We found the best deal(s) on Amazon for you # Preview Product 1 Nintendo DS Lite Cobalt / Black (Renewed) Check Price on Amazon Main Differences Between Nintendo DS and DS Lite The Nintendo DS range was inaugurated with the original DS model in the year 2005. Start and select keys have been made smaller and the mic has been shifted to the hinge of the console. Changes in Key Placements The start and select keys are larger and the mic is placed at the bottom of the console.
The Nintendo DS Lite model allows the users to adjust the brightness of the screen according to their individual preferences. Brightness Adjustment The screen brightness cannot be adjusted. This model is equipped with a powerful 1000 mAh battery. Battery Strength This model is equipped with an 850 mAh battery. The Nintendo DS Lite model was released in 2006. Release Date The Nintendo DS model was released in 2005. The DS Lite model is lighter at approximately 218g. Weight This model weighs approximately 275g. The Nintendo DS Lite model offers superior battery backup that lasts up to 19 hours. Durability of Battery Life The Nintendo DS version offers a compromised battery life of only 10 hours. The DS Lite model sports a sleeker, lighter, and much more compact design. Parameters of Comparison Nintendo DS Nintendo DS Lite Design Nintendo DS features a heavy and bulkier built.