A more durable, scratch-resistant touch screen.
42% less volume than the original Nintendo DS:
- 133.0 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm (DS Lite)
- 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm (Original DS)
21% lighter than the original Nintendo DS
- 218 g (DS Lite)
- 275 g (Original DS)
Larger, easier to hold stylus:
- 87.5 mm × 4.9 mm (DS Lite)
- 75.0 mm × 4.0 mm (Original DS)
16% smaller D-pad, reduced to 18.6 mm across. However, the A/B/X/Y buttons have kept the same dimensions.
The power button has been moved from its position on the original DS directly above the D-pad to the side. This rectifies the problem suffered by some users who accidentally pushed the power button during play.
The DS Lite includes some styling from the Wii, such as Century Gothic typeface on the buttons and a D-pad with lines.
The wrist strap has been omitted from consoles in North America, Australia and Europe, whilst in Japan, the wrist strap remains, but no longer includes a thumb stylus.
The console is capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals from other Nintendo DS Lites, original Nintendo DS systems and Nintendo's Wii console.
The DS Lite has a new External Extension Connection, which now renders it incompatible to accessories for the Game Boy Advance EXT2 port, such as headphone adapters and power cords.

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