The new Nintendo DS Lite dual-screen handheld game console coming from Nintendo has a slimmer and glossier design to be aesthetically more elegant and target wider business audiences. Released on January 26, 2006 in Japan, this model managed to receive wide applause in the electronic market. This resulted in this product being released later in Japan, Australia, North America, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore, and defined regions in South America, the Middle East, and Korea. A huge record sale of 34.93 million units was recorded in September 2007, which is unprecedented in the industry.
Although it is a successor to the original DS Lite style, there are many differences between them. It weighs a total of 218 grams, 21% lighter than the DS. Measuring 133mm x 73.9mm x 21.5mm, the Nintendo DS Lite has a longer battery life than its predecessor. The newcomer enjoys fifteen to nineteen hours on a lower brightness setting on a full three-hour charge, and five to eight hours on the highest brightness setting.
While its predecessor carried an 850 mAh battery, the DS Lite comes with a 1,000 mAh battery. The new Nintendo DS Lite model is much brighter, with longer-lasting top and bottom LCD screens, four brightness levels, and comes with a shock-resistant design. This model has a larger stylus with dimensions of 87.5 x 4.9 x 75 x 4 which is easier to hold in your hand.
The stylus is also now side-loaded and located next to the power switch, making it easy to access when needed. On the new model, the D-pad comes in a reduced 18.6mm size shared with the Wii Remote and Game Boy Micro. The new model has the built-in microphone located between the upper and lower screens of the Nintendo DS Lite.
