Customer Reviews

Nintendo DS Lite Travel Kit

5 star:		(59)
4 star:		(32)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I did a lot of accessory searching for my DS Lite before buying this kit - sight unseen - because it had the kind of accessories I needed and the one and only feedback so far was very favorable. I hadn't been to fond of much of the accessories for DS Lite so far, but I took a leap of faith with this one hoping for the best.

I was not disappointed! The kit came in today and, even though it's not the prettiest case out there, it is very practical and offers the protection I want for my DS Lite, especially for travelling.

It comes with:

1. A two sided travel bag; one side for the NDS Lite the other for accessories. I like this bag because it has exactly what I needed. A safe singular storage area for the NDS game unit and a separate area for the accessories I usually travel with. There's enough pocket space in the accessory side for games, styli, a rumble pack, earbuds, and a cleaning cloth - which is what I usually travel with. This suits me just fine. The bag has a hook-and-loop belt strap on the back to attach to your backpack or belt. I'll likely do neither, but it's nice to know that it's there. The one fault with this bag (maybe it's just mine) is that it does not handle overstuffing very well - the zipper will separate when you try to close it. It happened twice when I was testing the bag, but it easily and securely closed again when I removed the extra bulk that was causing the zipper to separate. Between that and the ugly logo (my opinion), that makes this bag more like 4 stars instead of five. It also has an attachable wide strap/lanyard that one can sling it over there shoulder or wear around neck.

2. Earbuds. Althought I really wanted the original Nintendo headphone as my sis raved about how good they sounded, these earbuds will do nicely and easily fit in my ear. These earbuds are nicely made; certainly not your standard cheap buds I've seen out there. I'm not an audiophile, but so far these earbuds sound nice and clear. No complaints from me.

3. An extra white stylus and the comfort pen grip. The comfort pen grip is definitely a plus. The NDS Lite stylus very neatly and securely slips into the comfort pen grip allowing you to use your OEM stylus and be more comfortable at the same time. Recently I've started using my Palm stylus to be able to play NDS games more comfortably, but that will now be replace with this comfort grip pen. This is a definite plus and made me all the more happy with my purchase.

4. Car charger. I really don't know how often I'll really use this, but it's nice to have anyway. It keeps my options open. The back end of the charger glows blue when plugged in.

5. Screen protector and soft card. I already have a screen protector on my NDS Lite, so these will serve to replace them when the time comes. Soft card is for smoothing out the screen protector during installation.

6. Screen cleaner with bonus cartridge holder and wrist strap. The wrist strap was a disappointment. I was hoping for a decent wriststrap I can secure to the NDS Lite that I can wear during game play to avoid accidental droppage. This wrist strap will not fit my needs. It's not very long and barely fits over my skinny wrists. I don't see how the practicality of it. However the other items will come in handy. I'll likely keep a soft cloth inside the cartridge holder.

7. Game case. No frills here. Nice silicone fitted interior; sturdy plastic exterior. Comes an extra silicone insert for GBA games (or for rumble pack). The game case also has spots for extra styli - one for NDS Lite, one for the smaller original NDS stylus.

Overall, I'm very please with my purchase at this kit will suit my needs very well. I got what I needed and it looks handsome. So far I'm happy with the quality and the great price I got this whole kit for.

The value offered in this package is phenomenal! The case alone is worth more than the entire price of the kit!

The DS Lite Case: Well-padded (very well-made, quality materials) with two SEPARATE compartments to hold your DS Lite and accessories without crowding or squashing! A little crowded if you want to carry everything--but will accomodate a game, power adaptor (car OR home, not both), the stylus holder, and earphones. The included neck strap is also great--substantial. It cannot slip off the case untintentionally.

The earphones: Work great, but tend to slip out of your ear easily if you're not careful of the cord.

The game case: Solid, hard shell, and well made. Game is securely held along with an extra sylus if you so choose.

The stylus: An exact match for the one that comes with the Nintendo DS Lite.

A VERY BIG BONUS: The stylus holder--great for smaller hands or arthritic fingers! The original stylus fits right inside it--with just the tip extended. Kind of like a ballpoint pen. Easy to get the stylus in and out. Great to prevent hand fatigue!

The Screen Protectors: Go on easily and the touch screen functions well with the protector--a good value.

Car Power Adaptor: Haven't tried it yet, but will soon on my next road trip.

Another extra bonus--One Game Case with screen cleaner: Great little touch and easily fits in the case with other accessories.

Getting these items separately is a HUGE expense, and the case is impossible to match!

All-in-all, THIS IS A TERRIFIC VALUE if you want to protect your DS Lite, the game cartridges, and use them away home, or on the go.

I had originally ordered the pro gamers kit, which included an aluminum case (bulky and smelled of oil--no kidding), and the Airform Leather Case for NDS Lite Nitendo Console + Crystal Clear LCD Protector with Cleaning Cloth sold by Best Price Center. All of those are grossly inadequate and cheaply made. I returned them all and ordered this kit.

I say again, with much emphasis: THE CASE IN THIS KIT IS VERY WELL-MADE, AND THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! Don't even bother with another case. Get this one and don't be disappointed!

This is a cool case...and it would be even cooler if it actually HELD everything it claims it does. You can pack some of the game cases, and the wires and chargers, but if you do...there is no room for the game console itself. And there is no way the car charger fits in it unless it is completely empty. Nice construction...but was a disappointment. The gadgets are nice...but now we have to find case to hold it all! Save your money, skip the "kit" and just get the empty case. The console fits nicely, and the games will slip in the other side, no problem.

The acessories in this travel kit that I found useful:
- 2 sided travel pouch
- car charger
- ear phone
(i'm partial to the HORI DS Lite Inner Earphone, but good to have an extra!)
- stylus extender
(for full size pen stylus for extra comfort when playing games such as Elite Beat Agents)
- extra stylus
- game case & interchangeable tray (for GBA games)

The acessories I did not find useful:
- top & bottom screen protectors
(the bottom one was already scratched when I opened the package! Plus, I prefer the HORI DS Lite Protective Filter for improved feel of the stylus on the touch screen.)
- wrist strap and extra game case
(the strap seems to be quite flimsy, and the dangling game case may really scratch the DS)

Overall, pretty good value for what the kit comes with. Aside from the DS Lite, the travel pouch doesn't hold too much on the other side... making it ideal for short trips. For longer trips and extra storage, the case I recommend is the Nintendo DS Lite G-pak Organizer.

Hope this review helps, and happy gaming! ^_^

Considering a DS Lite is over $120 spend the money to protect game. Purchased item for my son. Soft case will cushion DS Lite if dropped vice a hardcase which will transmit shock. My son really likes the pen stylus holder and he uses it exclusively now. The soft game case is well constructed and should last if not abused. The hard game case holder can hold 6 DS Lite games or 3 GB games (if provided insert is used) and 3 DS Lite games. I dropped the top screen protector on the carpet during installation so needless to say it has fuzz on it (threw it away so be careful during installation). The bottom screen protector fits perfectly and doesn't impact stylus input. Headphones are okay. Haven't used the car charger but I'm sure it will come in handy. Highly recommended.

The main reason I bought this set up was for the case, I also saw the extras and thought what the heck.
For a DS Lite case it's actually pretty nice, fits the DS in one pocket and the in the side there's room for 3-6 DS games (bout 2 in each pocket) a screen cloth and the big pen, maybe the headphones.
The headphones are pretty cheap, I use my own sony's.
The rest of the stuff that comes with the kit is mostly icing with the exception of the screen covers, those are another nice addition and if you read the labels before you put them on and are careful with your application they should go on nicely.
I doubt I'll use the car charger but it's nice to have.
The pen is actually harder to use in my opinion and I have big hands.
The rest of the stuff is just fluff, I may use that extra case in the future but the other things like the screen cleaner pad are just silly, the pad is backed with plastic and is just too small to be of any use after a few swipes, you can get a lens cloth cheap just about anywhere.

Again, for the case and the screen covers I felt like this was a good deal, the rest I probably wont get much use out of but it was cool to get.

Oh I also have a hard shell on my DS lite and it still fits in the case. Theres one corner that the zipper doesnt like to go around but with some wiggling and finesse I can seal it up fine, with out the shell the DS Lite fits really nicely.

After reading the reviews on this site, I was a little apprehensive about ordering this item. All of my fears were needless, however. I received the kit yesterday and was impressed with the quality. The case was exactly what I needed: it's not overly bulky, but it will fit the DS, the charger, 6-7 games, and the headphones. That's all I need.

Though some of the items in the kit were not particularly appealing to me (e.g., I doubt that I'll ever use the padded game case), all of the pieces are relatively high quality. The headphones, the screen protectors, the stylus pen, and the car charger all work well and are really nice to have.

In all, you can't really do better for the price.

i'm an obsessor with keeping my gadgets clean-- from my laptop to my nintendo. This kit is by far one of the best quality kits that I've seen available for my nintendo. It fits everything perfectly, the case is nice and padded, and the stylus holder is awesome. It is just what I needed... now i can play for even longer without my hands tiring. I would recommend this kit to anybody!

It's a little bulky but gives lots of storage space. The stylus pen is much more comfortable than using the regular stylus. Used the screen protectors right away...they work great and don't interfere at all. This was a lot of extras at a good price.

I loved this kit! It has everything you need for your DS. I just recently came back from a vacation and this kit traveled very well on the plane. The head phones and car charger works great and the hard case for the DS games keep me organized. It would have been nice to have a harder case, maybe a bit bigger to carry everything, but this works very well for a new DS owner. I recommend it to anyone with a DS.