Upgrading DS Lite → DSi: No Trade-In Required—Key Differences

You don’t need to trade in your DS Lite to buy a DSi. The DSi was a successor—buy it outright. Some retailers offered trade-in discounts (optional).

DSi vs. DS Lite

• Cameras: Front + rear (DSi only).
• Screen: Slightly larger on DSi.
• SD Slot: DSi only.
• Browser: Built-in on DSi.
• DSi Shop: Digital downloads (DSi only).

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