The best-selling game for the console was New Super Mario Bros which was sold in 30.80 million copies and even known today as one of the best-selling games in history. A new version of the device was released, known as Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo DS has been with us between 20 when it was discontinued. The resolution of the displays is 256x192 pixels. The CPU consists of 2 ARM processors and DS has 4 MB of RAM memory. The device uses ROM cartridges or Nintendo game cards to play games. The only gaming console that sold out more is Sony PlayStation 2.Īdditionally, we can add that the Nintendo DS is known as iQue DS and it is 7th generation. It also had several improvements compared to the original device but it lost GameBoy Advance compatibility! When combined all three versions were sold in record figures. It was thinner and had better displays, with higher level of illumination. The company released several, improved versions of the device. It was also compatible with games developed for GBA and because of that, NDS soon became a successor to the GBA. The idea was to work together or as an addition to the GameBoy Advance and GameCube.

Additionally players were able to use Nintendo Wi-Fi connection service to play games online.īefore its release, Nintendo DS was known as the third pillar. This was available over a short range and there was no need to connect to actual Wi-Fi network. Probably more important is the fact the DS was able to utilize Wi-Fi to interact with other DS devices. A microphone is also available and used in some games. The lower display is a touchscreen and it can be controlled using a stylus. The device has 2 screens that work together to provide superior gaming capabilities.

The biggest rival was Sony PlayStation Portable. Nintendo DS was available for sale between 20 and during its lifespan, it was sold in over 125 million units, making it one of the most common devices of all time. However, originally it was an acronym for Developers System. The famous DS stands for dual-screen, a more common alternative. The following year, in 2005 it was released globally. It was released back in 2004 in some parts of the globe. Nintendo DS is simply known as one of the best and definitely the most popular handheld gaming consoles of all time.

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