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What's different about the Nintendo DS Lite?

Should I get one or just buy a used version of the original?

I have the money; I'm just being frugal (cheap). I'm willing to spring for a new one if someone convinces me it's worth the money.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Reasons to go for the DS Lite:

    It's smaller, weighs less and has a compact shape.

    The system has new LCD screens with extra-high brightness.

    It has longer battery life and quicker recharge times.

    Available in new colors with a glossy finish.

    The microphone is in the middle between the two screens instead of at the bottom, making it much more practical.

    EDIT: To above answerer- both the DS Lite and the DS play Gameboy Advance games

    Source(s): I have one and it's awesome.
  • 1 decade ago

    DS lite is much better because the screen is much more bright. Also, it has a smaller size so it can fit in your pocket as opposed to the fat old one!!! Get the Lite!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    the ds lite is:

    slimmer

    brighter

    battery life is longer

    more durable

    it comes in different colors.

    the lite plays advance games

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    ds lite is a whole lot different compared to the old one

    i have both, and i strongly incourage ppl to buy the new one

    the old one is big and clunky, while the new one is slick and small. also the screen is much brighter.

    goodluck

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    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    that's the reason i got a ds lite because i can have 2 games in the different slots

    DS GAME (TOP SLOT)

    GBA GAME (BOTTOM SLOT)

    it's very popular you see almost everybody walking around playing them how many game consoles do you see with 2 game slots??

    Source(s): age-35 date-11-26-07 time-5;08 pm
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    1.Graphics

    2. Size

  • 1 decade ago

    well...the ds lite is smaller,brighter, and has a bigger stylus

    whichever you choose i say either is ok

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    do lite its smaller and it does not play nitendo advanced games

    buy the original if u dont care about looks but if u like looks over price get the lite.

    got the origina l on by birthday (same day it came out!) but i wont get the lite unless this 1 breaks

  • Its alot thinner and its more compact

  • 1 decade ago

    Ok. I own the old one and my sisters have the lite. i don't love mine but, it does have it's pros. I liket the lite better cuz, it has a righter screen and it is smaller and more compact. but the LITE DOESN"T PLAY GAMEBOY ADVACNE GAMES!!!

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