report cracked hinges and worn shoulder buttons on older units.
  • PortabilityPraisedPlayers like how light and pocketable it is compared with the original DS.
  • BatteryMixedBattery life was good when new, but used units often need a replacement cell.
  • Game libraryPraisedOwners value the large DS catalog plus GBA cartridge support.

About the Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console

Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console - crimson/black

Questions and answers

Does the DS Lite play Game Boy Advance games?
Yes. The GBA slot on the bottom takes Game Boy Advance cartridges, and DS cards go in the top slot. GBA games run on the upper screen only.
How is it different from the original DS?
It is smaller and lighter, has brighter screens with adjustable brightness levels, and a cleaner clamshell design. It loses the original DS's GBA link port.
Can it connect to Wi-Fi?
It supports the DS's local wireless for multiplayer and download play. Online play used Nintendo's discontinued service, so modern online play needs workarounds.
What comes in the box?
A standard retail unit includes the console and a stylus. A charger and any extra styluses depend on the specific unit, so check what is included before buying.
Is it worth buying a used DS Lite?
It is a solid, inexpensive way to play DS and GBA games. Check for cracked hinges, worn buttons and a battery that holds charge, since repairs are common on old units.
Where is the Nintendo DS Lite Handheld game console cheapest?
At ConsoleReplay.com, for $149.96, as of our latest check.

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