The Nintendo DS Lite comes with a stylus and charger. Some of the special edition versions may be accompanied by a game that will match whichever specialized version you have purchased, such as Pokemon. However, there are many optional accessories available. So many that you might need some help choosing which ones you actually need. These are the best, most useful accessories for your Nintendo DS Lite.
1. Car charger: Most people bring their Nintendo DS along on their commute or to work or school for some quick play during the day. However, there isn't always a conveniently placed wall outlet to recharge it when you need to. Car chargers for the Nintendo DS Lite generally cost less than $5.00. This is definitely the number one accessory that every Nintendo DS owner should buy. You can find them on Amazon.com or even Ebay.com extremely cheap.
2. Disposable battery charger: Just like the quick chargers for cell phones, you can charge your Nintendo DS Lite on the go and toss the charger when you're done. This is especially helpful if you commute on the train or bus and can't use a car charger or if you have kids whose batteries die at the most inopportune times.
3. Protective case: You can find protective cases for the Nintendo DS in a variety of colors and in clear plastic. A case is the best way to protect your DS from dings, scratches, and other damage - especially for those DS that are a child's favorite console. I prefer the clear plastic cases, like this one.
4. Game case: DS video games are so tiny and their cases are so large that you either can't bring games with you or you lose or damage their itty bitty cartridges. A games case is a much better option as they offer a great go between and still keep your stuff safe. They're a hard plastic book with slots to hold multiple games on each page. I like this one by Intec that holds 16 games.
5. Travel bag: If you want a stylish way to carry your DS instead, travel bags are great. There is a huge variety to choose from. Bags specifically aimed at boys, girls, and grown ups can be found all over the Internet and in stores like Target. A.L.S. makes these great plaid bags.
6. Extra stylus: If you haven't lost your stylus yet, kudos to you, but it will probably happen eventually. Accessory packs with three extras plus a game case, like this one are about $6.
