When I bought my DS, at first I wasn't to thrilled with it since I didn't know how good of a thing I got. I went a trip with my family not to long ago and it was about 5 hours till we would get there. I was stuck in the car with 2 kids under the age of 7. My iPod was dead so I pulled out my DS and was able to play it for about 4 hours, it didn't die or anything, I was able to plug in my headphones and just play. I had a great trip from there on out. Yea, those kids kept bugging me to play it since they only had their regualr Gameboys, but I did share and they loved it too. Its good for all ages to play! (As long as you have the right games.) The DS helped me get through that trip.
Nintendo Coral Pink Nintendo DS Lite is recommended by Carrot
The Nintendo DS Lite is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek folding design loaded with features for a unique gaming experience. The color screens are now even brighter and the lower touch screen provides a totally new way of playing and controlling games. Use the built-in wireless mode to share games, chat or even play multiplayer games on-line via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Play impressive 3-D rendered Nintendo DS games and play all your favorite Game Boy Advance games in single player mode.
Nintendo DS Lite comes with a variety of distinctive changes that set it apart from the original:
Its less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter.
Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power.
The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed.
The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot.
The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access.
A removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when its not in use.