-edited for clarification- 

Hello everyone, well most people probably know anyway..but I haven't seen a guide up so here goes..

Which Nintendo DS should you get?

The NDS (nintendo ds) comes in two forms - the larger, bulkier one and the lighter sleeker one.

The original DS is large -usually grey in colour. The battery does not last as long as the Lite and the screens are dimmer. I find this one is ideal for people working, playing in rough conditions or people with larger hands. It's very strong so a fall to the ground won't break it, if someone tries to kick or throw something at you it will bounce off your pocket and not damage yourself or the ds (speaking from personal experience) this model also has a significantly smaller stylus  compared to the lites longer and thicker model which can be a tad annoying on games that require lots of stylus use.

• is larger
• smaller stylus
• lower range of colours
• screen can be viewed in direct sunlight a lot easier (and can be turned off )
• sturdier
• not as attractive in my opinion but it is still a great cheap machine
• (hard to describe ) buttons feel similar to that of a mobile phone keypad which is different to the lites
  

The new and improved Lite is a beautiful sleek machine, featuring sceens 3x brighter! stronger battery, smaller design but doesn't feel as strong as the original one - and Gameboy Advance games stick out unlike the original DS making them both have their ups and downs. It also comes in various colours  depending on place of purchase.. ranging from pink, various blues, white, black, red, and various others.

• updated model
• thinner, sleeker, comes in many colours
• larger stylus for ease of use
• gameboy advance games stuck out which can be a hastle
• not as sturdy as its thicker previous model but is a very stable machine that will last a very long time
• brighter screens
• (hard to describe) the buttons feel a bit easier to press but it they can be found in most stores, so give it a go!
  

I hope this helps out new buyers or people buying this a gift for someone else.. Thanks for reading this, enjoy your day.