Dual-Screening Pleasure

The DS is probably one of the most advanced handhelds, next to the PSP.

The Breakdown
Here's what's different from the SP
*Two screens!
*Bottom screen is a touch screen.
*Plays Advance games, but no GameBoy Color games.
*Wirelessely connect to the internet or use games that connect with nearby DS's.
*"Pictochat"- a feature like Instant Messaging but you can type, include smileys, or draw in your message and silently talk to others in the room.
*Backlight feature inside game instead of on body.

Original or Lite?
What's different between the Original and Lite
*The Lite is up to 5x times brighter, with different brightness settings.
*Lite is more pocket sized.
*They use different chargers.
*On the Lite, GameBoy Advance games stick out of the slot a little more than the original.
*The Lite is more expensive.
*Lite has thicker styluses

So, if all you want to do is play games, I suggest the Original at a much cheaper price. The DS was a good investement for me