Nintendo DS Lite Black - Expert Reviews

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Review summary: 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.

Pros: Bright screens. Lighter and slimmer than original DS.

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

Verdict: 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 ...

Pros: Excellent design, works well, compact and light.

Cons: No wrist strap or headphones.

Verdict: Nintendo has once again proven that when it comes to handheld gaming, they know their stuff!

Review summary: Nintendo's popular dual-screen handheld goes on a diet and gets a makeover. Do we really need another Nintendo DS already, or is the smaller, sleeker DS Lite truly the new hotness?

Pros: Much smaller, easier to carry, Sleek, sexy design, Beautiful, bright screen, Long battery life           , Thicker, sturdier stylus

Cons: GBA carts stick out, Bottom screen has some vertical movement, Small buttons, tight placement

Review summary: The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor.

Verdict: Great style, great games and great functionality make the DS Lite a winner. It's also pretty good value.

Pros: 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 ...

Cons: 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.