Customer Reviews
Don't leave home without it, don't be home without it. - By: Sooty, 28 Aug 2008 
I love this little bundle of joy. Is excellent fun, keeps me entertained & out of trouble. Is easy to take anywhere - excellent for those being sent on courses or away from home through work, or just for something to doin the evening. The range of games available to use with this are increasing with plenty of choice for all, & there's no need to power up, plug in, or go to the study/spare room/computer room if you fancy five minutes on it. Is also very easy to use so no hours of trawling through a manual before enjoying the fun.
Nintendo DS Lite black - By: V. Shaw, 19 Aug 2008 I just bought it really for a long plane journey, but I can't put it down, easy to use, small enough to fitin your bag. Solid construction, it comes with a charger, & spare stylus. Very simple to use even for a non-tech & even if your not into games, you will love this, I have the brain training game & the 42 all time classics, which is fantastic. If your unsure, snatch one off one of your kids or grandkids, & have a go !
GREAT VALUE - By: The Crimson Avenger, 05 Aug 2008 I, like so many other people, bought this mainly for the brain training game. The console itself is very easy to use, has a good battery life, & most important of all, it is portable so you can play it anywhere. The selection of games for the DS is impressive, with some top quality titles on offer, from puzzle games to RPG's & everthing elsein between. The great thing is that Nintendo has aimed the DS at all ages, which is why it has been a huge success for nintendo.
It may not have the the more powerful graphics of Sony's PSP, but it does have amazing playability, & alot of original games that you find on any console. So, if you've been looking at different consoles, give the DS a go & I don't think you'll be disapointed, especialy when there are so many original titles on offer.
Great Fun - By: D. Court, 17 Jul 2008 Ahhh... Nintendo. Nobody can beat Nintendo when it comes to the handheld gaming market. Nokia had a go with the N-Gage. I've only ever seen one N-Gage. And Sony had a slightly more respectable go with the PSP, which, while fun, broke fairly easily, became scratched & generally fell out of favour among those who wanted a more pick-up-and-play gaming experience.
The DS Lite improves on Nintendo's original release by making the console thinner, lighter & considerably better to look at. It's clear the Japanese gaming gurus took onboard all of the initial criticisms (of which there were not many) & built something that defies all expectations of handheld gaming.
To start with: the graphics. 2d graphics are crystal clear with bright, vibrant colours & a great resolution. The majority of DS games use a 2 dimensional system which, although not as good looking as 3d graphics, still work astonishingly well withing the context of the games. 3d graphics come as standard a lot more on later DS games as it's capabilities were put to better use, but graphics are not quite on par of those on the PSP.
The sound out of the DS is also fairly impressive. Sporting a pair of small speakers- one on either side of the upper screen- the DS is capable of producing stereo sound. For those who like their sound crisper, the DS also has a headphone port. The volume control is on the closest edge of the DS, meaning it is very difficult to change accidentally while playing a game.
The DS Lite is compatible with both DS cards & Gameboy Advance cartridges. Sadly, it is no longer compatible with the original gameboy cartridges as the Gameboy Advance was. As DS software is region-free you can play US or Japanese imports on your DS without having to resort to risky modifications.
One of the main things that the DS has going for it, however, is the multiplayer aspect of the games. Most games have some sort of multiplayer mode builtin meaning with more than one DS you & your friends could all play on the same game together. Several great games also have a DS Download Play feature, where only one game card is needed for a group of people to play all or part of the multiplayer game.
The new lines of the DS Lite makes it look gorgeous & more than a little bit elegant. The case is hard-wearing & has a feel of quality about it. All of the buttons are responsive but solid & the screens do not scratch easily. The folding clam-shell design further protects the screens when notin use & the stylus has been thickened slightly since the console's predecessor to allow it to be used easier.
The DS Lite is a great console for family & friends. With a strong focus on the multiplayer market, Nintendo have created a wonderful console with a massive range of family friendly games for fun for all ages.
Young at Heart - By: Boo Tabs, 08 Jul 2008 I don't do games. It's as simple as that. I can't be fussed with all the controls & if I do try to learn them, I'm rubbish at the games when I do figure them out. However, the DS Lite has changed all that. I bought it on a whim as I'm going to be spending a lot of time travelling soon, so I thought it would help with the boredom. I opened the box, set it up (without even reading the instructions!!!!) & have hardly put it down since! I mainly play the Brain Training (because I'm ancient), but have Super Mario Olympics too, & have even won some races - amazing...
No matter your age, ability, interests etc. Buy one of these. You won't regret it. It's compact, blissfully easy to use, & above all FUN! Go on. treat yourself.
