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{{Console | {{Console | ||
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|logo = [[Image:DSLogo.jpg|200px]] | |logo = [[Image:DSLogo.jpg|200px]] | ||
|image = [[Image:NintendoDS.jpg|110px|Nintendo DS]][[Image:NintendoDSlite.jpg|120px|Nintendo DS Lite]] | |image = [[Image:NintendoDS.jpg|110px|Nintendo DS]][[Image:NintendoDSlite.jpg|120px|Nintendo DS Lite]] | ||
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|type = [[Handheld]] | |type = [[Handheld]] | ||
|generation = Seventh | |generation = Seventh | ||
| − | |lifespan = | + | |lifespan = 2004 - 2007/2011 |
| − | |CPU = | + | |CPU = 67.028 MHz ARM946E-S<br />33.514 MHz ARM7TDMI |
|GPU = | |GPU = | ||
| − | |media = DS Game cards | + | |media = DS Game cards<br />Game Boy Advance Cartridge |
| − | |storage = Cartridge save | + | |storage = Cartridge save<br />4MB RAM |
|controllers = | |controllers = | ||
| − | |connectivity = Wi-Fi | + | |connectivity = Wi-Fi |
| − | |online service = [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] | + | |online service = [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] |
| − | |release date = | + | |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 |
| − | |units sold = | + | |units sold = 152.4 million (Original & Lite models combined) |
| − | |top game = [[ | + | |top game = ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' |
| − | |compatibility = [[ | + | |compatibility = [[Game Boy Advance]] |
| − | |predecessor = [[ | + | |predecessor = [[Game Boy Advance]] |
| − | |successor = | + | |successor = [[Nintendo DSi]] |
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| − | The Nintendo DS | + | 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]]. |
| − | + | =Features= | |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | ==Firmware== | |
| − | The Nintendo DS's firmware | + | 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. |
| − | + | ==Backwards Compatibility== | |
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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]]''. | |
| − | == | + | ==Connectivity== |
| − | The | + | 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. |
| − | + | =Nintendo DS Lite= | |
| − | Released in 2006, the DS Lite | + | 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. |
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
| − | + | [[: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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:47, 30 January 2019
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| Nintendo DS | |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Type | Handheld |
| Generation | Seventh |
| Lifespan | 2004 - 2007/2011 |
| CPU | 67.028 MHz ARM946E-S 33.514 MHz ARM7TDMI |
| Media | DS Game cards Game Boy Advance Cartridge |
| Storage | Cartridge save 4MB RAM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Online Service | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection |
| Release Date | Nintendo DS US November 21, 2004 JP December 2, 2004 EU March 1, 2005 AU February 24, 2005 Nintendo DS Lite JP March 2, 2006 AU June 2, 2006 US June 11, 2006 EU June 23, 2006 KO January 18, 2007 |
| Units Sold | 152.4 million (Original & Lite models combined) |
| Top Game | New Super Mario Bros. |
| Compatibility | Game Boy Advance |
| Predecessor | Game Boy Advance |
| Successor | Nintendo DSi |
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.
Features[edit]
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.
Firmware[edit]
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.
Backwards Compatibility[edit]
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 Rumble Pak and a Memory Pak needed to use the DS Browser.
Connectivity[edit]
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.
Nintendo DS Lite[edit]
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.
See Also[edit]
Accessories[edit]
| Nintendo Systems |
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| NES - Super NES - Nintendo 64 - GameCube - Wii - Wii U - Switch Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Game Boy Advance - Nintendo DS (DSi) - 3DS (New 3DS) Arcade - Color TV Game - Game & Watch - Virtual Boy |