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Nintendo has really brought the video game industry up one notch higher with the release of the Nintendo DS. This a truly revolutionary game console that sets new standard in the video game industry. The new console succeeded in captivating the hearts and minds of game console addicts across the world for its outstanding features and design. This gaming console features a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP, but with dual screens, one of which is a touch screen. The gaming console also sports a built-in microphone. It also supports wireless local area connections, allowing the users to interact with each other at a distance of within 10 to 30 meters or online through the Wi-Fi connection feature. Nintendo released the console in North America prior to launching it in Japan, the first time the company did it.


On March 2, 2006, Nintendo released a newer, lighter and sleeker version of the Nintendo DS, the new DS Lite. The new version adds another revolutionary gadget in the video game industry and brings the standard to another level. In June 2006, the DS Lite was launched in North America, Europe and Australia. The latest model has brighter screens and has almost the same features as the older DS.


Upon its release into the market, the Nintendo DS, particularly the DS Lite, made great waves and created a noise in the industry. Sales records of the game console were reaching up to the ceiling. In 2008, more than 28 million units of the DS Lite have already been sold. Nintendo explained, when they released the new console, that the DS models are not a successor to the Game Cube or the Game Boy Advance SP. Instead, the latest consoles will serve as a "third pillar" that the gamers can enjoy along with the other two consoles. The DS version displays a striking resemblance to the Game and Watch, albeit the newer model is a far cry from the ancient console.


The Nintendo DS Lite’s design composed of well-rounded corners and proportioned top and bottom feature. The console is very light, weighing only one-half pounds or around 250 grams. The battery life can last up to 18 hours on low brightness level and up to 5 hours using its highest level.


Some distinctive characteristics of the DS Lite are:


1. The console is made compatible with other Nintendo games by providing a separate port for Game Boy Advanced games or cartridges.


2. It is built with wireless multi-player capabilities with a range up to 30 meters and Wi-Fi capabilities so that the user can play with other players online.


3. Dual-touch screens that permits the user to directly input some features of the games. The screens are ultra-bright with impressive and 3D graphics that the user will surely enjoy playing the game.


4. The DS Lite is also equipped with a built-in microphone that allows a player to chat, interact and simultaneously play with other gamers.


5. It also has built-in speakers that provide clear stereo sound. The game will be more exciting with this feature.


The above features set the Nintendo DS and DS Lite apart from the other consoles.