The Nintendo DS Lite, as I see it today, reminds me back in the 80’s of a good old “Game and Watch” mini-game system with a clamshell design. You remember? It looks like a miniature LCD calculator game machine that comes in a variety of colors, designs, and with standard built-in cross-shaped function buttons on the left and 2-letter rubber buttons on the right. Funny and cute thing, isn’t it?
Your monitor screen is 2″ x 2.5″ minimum and has black digital graphics with a unique motion feature character that moves left to right or back and forth. An LR4x/SR4x “button cell” battery makes its power last at least 3 months before you change it and so on.
However, if you imagine how we have gone through with the technology of the 20th century, it is quite amazing how we have crossed the millennium with these new types of devices, cell phones, digital cameras and computers, etc. Based on some game and watch models that also have two screens and a clamshell design is how I describe the Nintendo DS and DS Lite models today.
Compared to Sony’s graphically superior PSP, the Nintendo DS Lite is a rather different style of handheld system released alongside the original DS. Revolutionize the way you play games on an ultra-bright dual 3D display enhanced with touchscreen technology. Both screens are great, they don’t have any ghostly white glow emanating from you, which on any front-lit display on a gaming system. These 2 screens work together perfectly, even when the top screen is slightly tilted. Visually glare-free, even when you try to turn the screen back as far as it will go.
Using a stylus or finger on the bottom screen, you can navigate to select options and move your character. More elegant, smaller than the original version, more elegant body, with free Wi-Fi connection so that you can chat with friends online and compete with other players on the Internet.
Available colors line up in various combinations such as Polar White, Coral Pink, Onyx Black, Crimson/Black and the limited edition Gold and Metallic Rose that complement any outfit. Cobalt/Black marks the seventh color in the Nintendo DS Lite color palette.
The normal front button layout allows you to feel the same control method naturally. The DS cartridges sit in between SD and Compact Flash cards, smaller than the PSP cartridge, which they called UMD, and it seems to perform more smoothly than Sony’s proprietary formats when it comes to loading games.
The size of the Nintendo DS is closer to that of the original Game Boy Advance, so it’s big due to its larger size, although it’s not heavy unlike the SP that almost fits in pockets, while the DS can travel in your backpack or shoulder bag. Well, also the great thing about Nintendo DS Lite is when you are traveling out of town; you can play 5-8 hours at maximum visual performance at full volume and brightness compared to PSP Slim and Lite which only takes 3-4 hours with both states.
The impressive battery life of the Nintendo DS Lite is also one of the biggest advantages compared to the PSP Slim and Lite 2000/3000. The improved size translates into better performance and battery life that greatly benefits gaming and other multimedia features.
We have a heavy game at full brightness and volume, PSP Slim only takes 5-6 hours while DS Lite takes 7-11 hours. With low game play at low brightness and volume, PSP Slim will last 6-8 hours and DS Lite 10-15 hours. A real step up over the PSP that the Nintendo DS Lite offers in terms of battery life and dimensions.
Well, let’s look at the visuals that both game consoles produce to be fair to their benefits. In terms of screen size, you’ll probably enjoy the PSP’s expansive 4.3-inch screen than the Nintendo DS Lite’s dual 3-inch screen. Most gamers seem to enjoy action games on a wider screen a lot. So PSP takes advantage ahead of Nintendo DS Lite. The display panel’s 16:9 aspect ratio is definitely a win compared to the DS Lite’s 4:3 screen ratio.
The PSP screen resolution just outputs outstanding 480×272 while DS Lite is 256×192 on both screens. PSP projects brighter screen colors at 32-bit (16.7 million) while 16-bit (262k) for Nintendo DS Lite. However, despite lacking the multimedia and graphical finesse of the PSP, the Nintendo DS focuses more on gaming and still maintains a sales advantage over Sony’s PSP Slim and Lite. As for the other features like Wi-Fi connection, the built-in microphone port will most likely have the same function.
The Nintendo DS Wi-Fi connection is the same as that of the Nintendo Wii. Use the DS touchscreen and microphone port to control Wii game inputs and act as an additional controller without the use of additional accessories. As for the Nintendo Wii, use the Mii Channel to access downloadable content, games, and other expansions for the Nintendo DS. Although, there is an additional service that may cost a subscriber to download additional content.
It can support 16 to 32 players online at a time within a local Wi-Fi area range of 30 to 100 feet. The player uses a unique friend code ID to interact with another player for multiplay purposes. This measure is a privacy authentication each time a user connects for the first time.
The inclusion of Wi-Fi multiplayer capabilities increased the growing list of original and fun games you can play that no other gaming system can offer. Its backward compatibility with Game Boy Advance cartridges using a separate media port allows you to play your favorite games in single player mode. With nearly 600 game titles and other titles available online added, Nintendo achieved a breakthrough in sales. And even a best-selling game made with more than 18.67 million copies has been sold.
Although Nintendo DS plays with the Game Boy Advance game cartridge, its accessories and memory cards are not compatible, but it has a variety of accessories available ranging from specialized controllers, memory expansions, and others.
In short, gamers can spend time playing all day with their own gaming system, but for the most part, battery life is what makes the new Nintendo DS Lite stand out from the crowd. game. Low or heavy gaming at full or low brightness, high or low volume, it would never be a problem if you are using Nintendo DS Lite. While lacking in some graphical and multimedia features, Nintendo DS Lite still has its unique offering in gaming experience for the users.