Nintendo DS Lite Metallic Rose Gold Pink Console w/ Charger and Black DS READ
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Manufacturer description
The product is a Nintendo DS Lite handheld system in a Metallic Rose Gold Pink color. It comes with a charger and a black DS for reading games. The device features a headphone jack for connectivity and was manufactured in 2006. This Nintendo DS Lite model is designed for NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region codes, making it compatible with games released in these regions. The handheld system offers a portable gaming experience with its sleek design and popular Nintendo DS platform. Black DS only has one screen working. Pink works great.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Lite Metallic Rose Gold Pink Console 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 | Metallic Rose Gold Pink |
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