Differences Between The European And U.S.'s Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite was released in the United States on June 11, 2006, and in Europe on April 3, 2006. The consoles are very similar, but the two regions have different electronics standards and aesthetic tastes, and this brings about some differences in the two systems.
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Similarities
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Each region's console is lightweight and has dual 3-inch screens, a rechargeable lithium battery, and the stylus and AC adapter accessories.
Plug
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Plugs in the United States give out 110 volts, and Canadian plugs give out 120 volts. European plugs have a voltage of 220, sometimes more, depending on the country. The plugs are shaped differently, thus requiring a difference in the DS Lite's battery charger.
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Colors
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The American DS Lite comes in cobalt/blue, polar white, coral pink, onyx and red/black. The European DS Lite comes with some exclusive colors: ice blue, lime green and cherry.
Region Lock
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When a console has a region lock, it is technologically built to prevent the user from playing games created for that same system in another country. The DS Lite does not have a region lock, and any game made in the U.S. can be played on a European console, and vice versa.
Battery Charge
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Europe's DS Lite has a battery that lasts only six to ten hours, while the U.S. console's battery can last up to 19 hours. The European console takes about four hours to charge completely, while America's system only takes three hours.
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