What Games Can You Play on Nintendo DS Lite?

The DS Lite plays all Nintendo DS games and Game Boy Advance cartridges (via bottom slot).

Essential DS Games

• Mario: New Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart DS, Super Mario 64 DS
• Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks
• Pokémon: Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, HeartGold/SoulSilver, Black/White/Black 2/White 2
• RPGs: Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest IX, The World Ends With You, Final Fantasy III/IV/TAY
• Puzzle/Adventure: Professor Layton series, Ace Attorney series, Ghost Trick, 999, Hotel Dusk
• Strategy: Advance Wars: Dual Strike/Days of Ruin, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
• Unique: Elite Beat Agents, Ouendan, WarioWare Touched!, Electroplankton

Top GBA Backwards Compatibility Picks

• Zelda: Minish Cap, Metroid Fusion, Fire Emblem, Advance Wars 1/2, Golden Sun 1/2, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Hundreds of great titles—check Metacritic/IGN "Best DS Games" lists for more.