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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $129.99
New (45) Used (11) from $114.99
Rating:  1082 reviews
Sales Rank: 21
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Color: Cobalt/Black
Media: Accessory
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: DLLITECOBALT
Model: USGSBMKB
UPC: 045496718350
EAN: 0045496718350
Release Date: February 10, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Gift to Grandchild November 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game product must be pretty good because all the grandchildren like it very much
An UnGamer's Game System November 16, 2008
I am a girly-girl UnGamer. I'm intimidated by button combos, bewildered by cheat codes (where's the fun in THAT?), and a little terrified by the vast array of first-person-shooter and sportsy games out there. Since I'm also terrified of real guns and real sports, this isn't especially surprising. Things that do NOT terrify, bewilder, or intimidate me include crossword puzzles, trivia games, "sim" games, and Zelda. All of these things are, fortunately, available for the Nintendo DS Lite.
The DS Lite is perfect for the UnGamer - the person who thinks of gaming as a way to pass the time while on the bus or on a coffee break. Many of the games that are available for the DS Lite require only a stylus to interface, thus eliminately the need to remember tedious button combos. If you can use a pen, you can use the DS. The graphics on the games thsat I've played range from very good to breathtaking, and the sound effects mostly lack that piercing quality that drove UnGamers like me crazy when our little brothers got their first GameBoys.
A huge number of accessories are available for the DS Lite, but other than buying a couple of plastic game cases and a few extra styluses (stylii?), I haven't found the need to buy any. The DS Lite is, as the name suggests, lightweight, but is nevertheless sturdy enough to survive the last month and a half in my purse with keys, pens, half-eaten granola bars, and a quarter pound of loose change. The finish is iPod-shiny, and therefore smudges easily, but has so far proven scratch resistant.
There are hundreds of games available - thousands, if you count the GBA games that DS Lite is compatible with. As an UnGamer, I've stuck mostly to games like Nintendogs, Electroplankton, The Sims, and a few old favorites like Tetris and Zelda. There's definitely something for everyone here, including language and weight-loss training, dog obedience tips, and cooking lessons. As I've gradually gotten more into my DS, I've discovered such addictive time-wasters as Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, and games like Brain Age and Flash Focus have become part of my regular morning routine.
So guys, if you're desperate to get your UnGamer girlfriend into gaming, the Nintendo DS Lite is the perfect gateway drug. Heck, I'm even thinking of getting a Wii soon!
Nice choice November 16, 2008
Easy to learn, very intuitive games and many choices.
What I like the most is the life of battery.
Great for both young children and adults: 4 + stars November 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This compact video game system from Nintendo appeals to many of the same people who love Wii. Its sleek case (it comes in a variety of colors) slips easily into a backpack or handbag or jacket pocket. The flip top opens to reveal two screens, an integral part of many games for the platform, and, depending on the game, can be used horizontally, vertically, or flipped for left-handed users. The controls are accessible and easy to understand. With both a mute button and a headphone jack, parents in particular will appreciate the option of silence, or at least, silence for those around it. The DS comes with a spare stylus, a rechargeable battery (with a partial charge out of the box), and a charger.
Several adults in my family and I bought this primarily for the Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! series that "trains" brains to work more efficiently. The game runs the users through a series of math problems, speed reading, mazes, and such that are timed, then recorded in a progress report. These exercises are excellent for challenging the mind in a culture where we too often sit and let information happen to us. For this reason, the DS makes an excellent gift for adults who fear losing their memory or reaction time.
All in all, I like the DS, although I find the selection of games still too limited. It's a sturdy, flexible, pocket game system that, with the right games, is a heckuva lot of fun.
 Costly to Repair when Out Of Warranty November 11, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
My daughter was given a pink Nintendo DS Lite as a gift and she absolutley loved it until it stopped turning on. I called the Nintendo customer service line and we established that the problem is not with the charger or the battery so I would need to send it in for repair. Since the warranty expired a few months ago it will cost me 82.50 to repair the unit which only cost 130.00 in the first place.
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