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[[Image:Nintendo DS Lite logo.png|Right|thumb|The Nintendo DS Lite logo]]
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The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' is a redesigned, lighter, and brighter version of the [[Nintendo DS]], developed by [[Nintendo]], comparable to the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] being a redesign of the original [[Game Boy Advance]]. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen, Wi-Fi enabled, touch-sensitive, [[Game Boy Advance]] game compatible, handheld game console. It was announced in Japan on January 26, 2006 and was later released on March 2, 2006, before being released in North America on June 11 and in Europe on June 23. Its successor is the [[Nintendo DSi]].
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|image=Nintendo DS Lite Polar White.png
|caption=DS Lite
|jprelease=March 2, 2006
|narelease=June 11, 2006
|eurelease=June 23, 2006
|aurelease=June 1, 2006
|korelease=January 18, 2007<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080317090038/http://www.nintendo.co.kr:80/www/PressRelease.php 닌텐도 DS Lite, 100만대를 판매 돌파] (archive)</ref>
|cnrelease=June 29, 2006
|specs=
*Dimensions: 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) tall, 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) broad, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) wide.
*Weight: 218 grams
*Top Screen: A backlit, 3.12-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256×192-pixel resolution and .24mm dot pitch, capable of displaying a total of 262,144 colors.
*Touch Screen: Same specifications as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
*Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has four settings, from dimmest to brightest.
*Battery: Lithium ion battery {{tt|delivering from 15 to 19 hours of play|at the lowest setting of brightness and in GBA mode, playing DS games and using higher brightness settings will affect battery life}} on a three-hour charge; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
*Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
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The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドー{{j|DS Lite}}''' ''Nintendo DS Lite'') is a redesigned, lighter, and brighter version of the [[Nintendo DS]], developed by [[Nintendo]], comparable to the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] being a redesign of the original [[Game Boy Advance]]. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen, Wi-Fi enabled, touch-sensitive, [[Game Boy Advance]] game compatible, handheld game console. It was announced in Japan on January 26, 2006 and was later released on March 2, 2006, before being released in North America on June 11 and in Europe on June 23. Its successor is the [[Nintendo DSi]].


==Changes from the original DS==
==Changes from the original DS==
[[Image:DSLite.png|Right|thumb|A Nintendo DS Lite]]
*Weight: At a weight of 218 grams, it is about 21% lighter than the original.
*Weight: At a weight of 218 grams, it is about 21% lighter than the original.
*Size: 133 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm compared to the original which was 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm  
*Size: 133&nbsp;mm × 73.9&nbsp;mm × 21.5&nbsp;mm compared to the original which was 148.7&nbsp;mm × 84.7&nbsp;mm × 28.9&nbsp;mm  
*Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has four settings, from dimmest to brightest.
*Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has four settings, from dimmest to brightest.
*Battery life: At the lowest setting, the light will let the system run consistently for about 15-19 hours. The higher the light, the shorter the battery life.
*Battery life: At the lowest setting, the light will let the system run consistently for about 15–19 hours. The higher the light, the shorter the battery life.
*Thicker stylus and sturdier hinges make gameplay easier.
*Thicker stylus and sturdier hinges make gameplay easier.
*Smaller D-pad.
*Smaller +Control Pad.
*A different charging adapter, which is incompatible with that of the Game Boy Advance SP and original DS.
*A different charging adapter, which is incompatible with that of the Game Boy Advance SP and original DS.
*Power button has been changed into a switch on the right side of the system that must be held.
*Power button has been changed into a switch on the right side of the system that must be held.
*Game Boy Advance games protrude from the bottom of the smaller system (about 1 cm), much as [[Game Boy Color]] games do on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP.
*Game Boy Advance games protrude from the bottom of the smaller system (about 1&nbsp;cm), much as [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games do on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP.
*Microphone position moved from below the bottom screen to the center of the hinge.
*Microphone position moved from below the bottom screen to the center of the hinge.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
These Pokémon games can be played on the Nintendo DS Lite, along with the original [[Nintendo DS]], and the [[Nintendo DSi]].
{{main|Nintendo DS#Pokémon games|Nintendo DS → Pokémon games}}
The Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with the same games as the original Nintendo DS.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Nintendo DS Lite Enamel Navy.png|An Enamel Navy Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Ice Blue.png|An Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Jet Black.png|A Jet Black/Onyx Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Lime Green.png|A Lime Green Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Metallic Silver.png|A Metallic Silver Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Pink.png|A Pink Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Red.png|A Red Nintendo DS Lite
File:Nintendo DS Lite Rose Metal.png|A Metallic Pink/Rose Metal Nintendo DS Lite
</gallery>
 
==Special Pokémon editions==
{{incomplete|section|Missing photo of the Pokémon World Championship edition from 2008}}
*'''2006 Pokémon DAISUKI Club edition''': This Nintendo DS Lite was produced as part of a limited run of special Nintendo DS Lites revealed on July 13, 2006 in conjunction with the promotion for {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. These Nintendo DS Lite systems were available through a drawing open to members of the Japanese [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]. These featured Crystal White Nintendo DS Lites with Pikachu artwork on the front.
 
*'''2007 Pokémon DAISUKI Club editions''': These Nintendo DS Lite systems were produced as part of a limited run of special Nintendo DS Lites revealed on December 18, 2007. These Nintendo DS Lite systems were available through a competition open to members of the Japanese [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] until January 21, 2008. There were four models, all Crystal White Nintendo DS Lites each with different Pokémon artwork on the front ({{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, or {{p|Piplup}}). They only differ from their 2006 counterparts by the featured Pokémon. Only 25 of each model was produced (for a total of 100 in the series).


*[[Pokémon Dash]] (racing game, 2004)
*'''Pokémon Dialga and Palkia edition''': A Jet Black Pokémon Diamond and Pearl DS Lite featuring a glitter design of the two Legendary Pokémon, {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} on the front.
*[[Pokémon Trozei!]] (puzzle game, 2005)
**It was released in {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores in Japan on September 28, 2006 for ¥16,800.
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]] (dungeon crawler, 2005)
**It was released in the United States at the {{wp|Nintendo World Store}} in New York City for US$219.99 in conjunction with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
*{{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} (action-RPG, 2006)
**It was released in the United States on May 15, 2007 in a Bundle Pak for US$329.95 that includes both Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, a [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Prima Strategy Guide]], and three pins each featuring Dialga, Palkia, and the three [[first partner Pokémon]] ({{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Turtwig}}, and {{p|Chimchar}}).
*[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]] ([[Version|main series]] RPG, 2006)
**It was the power poll prize in v217 of [[Nintendo Power]].
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]] (dungeon crawler, 2007)
**It was released in the United States on August 17, 2008 in a bundle with a Dialga and Palkia Travel Case, a ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' DVD, and a poster of {{p|Grovyle}} and the [[Time Gear]]s.
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]] (dungeon crawler, 2007)
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] (action-RPG, 2008)
*[[Pokémon Platinum Version]] ([[Version|main series]] RPG, 2008)
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] (dungeon crawler, 2009)
*[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]] ([[Version|main series]] RPG, 2009)
*[[Pokemon Ranger: Locus of Light]] (action-RPG, 2010)


==Pokémon Limited Editions==
*'''Pokémon Center Pikachu edition''': A Yellow DS Lite which features Pikachu on the front cover.
*'''Pokémon DAISUKI Club edition''': On July 13, 2006, it was revealed that, in conjunction with the promotion for {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a limited run of special Nintendo DS Lites would be available through a drawing open to members of the Japanese "Pokémon DAISUKI Club". These featured Crystal White Nintendo DS Lites with Pikachu artwork on the front.
**It was available in Japan at {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores. Prospective buyers had to visit a Pokémon Center store in Japan between June 1 and July 1, 2007 and fill in an application form for a chance to win a right to buy the console for ¥16,800.
*'''Pokémon Dialga and Palkia edition''': A Jet Black Pokémon Diamond and Pearl DS Lite featuring a glitter design of the two legendary Pokémon, Dialga and Palkia on the front, was released in Pokémon Center stores on September 28, 2006. It retails for JPY¥16,800 (US$142.89). This DS Lite launched in the U.S. at the Nintendo World Store in New York City at a price of US$219.99 in conjunction with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. On May 15, 2007, the special DS Lite was released in a Bundle Pak that includes both games, a Prima Strategy Guide, and three pins each featuring Dialga, Palkia, and the three starters Piplup, Turtwig, and Chimchar for US$329.95. This version of the DS Lite is the power poll prize in v217 of Nintendo Power. It was also available in some stores bundled with a Dialga and Palkia Travel Case, a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness DVD and a poster of Grovyle and the Time Gears.
**It was released in a bundle pack for US$345.95 on November 17, 2007.
*'''Pokémon Center Pikachu edition''': Yellow DS Lites which features Pikachu on the front cover were released in Japan. Buyers had to visit a Pokémon Center in Japan between June 1, 2007 and July 1, 2007 and fill in an application form for a chance to win a right to buy the console for JPY¥16,800 (US$169.62). On November 17, 2007, the special DS Lite was released in a bundle pack for US$345.95.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:dsdaisuki.jpg|Pokémon Daisuki Club DS Lite
File:Daisuki DS Lite.png|First Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite
Image:dsdiapea.jpg|{{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} DS Lite
File:Daisuke Pikachu DS Lite.png|Second Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite
Image:dspika.jpg|{{p|Pikachu}} DS Lite
File:Daisuke Turtwig DS Lite.png|Pokémon Daisuki Club Turtwig DS Lite
Image:DsPlatinum.PNG|{{p|Giratina|Giratina Origin Forme}} DS Lite
File:Daisuke Chimchar DS Lite.png|Pokémon Daisuki Club Chimchar DS Lite
File:Daisuke Piplup DS Lite.png|Pokémon Daisuki Club Piplup DS Lite
File:Dialga Palkia DS Lite.png|{{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} DS Lite
File:Pikachu DS Lite.png|{{p|Pikachu}} DS Lite
File:DsPlatinum.png|{{p|Giratina}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] DS Lite
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
{{bulbanews|Giratina DS Lite added to Club Nintendo UK}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/series/dslite/ Official Nintendo site] (Japanese)
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/series/dslite/ Official Nintendo site] (Japanese)
{{bulbanews|Giratina DS Lite added to Club Nintendo UK}}


{{Nintendo}}
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 11 September 2024

Nintendo DS Lite
ニンテンドーDS Lite Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo DS Lite Polar White.png
DS Lite
Release dates
Japan: March 2, 2006
North America: June 11, 2006
Europe: June 23, 2006
Australia: June 1, 2006
South Korea: January 18, 2007[1]
China: June 29, 2006
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Technical specs
  • Dimensions: 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) tall, 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) broad, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) wide.
  • Weight: 218 grams
  • Top Screen: A backlit, 3.12-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256×192-pixel resolution and .24mm dot pitch, capable of displaying a total of 262,144 colors.
  • Touch Screen: Same specifications as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
  • Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has four settings, from dimmest to brightest.
  • Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering from 15 to 19 hours of play on a three-hour charge; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
Related information
Console generation: Seventh generation
Pokémon generations: III*, IV, V
Console type: Handheld
Colors:
Crystal/Polar White
Ice Blue
Enamel Navy
Pink
Jet Black (Onyx)
Metallic Silver
Metallic Rose (Rose Metal)
Coral Pink
Red
Smart Black
Pikachu YellowSp
Lime Green
External links

The Nintendo DS Lite (Japanese: ニンテンドーDS Lite Nintendo DS Lite) is a redesigned, lighter, and brighter version of the Nintendo DS, developed by Nintendo, comparable to the Game Boy Advance SP being a redesign of the original Game Boy Advance. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen, Wi-Fi enabled, touch-sensitive, Game Boy Advance game compatible, handheld game console. It was announced in Japan on January 26, 2006 and was later released on March 2, 2006, before being released in North America on June 11 and in Europe on June 23. Its successor is the Nintendo DSi.

Changes from the original DS

  • Weight: At a weight of 218 grams, it is about 21% lighter than the original.
  • Size: 133 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm compared to the original which was 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm
  • Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has four settings, from dimmest to brightest.
  • Battery life: At the lowest setting, the light will let the system run consistently for about 15–19 hours. The higher the light, the shorter the battery life.
  • Thicker stylus and sturdier hinges make gameplay easier.
  • Smaller +Control Pad.
  • A different charging adapter, which is incompatible with that of the Game Boy Advance SP and original DS.
  • Power button has been changed into a switch on the right side of the system that must be held.
  • Game Boy Advance games protrude from the bottom of the smaller system (about 1 cm), much as Game Boy and Game Boy Color games do on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP.
  • Microphone position moved from below the bottom screen to the center of the hinge.

Pokémon games

Main article: Nintendo DS → Pokémon games

The Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with the same games as the original Nintendo DS.

Gallery

  • An Enamel Navy Nintendo DS Lite

    An Enamel Navy Nintendo DS Lite

  • An Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite

    An Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Jet Black/Onyx Nintendo DS Lite

    A Jet Black/Onyx Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Lime Green Nintendo DS Lite

    A Lime Green Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Metallic Silver Nintendo DS Lite

    A Metallic Silver Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Pink Nintendo DS Lite

    A Pink Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Red Nintendo DS Lite

    A Red Nintendo DS Lite

  • A Metallic Pink/Rose Metal Nintendo DS Lite

    A Metallic Pink/Rose Metal Nintendo DS Lite

Special Pokémon editions

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Missing photo of the Pokémon World Championship edition from 2008
  • 2006 Pokémon DAISUKI Club edition: This Nintendo DS Lite was produced as part of a limited run of special Nintendo DS Lites revealed on July 13, 2006 in conjunction with the promotion for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. These Nintendo DS Lite systems were available through a drawing open to members of the Japanese Pokémon Daisuki Club. These featured Crystal White Nintendo DS Lites with Pikachu artwork on the front.
  • 2007 Pokémon DAISUKI Club editions: These Nintendo DS Lite systems were produced as part of a limited run of special Nintendo DS Lites revealed on December 18, 2007. These Nintendo DS Lite systems were available through a competition open to members of the Japanese Pokémon Daisuki Club until January 21, 2008. There were four models, all Crystal White Nintendo DS Lites each with different Pokémon artwork on the front (Pikachu, Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup). They only differ from their 2006 counterparts by the featured Pokémon. Only 25 of each model was produced (for a total of 100 in the series).
  • Pokémon Center Pikachu edition: A Yellow DS Lite which features Pikachu on the front cover.
    • It was available in Japan at Pokémon Center stores. Prospective buyers had to visit a Pokémon Center store in Japan between June 1 and July 1, 2007 and fill in an application form for a chance to win a right to buy the console for ¥16,800.
    • It was released in a bundle pack for US$345.95 on November 17, 2007.
  • First Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite

    First Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite

  • Second Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite

    Second Pokémon Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite

  • Pokémon Daisuki Club Turtwig DS Lite

    Pokémon Daisuki Club Turtwig DS Lite

  • Pokémon Daisuki Club Chimchar DS Lite

    Pokémon Daisuki Club Chimchar DS Lite

  • Pokémon Daisuki Club Piplup DS Lite

    Pokémon Daisuki Club Piplup DS Lite

  • Dialga and Palkia DS Lite

    Dialga and Palkia DS Lite

  • Pikachu DS Lite

    Pikachu DS Lite

See also

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

References

  1. ↑ 닌텐도 DS Lite, 100만대를 판매 돌파 (archive)
Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBC • mini • GBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
Pico • CoCoPad • Beena
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