What is the difference between a Nintendo DS and the DS lite?

I'll just add something. :) @vladis is right about the weight and the size. As you can see from the image below, they have different design too.

DS lite has a more simple design compared to the first DS released. NDS: NDS lite: Battery life was also improved in DS lite. DS lite has 1000mAh battery versus 850mAh of the old version of DS adding extra 5 hours.

There are also changes when it comes to the buttons (the power button) and the mic location and lastly, they have changed the brightness settings.

DS Lite is slimmer and brighter then NDS. Almost same difference that is between PSP FAT and PSP Slim! Hope this helps!Vlad.

If I am not mistaken, the DS is the original, the DS lite also has the touch screen and it a more slim update, and the DSi is the DS lite but has a camera. More technical answer: DS Lite vs. original DS Weight: 218 g/7.69 oz (21% lighter than the DS) Dimensions: 133 mm × 73.9 mm × 21.5 mm (vs. 148.7 mm × 84.7 mm × 28.9 mm—58% as bulky as the DS). In imperial units, the DS Lite is 5.24 in.

× 2.9 in. × 0.85 in. Extended battery life.

The battery lasts 15 to 19 hours on the lowest brightness setting as compared to 10 to 14 hours.6 After 500 charges, battery life drops about 25 percent.6 The DS was supplied with a 850 mAh battery, while the DS Lite has a 1000mAh battery. Brighter top and touch screens, with 4 brightness levels, previously backlight on/off. Designed to be more resistant to shock.7 The option of turning the backlight off in the main menu has been removed.

Larger and more substantial stylus, making it easier to hold7 (stylus dimensions: length 87.5 mm × 4.9 mm vs. 75.0 mm × 4.0 mm of the DS). The stylus is now also side-loaded and located next to the power switch, making it easier to reach for right-handed people when needed, but inconvenient for left-handed people. In Japan, the wrist strap no longer includes a thumb stylus; in North America, Australia and Europe, the wrist strap is no longer included at all, though there is still a place to attach it.

The D-pad was reduced to 18.6 mm across (16% smaller than the DS), but the A, B, X, and Y buttons retain the same dimensions. There are lines on the D-pad, a design shared with the Wii Remote and Game Boy Micro. The Start and Select buttons are relocated beneath the A, B, X, and Y buttons, and are smaller than the original buttons.

Twelve colors: Ice Blue, Enamel Navy, Polar White (Crystal White in Japan), Coral Pink (Noble Pink in Japan), Onyx (Jet Black in Japan), Metallic Rose, Gloss Silver, Crimson/Black, Cobalt/Black, Turquoise, Red, and Lime Green (see Colors below). Different external extension connection, rendering it incompatible to accessories for the Game Boy Advance EXT2 port (AC adapters and headphone adapters). The new connector is used for the AC adapter only.

The power button, originally located above the D-pad, is now a power slider and is relocated to the right side of the device. The power and charging indicator lights are now located on the right hinge, as opposed to being below the bottom screen in the original model. The smaller redesign of the system has caused Game Boy Advance games to protrude out of the system by 1 cm.In addition, to provide a seamless surface and to prevent dirt and dust from collecting, a filler cartridge is included.

The processors are the same as the DS, but made on a smaller custom process so they require much less power.8 The built-in microphone, originally located below the bottom screen, is now located directly on the hinge between the dual screens. Hope this helps some... :-).

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