DS or DS Lite?

I personally prefer the DS Lite, because it's smaller and prettier =P The problem is it breaks more easily than the old one... T.T I found that out the hard way. The hinge on mine broke, and now the top screen has to bend ALL the way back.
But I would still rather have my broken DS Lite than a brand new DS Phat =P
 
My original DS. It is a rock, Arcanine. Mine is so scratched up and stuff, but I love it. I play it everyday! The closest thing I have to a DS Lite is a DS Lite stylus. I lost my original stylus (they made the things tiny enough so if you lost you had to buy replacements three at a time) so someone gave me their DS Lite stylus.
 
Well the Original DS has a bigger bottom so when you play GBA games, they don't stick out the bottom. I think that is pretty neat. But I wouldn't mind a Lite..
 
My opinion is without a doubt biased, as I've only owned one kind of DS, but regardless, my vote goes to the DS Lite. I've played an original DS, but I've never owned one.

Here's what I like about the Lite:
-The screen brightness. The Lite's lowest brightness setting is brighter than my somewhat-dim GBA SP's screen. And the highest one makes it possible to play this thing in broad daylight.
-The smaller and lighter size of the system. It makes it very portable. I often take it to work to play on my breaks, and it fits inside my purse quite well, case and all.
-The larger stylus. The original DS's stylus is quite small - I'd run through those things like I run through guitar picks. I haven't lost one DS Lite stylus yet, though.
-The positioning of the stylus. It's very easy to get at, and stays in place when not in use.

Here's what I like about the original DS:
-It looks a lot more durable and hardy. I agree with the "DS Lite looks more breakable" point that some people mentioned. Whenever I imagine the Lite dropping and hitting the floor, I imagine its top half breaking clean off.
-Its more rounded form makes it easier to hold for long periods of time. Though it isn't as small and light as the Lite, its edges aren't as "sharp" as the Lite's.
-GBA games don't stick out the bottom of the system like they do in the Lite. It looks less clunky (though I find that the GBA cartridge sticking out the bottom of the Lite doesn't really affect gameplay).

I'm not sure if you can buy original DS systems new anymore... the only ones I've seen on sale are the Lites. You might be able to find an original DS at a used game store...
 
I never got my hands on the original DS. When I decided to get a DS, I went for the DS Lite.

So, I really can't help out here with your decision.
 
Hey,
i reccomend getting a DS lite.It's smaller and more portable,it also comes in a range of colours.And it's Glossy also the screen is lighter.If you get a DS lite i suggest you get a case aswell.My friend has a Ds lite and didn't get a case ,it has scratches now.I bought my ds lite and iv'e always had it in a case,completely clear.No scratches.So go for DS lite.

Bass Face@You can get the original DS new at EB games in Australia.But i don't know if he lives here .
 
Well obviously the DS lite....sleeker, less bulky, different colors...Not a difficult comparison.
 
Well I never had a original DS but i did play with 1 and I have the DS lite and i think the lite is muc better.
The Big DS is huge compared 2 mine it would take up 2 much room in my pocket
The Scren is brighter on the lite so that helps gameplay
 
I have both, but I love my new Lite. It's the limited edition Dialga and Palkia one. :)
 
ds lite.
1. Well, lighter.
2.Blacklight.
3. Pretty hard to find a copy of the DS Browser (not that you really want one, its terrible)
at stores. Lite only.

Thats just my opinion though.
 
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