Over the years I've experienced and accumulated all the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance variations, as well as both Nintendo DS models.
I don't mind playing GBA games on my Lite. For me, it feels great. My first generation GBASP doesn't have a bright enough screen for me, and after experiencing GBA on my DS lite and GB Micro, I will probably never use it again (except on rare occasions while playing Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles). The button layout isn't bad but it's the screen brightness that gets to me. Same with the 2nd generation GBASP. The DS Lite and the Micro have much brighter screens; they're beautiful. I actually keep my Micro in my car just in case I'm waiting around for someone and need to kill time (or if I get bored of playing NES on my cell phone). The Micro is hands-down my favorite method of playing GBA games; the bright screen, portability, and faceplate options are what grab my attention. The screen is noticeably brighter than any other GBA model, it feels better in my pocket (much better than an SP which is huge compared to it), and I don't even use the faceplates it came with but I love the option. Although the Micro is not backwards compatible (cannot play GB, or GBColor games on it), I still definitely prefer it over any other Gameboy model (if I need to play Tetris or MarioLand, I'll bust out my transparent Gameboy Pocket, but that is a rare occasion because I don't really like any older Gameboy games [not enough action for me])
I'd say stick with your DS Lite and get used to using that (use the top screen), but if you're still stubborn, try finding a Micro, but I don't see them around very often anymore.
Hope I've had inputted opinion here to sway yours :)
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