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Lighter, brighter and just as fun as the original Nintendo DS, the upcoming Nintendo DS Lite arrives just in time for hungry gamers.

Nintendo DS Lite sets itself apart from the original and from every other hand-held gaming system on the market with a variety of new features:

Less than two-thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS
More than 20 percent lighter than the original
Two bright screens adjust to different lighting conditions
Extended battery power
Center-sitting microphone
More visible LED lights
Slightly larger stylus for a better grip
Start and Select buttons are easier to access

Bomberman for DS:

Bomberman DS will take advantage of the unique features of Nintendo's new handheld console. The intense battle action will take place on both screens of the console for a wider view of the game, with players able to access and use the menu via the Touch Screen function. Leading battles by voice input will be easy with the Nintendo DSTM voice recognition system and microphone: just 'SHOUT' and win your battle! Gamers can also choose between the 'standard' single-player mode and 'battle' mode where up to 8 people compete against each other via the wireless LAN feature.

Multiplayer action: Eight players can battle it out Bomberman-style via wireless LAN connection.
Single-Card Play match-up: Ensures friends will be able to get in on the multiplayer action.
100 stages: Bomberman will challenge even the most die-hard Bomberman and puzzle game fans with 100 stages to test their gaming reflexes and strategic minds.
Dual-screen action: Bomberman creates massive mazes by utilizing the unique dual-screen capabilities of the DS.
Sound recognition: Bomberman supports the DS microphone, allowing players to call out battle commands to their Bomberman.
Touch-Screen functionality: Players will be able to control power-up items via the Touch Screen.

Introduced in 1985, the NES was an instant hit. Over the course of the next two years, it almost single-handedly revitalized the video game industry. Selling over 60 million units, people brought games like Mario and Zelda into their homes for the first time on the NES.