Nintendo DS: Difference between revisions

The features and capabilities are the same as the original style DS; however, the DS Lite has four levels of brightness. However, the four levels do not include a level where the backlight is off, thus making the system more vulnerable to glare. The sound seems to be fuller and richer, yet the battery life is longer. Unlike the casing of the original style DS, the DS Lite has a shiny transparent casing that resembles the popular [[iPod]] and Apple iBooks. The LED battery and charging light indicators have been moved to the upper right-hand corner of the unit, making it viewable regardless of whether the system is open or closed. The "start" and "select" buttons have been moved to the lower right-hand side of the touchscreen, the microphone has been moved to the direct centrecenter of the opened device, and the A, B, X, Y, and D-Pad seem to have been

designed to match the Wii and [[Game Boy Micro]].<ref name="dslite-style">{{Factcite web | url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/693/693455p1.html | title=DS Lite Hands-on | author=Craig Harris | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=September2006-03-03 | accesdate=2007-10-04}}</ref> Another improvement is the longer and thicker stylus, reducing the amount of hand cramps as its users use it extensively throughout gameplay. Along with the other advancements, the [[Game Boy]] port of the DS Lite is shorter than the original style DS's port. When inserted, the [[Game Boy Advance]] cartridge protrudes out from under the unit. Also, the charger connector is smaller, so a different charger must be used.