What’s the difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite consoles?
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at
2:43 am
I want to buy pharmacy online a portable video game console, and I was told that the Nintendo DS is one of the best available. However, when I got to the store I saw the DS lite there as well. What’s the difference between the two consoles? Which one is best? Thanks!
Ds lite, Different case colors
Slightly smaller,
Thats it. lol
Same tech stats.
DS Lite is probably the best
Slim
Has adjustable light settings
and pretty much everything else original has.
Original DS
Kinda bulky
no adjustable settings
and thats the difference
Oh, also the DS lite comes in different colors and the Original only comes in 2
You wont see the Original in stores no more though.
First of all I think you meant to say Nintendo Dsi and the Nintendo DsLite. Anyway if your into pics and customization then get the Dsi. If your serious about gaming more than apps and features than go with your DsLite. But it gets better if you wait till next year Nintendo will be releasing the new 3Ds which will feature 3D capabilities and awesome features.
The DS Lite was simply a remake of the original DS that Nintendo released. The main difference is the smaller size. Other differences are that it has a bigger stylus (the pen thing you use to tap the screen,) The two screens are brighter, the battery lasts slightly longer, the microphone is centered, and it has a different charger. The drawbacks to the DS lite are that the L and R trigger buttons are smaller and harder to press, when you put a Gameboy Advanced game into the bottom slot, it sticks out, and Ive found that it isn’t as durable as the original DS. They both play the same games and work the exact same way. My vote is for the Ds Lite as the better of the two, simply because its better to put in your pocket or in your bag and Nintendo basically took what people were saying bad about the DS and they incorporated it into the Lite. Hope that helped.
Differences in the DS Lite over the original style DS Weight: 218 g / 7.69 oz (21% lighter than the DS). Dimensions: 133 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm (vs. 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm – 42% less volume than the DS). In Imperial units, the DS Lite is 5.24 in × 2.9 in × 0.85 in. Extended battery life compared to the DS. With a full three-hour charge the battery will last fifteen to nineteen hours on the lowest brightness setting; five to eight hours on the highest brightness setting (both are dependent on the type of game activity). After 500 charges, battery life can be expected to drop. The DS was supplied with a 850mAh battery, while the DS Lite has a 1000mAh battery. Brighter, more durable top and bottom LCD screens, with four levels of brightness. Custom designed to be more resistant to shock. Larger stylus, making it easier to hold (stylus dimensions: length 87.5 mm × 4.9 mm vs. 75.0 mm × 4.0 mm of the DS). The stylus is now also side-loaded and located next to the power switch, making it easier to reach when needed. Sturdier top hinge. In Japan, the wrist strap no longer includes a thumb stylus; in North America, Australia and Europe, the wrist strap is no longer included at all, even though there is still a place to tie it on. The D-pad was reduced to 18.6 mm across (16% smaller than the DS), but the A, B, X, and Y buttons retain the same dimensions. There are lines on the D-pad, a design shared with the Wii Remote and Game Boy Micro. Eight colors: Ice Blue, Enamel Navy, Polar White (Crystal White in Japan), Coral Pink (Noble Pink in Japan), Onyx/Black (Jet Black in Japan), Metallic Rose, Gloss Silver, and Crimson and Matte Black. New external extension connection, rendering it incompatible to accessories for the Game Boy Advance EXT2 port (power cords and headphone adapters). The new connector is used for the power cord only. The power button is now turned into a power slider and is moved to the side. The redesign of the system has caused Game Boy Advance games to protrude out of the system by 1 cm. To provide a seamless surface and to keep out dirt, dust, and other debris, a filler cartridge is included. It uses the same processors as the DS, but made on a smaller custom process so they require less power. The built-in microphone is now located between the top and bottom screens of the DS Lite. The new Crimson and Matte Black DS Lite now has textured, non-reflective black plastic over its entire bottom section rather than an external glossy plastic shell, which may help reduce fingerprints and grease from settling.
The only real differnce is the size/weight.
The ds lite is the newer one. I have a ds lite and i’ve used a regular ds before. In my opinion the ds lite looks nicer (sleeker) and is more comfortable to use since it’s literally lighter. I’m not sure if there is a difference in graphics, but if there is i would assume the ds lite has better one as it is the newer one. Also the new ds internet card, which gives the ds capability to browse the internet, I think is only compatible with the newer ds lite.
I’m not sure which is cheaper, but i don’t think you can get a new ds original, just a refurbished one.