Nintendo DS Lite Game System - Polar White

A Drastic Improvement From Its Predecessor

Posted Aug 12, 2006 - Much of the public had negative first impressions with the original Nintendo DS. The DS Lite changes that completely. Not only is it more comfortable to hold but it plays better too (with the possible exception of the new D-pad style). The graphics have been saturated and sharpened enough to make you say "Wow!" The stylus no longer gives you cramps and is easier to hold. However, it does have a few design flaws. First off, it feels very fragile, while the first DS is built like a tank. There is also a higher stuck pixel rate (pixels that always show one specific color) though it rarely exceeds one per system. Most platforms, however, do not have this. The last problem is, while there is only about 1 in 5000 affected, some people complain of a broken left hinge. Nintendo will fix this free of charge though. While this might not be for you if you don't want to take the risk, if you do, you'll never be able to go back to the original.

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Great System for the price

Posted Jul 21, 2006 - Go out and get one, and if you already have a ds go trade it in, if you dont have money for one sell stuff, possibly your first born child

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Amazing Handheld Gaming

Posted Sep 11, 2006 - This gaming system is pretty amazing to me considering I'm coming from the Sega Game Gear (I know). My buddy bought the older version of the DS and was quite taken with it. When this came out, I had to give it a shot. I was able to do a side by side comparison and I must say I'm glad I held out. I saw some other reviews on here say the graphics are better. This is absolutely not true. The graphics are exactly the same... however the lite version is much MUCH brighter. Perfect for car rides. The add-ons I speak of in the "strengths" section are not just accessories... I speak of things other then gaming you can do with the lite. Opera (internet browsing) has been released in Japan and is fully functional. It's an early version and can't do everything you computer does... and probably never will... bet its getting there. It can already run a version of AIM with some restrictions (mind its an early version). I mention inexpensive games because you can have the new ones for 35 bucks. This compared to 50 with the other gaming device can add up. You can also feel a little more comfortable with buying used ones online because they can't hardly scratch a cartridge. Battery life was also pretty impressive. I experienced over 10 hours of gaming on one charge before the light turning on. I don't see how someone could hardly ask for more at this price. I've very happy with my purchase and would do it again if I had the choice

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Great Gaming System

Posted Jun 12, 2006 - I believe the $129.99 is worth it.I have only had this baby for about 6 hours and I've completely fallen in love with it.Not only because it feels so good in your hand, but also because the graphics are much better so you can get a clearer, longer view in MPH.On the DS Lite main menu, there are many more theme colors.Instead of just having a backlight or not having one,you now have 4 different levels!It is also good because of the buttons and stylus port being rearranged.I think you should TRULY consider buying this if you want a more comfortable portable gaming system.

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good

Posted Jan 14, 2007 - I think the DS light is a heck a lot better than the old one because it is brighter, you can controll the light, smaller, and a biger stick.I reomend every one who has an old DS buy this one.Plus, it looks a lot cooler....

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Nice small formfactor all in 2 tiny screens

Posted Dec 20, 2006 - The system itself is awesome, with so many possibilities. I played Brain Academy on wireless with another friend and it was awesome with no problems connecting. The system combines both screens seemlessly with a lot of the games and incorporates both very well. I give it full recommendations

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wow

Posted May 9, 2007 - this new system is much better than the old ds because of it's smaller sleeker design, with it's brighter screen it makes the old ds look bad. everything is perfect on it!

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ds is good

Posted Jul 6, 2006 - I really enjoyed haveing it.it is really light.i also love the polar white. i like how it is briter than the ond one. you can control the brightness.

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How the DS works

Posted Nov 24, 2007 - The ds is a cool atractive game. U have 2 screens;the top screen,and the touch screen.The top screen u just look and the touch screen u move your pick to move the character around.

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