Nintendo DS ML

Every time I come across a console that masquerades as another, I think it's just another fake. You never know if it's a good clone or a bad one. But what the Nintendo DS ML hid inside really surprised me.

What's Inside?

The first thing that came to my mind was to open the console. And I was surprised to find an ordinary Nintendo DS Fat inside.

It turns out that the Nintendo DS ML is a "refurbished" console. But how was it refurbished? A completely new case design, a cool box, and a full-fledged manual. Someone really put a lot of effort into this.

Video Review

Where to Buy?

Package

The console comes in a very beautiful box:

Included: console, charger, and manual.

However, the charger is from iQue.

Fat vs ML

Let's compare the Fat and ML.

As you can see, they have the same button layout:

The Fat is slightly narrower at the corners and slightly thicker in the center:

They are similar from the back:

Dimensions

In terms of size, it is generally comparable to the Fat.

Width (ML is the fourth from the left):

Height (ML is the fourth from the top):

Pros and Cons

If we talk about its disadvantages, the main problem inherited from the regular Fat is the poor screens. Also, I would note that the plastic is not of very high quality. It's better than the glossy Nintendo DS Lite, but worse than the original console.

There are also pros:

First, it's a good addition to a collection. It doesn't stand out and gives the impression of a genuine Nintendo console.

Second, there is a cover on the Game Boy Advance slot.

I think such a cover would be useful for the Fat as well.

Epilogue

This console is not much different from the Fat. There are no significant differences that would make it stand out for better or worse. Given the pleasant price (~5000 rubles), I think every self-respecting collector should have one.