Almost every handheld gaming fan knows about the Nintendo DS and DS Lite, and most gamers have tried both. The DS Lite is one of the hottest handheld gaming consoles with its dual screen play and large number of true to life games. The DS odyssey began with the coming of the original DS console, which was further enhanced and then named the DS Lite. Let’s have a look at the gap which the Nintendo DS has covered in terms of quality and performance. The DS Lite console was a great improvement in real terms.

Below are the significant modifications that were made to the original DS:

• DS Lite is 21 percent lighter than DS.
• DS Lite has got extended battery life.
• DS Lite is more rough and tough. It has got stronger top and durable LCD at the bottom.
• Brighter LCD, up to four level of brightness.
• DS Lite has got a longer stylus, and is compatible with more efficient accessories like the Madrics NDSL Stylus Pen Set, both of which make the DS Lite easier to operate than the standard DS.
• The new D-pad is 16% smaller than the DS pad.
• The Start and Select buttons are smaller and have been relocated.
• DS Lite has energy efficient processors.
• New design keeps the dust, dirt and other debris away from the console.

No doubt that the DS Lite is much more advanced than the original DS. It is just near to perfect. Of course, the upcoming and recently announced next generation DSi, could even make the DS Lite obsolete. But until that time, the DS Lite still stands for durability, performance, flexibility and value for money.

Nintendo DS Lite the upgraded model of Nintendo DS had already become an addiction among the gamers. It is a tool for the ultimate fun and entertainment. After experiencing a great success with DS Lite, Nintendo will launch the all new Nintendo Compact DS lite Q3 in the year 2009. It is more advanced and as its names reveals it is very compact. It has a unique compact design and it still retains all the style and elegance of the previous version. Now entertainment gets pocket sized fun as this portable device can fit into your pockets easily. It is much smaller and lighter than the DS Lite. It is available in two rich metallic colors pure white and piano black. The two way slide opens and closes with ease and is ready for the next time you need it. As the two way slide opens the first screen appears and the second screen flaps over it. The stylus is placed at the back.

This remodeled version of Nintendo DS Lite is loaded with special features. It has a WiFi up to 50m range and has WPA support. It has radio AM/FM support. Now you can watch movies and music on your compact with TF compatible slot card. Its screen is sharp with 6 brightness settings. Compact battery back up is 2000mAh up to 20hrs playtime. It has a high quality mic system too.

Get a solid dose of entertainment by grabbing this unique compact version of DS Lite. Nintendo has made things simpler and easier for all you gamers. Wait, as it will hit the markets soon.

The Nintendo DS Lite has been on the market since 2006 and recently surpassed the 51 million units sold worldwide benchmark. These sales statistics do not even include sales of the standard Nintendo DS. In commemoration of the DS Lite’s impressive sales feat, and its two year anniversary, we are revisiting some of the improvements the DS Lite made over its predecessor. Hopefully a retrospective look at these improvements will help us to predict what Nintendo might have in store for the next generation.

As the name suggest, the DS Lite is lighter than the Nintendo DS. Like its counterpart, it also comes in an array of colors. Its small and sleek design have made it very popular among other gaming consoles. The start and select buttons have been moved below the A/B/X/Y button group. The front of it has the volume on left side and the headphones on the right with the Game Boy advance slot in the middle. The stylus has been remodeled and it has a relocated power switch. The Game Boy Advance filler cart and stylus are located below Nintendo DS Lite. The brightness level as compared to Nintendo DS is higher. The instructions are written on the back of DS Lite. Various time and date settings can be made on one screen while you play on the other.

Nintendo DS Lite has been upgraded in a unique manner, which has given ample opportunity to its users. So, let us once again enjoy our favorite entertainment device and eagerly await what Nintendo has in store for us in the future.