The power button has turned into a slider, probably to reduce the chance of accidental presses. They moved a few keys around to make them more accessible and they have also reduced the size of the select and start keys since those keys aren’t used that often. But it is still mind boggling how they managed to extend game time that much considering that they have replaced the screens to much brighter ones which are good when playing under direct sunlight.Īside from the improvements made with regards to power and size, they have also made minor changes that they hoped would make gameplay more enjoyable. Though it is still as powerful as the DS, the smaller construction process allowed the processor to draw much less power. That huge battery performance is due in part to the redesign of the DS lite’s processor. Despite being smaller, it also packs a 1000mAh battery compared to the 850mAh of the DS that gives an extra 5 more hours of game-time in a single charge. To start it off, the DS lite is lighter and smaller compared to the DS by a large margin. Instead of making the DS lite more powerful (which is the norm when you release a new version), Nintendo opted to introduce certain improvements that made the DS lite a lot better compared to the DS. Two years later they have released a new and improved version of the DS and it is called the DS lite. Every aspect of the DS from the double screen (something that hasn’t been done since their game and watch system) display down to the multiple control systems (traditional game pad, voice control, and touch screen), the DS was anything but traditional. It would be fair to say that Nintendo wasn’t thinking about conventional gaming when they made the DS. The Nintendo DS is more than a new and improved version of the gameboy. In 2004, Nintendo released a hand-held game device that was an omen for the future release of the Nintendo Wii.
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On November 21, 2009, a larger version of the console, named Nintendo DSi XL, was also released.ĭue to the backwards compatibility, the console is also able to play the Classic NES Series versions of The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link, as well as A Link to the Past & Four Swords and The Minish Cap. The console is also no longer backwards compatible with the Game Boy Advance.
It also features two digital cameras, a SD card slot, and an online shop.
The Nintendo DSi features a larger but thinner design.
The European edition was limited to 1,000 copies. The North American version included a golden console with the Triforce, and the European version a silver console with the game logo and artwork of Link and Ciela. A special limited edition DS Lite bundle was released both in North America and Europe, each one including a copy of Phantom Hourglass and a Zelda-themed console. The Nintendo DS Lite features a slimmer and more lightweight design, and a brighter screen. The console is also backwards compatible with the Game Boy Advance. The Nintendo DS features two screens, one of which is a touch screen, a built-in microphone, and wireless capabilities allowing for multiplayer games and applications.