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Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Model number: USGSKB | SKU: 8007845

Enjoy your favorite Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games more than ever. The Nintendo DS Lite provides all the wonderful features of your Nintendo DS, such as color screens, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and touch-screen gameplay in a smaller, sleeker design, and now in cool new colors. The DS Lite is less than two-thirds the size and more than 20 percent lighter than the original Nintendo DS! Aside from improved portability, the DS Lite allows you to adjust the screen's brightness to four different levels to accommodate a variety of lighting conditions. The microphone is located in the center, LED lights are clear and visible and the start and select buttons have been repositioned for easier access. There's even a removable cover included to protect the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot from dust and debris when you're not playing.

Average Customer Rating: 4.747 4.7 out of 5 (182 Reviews)
177 of 182 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Review 61 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Great way to game   07/05/2008
By xoEbonyxo from Philadelphia, PA

What's great about it: wi-fi connection, easy and fun to use, touch screen, can be personalized,and has the brightest screen ever
What's not so great: absolutley no cons

"OMG!!!! the nintendo ds lite is great wait did i say great? i meant EXCEllENT!!!!!! You are able to do so much in the palm of your hand. Pictochat is a great way to have fun you can either write on your own or or use the text. the screens are so bright you can use it as a night light!! You can play nintendo ds games or gameboy advanced games. The second you turn it on its like HEAVEN. I would definently recommend this to a friend or an entire family."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 62 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
I love my DS lite   07/04/2008
By roxydoodle from Columbus, GA

What's great about it: It's very addicting
What's not so great: none so far

"The real reason I bought the Nintendo DS was to bring a little bit of my childhood back with the Super Mario games. It's amazing, I still turn the DS like I'm holding a SNES controller with all of the turns and jumps. I debated on PSP especially since the price has dropped quite far last check $169.99. But I really wanted a handheld system for the Brain Age games and Super Mario Bros. *****5 STARS***** from me."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 63 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
worth it to upgrade   07/04/2008
By mash4077

What's great about it: light weight, brighter screen, small, long lasting battery charge,
What's not so great: none

"this little device is good because.... look at my pros..... there are also more accesories for the lite..... trust me i have both....... its worth it to buy the light....."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 64 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
worth it to upgrade   07/03/2008
By jackiet

What's great about it: light-weight, lighter screen, longer lasting battery.
What's not so great: none

"I have both an older ds, and a ds lite. i found that it is very worth it to upgrade to a ds lite... it is smaller, there are more accesories for it, the battery life is longer, and the screen is lighter. Plus by comparing the two I have found that the ds lite's touch screen is more sensitive than the other. the mic. is also more sensitive and will pick up more sound.
As far as the ds in general goes, I have found that it has many fun games, and that it is also geared toward the adults a little bit too....
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 65 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
2
2.0 5
 
Good for non-gamers   07/03/2008
By plumtree from Florida

What's great about it: bright screen, innovative touch screen, virtually no load times, and looks great(the hardware itself)
What's not so great: terrible graphics, all of its games are designed for young children

"The Nintendo DS is a very one sided system. Its portable, has 2 screens, and is sleek in your hands. The only problem is that the system is geared for toddlers! The most serious game I could find was Pokemon Diamond(and that's for kids). I would recommend the sony psp to older audiences because it has better graphics and has a more mature game library. The DS is all about poor visual quality and games that only suffice for a cheap thrill(that only lasts for about a day). The novelty soon wears off. It is the perfect system for little children, though, because they are more easily entertained."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
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Review 66 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Love it to death   07/02/2008
By Nintenguru from New Jersey

What's great about it: Fun, wide range of games and really slim.
What's not so great: The Stylus is easily lost

"I've had the DS Lite for about a year now, and it's just about the most fun thing i own. The Dual-Screens really make the games more fun. I love this product"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 67 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
My travel companion   07/01/2008
By Delta59 from Orlando, FL

What's great about it: Portable fun
What's not so great: fingerprint magnet

"Great handheld system and a ton of games to choose from to keep you entertained for life or just during those long boring travel times."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 68 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Lots of fun everywhere   06/28/2008
By Gulu from Woodridge,Il

What's great about it: Great design and easy to use, it will fit in your pocket and you can take it anywhere you go and have fun with it.
What's not so great: None

"Its very fun and addictive the price for each game is very accesible compared to other systems and there are tons of good game titles. It has excellent resolution and sound and is also very interactive due to the added use of the stylus pen. A single charge will last for hours and if you are a gamer any kind i will extremely recommended."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
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Review 69 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
BEST HANDHELD GAME SYSTEM EVER   06/26/2008
By gamer228

What's great about it: Has a touch screen, and can play all of your gameboy games.
What's not so great: Stylus is easy to break/ lose.

"This handheld system is awesome, and it's games are outstanding. BUY THIS! It's a great color, better than plain old white or girly pink."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 70 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best Handheld System   06/26/2008
By Throwdown918 from New Jersey, NJ

"Considering this is my first hand held system since the original Game Boy I was thoroughly impressed. The touch screens really work great, and the colors on the screens are bright and very easy to see. The graphics aren't the best, but were surprising, that they looked so good on a hand held system. The fact that it can also play old GBA (Game Boy Advance) games literally makes this have one of the best, and largest game library's of any system. The amount of DS titles is staggering and a lot of them are very well done. The system itself is very small and fits in the palm of your hand. It is also very thin probably about as thick as the average cell phone. This makes it really great for taking on trips and carrying in pockets. Also many of the games allow you to play against friends who also have a DS. The best part of this is that some of the games don't require your friend to even own the game. You can play them with just one cartridge. If you are looking for a good hand held system the Nintendo DS is the best. Even for adults there are great puzzle games like Brain Age. Overall has been a really great purchase so far."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 71 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Best Handheld!   06/17/2008
By surfer1966 from San Diego

What's great about it: tons of fun games
What's not so great: a bit pricey

"Best handheld Nintendo ever! The graphics and sound are very good. Tons of great games are available!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 72 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Great Gift   05/03/2008
By Shadowblocker

What's great about it: touch screen, 4 levels of brightness, great fun games, small and portable, 3D graphics
What's not so great: black finish shows fingerprints easily

"nintendo once again shows they know how to make portable video game systems. it has a touch screen allowing more intuitive gameplay and 4 levels of brightness for any scenery. this makes for a great gift to kids and teenagers alike with a huge collection of addicting games to go along with it"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 73 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Greatest Game Product!   05/02/2008
By Travis12 from Maine

What's great about it: Everything!! Affordable (system and games), Fun, educational
What's not so great: none!

"I love this system.
Its simple to use for all ages, and the games are really afforable in comparison to other systems. I love the fact that you can get educational games as well. The touch screen makes the games much more interactive, and its small compact size is perfect for on the go gaming.
Great Product!
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 74 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
BEST GAME FOR YOUNG CHILDREN   05/02/2008
By SKMJ from brooklyn,ny

What's great about it: SMALL LIGHT
What's not so great: NONE

"The Nintendo DS is a good game system for young children as oppose to the psp, xbox or playstation 3...One you can travel with the device and the games are children friendly with no violence..have three boys and they enjoy it..brought them the playstation 3 but hard to purchase games that goes not contain violence.."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 75 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Have 4 of these in my house   05/01/2008
By GatewayAndLovingIt from Conway, AR

What's great about it: lightweight, bright screen, fits in hands of any size
What's not so great: dont drop it, games are small and easy to lose

"My 3 children and I each have a Nintendo DS, theirs are a Lite, mines the older original DS. Theirs are so much brighter and easier to see and their touch screen is more sensitive (making it easier to play games)."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 76 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
DS = Double Sweet   04/30/2008
By WEFAvatar

"This is a great handheld. It broke by the mike but that was my fault cause i droped it my stones while on vaction in mexico. XD
But it is amazing. its so fun especilly Mario Kart DS.
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 77 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Great Console   04/30/2008
By Thrasher545 from Flagstaff, AZ

What's great about it: dual screens, adjustable brightness, great graphics for small screen
What's not so great: arm get tired holding console, does not play Gameboy color games

"Bought this console with Zelda and Brain Age games which are great!!!

If you are right handed, your left arm will get tired holding the console while your right hand does all of the action with the stylus.

Also will not play any games older than Gameboy Advance.
"


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 78 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

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Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
The Best Handheld Gaming System   04/29/2008
By CPUser from Schaumburg, IL

What's great about it: I can always see my game, there are easy controls, and the stylus holder is easily spotted.
What's not so great: None at all.

"This handheld gaming device is very similar to the Gameboy Advance SP with one difference, there is a touch screen. With this system, you use a stylus to navigate what you want to play and/or do. The stylus is easily spotted on the side of the system. Once you take it out, you can start playing. The "start" and "select" buttons are on the touch screen of the of the game system. Above them are the buttons "A", "B", "Y", and "X", making it easy to tell which buttons are which. On the left side of the touch screen, there is the "Cross of Arrows". This key pad will make it easy to find which choice you want on your game if you are uncomfortable using the stylus. The "volume" button and "headset" hole are on the bottom side of the system. The "power button is then on the right side of the system, next to the stylus hole. This way, you don't get the volume and power mixed up. This gaming system is definetly a must by for gamers all alike."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 79 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Worth upgrading to Lite   04/28/2008
By skippy2ya from Grand Rapids, MI

What's great about it: Has bright light, awesome, thinner
What's not so great: Power button is on side, would rather have on top

"Upgraded from the regular DS to the LITE. I like everything about it, thinner, fits in places easily, all of my daughter's friends have it. Great color, screen is brighter, better color, extra pen came with it."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 80 for Nintendo DS Lite - Onyx

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Fun for Adults too   04/28/2008
By Kelmey from Sioux Falls, SD

What's great about it: Graphics, Well-Built, Durable
What's not so great: Too small for adult hands

"I bought this after my son bought one. We enjoy playing each other. The graphics are great and it is a very well-built system. The only problem is my hands getting extremely cramped hands after playing for a long amount of time. This problem was solved by purchasing a Dreamgear Stereo Grip (not sold at BB). So I recommend buying one of those if you're an adult."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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