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Retail Price (not our price): $129.99 Release Date: 2006-09-11 Manufacturer: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo DS (Wrong platform? Click here!)
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Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Product Description
The Nintendo DS Lite is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek folding design – loaded with features for a unique gaming experience. The color screens are now even brighter – and the lower touch screen provides a totally new way of playing and controlling games. Use the built-in wireless mode to share games, chat or even play multiplayer games on-line via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Play impressive 3-D rendered Nintendo DS games – and play all your favorite Game Boy® Advance games in single player mode.2) Amazon.com Product Description
Modern handheld gaming has long been dominated by Nintendo and Sony. Each hardware manufacturer has multiple viable offerings derived either directly, or evolving from the respective DS and PlayStation Portable product lines. All of these devices are impressive multifunctional devices, with designs meant to encourage gameplay on the go, integration with the Internet, backwards compatibility to previous games, and so on, but each goes about this in different ways. Taking a few minutes to examine the main features, and getting more familiar with available options, accessories and possible limitations of each handheld is the optimal way to determine which is the best choice for a player. Handheld Console Choices Nintendo 3DS View larger Nintendo DSi/DSi XL View larger PSP View larger PSPgo View larger PlayStation Vita View larger Suggested Retail Price (prices may vary) $169.99 $149.99/$169.99 $149.99 $199.99 $249.99 - $299.99 (February 2012) Display Dual screen: upper - 3.53" LCD, lower - 3.02" LCD touch screenDual screen, backlit, 3.25"/4.2", LCD with 256 x 192 resolution4.3" full transparent3.8" full transparent5" OLED multi-touch screen Internal Usable Memory64 MBNA64 MB16 GBTBD External Media StorageSD memory cardSD memory cardSony Memory Stick DuoMemory stick microNew proprietary "NVG" flash cards Size 5.3" (l) x 2.9" (w) x 0.8" (h)5.4" (w) x 2.9" (l) x 0.74" (h) / 6.3" (w) x 3.6" (l) x 0.84" (h)6.7 (w) x 2.7" (w) x 0.7" (h)5.0 (w) x 2.71" (h) x 0.65" (d)7.2 (l) x 3.3" (w) x 0.73" (d) Weight 8 oz.7.5/11.1 oz.6.7 oz.5.5 oz.TBD Colors Aqua Blue, Flaming Red, Cosmo Black7.5 oz.Piano black (other colors via bundles)Piano black, Pearl whiteBlack (other colors to follow) Backwards Compatibility Plays most DS and DSi gamesPlays all DS games Plays all PSP games in UMD format, or available via download; also plays downloadable PS1 games for PSPPlays all PSP games available via download and PS1 games for PSPPlays all PSP games available via download and PS1 games for PSP Wireless Communications Supports local Nintendo wireless connectivity between devices and IEEE802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connectivitySupports local Nintendo wireless connectivity between devices and IEEE802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connectivityLocal ad hoc connectivity between PSP devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection optionsLocal ad hoc connectivity between PSP devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection options3G support in one or two hardware releases; standard ad hoc connectivity between devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection options in bothOnline Media PortalNintendo eShopNintendo DSi ShopPlayStation NetworkPlayStation NetworkPlayStation NetworkStreaming VideoNetflix*NoPSN movie rentals, and other video contentPSN movie rentals, and other video contentPSN movie rentals, and other video contentInternet BrowserBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-inBuilt-inConsole IntegrationYes, with WiiYes, with WiiYes, with PS3Yes, with PS3Yes, with PS3 Game Media Game card and digital downloadGame card and digital downloadUMD disc and digital downloadDigital downloadDigital download, alternate media TBD Online Multiplayer YesYes Yes Yes Yes Local Wireless Multiplayer YesYes Yes Yes Yes Estimated Battery Life 3-8 hrs 3-14 hrs 4-6 hours4-6 hoursTBD Input Method Touch screen, face and shoulder buttons, circle pad, motion/gyro sensorTouch screen, face and shoulder buttonsAnalog stick, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttonsAnalog stick, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttonsFront and rear touch inputs, 2 analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons Digital Camera(s) 3 (0.3 megapixels); 3D capabilities2 (0.3 megapixels)No No 2 Built-in Microphone Yes Yes YesYes Yes Graphic Quality Top adjustable 3D screen - 800 x 240 resolution; lower screen - 320 x 240 resolution256 x 192 resolution 480 x 272 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio)480 x 272 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio)960 x 544 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) General Game Price Range Standard:$19.99 - $39.99Downloads:$1.99 - $4.99Standard:$19.99 - $39.99Downloads:$1.99 - $4.99Standard:$19.99 - $39.99Downloads:$1.99 - $4.99Standard:$19.99 - $39.99Downloads:$1.99 - $4.99Standard:$19.99 - $39.99Downloads:$1.99 - $4.99Online Play and Functionality The wireless revolution in personal electronics has made online functionality and connectivity to the Internet a huge focus in handheld gaming. Every handheld console has an online arena that has either been built specifically for it, or that has been adapted to suit the needs of online players. By utilizing these portals players can greatly expand their chosen platform's potential, maximize gaming fun and increase the overall entertainment value of their devices. The Nintendo eShop is your one-stop shop for exciting downloadable games, videos, applications, and so much more. Discover all-new 3D software, plus legendary titles from gaming past remastered in 3D. Revisit with classic portable "Virtual Console" games starring Mario, Link, many other faces from the Nintendo catalog of games. Gain access to hundreds of previously released DSiWare games, applications and much more. Browsing the Nintendo eShop is incredibly easy, and fun. Find any title in seconds, then view screenshots, game info, and even video to help you make your purchase. You'll even find details and 3D video of Nintendo 3DS games available at retail stores. All games are able to be saved in your own custom wishlist so you can always remember the titles you want to get. DSiWare through the DSi Shop is a service that allows DSi players to download games and applications directly to their handheld console in exchange for DSi Points purchased through a local retailer. Experience new and innovative gameplay, fresh takes on the classics-and much more. Just shop, download, and enjoy. Visiting the DSi Shop is easy, just establish wireless broadband connection, click on the Nintendo DSi Shop icon from your menu screen and browse the shop and use Nintendo DSi Points. Games and applications can be saved to SD cards (sold separately). PlayStation Network is an all access pass not only to a world of gaming, but also one of entertainment at-large. The service is 100% free, only requiring a PlayStation handheld (or a PS3) and a broadband connection to the Internet Once you are in visit the PlayStation Store where users can download games, first run and classic movies, previews, DLC add-ons for games, game demos, music and original PlayStation oriented streaming video content. Purchases can be made using a credit card or a PlayStation Network Card purchased offline. Content can be stored on external media or within the hard drive of the PSPgo. * Existing Netflix unlimited membership account required.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: out of 5




