Title: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 06, 2014, 03:03:15 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 06, 2014, 03:03:15 AM
We haven't started a thread about the Nintendo DS, so it is time to start one since I'm sure there are members here with the system. This has clearly been a highly successful system for Nintendo that still continues to have new titles released. Here is some information on the system from the Wikipedia page:
[font=georgia:2991laea]The Nintendo DS is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and released by Nintendo. The device went on sale in North America on November 21, 2004. The DS, short for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld gaming: two LCD screens working in tandem, the bottom one featuring a touchscreen, a built-in microphone, and support for wireless connectivity. Both screens are encompassed within a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they can interact online using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
Prior to its release, the Nintendo DS was marketed as a "third pillar" in Nintendo's console lineup, meant to complement the Game Boy Advance and GameCube. However, backward compatibility with Game Boy Advance titles and strong sales ultimately established the new handheld console as the successor to the Game Boy series. On March 2, 2006, Nintendo launched the Nintendo DS Lite, a slimmer and lighter redesign of the original Nintendo DS with brighter screens. On November 1, 2008, Nintendo released the Nintendo DSi, another redesign with several hardware improvements and new features. As of December 31, 2013, all Nintendo DS models combined have sold 153.98 million units, making it the best selling handheld game console to date, and the second best selling video game console of all time.[/font:2991laea]
Here is a video that looks at the various versions of the Nintendo DS that have been released over the years...
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[font=georgia:2991laea]The Nintendo DS is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and released by Nintendo. The device went on sale in North America on November 21, 2004. The DS, short for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld gaming: two LCD screens working in tandem, the bottom one featuring a touchscreen, a built-in microphone, and support for wireless connectivity. Both screens are encompassed within a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they can interact online using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
Prior to its release, the Nintendo DS was marketed as a "third pillar" in Nintendo's console lineup, meant to complement the Game Boy Advance and GameCube. However, backward compatibility with Game Boy Advance titles and strong sales ultimately established the new handheld console as the successor to the Game Boy series. On March 2, 2006, Nintendo launched the Nintendo DS Lite, a slimmer and lighter redesign of the original Nintendo DS with brighter screens. On November 1, 2008, Nintendo released the Nintendo DSi, another redesign with several hardware improvements and new features. As of December 31, 2013, all Nintendo DS models combined have sold 153.98 million units, making it the best selling handheld game console to date, and the second best selling video game console of all time.[/font:2991laea]
Here is a video that looks at the various versions of the Nintendo DS that have been released over the years...
[align=center:2991laea]The Nintendo DS (//http)[/align:2991laea]
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zapiy on March 06, 2014, 22:52:34 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 06, 2014, 22:52:34 PM
I have 1 Original DS and 2 DS Lites.. not many games as i sold most.
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 06, 2014, 23:54:01 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 06, 2014, 23:54:01 PM
I have a DS Lite. I got it for free, so I can't complain. I think I need to update my collection thread with that and the PSP collections. 
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: onthinice on March 07, 2014, 02:06:05 AM
Post by: onthinice on March 07, 2014, 02:06:05 AM
I enjoy it for the multi-cart racing liking Mario Kart and Cars. Some of my favorite single player games are Ridge Racer, Carnival Games and Wacky Races. Played Namco Museum a lot but tired after awhile. More games could have been included to up the replay value.
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 07, 2014, 03:23:11 AM
Post by: TrekMD on March 07, 2014, 03:23:11 AM
Namco Museum is one of the games that I have for it. I have a somewhat limited library for the DS itself, actually.Â
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Shadowrunner on March 07, 2014, 03:23:19 AM
Post by: Shadowrunner on March 07, 2014, 03:23:19 AM
I have an original model and about a dozen games. I mainly used it to play all the Castlevania games but I still use it once in awhile to play GBA games.
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zapiy on March 07, 2014, 15:00:53 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 07, 2014, 15:00:53 PM
I used to play it a fair bit but now i have a 3DS its surplus to requirements lol.. 
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TL on March 07, 2014, 18:39:53 PM
Post by: TL on March 07, 2014, 18:39:53 PM
I had a DSi XL but as much as I tried to like it I just never got that much enjoyment out of the machine, some good retro compilations but the machine just never grabbed me the way the Lynx did. So once I got a 3DS I sold it, as just became redundant (as Zapiy said). However the 3DS is amazing, easily my second favourite handheld after the mighty Lynx! 
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zapiy on March 07, 2014, 18:47:46 PM
Post by: zapiy on March 07, 2014, 18:47:46 PM
Yeah i considered selling mine but as there only the normal DS's i was offered silly money and decided to keep them.
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mire Mare on March 07, 2014, 21:57:15 PM
Post by: Mire Mare on March 07, 2014, 21:57:15 PM
Love my DS Lite. Especially with it's M3 card.
Quite fancy a 3ds but will wait for the kids to ask for one.
Quite fancy a 3ds but will wait for the kids to ask for one.
Title: Re: Nintendo DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TrekMD on March 08, 2014, 23:25:05 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 08, 2014, 23:25:05 PM
Just found this video with a list of Top 10 games for the DS...
[align=center:2byr555p]Top 10 Nintendo DS Games (//http)[/align:2byr555p]
[align=center:2byr555p]Top 10 Nintendo DS Games (//http)[/align:2byr555p]