Nitnendo DS Lite - worth the money?
In 2004, Nintendo produced Nintendo DS, a handheld game console which most prominent feature is the two-tiered screens, the bottom half of which acts as a touch-screen. Other features include a built-in microphone, backward compatibility with the Game Boy Advance games and wifi-support system.
The system is outstanding, but with the appearance of other sleek and handy gadgets such as Sony's PSP and Apple's iPod, the defect in Nintendo DS has become more prominent: its unsightly bulky design.
When the re-modeled DS appeared in 2006, Nintendo has cleared out this fault. The Nintendo DS Lite was given a smooth and compact appearance, making it look more elegant than the original DS. It is 21% lighter at 218 g and has 42% less volume having dimensions of 133 mm 73.9 mm 21.5 mm. It kept the clam-shell form, and basically the same features, but there are more improvements done for the DS Lite.
The identical 3-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) screens have been outfitted with four brightness-level setting, the lowest setting of which is twice brighter than the original. The colors are much vivid and the images are sharper. Battery life has also been extended. A complete three-hour charged battery packs and brightness set at its lowest level, play time will last fifteen to nineteen hours. Set brightest level, the battery pack will last a fine five to eight hours. The stylus was made larger both in length and diameter, making it easier to hold. The stylus is found next to the power switch for trouble-free access.
The built-in microphone has been moved in the middle hinge, found between the top and bottom screens while the Start/Select buttons have been relocated under A/B/X/Y buttons. The other buttons have been made smaller too. The speakers, still found at the top half of the clam-shell figure, still produce the same quality audio and virtual surround sound (depending on the software) despite its size.
The backwards compatibility allows players to use Game Boy Advance cartridges on the DS Lite. The Game Boy Advance cartridge slot is now found at the bottom of the console, originally covered to avoid dirt and dusts from getting in. Because the DS Lite is much smaller, the game carts will be sticking out of the slot by about 1cm, but this will not affect your game in any way. This backward compatibility also means you practically have access to the vast library of games Nintendo had ever produced, including the classic Mario games, the Zelda series and even Donkey-Kong.
DS Lite also has wifi-capabilities as the original DS, enabling the users to connect online either through a wireless router or via free wifi-access zones. The wireless technology also allows users to connect and play with other players within a local network.
The wonderful thing is, despite the many improvements made, the price had barely changed from the older model, having the suggested retail price of US $129 and 99.99 in the UK.
With the fully re-designed DS Lite, Nintendo (known for constantly re-inventing its products) has done it again and impressively so, at that. From the huge array of game titles available, to the innovative, easy-to-use touch-screen technology, the Nintendo DS Lite is certainly worth buying.
The system is outstanding, but with the appearance of other sleek and handy gadgets such as Sony's PSP and Apple's iPod, the defect in Nintendo DS has become more prominent: its unsightly bulky design.
When the re-modeled DS appeared in 2006, Nintendo has cleared out this fault. The Nintendo DS Lite was given a smooth and compact appearance, making it look more elegant than the original DS. It is 21% lighter at 218 g and has 42% less volume having dimensions of 133 mm 73.9 mm 21.5 mm. It kept the clam-shell form, and basically the same features, but there are more improvements done for the DS Lite.
The identical 3-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) screens have been outfitted with four brightness-level setting, the lowest setting of which is twice brighter than the original. The colors are much vivid and the images are sharper. Battery life has also been extended. A complete three-hour charged battery packs and brightness set at its lowest level, play time will last fifteen to nineteen hours. Set brightest level, the battery pack will last a fine five to eight hours. The stylus was made larger both in length and diameter, making it easier to hold. The stylus is found next to the power switch for trouble-free access.
The built-in microphone has been moved in the middle hinge, found between the top and bottom screens while the Start/Select buttons have been relocated under A/B/X/Y buttons. The other buttons have been made smaller too. The speakers, still found at the top half of the clam-shell figure, still produce the same quality audio and virtual surround sound (depending on the software) despite its size.
The backwards compatibility allows players to use Game Boy Advance cartridges on the DS Lite. The Game Boy Advance cartridge slot is now found at the bottom of the console, originally covered to avoid dirt and dusts from getting in. Because the DS Lite is much smaller, the game carts will be sticking out of the slot by about 1cm, but this will not affect your game in any way. This backward compatibility also means you practically have access to the vast library of games Nintendo had ever produced, including the classic Mario games, the Zelda series and even Donkey-Kong.
DS Lite also has wifi-capabilities as the original DS, enabling the users to connect online either through a wireless router or via free wifi-access zones. The wireless technology also allows users to connect and play with other players within a local network.
The wonderful thing is, despite the many improvements made, the price had barely changed from the older model, having the suggested retail price of US $129 and 99.99 in the UK.
With the fully re-designed DS Lite, Nintendo (known for constantly re-inventing its products) has done it again and impressively so, at that. From the huge array of game titles available, to the innovative, easy-to-use touch-screen technology, the Nintendo DS Lite is certainly worth buying.
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