Nintendo DS Lite [Archive] - Anime Academy Lounge

Syner

01-27-2006, 08:57 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6143136.html

another nintendo thing milking our money. for examples is The GBA - SP - Micro lol.

Measurements:
Size:
DS Lite: 133.0 x 73.9 x 21.5mm (when folded)
Original DS: 148.7 x 84.7 x 28.9mm (when folded)
Weight:
DS Lite: 218g
Original DS: 275g

the DS Lite has all the functions that were present on the original DS, including the dual screens, touch panel, microphone input, and Wi-Fi connection. As a new hardware feature, the DS Lite will come with four adjustable levels of screen brightness.

What you think?

Clicky the linkup top for article and pics

Elric

01-27-2006, 09:14 PM

It does look cool, but no point for me. I got no cpomplaints with my DS. Figures it was bound to happen.

Dimesion 12

01-27-2006, 09:38 PM

hmm, seems better and more compatable to fit in a pocket. I might think about getting another DS later on since i sold mine a while back.

SonicTHP

01-27-2006, 11:34 PM

Still no word on whether it is still GBA compatible?

Anyway, I love my DS as is have no plans of replacing it.

Logy

01-28-2006, 05:38 AM

I think it still is, they said that the functionality is the same, only the look is different.

Spilled Milk

01-28-2006, 03:57 PM

I want it!! soo puuuuuuuurty...I think my older brother will get it because my lil bro threw his and broke it T3T

Syner

01-28-2006, 04:05 PM

I want it!! soo puuuuuuuurty...I think my older brother will get it because my lil bro threw his and broke it T3T

lol, may I ask why he threw it?

I mean I get mad at some games at time, but the thing is too expensive to through at something lol

DarkKanti

01-28-2006, 04:09 PM

Syner

01-28-2006, 04:14 PM

If I didn't already have a perfectly fine DS I'd probably think about getting it. However, there's really no point in getting it if you already have one. It's a nice idea, considering how big the DS actually is, but it's not all that much of an improvement.

I have some nice Hori Screen Protectors on mine and actually I just replaced them with a new set today...left no residue on the screens and my touch screen was in perfect condition with no scratchs on it ^^

Ghostmaster

01-29-2006, 08:26 AM

Every system is replaced with another ever 6 months to a year, its a fact.

Mana

01-29-2006, 08:41 AM

Every system is replaced with another ever 6 months to a year, its a fact.
If so, it's a very poor fact. I want my new SNES already D:

In any event, I fail to find the appeal of buying something that I already have, except smaller. My DS works perfectly fine, plays all the right games. I love it ^^ I wouldn't buy a smaller one, even if I did have the money.

Ghostmaster

01-29-2006, 08:54 AM

If so, it's a very poor fact. I want my new SNES already D:

In any event, I fail to find the appeal of buying something that I already have, except smaller. My DS works perfectly fine, plays all the right games. I love it ^^ I wouldn't buy a smaller one, even if I did have the money.
I know I hate that systems keep getting replaced I still have my Sega Genesis I don't play it, but I should dammit!:smash:

Senshi

01-29-2006, 09:50 AM

yeah Im kinda pissed about it since I like JUST bought a DS... then they release a new one... couldnt they just make it right the first time?

ah well...

TwinchaosX

01-29-2006, 01:18 PM

This does it everyone say G-I-M-M-I-C-K !!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr Nintendo is such a rat bastard company

Dirty Harry

01-29-2006, 01:29 PM

Oh Nintendo, may You Rott and Burn in Hell.

It looks absolutely beautiful and I want it now; I want it like I wanted an SP, but never wanted a Micro. The size looks so much more convienent than the model I already paid 200 dollars to get a little over a year ago.

D=

I hate you Nintendo. I hate you for being money-hungry bastards who know exactlly what to do to make me purchase the same product twice.

Elric

01-29-2006, 01:36 PM

This does it everyone say G-I-M-M-I-C-K !!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr Nintendo is such a rat bastard company

Somehow I knew that someone is going to say eventually. Its gimmicky, but I still like my Nintendo so im out.

Roark

01-29-2006, 01:42 PM

yeah Im kinda pissed about it since I like JUST bought a DS... then they release a new one... couldnt they just make it right the first time?

ah well...

Must we go through this with every new product revision?

Cost of DS Lite when DS first released: probably close to $300-400.
Cost with price of lighter, smaller, more heat efficient components now:
$150.

It's not about "getting it right" the first time. It's not about buying the same product multiple times. It's about product revisions and product releases based on what price point the market will bear.

Jedinator

01-29-2006, 03:23 PM

TwinchaosX

01-29-2006, 04:34 PM

hey Twinchaos X. YOU SUCK!

Im on the same page with Dimension12. I had on, and sold it. Now there are better games out for it so I will probably buy this.

I really like the color. It looks like a metallic white. Looks cool. ILL BUY ONE.

well then put simply your an idiot. I find it very offending to my intelligence that Nintendo keeps making the same system more then once every 6 months with one or two improvements and selling it for a higher price. The DS was a gimmick when it first came out, so was the micro, so was the SP. Its like they are saying, hey lets see how many times we can sell the same system for more money and see how long it takes the turkeys to notice. Your the one who is sucking something Jed and I think it might just be Nintendo's tit.

Senshi

01-29-2006, 06:56 PM

Must we go through this with every new product revision?

Cost of DS Lite when DS first released: probably close to $300-400.
Cost with price of lighter, smaller, more heat efficient components now:
$150.

It's not about "getting it right" the first time. It's not about buying the same product multiple times. It's about product revisions and product releases based on what price point the market will bear.

Its still annoying regardless... I dont blame Nintendo cause they are just making money like every other company out there - but it still feels like I got a little burned on the whole deal... I mean when you just buy something and its already obsolete - it pisses you off...

but thats the nature of technology I suppose...

Spilled Milk

01-29-2006, 07:22 PM

lol, may I ask why he threw it?

I mean I get mad at some games at time, but the thing is too expensive to through at something lol

lol cause he's two XD and in the orphanage part of his physical therapy was throwing things and he'd get praised lol XD

but still I want a DS light so bad...I might even give my brother mine and get a DS light XDD

Jedinator

01-29-2006, 08:00 PM

well then put simply your an idiot. I find it very offending to my intelligence that Nintendo keeps making the same system more then once every 6 months with one or two improvements and selling it for a higher price. The DS was a gimmick when it first came out, so was the micro, so was the SP. Its like they are saying, hey lets see how many times we can sell the same system for more money and see how long it takes the turkeys to notice. Your the one who is sucking something Jed and I think it might just be Nintendo's tit.

ok. First I was unaware that a company had a nipple. Second I dont see why or how it offends your intelligence. Seriously that makes no sense what so ever. Sure its a way to make money but Its not aimed at you. You can choose to buy it or not. Obviously you would choose to not and thats your choice. Some people would buy it. They are not stupid, they simply want a new DS. I dont have a DS THUS I will buy this one. And the ds was not a gimmick. Its just a new handheld and they are doing with it what they do with every other handheld. NOW I am not going to continue this on this thread. You can write something and say that you got the final word, I dont care. But if you really want to carry it on, PM me.

TwinchaosX

01-29-2006, 08:46 PM

ok. First I was unaware that a company had a nipple. Second I dont see why or how it offends your intelligence. Seriously that makes no sense what so ever. Sure its a way to make money but Its not aimed at you. You can choose to buy it or not. Obviously you would choose to not and thats your choice. Some people would buy it. They are not stupid, they simply want a new DS. I dont have a DS THUS I will buy this one. And the ds was not a gimmick. Its just a new handheld and they are doing with it what they do with every other handheld. NOW I am not going to continue this on this thread. You can write something and say that you got the final word, I dont care. But if you really want to carry it on, PM me.

There's no need I made my point if you wanna go waste your money thats your problem. Just don't blame me when Micro DS Super Lite comes out

Demonshadow9

01-30-2006, 12:43 AM

Still no word on whether it is still GBA compatible?

Anyway, I love my DS as is have no plans of replacing it.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3147494

Everything you need to know for now ^.That said im sticking with my electronic blue ds still.I love it too much to part with it.

*and yes it plays gameboy advance games , if your too lazy too look at the link.

Edit- I demand nintendo bring play-yan or whatever it is that lets us see/listen to movies and mp3's to the states.

yurg56

02-05-2006, 07:13 PM

I was really hoping for a analogue stick. If they ever made a 3d Zelda game for the DS, it would pretty much be a necessity. I'm tired of the top down perspective. BAH!

Yurika Star

02-05-2006, 09:47 PM

It's BOOTYFUL!

I don't have a DS... or money... but... purdy.... No!

I need new graphics card, key board and 360 ;_; When I find a gold mine anyway.

SO PURDY!

Jedinator

05-18-2006, 08:32 PM

Well i have mine reserved. It looks sooo sexy. And the new zelda game is gonna be awesome.

Zeek

05-18-2006, 09:20 PM

Jedinator

05-18-2006, 09:24 PM

Whatever man, he is a Sonyfanboy, you know how crazy they are.

And yeah, they do have the cheapest systems.

I can tell what he is gonna want to say though "Well why dont they ake them unflawed in the first place" what ever.

Anyone know of anygood DS games that i should buy when i get mine?

Zeek

05-18-2006, 09:33 PM

metroid prime hunters

and if he starts on flaws I'll just say why doesn't sony fix their flaws.

Jedinator

05-18-2006, 09:35 PM

I am really thinking about hunters, I amnot sure though, it'll be my third games.

Zeek

05-18-2006, 09:37 PM

wi fi play that's all I've gotta say

Jedinator

06-11-2006, 01:11 PM

The DS in DS lite stands for DEAD SEXY!!! I LOVE THIS THING!

kLaUS

06-19-2006, 02:38 PM

wel , i have to admit it, it looks a lot better,, it kind of makes me wanna have one, and only for 130 $, its the perfect oportunity to play mario kart ds...

Raiden

06-20-2006, 02:16 PM

f1rst children

06-21-2006, 09:08 AM

I give them 5 months before they come out with special edition ones like the SP; ya gotta love nintendos sneaky, grab as much cash by using tryed an tested methods, Be we like fools fall for it. Oh yeah an is it only me that thinks the new Wee controller reeks of the Power Glove, how long befor they try to revamp 'ROB' or 3D goggles?

Yeah, it's so sneaky!

Other companies who are sneaky:

Apple - c'mon, I already bought a 1G iPod! Now I have to buy ANOTHER one if I want photos and ANOTHER one if I want video? Rip off! Releasing the Nano after the Mini? Cash grab!

Microsoft - c'mon I already bought Windows 95! Why should I have to buy ANOTHER OS like XP? I already bought a 360! Now if I want the cooler-running 65nm Xenon I have to buy ANOTHER one? Rip off!

Sony - c'mon I already bought a PS2! Releasing a new slim version is nothing but a cash grab!

All car companies - look at how they release an updated model of every car every year, and try to get you to buy it! Why do so many fools fall for it?

Coca-Cola - I just bought some Coke last week, and now they go and release a new version with lemon/vanilla/cherry/whatever! Scam!

It's called improving, refining and updating your product. If you're happy with your old console or mp3 player or car or soda, you don't have to buy the new and improved version. Other people don't mind when a company finds ways to make improvements in their products.

TwinchaosX

06-21-2006, 02:51 PM

Yeah, it's so sneaky!

Other companies who are sneaky:

Apple - c'mon, I already bought a 1G iPod! Now I have to buy ANOTHER one if I want photos and ANOTHER one if I want video? Rip off! Releasing the Nano after the Mini? Cash grab!

Microsoft - c'mon I already bought Windows 95! Why should I have to buy ANOTHER OS like XP? I already bought a 360! Now if I want the cooler-running 65nm Xenon I have to buy ANOTHER one? Rip off!

Sony - c'mon I already bought a PS2! Releasing a new slim version is nothing but a cash grab!

All car companies - look at how they release an updated model of every car every year, and try to get you to buy it! Why do so many fools fall for it?

Coca-Cola - I just bought some Coke last week, and now they go and release a new version with lemon/vanilla/cherry/whatever! Scam!

It's called improving, refining and updating your product. If you're happy with your old console or mp3 player or car or soda, you don't have to buy the new and improved version. Other people don't mind when a company finds ways to make improvements in their products.

There is a big difference between releasing new products and milking the old ones. Coca Cola and car companies I can't defend cause well they suck.Apple makes vast improvements there is a big difference between say an old 1GB Ipod and a new 30Gb one(Same kinda deal with microsoft). Sony made the PS2 way cheaper and it wasn't a new version of the PS2 its still a PS2 just cheaper and smaller. DS and DS Lite is a vastly different thing a more expansive model with a few new features for a higher price. Making a new handheld every few months is a nasty trick to pull and Nintendo is gonna destory its own market soon. The Micro was a perfect example of this fact.

DarkKanti

06-21-2006, 03:08 PM

DS Lite isn't any more expensive than the DS was when it first came out, and yes there are some improvements, small though they may be. I think f1rst children makes an excellent point.

Edit- Proof that it's not more expensive.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020225

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020273

f1rst children

06-21-2006, 03:45 PM

There is a big difference between releasing new products and milking the old ones. Coca Cola and car companies I can't defend cause well they suck.Apple makes vast improvements there is a big difference between say an old 1GB Ipod and a new 30Gb one(Same kinda deal with microsoft). Sony made the PS2 way cheaper and it wasn't a new version of the PS2 its still a PS2 just cheaper and smaller. DS and DS Lite is a vastly different thing a more expansive model with a few new features for a higher price. Making a new handheld every few months is a nasty trick to pull and Nintendo is gonna destory its own market soon. The Micro was a perfect example of this fact.

Slim PS2 - plays almost all PS2 games (FFXI), but comes with several improvements - smaller size, built-in ethernet, etc., and a noteable regression - HDD support. It launched at the same price the regular PS2 was at that time - $150 US.

The first iPod was 5GB and had an MSRP of $400 US. The current iPod Video 60GB has an MSRP of $400 US. Like the slim PS2, the current iPod is almost undoubtedly a better buy (unless you play FFXI or transfer through Firewire).

Given the choice between the 2 at the same price point, you'd likely choose the better current version, just like given the choice between a regular PS2 and slim, you'd choose the slim. Unless, as stated, you REALLY love FFXI and Firewire.

It's the same with the DS. As DarkKanti pointed out, DS and DS Lite have the same MSRP right now. If you don't have a DS and were thinking of buying one, the DS Lite is a no-brainer choice - a superior machine at the same price, just like the slim vs regular PS2 and a 1G vs 5G iPod. If you already have a DS, then you have to decide for yourself if the improvements warrant trading up, just like if you already had a regular PS2 or a 1G iPod.

But I don't see how offering the consumer improved hardware at the same price point is somehow bad.

TwinchaosX

06-21-2006, 04:31 PM

Slim PS2 - plays almost all PS2 games (FFXI), but comes with several improvements - smaller size, built-in ethernet, etc., and a noteable regression - HDD support. It launched at the same price the regular PS2 was at that time - $150 US.

The first iPod was 5GB and had an MSRP of $400 US. The current iPod Video 60GB has an MSRP of $400 US. Like the slim PS2, the current iPod is almost undoubtedly a better buy (unless you play FFXI or transfer through Firewire).

Given the choice between the 2 at the same price point, you'd likely choose the better current version, just like given the choice between a regular PS2 and slim, you'd choose the slim. Unless, as stated, you REALLY love FFXI and Firewire.

It's the same with the DS. As DarkKanti pointed out, DS and DS Lite have the same MSRP right now. If you don't have a DS and were thinking of buying one, the DS Lite is a no-brainer choice - a superior machine at the same price, just like the slim vs regular PS2 and a 1G vs 5G iPod. If you already have a DS, then you have to decide for yourself if the improvements warrant trading up, just like if you already had a regular PS2 or a 1G iPod.

But I don't see how offering the consumer improved hardware at the same price point is somehow bad.

Your point is invalid Sony waited four years before the new PS2 was released and the old one was retired. Nintendo releases a new handheld every year with minimun improvements. I notice you didn't comment on the micro and how is it fair to the people who bought the DS for 160 dollars now that the DS Lite is out so early. I don't know about you but some people don't feel like spending another 120 dollars for a machine with "slight" improvements. Name one grondbreaking new feature the Lite has and don't tell me it is smaller and its screen is brighter cause Nintendo has pulled that one already.

DarkKanti

06-21-2006, 05:07 PM

Why does it need a "groundbreaking" new feature? It's fine the way it is. Besides, the slim PS2 didn't have anything groundbreaking, and they made it impossible to mod it. And I don't see the, "It came out four years later" as much of an excuse for the PS2. The DS has been out for almost a year and a half now.

Back on topic, if the DS has a downside, I'd say it's a bit big for a handheld. The DS Lite fixes this problem and does so at the same price as the normal DS. They aren't really marketting themselves to people that already have DS's, but the people who have yet to get one.

madpierrot

06-21-2006, 05:47 PM

Nintendo isn't "sneaky" or "nasty" they are actually quite good with stuff like this:

Gameboy - Color Gameboy = gameboy was selling so well they just had to make more so they decided to make them in different colors and people ate them up

Color Gameboy - Gameboy Pocket = they could now make the gameboy smaller and at no extra cost, so why not give people the option of buying a smaller gameboy

Gameboy Pocket - Gameboy color = people always wanted color, but they couldn't make one that would of been cheap enough with good enough battery life up to this point, but now they could so they finally gave it to the consumer since a quality product was finally ready (remember Nintendo seems to be the only company that actually cares about not making consumers spend absurd amounts of money and giving them good battery life)

Gameboy color - Gameboy advanced - this is like a jump from the NES - SNES so you can't complain here b/c it's a jump up in hardware.

Gameboy Advanced - Advanced SP - added the front lit screen and built in rechargeable battery, both excellent features that the consumers wanted and were very vocal about. Also used a clamshell design for extra portability and protection

Advanced SP - Micro - just a smaller version if you want it more portable (if you complain about this then you better hate the ipod mini and nano)

Now with the DS lite it's a lot like before, the idea that a smaller and brighter system could be made that would sell for the same price and same or better battery life

Most importantly besides all of this... you don't have to buy any of redesigns. I mean you don't need to buy a DS lite. It's not like Nintendo is forcing you to purchase their product. Only the jump from the color to the advanced changed the hardware, but none of the other ones did, they just added new features and smaller sizes so your old games worked fine, you weren't missing out on any games or game play features. Nintendo just brings upgrades out when they have able to do what they want and able to release it at a price they like. Also the redesign might bring people to buy it who originally wouldn't of so it's also good for business. I must say that redesigns are nice, thanks to them we have flat panel TV and monitors, tiny cell phones, laptops so if you hate these redesigns you should be ripping on all of that stuff as well.

Oh and to the person that commented on the Wii controller reeking of power glove, that's not even close.

jiffyjimbothe3

06-22-2006, 01:40 AM

I loved my DS...untill it broke and can now not see 3/4 of the top screen.

I need to get a new one, but I'm not sure if I should get a Lite or an older version. (I'm thinking the older version will be cheaper now. That would make sense, but I haven't checked up on it yet.)

f1rst children

06-22-2006, 09:13 AM

Your point is invalid Sony waited four years before the new PS2 was released and the old one was retired. Nintendo releases a new handheld every year with minimun improvements. I notice you didn't comment on the micro and how is it fair to the people who bought the DS for 160 dollars now that the DS Lite is out so early. I don't know about you but some people don't feel like spending another 120 dollars for a machine with "slight" improvements. Name one grondbreaking new feature the Lite has and don't tell me it is smaller and its screen is brighter cause Nintendo has pulled that one already.

The fact that Sony waited longer than Nintendo to improve their product is a negative, not a positive.

How is the release of a new version "not fair" to those who bought the previous one? Nintendo said "We will sell you a DS for $ X." People agreed that X was a fair price and paid it. If they didn't think DS was worth X then they should have either not bought it or returned it.

Nintendo never promised that they would never release an updated version of the DS. In fact, anyone who looks at Nintendo's track record would realize that an updated version was probable. Yet they chose to buy the original version anyways. There's nothing unfair there.

People who buy the DS Lite get improvements, however "slight," that original DS owners don't get at the same price.
People who bought the original DS got over a year of playing DS games that those who waited didn't.

You can get an improved DS later or you can get an original one earlier - choose one. You can get an improved PS2/iPod/soda/etc later or you can get an original one earlier - choose one. But don't come back a year later and say that your freely made choice for instant gratification then is somehow unfair now. Because it's not.

No the DS Lite isn't groundbreaking - neither was slim PS2 if you had an original one or 4G iPod if you had a 3G or Windows XP if you had Windows 2000. But some people do think the price of the "slightly" improved version is fair, and Nintendo/Apple/Sony/Microsoft make it available to them. To those DS owners who don't feel the improvements are worth another $130 - don't buy one. To those who do think it's worth it - go for it.

Roark

07-01-2006, 04:53 PM

Just bout the Lite today. The thing kicks some major ass. The improvements aren't minor. The screens are substantially brighter, it fits in me hands perfectly, and the overall layout is much better. Speakers could be a bit louder, but meh.

(V)

07-01-2006, 07:28 PM

I dont realy care if i can change the brightness of the screen.
Well its cool that they made it smaller,i was think how easy it would be to brake it now?:/

Roark

07-01-2006, 09:09 PM

Not very easy. It's small form, but sturdy. And the screen brightness makes a huge difference, almost as big as GBA -> SP.

Emo~Cookie

07-05-2006, 05:55 PM

I personally find it a waste of money. It is only smaller and has different levels of screen brightness. I just got mine recently, and I'm not about to sell it to get a Nintendo Lite.

jetfire

07-05-2006, 07:02 PM

I personally find it a waste of money. It is only smaller and has different levels of screen brightness. I just got mine recently, and I'm not about to sell it to get a Nintendo Lite.

I wholeheartedly agree to anyone who already owns a regular DS. I'm sure some DS owners that switched to the Lite will say the Lite is better. I have no doubts about that. But still, $150 canadian (or $100 if you traded in your DS to EBGames), is still a huge waste of money. I'm still fine with my regular DS. The size was never a big problem, and the screen's brightness worked fine. It's still backlit. Not as bright, but I can still easily see everything on the screen. I wouldnt shell out 100 more bucks, just so that it's brighter. If I had no problems before, I'm not losing out. I used the money that I initially planned to get a DS Lite with on some games that I was really wanting, and have been really enjoying. No loss at all.

Sae

07-14-2006, 09:29 PM

I personally find it a waste of money. It is only smaller and has different levels of screen brightness. I just got mine recently, and I'm not about to sell it to get a Nintendo Lite.

i also completely agree! It's a waste of time and hard-earned money for better lighting!

Raiden

10-11-2006, 03:51 PM

Plus how do you not know Nintendo won’t release a new version in a year or two that even smaller, also there’s a next gen Game boy advanced still on the books that might be out in less that 2 year if you believe the internet hype, i personally don't because the DS is still selling pretty dam well. Releasing new versions of consoles isn’t new, Sega did it with both the Master System and Mega Drive (genesis) as did other early consoles. But it still makes the current customers fell a bit cheated, they bought the console at launch and early in its life and helped it grow just to be told they bought an inferior model. As for Coca-Cola they always relase crud, 'New Coka Cola' never came out over here but i've heard didn't go down to well in the state.

P.S. the Slimline PS2 is appalling, its not as hard lasting as the older model and the old multi-tap don’t work on them, my house mate has been through 2 slimlines in two years where as my good old PS2 has been running fine since 2001 and still plays blue disks unlike his, oh an it costs more.

But on a more possative note the new zelda for the DS looks Sweat.

jetfire

10-12-2006, 08:46 AM

But on a more possative note the new zelda for the DS looks Sweat.

Weird. I never knew that a videogame could look sweaty.

Anyways, I traded in my original DS the other day for a Black Onyx DS Lite. Yes, I know that if you read my other posts on this page, I thought it was a complete waste of money, but my old DS was scratched up really bad, and the new lighting actually makes the games more exciting (and vibrant) to look at. My only complaints is that there's a dead red pixel in the bottom right corner of my top screen (although it's barely noticeable. On my GBA games, it even shows up in the border off the games' screen), and the D-Pad is weaker (you have to push it a lot harder). Aside from that, it was a good investment, and it looks really damn cool to boot.

sakura_blossom

10-12-2006, 03:22 PM

I lost my original DS so I bought the new DS Lite <.< Truthfully I think it's too small and I like the original design of the Nintendo DS better.

jiffyjimbothe3

10-15-2006, 09:16 PM

i also completely agree! It's a waste of time and hard-earned money for better lighting!

I agree with you, if you already have a regular DS. I wasn't gonna get one, because I already had a DS, but now I broke my old one...Horray. So I ended up getting a DS: Lite instead of a regular DS. Though, I still wouldn't have gotten it if my old DS worked still, but I gotta admit, the Lite is a lot cooler. The brightness really does make some difference in the games. It makes it look a lot cooler, and its easier to see if its bright outside. Besides that, its smaller (yet still not too small for my hands which are pretty big) and it looks a lot cooler in my opinion.

Though, again, none of these things would be enough to make me buy it if my old DS didn't get slammed into the corner of a hard surface while it was in my pocket...Man, that made an awful noise...

EDIT:
Originally posted by jetfire
and the D-Pad is weaker (you have to push it a lot harder).
Yes, your right about that. Though after having mine for a long time, I got used to it and I don't even notice it anymore. In fact, its really akward when I pick up my bro's regular DS. Its seems really weird now.