Does the DS Lite play Game Boy Advance games?

Yes. It has a GBA cartridge slot, so most Game Boy Advance games work. Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges do not fit.

How is it different from the original DS?

It is smaller and lighter, with brighter screens and four backlight levels. It loses the original DS's GBA link port, so GBA link-cable multiplayer is not supported.

Can it connect to modern Wi-Fi?

No. It supports only older Wi-Fi standards, and Nintendo's online service for DS games has shut down. Local wireless play with nearby DS units still works.

A used console typically ships with a charger and sometimes a stylus. Check the listing for what is included, since bundles vary.

Is the battery replaceable?

Yes. The battery sits behind a cover on the bottom and can be swapped for a replacement cell, which is worth doing on old units.

Does it have a headphone jack?

Yes. The DS Lite has a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, unlike the original DS.

Where is the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console cheapest?

At Walmart, for $118.93, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console?

Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 176 ratings.

Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console

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Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console

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Our take on the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console

The DS Lite is Nintendo's slimmer, brighter revision of the original DS: a clamshell handheld with two LCD screens, the lower one a touchscreen, plus a microphone and short-range local wireless for multiplayer. It plays the whole DS library and, through its Game Boy Advance slot, GBA cartridges too. It suits players after cheap, huge back catalogs of DS and GBA games and retro collectors. Against the original DS it is lighter and has adjustable backlight levels, but it drops the original's GBA link-port support and has no online store or modern wireless. Owners rate it well as a console but this listing's ratings are middling, largely from condition and battery complaints on used units.

Best forRetro and DS-era game collectorsPlayers who want GBA backward compatibilityKids and casual players on a secondhand handheldTravel and commute gaming

Pros

Huge, cheap DS and GBA library
Bright adjustable backlit screens
Light, pocketable clamshell design
Long battery life on a healthy unit
Local wireless multiplayer with nearby DS owners

Cons

Used units often show worn hinges and scratched screens
Original batteries are old and may hold little charge
No online store or modern Wi-Fi
GBA link-cable multiplayer not supported

Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console prices at every store

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What reviewers say

3.4 / 5176 ratings

Owners praise the DS Lite as the best-feeling model in the DS line, with bright screens and a big library. Complaints center on the condition of secondhand units, especially battery life and hinge wear.

What people mention

Screen brightnessPraisedOwners like the adjustable backlight levels, which are much brighter than the original DS.
Build qualityMixedThe clamshell feels solid, but used units often have cracked or loose hinges.
BatteryCriticisedOriginal batteries are old and many units need a replacement to last a session.
Game libraryPraisedPlayers value the large, inexpensive DS and GBA catalog.
ConditionCriticisedBuyers of used consoles report scratches, yellowed screens and worn shells.

About the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console

The Nintendo DS Lite is a handheld game console made by Nintendo. The Nintendo DS line, whose name stands for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen," was released globally between 2004 and 2005.

It has two LCD screens that work together, and the bottom screen is a touchscreen. Both screens sit inside a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. It also has a built-in microphone and wireless connectivity.

Multiple DS consoles can connect directly with each other over Wi-Fi at short range. This does not require an existing wireless network.

Brand: Nintendo
Color: Clear
Screens: 2 LCD screens, bottom one is a touchscreen
Design: Clamshell
Audio input: Built-in microphone
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, with direct console-to-console connection at short range

Specifications

color: ClearSource

Questions and answers

Does the DS Lite play Game Boy Advance games?: Yes. It has a GBA cartridge slot, so most Game Boy Advance games work. Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges do not fit.
How is it different from the original DS?: It is smaller and lighter, with brighter screens and four backlight levels. It loses the original DS's GBA link port, so GBA link-cable multiplayer is not supported.
Can it connect to modern Wi-Fi?: No. It supports only older Wi-Fi standards, and Nintendo's online service for DS games has shut down. Local wireless play with nearby DS units still works.
What is in the box?: A used console typically ships with a charger and sometimes a stylus. Check the listing for what is included, since bundles vary.
Is the battery replaceable?: Yes. The battery sits behind a cover on the bottom and can be swapped for a replacement cell, which is worth doing on old units.
Does it have a headphone jack?: Yes. The DS Lite has a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, unlike the original DS.
Where is the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console cheapest?: At Walmart, for $118.93, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nintendo DS Lite Video Game Console?: Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 176 ratings.