Conclusion
Overall, the re-hash of the old “DS Phat” as it’s now called is excellent. Nintendo have obviously watched the take off of the iPod in design terms and copied them to their benefit.

The games run smoothly on the brighter screens and the smaller and lighter design is also a real benefit.

I own a Belkin MIMO wireless router and found that I was’nt able to use it to go online, so check the router compatibility list first before you get upset after buying one and finding you can’t go online to play. Luckily for me, my neighbour owns an unrestricted standard Belkin Wireless router and the connection through that works a treat.

I would recommend getting a set of screen protectors too, especially if you have children that will play the DS Lite. I don’t think the lower screen will scratch easily, but who wants to risk it! A cleaning cloth and a protective case are also worth getting.

The only other problem I now have is..

What game to get next!

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