Is there a difference between the DS and the DS lite?

Weight and the DS Lite has better lighting effects

There are three main differences between the DS and the DS lite. The DS lite screen is brighter. The DS lite is lighter (weight-wise). And lastly, the DS lite cannot play Game Boy Color or old Game Boy games. Game Boy Advance games work fine, so no need to worry.

The same games work on either one, just the DS Lite was a revised version, so to speak.

Besides the better battery life and backlight options (you can adjust it from the system menu, helps a lot for various lighting situations and in general you can keep it somewhat low to increase battery power), the stylus is also a little slimmer and shorter (which isn't that big a deal at all).

MANY MANY differences. The area of the power button. The area of the sound button. How old it is (DS - 2004 DS lite - 2006).

the ds lite has a brighter screen. looks better and its battery life is better

More compact, better screen, but will both play all genuine DS games.

I suggest investing in a DSTT card as well

size, outside, brighter screen, longer lasting battery, $50, and charger

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