Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Console Only Black Tested Authentic System US *READ*
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Manufacturer description
Authentic and tested - games play fine out of both cartridge slots, however I've noticed with some games that some red lines show up on the top screen in certain scenarios. I've captured some examples in the photos. Based on what I've tested, it doesn't seem to hinder gameply when all pixels are active on the screen, but please take note as this is being sold as-is. See photos for condition. No charger, stylus, or gameboy advance slot cover included. No games are included either - they are only shown to demonstrate the system works. Check out my other listings as well!
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SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Console Only Black Tested Authentic System… 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
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