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Nintendo DS Handheld game console

Nintendo DS Handheld game console

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Our take on the Nintendo DS Handheld game console

The Nintendo DS is a dual-screen handheld console with a resistive touchscreen on the lower display and a microphone. It plays DS game cards and, through its Game Boy Advance slot, older GBA cartridges. Its clamshell design protects both screens, and the built-in Wi-Fi let players link locally or over Nintendo's online service. It suits collectors and anyone who wants to play DS-era games, but its screens are small and low-resolution by modern standards, and online features are long discontinued.

Best forDS and GBA game collectorsRetro handheld playersNostalgic fans of 2000s Nintendo gamesPlayers who want a clamshell handheld with two screens
Pros
  • Two screens, with touch input on the lower one
  • Plays DS cards and GBA cartridges
  • Clamshell lid protects the screens
  • Built-in microphone and local wireless play
  • Large library of first- and third-party games
Cons
  • Low-resolution screens by current standards
  • Online services are discontinued
  • No backlit brightness on the original model
  • Bulky compared with later DS revisions

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What reviewers say

Owners remember the DS fondly for its dual screens, touch controls and huge game library. Common complaints are the dim original screens and the loss of online play.

What people mention
  • ScreensCriticisedOwners say the original model's screens are dim and low-resolution compared with later revisions.
  • Game libraryPraisedPlayers praise the wide range of DS and GBA games it can play.
  • Online playCriticisedThe discontinued online service means network features no longer work.
  • BuildMixedThe clamshell protects the screens, but old units often show worn hinges and buttons.
  • BatteryPraisedOwners report long play time on a charge in normal use.

About the Nintendo DS Handheld game console

Nintendo DS - Handheld game console - silver

Questions and answers

Can it play Game Boy Advance games?
Yes. The DS has a second slot that takes GBA cartridges, so it plays both DS and GBA games.
Does it still connect online?
No. Nintendo's online service for the DS has been shut down. Local wireless play between nearby consoles still works.
Is the original DS backlit?
The original model's screens are lit but dim. Later revisions, the DS Lite and DSi, have brighter screens.
What comes in the box?
A used console typically includes the console and a charger, but contents vary by seller. Check what each listing includes.
How does it compare with the DS Lite?
The DS Lite is slimmer and has brighter screens. The original DS is chunkier but plays the same DS and GBA games.
Does it have a touchscreen?
Yes. The lower screen is a resistive touchscreen used with a stylus or finger.
Where is the Nintendo DS Handheld game console cheapest?
At ConsoleReplay.com, for $129.96, as of our latest check.

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