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Nintendo DS

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Pros

  • The touchscreen is implemented very well into most games
  • the touch screen is used very intelligently
  • The launch games are plentiful and decent

Cons

  • Lite it is a very ugly and big console
  • Stylus will scratch the surface of the touch-screen
  • has dual screens that are both bigger than the Game Boy Advance SP screen

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 4 MB
  • 3 in
  • no
  • yes

Nintendo DS - Pros & Cons

Nintendo DS

Pros

  • The touchscreen is implemented very well into most games
  • the touch screen is used very intelligently
  • The launch games are plentiful and decent
  • the touch screen responds quickly and perfectly
  • slimmer
  • brighter
  • and more stylish
  • beautiful full-motion video sequences take full advantage of both screens
  • thumb stylus offers immeasurably better performance during gameplay
  • The build of the unit is quite solid
  • Nintendo certainly isn t playing safe

Cons

  • Lite it is a very ugly and big console
  • Stylus will scratch the surface of the touch-screen
  • has dual screens that are both bigger than the Game Boy Advance SP screen
  • The side buttons might seem small for those of us with big hands
  • Nintendo went from the Game Boy to the Game Boy Advance SP
  • the range was predictably shorter
  • lack of a link cable port means you
  • This model has now been discontinued
  • big frame looks quite tacky
  • excessive weight seem to be unfounded
  • clunky design

Nintendo - Video Reviews (9)

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Nintendo DS - Full Specifications

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Technical details
CPU cores1
CPU clock speed67.0 MHz
CPU typeARM
Ram memory4MB
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
Built-in touchpadno
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function keys
  • D-pad
  • Home
  • Power
  • Select
  • Start
Shoulder buttonsyes
LED indicatorsY
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Audio properties
Supported audio filesMP3
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
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Connectivity
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USByes
Number of USB Inputs0
USB version2.0
GPRSno
Bluetoothno
DC-in jackyes
Microphone inyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Headphone output1
3G (UMTS)no
Built-in navigation systemno
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Power
Battery life (running)10.0 h
Battery life (max)10.0 h
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity850.0 mAh
Number of batteries required1
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Display
Screen size3.0 in
Screen resolution256 x 192 px
Number of colours262144 colours
Touch displayyes
Second displayyes
Second screen size3.0 in
Second display resolution256 x 192 px
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Dimensions
Height3.33 in
Width5.85 in
Depth1.14 in
Weight9.7 oz
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Storage
Internal storage4 MB
Memory card readeryes
Type of mediaMemory card
Compatible memory cards
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
Built-in hard driveno
Built-in optical driveno
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Features
Multiplayer supportyes
Backward compatibilityyes
Video game includedyes
Games included1
Stylus penyes
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Network
Online serviceNintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Nintendo DS - Q&A (21)

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    weldon_toy
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo DS play 3DS games?
    angelena
    about 2 years ago
    No, the DS cannot play 3DS games.
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    glen.nicolas
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo DS have Bluetooth?
    hyacinth_reilly
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo DS does not support Bluetooth.
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    young_bradtke
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Nintendo DS Lite region locked?
    karina
    about 2 years ago
    No, the DS Lite is not region locked as of now.
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    lesley.hodkiewicz
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS backwards compatible with the Game Boy?
    seth.auer
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the DS can play Game Boy Advance games.
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    magan
    about 2 years ago
    Are Nintendo DS games compatible with Switch?
    denver.osinski
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Switch can play DS games.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is there a Nintendo 4DS?
    alfredia
    over 1 year ago
    The Nintendo 4DS is the newest system in the Nintendo DS family that will be released on November 15, 2022.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Nintendo DS Shop still work?
    emmitt.kautzer
    over 1 year ago
    No. Now that the Nintendo DSi Shop has closed, this is no longer possible; however, most DSiWare is available to purchase through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you troubleshoot a Nintendo DS?
    mila_schamberger
    over 1 year ago
    If you are experiencing problems with the power with the DS either with the battery or power in general make sure you check to see if it is being properly charged before repair: Check the AC Adapter for any damage. Try another outlet for plugging in the AC Adapter. If you can, try a different AC Adapter.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Do Nintendo DS games still work?
    silas.moore
    over 1 year ago
    Though there'll be outliers and some scary tales, your DS and 3DS games are likely to be fine for the foreseeable future; they may even outlive the actual gaming systems themselves. The worry, of course, is that like all hardware they will eventually degrade and stop working, it's inevitable.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did Nintendo DS discontinued?
    cora_wiza
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Nintendo DS is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was released in 2004 and was discontinued worldwide in 2014.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why did DS get discontinued?
    jalisa
    over 1 year ago
    While Nintendo initially insisted it was not a "replacement" for the 3DS, declining support and sales meant the venerable handheld's time was limited.
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  • 0
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    silas.moore
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS still a thing?
    trevor.kihn
    about 2 years ago
    Although officially discontinued by Nintendo, the DS is still a fan favorite amongst seasoned players.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What was the purpose of the Nintendo DS?
    bryon_schultz
    over 1 year ago
    Nintendo DS is a handheld gaming system from Nintendo. Featuring two screens and a Touch Screen, it helped to introduce a whole new group of people to gaming. Over the years, several different models of Nintendo DS were released.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Nintendo DS still worth buying?
    millie
    over 1 year ago
    If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    pamula
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS discontinued?
    leon.gottlieb
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the DS family of Nintendo had been discontinued in 2020.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    derrick
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo DS Lite have WiFi?
    belen_nolan
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the DS Lite supports WiFi connectivity.
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  • 0
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    maryann.sauer
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Nintendo DS browser still work?
    vanesa.veum
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo DS browser is still active and will work.
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  • 0
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    saul.schuster
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS worth anything?
    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo DS can be sold for around $12 but if the condition is mint and you still have the box, it can sell for up to $200.
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  • 0
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    cherri_dach
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS still in production?
    roselee.wolf
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo DS is not in production anymore.
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  • 0
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    walton
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo DS region-free?
    margorie
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo DS is region-free, which means any game of any region can be easily played on the console.
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    rupert.damore
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo DS Lite play Game Boy games?
    yulanda
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the DS Lite can play Game Boy Advance games.
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Nintendo DS Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (26)

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Nintendo DS Classic Game Room - NINTENDO DS LITE review - video Dailymotion
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Classic Game Room - NINTENDO DS LITE review - video Dailymotion

Classic Game Room HD reviews the NINTENDO DS LITE handheld video game console! From Nintendo, the DS Lite has brighter screens and weighs less than the previous model but retains the Gameboy Advance slot that was f----n removed in the Nintendo DSi. What!? They removed one of the best features?? Yes, yes the did. And the penalty is that CGR recommends the Nintendo DS Lite because of the MASSIVE library of awesome (and many not-so-awesome) games available on Nintendo DS and Gameboy Advance media. The Nintendo DS (all models) have sole more than 115 million units putting it up there with Playstation 2 PS2 numbers. The PSP isn't the portable Playstation 2, this thing is. The DS had a wide, eclectic array of software titles available for it. Awesome Nintendo exclusives, RPG games, adventure, 2D side scrollers, strategy and puzzle games. It's built like a tank, has excellent battery life and even comes with a sometimes-cool touchscreen. This CGR review of the Nintendo DS Lite has footage of the DS showing what this piece of Nintendo hardware looks like in HD video.

Nintendo DS Ridge Racer DS Review
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Published: 07.12.2004
Ridge Racer DS Review
3.3

Ridge Racer DS's awkward driving and collision models feel very dated by today's standards.

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS
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Published: 15.09.2006
Nintendo DS
4.0

Despite some excellent games and dual screen, the DS fails to step out of the increasingly mighty shadow of the PSP

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS handheld games console
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Pocket-lint
Published: 27.05.2005
Nintendo DS handheld games console
4.0

A good handheld that just falls short of the Sony PSP dream

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS (Nintendo DS Hardware)
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Published: 28.02.2005
Nintendo DS (Nintendo DS Hardware)
4.5

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Nintendo DS Nintendo DS – Handheld Console
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Published: 16.03.2005
Nintendo DS – Handheld Console
3.5

The Nintendo DS isn't going to win a punch up with Sony's PSP, but if you give it some time, its quirky charms just might win you over.

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS
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Nintendo DS

Ars Technica has the scoop on the brand-new Nintendo DS as well as a couple of …

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS photo, specs, and price | Engadget
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Nintendo DS photo, specs, and price | Engadget

Nintendo DS photos, specs, and price

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS review: Nintendo DS
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Published: 13.04.2006
Nintendo DS review: Nintendo DS
3.5

Nintendo's innovative DS is the next must-have portable gaming console.

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS - NDS - Review | GameZone
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Published: 04.05.2012
Nintendo DS - NDS - Review | GameZone

Since the introduction of the Game Boy, Nintendo dominated the portable gaming market for reasons that go way beyond the fact that they dont really h

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS (2004) review
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Published: 26.02.2019
Nintendo DS (2004) review
4.0

Is Nintendo still king of the handhelds?

Nintendo DS Nintedon DS Hand Held Console Review
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Published: 24.11.2008
Nintedon DS Hand Held Console Review

A Nintedon DS hand held console review. Check out how this little baby can keep you occupied for hours.

Nintendo DS Nintendo Australia DS
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Nintendo Australia DS
4.0

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS
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Nintendo DS

With dual screens, touchscreen functionality, and wireless networking, Nintendo DS is a great piece of hardware – but it might be too innovative to gain widespread support from games makers.

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS Review – The Gadgeteer
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Published: 29.11.2004
Nintendo DS Review – The Gadgeteer

Often compared with Nintendo DS