Nintendo DS Lite

5163 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (41)
Design (39)
Portability (34)
Usability (5)
Connectivity (3)

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Size (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5163 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the connectivity and usability. The portability and design also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Nintendo DS Lite is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Brian Lam (wired.com)

Boredom Begone: Nintendo Fun Masters Devise Fab New DS ...

Sony PSP-3000 $170 It may look like it hasn't been refreshed in four years, but the new PSP-3000 has a brighter screen and is 33 percent lighter and 19

Best games. Most creative interface. 19-hour battery life. WiFi multiplayer action is easy to set up

Web browser is available only on a cartridge — sold separately. No multimedia playback

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Matt Bertz (laptopmag.com)

Nintendo DS Lite

Nintendo strikes gold with the DS Lite.

Sleeker, smaller design • Brighter screen • Bigger stylus • Superior game library

Minuscule Start and Select buttons

Sep, 2006

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Nintendo DS Lite

Everyone's trying to slim down in time for summer – Nintendo included. Witness the newly debuted DS Lite ($129.99), a smaller, sleeker and generally better designed model of the popular DS handheld, which improves upon its predecessor in almost every...

Enhanced portability; Brighter screen; Revamped button layout; Slimmer weight

Case prone to smudging; GBA games stick out; Where's the light switch

Anybody who's been on the fence about picking up the portable would do well to seize the day, and a spare unit.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by: Carol A. Mangis (pcmag.com)

Nintendo DS Lite

The Nintendo DS Lite ($129.99 list), announced in January, has finally arrived in the U.S. It's not so much a revolutionary device as it is a better version of the Nintendo DS (for dual screen), which was a pretty terrific portable game device already.

Bright screens. Lighter and slimmer than original DS.

Inserted Game Boy Advance cartridges stick out at the top slightly ; Watch the Nintendo DS Lite Video Review

The new, improved Nintendo DS Lite is worth the cost of the upgrade for fans of the original DS portable gaming device. It retains all the qualities that made the DS so much fun, and the bright new screens make a significant difference in the look of...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by: (cnet.com)

Nintendo DS Lite (Metallic Silver)

Editors' Note: As of April 2009, this product has been superseded by the Nintendo DSi, which adds slightly larger screens, two built-in cameras, an SD slot, and access to the online DSi Store for downloadable applications and games. The rating on this...

The Nintendo DS Lite is slimmer and much sleeker that the original DS. The device employs innovative dual-screen and microphone-enabled gameplay as well as Wi-Fi multiplayer capabilities, allowing for a growing list of original and fun games that you...

Playing online games via Wi-Fi can be a hassle. The darker models are just as susceptible to scratches and smudges as the Sony PSP and the iPod, and its multimedia potential remains exclusive to Japan

With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by: Sandy Berger (hardwaresecrets.com)

Nintendo DS Lite Ice Blue Pack Review

Review of the special edition Nintendo DS Lite Ice Blue pack.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Nintendo DS Lite Review and Prices

Nintendo loves to reinvent their handheld video game consoles, and we'd probably make fun of them if they weren't so good at it. Take their new DS Lite, for example. This handheld video game console is better than the original in almost every way, and...

Much smaller and sleeker, brighter screens

GBA cartridges stick out

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by: Chris Chiarella (hometheater.com)

Nintendo DS Lite

Music, movies, and other multimedia applications aside, no one can touch Nintendo in the world of portable gaming. From the first Game Boy in 1989, the intuitive user interface, the addictive gameplay, and the cutting-edge hardware design ensured that...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by: Chris Chiarella (hometheatermag.com)

Nintendo DS Lite

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by: Snowcone (snackbar-games.com)

Nintendo DS Lite

After spending 10 minutes with the original Nintendo DS I could just tell that a redesign was already in the works. The technology aspects of the system were rock solid, but many of the cosmetic design elements were severely lacking. This month saw the...

Jun, 2006

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Product Specifications

Ah, spring. The time when everyone's fancy turns to... video games. To celebrate the season of growth and rejuvenation, Nintendo announces the blooming of a Nintendo DS system color: green. The cool color comes bundled with a hip carrying case and a copy of the Personal Trainer: Cooking video game, which serves as an interactive cooking coach.Just like everyone else, moms are always looking for interesting meal ideas. Personal Trainer: Cooking includes more than 245 recipes from around the world, along with step-by step instructions for how to prepare them.No matter who the recipients are, they'll love the fact that they can play a whole array of cool games on their Nintendo DS systems. Whether they're into training their brains, solving mysteries, playing with puzzles or racing, Nintendo DS provides fun experiences that can be played for a few minutes at a time or for hours on end - anytime, anywhere.

Audio Output

Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in/1.1in / 0.9in

Height:2.9in/3.3in / 2.9in

Weight:7.7oz/9.7oz

Width:5.2in/5.8in / 5.2in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:18-bit color

Diagonal Size:3in

Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm

Output Type:Color

Technology:TFT active matrix

Type:LCD display

Game Console

Color Support:Color

Form Factor:Handheld

Name:Nintendo DS / Nintendo DS Lite/Nintendo DS Lite

Type:Handheld game console/Handheld game system/Handheld game system / Handheld game console

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Manufacturer:Activision/Nintendo

Model:DS / DS Lite/DS Lite/DS lite Guitar Hero: On Tour Bundle/DS Lite Special Edition Green/DS Lite Special Edition with Nintendogs: Best Friends/DS Lite Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pink Ribbon Edition

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Nintendo