Nintendo DS Lite Crimson/Black Model USG-001
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo DS Lite Crimson/Black Model USG-001
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Lite Crimson/Black Model USG-001 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| color | crimson-black |
|---|---|
| screens | 2 |
| connectivity | 802.11b |
| top_screen_inches | 2.2 |
| bottom_screen_inches | 1.8 |
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