It is already May and June 11 is rapidly drawing close. The Nintendo DS Lite will reach US stores and one can purchase it for approximately US$ 129.99. Of course many eager beavers are already proud owners of the Nintendo DS Lite having purchased it at a premium from the "unofficial market.

What's more there is a double treat as in May the biggest draw of all games " New Super Mario Bros" will be widely available ready for you to play on the better than the best Nintendo DS Lite gamer.

Did you know?

1. The "Lite" is true to its promise it is 20% lighter and smaller too.

2. The screen brightness can be adjusted to four levels according to your personal preference and surrounding brightness.

3. The design is thoughtful with the LED lights visible at all times. And, the microphone is conveniently centered.

4. User friendly the unit has a better stylus with its own storage slot. The operational buttons are designed such that they are user friendly.

5. The Nintendo DS has sold 16 million units establishing its popularity with gamers. And the new 'Lite" is a video game heaven with improved interface and great software.

6. Over 100 games will be made available for use on Nintendo DS. Mario, Legend of Zelda, Chibi-Robo, and many more.

7. The battery will last for around 18 hours on low brightness and 5 hours at the highest level.

8. It has an expansion port but GBA cartridges will stick out a bit.

9. It is compatible with older GBA games and has Wi-Fi multiplayer capabilities.

10. A gamers delight the "Lite" has a dual and touch screen set up which allows for free innovative playing. You can not just create things you can change them too.

With rounded corners and symmetrical top and bottom the Nintendo DS Lite weighs just 21.8 grams. User friendly in every way the technology breathes life into the game characters making them larger than life itself. One sad fact is that it can get marked with fingerprints and is susceptible to scratches. The pros according to die-hard gamers are: the bright, beautiful screens, stylish design, portability and gaming ease, and the softer D-pad.

Great graphics, mind boggling games, upgraded design and technology the "Lite" has it all. The system can work with almost any wireless system which means online gaming becomes a reality. The unit has received rave reviews from serious gamers world wide and the most oft used adjective is "spectacular."