Nintendo DS Lite Console USG-001 with Charger - Ice Blue | GOOD CONDITION
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Manufacturer description
Nintendo DS Lite Console USG-001 with Charger - Ice Blue | GOOD CONDITION Unit included cover insert, stylus, battery (holds charge) and OEM charger. Free shipping on this. Original hinge and shell, hinge is a touch loose but works as intended and great for the age. Shell and screen has some yellow discoloration, again, due to age. Unit has been tested and cleaned. Reach out directly with questions. Thanks!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo DS Lite Console USG-001 with Charger 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 | Ice Blue |
|---|---|
| stylus_included | true |
| charger_included | true |
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