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|type = [[Handheld]]
 
|type = [[Handheld]]
 
|generation = Seventh
 
|generation = Seventh
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|lifespan = 2004 - 2007/2011
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|lifespan = 2004 -  
 
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|online service = [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]
 
|online service = [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]
 
|release date = '''Nintendo DS'''<br />US November 21, 2004<br />JP December 2, 2004<br />EU March 1, 2005<br />AU February 24, 2005<br />'''Nintendo DS Lite'''<br />JP March 2, 2006<br />AU June 2, 2006<br />US June 11, 2006<br />EU June 23, 2006<br />KO January 18, 2007
 
|release date = '''Nintendo DS'''<br />US November 21, 2004<br />JP December 2, 2004<br />EU March 1, 2005<br />AU February 24, 2005<br />'''Nintendo DS Lite'''<br />JP March 2, 2006<br />AU June 2, 2006<br />US June 11, 2006<br />EU June 23, 2006<br />KO January 18, 2007
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|units sold = 152.4 million (Original & Lite models combined)
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|units sold = 113.48 million (Original & Lite models combined)
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|top game = ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''
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|top game = ''[[Nintendogs]]''
 
|compatibility = [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
|compatibility = [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
|predecessor = [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
|predecessor = [[Game Boy Advance]]
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The '''Nintendo DS''' was [[Nintendo]]'s seventh generation handheld system that succeeded Nintendo's [[Game Boy]] line as its primary handheld system. It featured a two screens, one of which was touch sensitive, and it was the first Nintendo handheld system to feature internet functionality. Originally known by the codename of "Project Nitro", its name is said to stand for both "Double Screen" and "Developer's System." It was succeeded by an enhanced version known as the [[DSi]] in 2008, but the DS remained in production until 2013, after it had been fully succeeded by the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
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The Nintendo DS is Nintendo's latest handheld. It features a two screens, one touch sensitive screen, and internet functionality. The DS is not part of the earlier [[Game Boy]] line.
  
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=Features=
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The DS is thought to stand for "Double Screen" or "Developer's System." It's codename was "Project Nitro."
  
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The DS came with a stylus that could be used to interact with the touch screen, which was the lower of the DS's two screens. Most DS games utilized the two screens and the touchpad for gameplay.
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==Features==
  
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==Firmware==
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===Firmware===
  
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The Nintendo DS's firmware was compatible with Nintendo DS Game Cards and Game Boy Advance game cartridges. It also had several additional features such as ''[[PictoChat]]'', a chat program; DS Download Play, a program that allow multiple people to play a multiplayer game locally with only one game card; an alarm clock; and user information.
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The Nintendo DS's firmware will allow you to play DS and Game Boy Advance games. Along with that, there is ''[[PictoChat]]'', a chat progam; DS Download Play, a program that lets you try new games or play multiplayer with other people; an alarm clock; and user information.
  
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==Backwards Compatibility==
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===Backwards Compatiblity===
  
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The DS was able to play Game Boy Advance games, but nothing from earlier [[Game Boy]] consoles due to a lack of a Zilog Z80 processor. In some instances, having Game Boy Advance games will unlock extra content in DS games. There are also Option Paks such as a [[Nintendo DS Rumble Pak|Rumble Pak]] and a Memory Pak needed to use the ''[[DS Browser]]''.
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The DS is able to play Game Boy Advance games, but not earlier games due to a lack of a Zilog Z80 processor. In many games, Gameboy Advance games will unlock extra content in DS games. There are also Option Paks such as a [[Nintendo DS Rumble Pak|Rumble Pak]] and a Memory Pak needed to use the ''[[DS Browser]]''.
  
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==Connectivity==
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==Designs==
  
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The game featured internet connectivity through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. This was first launched with the release of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' in November 2005. The service was eventually discontinued in May 2014.
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===Nintendo DS===
  
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=Nintendo DS Lite=
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The original DS is slightly inferior to it's redesign. It's a bit shorter and heavier. It's screen isn't as bright, the stylus is shorter and thinner, and it's battery doesn't last as long.
  
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Released in 2006, the DS Lite was very similar to the original DS. Differences included a longer, slimmer design, brighter screens, an improved stylus, a better battery, and a relocated microphone. It was discontinued in 2011.
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===Nintendo DS Lite===
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Released in 2006, the DS Lite is very similar to the original DS. Differences include a longer, slimmer design, brighter screens, an improved stylus, a better battery, and a relocated microphone.
  
 
=See Also=
 
=See Also=
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Accessories:
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*[[Nintendo DS Rumble Pak]]
  
 
[[:Category: Nintendo DS Games|List of Nintendo DS Games]]
 
[[:Category: Nintendo DS Games|List of Nintendo DS Games]]
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==Accessories==
 
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*[[Nintendo DS Rumble Pak]]
 
  
 
{{Nintendo Systems}}
 
{{Nintendo Systems}}
  
 
[[Category:Handheld]]
 
[[Category:Handheld]]

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