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The Nintendo DS Lite handheld gaming system is the manufacturer's answer to the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.
While it doesn't have all the video and music capabilities of the PSP, the DS Lite does acquit itself very well as a gaming device. If you don't need all the multimedia bells and whistles, the Nintendo DS represents a very attractive proposition.
The DS Lite will particularly appeal to you if you're a Nintendo devotee - meaning you've already used the Wii, Game Boy Advance (GBA) or other Nintendo gaming system. It builds on the capabilities of older handheld systems (such as the GBA) and adds some extra functionality, such as wireless gaming.
In fact, wireless gaming is a particularly noteworthy feature of the Nintendo DS Lite. You can play against another DS console owner wireless with a claimed range of up to 30 feet, though most gamers report a much further range in open space.
The DS isn't as compact as the PSP, boasting a clamshell design to protect the two LCD screens. Why two screens? Well, this innovative addition allows you to view games from two perspectives at once. For example, in a racing game you can see your first-person view from the car or the overall race view.
It may not be the smallest handheld console on the market - or have music or video capabilities - but as a gaming unit, the Nintendo DS Lite stacks up very well against the competition.
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