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The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' is a dual-screen [[handheld game console]] developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]], released in 2006. It is a slimmer, more lightweight redesign of the earlier [[Nintendo DS]] model, styled to make it more appealing to a variety of gaming audiences. It was announced on [[January 26]], [[2006]], more than a month before its first territorial launch in Japan on [[March 2]], [[2006]] due to overwhelming demand for the original model.<ref name="reggie_interview">{{cite web|last=Rojas|first=Peter|authorlink=|coauthors=|date=2006-02-20|year=|month=|url=http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/20/the-engadget-interview-reggie-fils-aime-executive-vice-preside/|title=The Engadget Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo|format=|work=|pages=|publisher=Engadget|language=English|accessdate=2006-06-01|accessyear=|curly=}}</ref> It has been released in Japan, Australia, and North America, with the European launch set for [[June 23]], [[2006]]. |
The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' is a dual-screen [[handheld game console]] developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]], released in 2006. It is a slimmer, more lightweight redesign of the earlier [[Nintendo DS]] model, styled to make it more appealing to a variety of gaming audiences. It was announced on [[January 26]], [[2006]], more than a month before its first territorial launch in Japan on [[March 2]], [[2006]] due to overwhelming demand for the original model.<ref name="reggie_interview">{{cite web|last=Rojas|first=Peter|authorlink=|coauthors=|date=2006-02-20|year=|month=|url=http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/20/the-engadget-interview-reggie-fils-aime-executive-vice-preside/|title=The Engadget Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo|format=|work=|pages=|publisher=Engadget|language=English|accessdate=2006-06-01|accessyear=|curly=}}</ref> It has been released in Japan, Australia, and North America, with the European launch set for [[June 23]], [[2006]]. |
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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| Product family | Nintendo DS |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation era |
| Lifespan |  March 2, 2006
 June 23, 2006 |
| Units sold | 2,056,107[1] |
| Media | Game Paks (GBA Cartridges) DS cards |
| CPU | 67 MHz ARM946E-S and 33 MHz ARM7TDMI[2] |
| Online services | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection |
| Best-selling game | Nintendogs (all versions) [citation needed] |
The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 2006. It is a slimmer, more lightweight redesign of the earlier Nintendo DS model, styled to make it more appealing to a variety of gaming audiences. It was announced on January 26, 2006, more than a month before its first territorial launch in Japan on March 2, 2006 due to overwhelming demand for the original model.[3] It has been released in Japan, Australia, and North America, with the European launch set for June 23, 2006.
Characteristics
The Nintendo DS Lite is 42% smaller in volume and 21% lighter than the original Nintendo DS. The layout of the controls has been adjusted slightly, with the Start/Select buttons being moved below the A/B/X/Y buttons. The stylus slides horizontally into the right side of the system, and the microphone has been relocated to the hinge in the center of the system. The power button, located above the D-pad on the original DS, has been changed to a spring-loaded switch located on the right side of the system. This switch must be held in position briefly to turn the system on or off.
The screens have also been updated; the user can choose between four levels of brightness to increase battery efficiency and they are, even on the lowest setting, brighter compared to the original model. The screen borders touch when the clamshell is closed, therefore preventing an object from slipping between them and scratching or otherwise damaging the display surfaces. Dimensions of the improved screens are the same as on the original Nintendo DS (62 x 46 mm, 77 mm diagonal). The Nintendo DS Lite maintains all of the former functions the original Nintendo DS provided, including backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance cartridges. However, the GBA cartridges now slightly protrude from the DS Lite's casing. The DS Lite also comes with a non-protruding GBA filler cartridge, to protect the slot and maintain the slick aesthetics of the handheld when no GBA game is inserted.
Features
- Weight: 218g (21% lighter than the original DS).
- Dimensions: 133 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm (vs. 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm - 42% less volume).
- Larger stylus; easier to hold. (Stylus Dimensions: Length 87.5 mm × 4.9 mm vs 75.0 mm × 4.0 mm of the original DS)
- D-pad reduced to 18.6 mm across (16% smaller), A/B/X/Y buttons retain same dimensions.
- Improved screens with four levels of brightness, all of which are brighter than the original DS.
- Battery life: 15–19 hours on the lowest brightness setting, 5–8 hours on the highest.
- Retains the Game Boy Advance game connector ("Slot 2"), otherwise known as the Expansion Port. However, due to the reduced size, GBA cartridges stick out 1 cm from the front. To preserve a seamless surface, a hollow cartridge to fill the port is included.
- The DS Lite mimics some of the design features of the Nintendo Wii: a D-Pad with lines (also shared by the Game Boy micro), Century Gothic font face on the buttons, and a shiny iPod-esque surface texture.
- Four colors: Ice Blue, Enamel Navy, Polar White (Crystal White in Japan)and Black (see Colors below).
- Features a much sturdier hinge than the previous model, which was somewhat fragile.
- A much more durable, scratch-resistant touch screen. [citation needed]
- Able to convert Nintendo WiFi Friend Codes from your old Nintendo DS to your DS Lite.
Colors
On February 10, 2006 Nintendo revealed the color schemes of the DS Lite upon launch. Available in Japan: Crystal White, Ice Blue and Enamel Navy.[4] However, due to manufacturing problems only the Crystal White was available at its launch; the other two colors arrived on March 11 2006. In North America, Nintendo has announced that the DS Lite will only be available in white (named 'Polar White') at launch. In Europe, the system will launch both white and black editions. Other colors may eventually be released, as is customary with Nintendo's handheld gaming systems.[5]
Gallery
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Relocated Stylus and Power Button
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New GBA Filler Cartridge
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DS Lite - Open
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DS Lite - Closed
Launch
Japan
The Nintendo DS Lite's suggested retail price in Japan is JP¥16,800, but due to the lack of supply and excessive demand of Nintendo DS systems following the Nintendo DS Lite's launch in Japan, many Asian electronics distributors raised the retail price of the redesigned handheld console to JP¥23,300. On some Japanese auction sites it was being offered for prices as high as JP¥40,000.[6] Even though Nintendo managed to release 550,000 units in March (which was above their initial projections), many excited Japanese gamers were left empty-handed soon afterwards. The shortage was supposed to be eased after Nintendo released 700,000 DS Lites during April of 2006. However, retailers in Tokyo yet again are sold-out as of late May 2006.[7]
Australia
The Nintendo DS Lite was released in Australia on June 1, 2006, for AU$199.95. The Polar White colour was available at launch,[8] which included a demo of Brain Age.[citation needed] No information has been given on the release of other colours.
North America
The Nintendo DS Lite was released on June 11, 2006, for US$129.99 in the US, and CA$149.95 in Canada. Only the Polar White is available[9]. There have been various reports of North American Target and Walmart stores having sold DS Lite units as early as May 30, breaking the official launch date.[10] However, those stores were apparently chastised by Nintendo for breaking the release date and are no longer selling DS Lites prior to June 11th.[citation needed]
Europe
The Nintendo DS Lite is scheduled for release in Europe on June 23, 2006, for GB£99.99 in the UK, and €149.99 in the rest of Europe. Black and white units will be available at launch.[11] The black color will be exclusive to Europe initially. As of April 2006, the "Nintendo DS: in touch with original comedy" advertisements shown in the UK on Channel 4 have been changed to include the DS Lite.[citation needed]
Although the European release date is June 23, 2006, the people in Sweden and Finland will get it on June 22, 2006, one day before the rest of Europe. This is because midsummer will take place on the June 23, 2006 and is a "red day" meaning all stores will be closed.[citation needed]
External links
- Official Nintendo DS Lite Website (America)
- Official Nintendo DS Lite Website (Europe)
- DS Lite Feature by NTSC-uk
- 360 View of the DS Lite (Japanese Website)
References
- ^ "Japan: Weekly hardware sales for 5/29 - 6/04". GAF. 2006-06-08.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Nintendo DS Lite". Retrieved 2006-05-22.
- ^ Rojas, Peter (2006-02-20). "The Engadget Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo". Engadget. Retrieved 2006-06-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|month=,|curly=,|accessyear=, and|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Nintendo DS Lite Color Variations". Nintendo. Retrieved 2006-05-22.
- ^ "DS Lite Troubles". IGN. Retrieved 2006-05-23.
- ^ "Yahoo! Japan DS Auctions". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2006-05-23.
- ^ Danny Choo. "Japan DS Lite". Retrieved 2006-06-11.
- ^ "Nintendo DS Lite Release Date". Nintendo. Retrieved 2006-05-22.
- ^ "New Nintendo DS Lites The Way For Mario". Nintendo of America. 2006-05-04. Retrieved 2006-06-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|curly=,|accessyear=,|coauthors=, and|month=(help) - ^ Polybren (2006-05-31). "DS Lite launches early?". GameSpot. Retrieved 2006-05-31.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|curly=,|accessyear=,|coauthors=, and|month=(help) - ^ "Nintendo DS gets summer makeover with DS Lite". Nintendo. Retrieved 2006-05-23.