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DS Lite - Additional Info
Nintendo have revealed more info about the slim and sexy DS Lite.
Nintendo today announced that the DS Lite will be released in three color models on its Japanese debut on March 2. The handheld will be available in "Crystal White," "Ice Blue," and "Enamel Navy," and it will sell for 16,800 yen ($142)--1,800 yen ($15) more than the original DS.
Together with the announcement, Nintendo revealed additional details about the DS Lite. First and foremost, it confirmed once and for all DS Lite can play Game Boy Advance games, and its cartridge slot will be located at the same bottom rim of the handheld, as on the original DS. However, Nintendo notes that GBA cartridges will stick out by one centimeter when they're inserted into the DS Lite, due to the smaller form factor. The DS's card slot and power cord socket will be located in the same places as before, while the power switch and stylus holder have been relocated to the right edge of the handheld.
The DS Lite will come with four adjustable levels of screen brightness, with the maximum setting being five times as luminous as the original DS's. Battery life has also been improved. The original DS ran 6 to 10 hours on a full recharge, and the DS Lite runs for about the same number of hours on its maximum brightness. The new model can run 15 to 19 hours on its lowest brightness, 10 to 15 hours on its second level of brightness, 7 to 11 hours on its third level, and 5 to 8 hours on the maximum level. What's more, the DS Lite's battery recharges in three hours, which is an hour less than the original DS.
As previously reported, the DS Lite's body thickness has been reduced by a third (when folded), and it features a 20 percent weight reduction, from 275 grams to 218 grams. The screen size remains unaffected, and both the top and bottom panels use 3-inch LCDs. The original DS used semitransmissive LCDs for its two panels, but the DS Lite will use transmissive LCDs, which allows for higher levels of brightness.
The DS Lite will come with a new AC adapter that is not compatible with other Nintendo handhelds, including both the original DS and Game Boy Micro. There will be two stylii bundled with the DS Lite, and they'll come in the same body color as the handheld. The stylii will be one centimeter longer and one millimeter thicker than those included with the original DS. The DS Lite will also be bundled with a carrying strap and a plastic dust cover that can snap into the GBA slot when empty.
DS LITE SPECS
Model code: DS Lite: USG-001 Original DS: NTR-001(JPN)
Body Size: DS Lite: 133.0x73.9x21.5mm (when folded) Original DS: 148.7x84.7x28.9mm (when folded)
Weight (including battery and stylus): DS Lite: 218g Original DS: 275g
Stylus Size: DS Lite: 87.55x4.99mm Original DS: 75.0x4.0mm
Upper Display: DS Lite: 3-inch transparent TFT color LCD with backlight featuring four adjustable levels of brightness, 192x256 pixel resolution, 0.24mm dot pitch, 260,000 colors Original DS: 3-inch semitransparent TFT color LCD with backlight, 192x256 pixel resolution, 0.24mm dot pitch, 260,000 colors
Bottom Display: DS Lite: 3-inch transmissive TFT color LCD with backlight featuring four adjustable levels of brightness, 192x256 pixel resolution, 0.24mm dot pitch, 260,000 colors, transparent resistive touch screen Original DS: 3-inch semitransmissive TFT color LCD with backlight, 192x256 pixel resolution, 0.24mm dot pitch, 260,000 colors, transparent resistive touch screen
Power and Battery Original DS: 6-10 hours Full Battery Recharge time: four hours
DS Lite: Lowest Luminosity: 15-19 hours Low Luminosity: 10-15 hours High Luminosity: 7-11 hours Highest Luminosity: 5-8 hours Full Battery Recharge time: 3 hours
src: Gamespot
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not bad
naw man, i was obsessed with this thing the moment i saw pics of it. I was pretty sure I was gonna buy it as I have the cash. The thing is, the face of the Lite unlike the old model IS FLAT. now imagine a cartridge sticking out of it 1cm, id let it pass on the old model since it might not be as noticable. Try it with the SP and u can see how annoying it is. its like a sexy mp3 player that's key feature is a radio, but it only plays AM.
hmmm. i dunno. i'd have to see one in person before making a decision to buy.
yes, japan and US uses same voltage and same socket.
my ds is playing up so i think i might buy the emenal navy one. one question tho if i buy the japanese version will the plug fit in my us plug adaptor tht plugs into my uk plug socket
Nice, can't wait!
the cartridge sticking out 1cm is complete BS. We are not rushing you nintendo, just make it so that we don't have to have comprimises.
Somehow, I don't trust the durability of DSLite. It feels like it is one of those product that would get the touch screen broken and buttons wear out easily.
Damn, that bettery time ROCKS!
Well at least give the source then. :P This isn't a PR, that's why you can't find it. GS summarized the details from Nintendo's Japanese website I posted the other day.
Coulden't find a press release or something similar.
Did you just copy and paste the article Ben?
I just want a US release date!
Makes the Lite, more worth wile, you know, but I dont gots no moneys for it, need the revo u knows...
@ LeSomeGuy: Has Nintendo ever made a crap-quality hadheld? Yeah, didn't think so. ;)
On the contrary, the plastic used for the Nintendo DS Lite is of a better quality than the one used for the older Nintendo DS.
It's "stylii" not "stylusses"
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