Nintendo DS Lite (polar white)

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Excellent

8.0

out of 10

Reviewed by: David Rudden

Reviewed: 4/12/06 , Updated: 2/7/08
Release date: 6/11/06
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The good: 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 can't play on any other system. In addition, the system is backward-compatible with almost every GBA title. All these additions come without increasing the price or decreasing the features of the original DS.

The bad: 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.

The bottom line: 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.

Specs: Product Description: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game system; Form Factor: Handheld; Media Type: Cartridge See full specs >>

Price range: $129.99

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10 out of 10
Perfect

"This will not be a problem; superb redesign"
For those who think the Nintendo DS is too big, heavy, and bulky. You better look at this! I am... (read more)

by Eexpert, February 27, 2006

70 out of 80 users found this opinion helpful
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8 out of 10
Excellent

"Great system, not much better than old one"
I recently traded in my ds for a $70 credit for a ds lite. So basicly I got my DS lite for $60 and... (read more)

by shadowcolt22, June 17, 2006

30 out of 30 users found this opinion helpful

9 out of 10
Spectacular

"Quit thinking and just go get one"
I don't know where Sony fanboys can get off beating this marvel of electronic genious down. ... (read more)

by thadly_j, July 24, 2006

25 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful

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