what is the difference

[shannon91c]

between the nintendo ds and the ds lite?

[conj]

size and weight

[childofsolitude]

size and weight

Yep and apparently the graphics are better.

[shannon91c]

both of my boys want these, I know I am going to have to pay, where is the best bundle deal right now?

[bayhaysay]

There are a few $149 bundle deals on BF but that's not a good enough price for me to stand in line for one. I'm kinda hoping that Newegg will have a deal on one so I can get it before I head out that morning.

[nikkilugi]

There are a few $149 bundle deals on BF but that's not a good enough price for me to stand in line for one. I'm kinda hoping that Newegg will have a deal on one so I can get it before I head out that morning.

Yes I agree that $149 wasn't what I was hping for. I passed on the $119 deal at Target earlier to wait for BF and now I am a little disappointed. :(

[Xfeg]

The difference is the size, shape, and weight. Also, the ds lite supposedly has a longer lasting battery (the ds batteries last forever anyway). The lite has a better, brighter, backlit screen. If youre getting it for a younger child i'd say go with the ds because its a bit more durable. The ds lite is REALLY glossy so it gets scratched etc. easier. OH! on the ds lite if youre going to play gameboy advance games they stick out of the system which irritates me whereas with the ds they do not.

[shannon91c]

Yes I agree that $149 wasn't what I was hping for. I passed on the $119 deal at Target earlier to wait for BF and now I am a little disappointed. :(

I used the 20% off 1 item coupon at kmart today and got the DS for 103.00 without games but I can use what Isaved on a few games, then when I checked out I got a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase so I will use those too towards games, I am happy with that. Neither of my boys wanted the games that came with the bundles.

[fairydustcrissy]

What they said lol. The lite is much thinner, a little lighter, and has a much better screen. For a young child, go with the DS unless it will be played in sunlight alot. If it is, then I reccoment the lite for the better backlight.

[boblabontefan]

...if youre going to play gameboy advance games they stick out of the system which irritates me whereas with the ds they do not.

You can play gameboy advance games on a DS?! Well slap me silly!:eyepoppin ... I didn't know this. Are all gameboy advance games compatible? Are there any other games that are compatible on the DS?

[Xfeg]

just the gameboy advance and ds games work. the older gameboy and gameboy color games dont work because the casing is a little bit different.

[boblabontefan]

Thanks xfeg. I can now double the game search for Christmas.