Nintendo DS
Information | Software | Hardware
Information
Nintendo announced the Nintendo DS on 20th January 2004 and unveiled the system and software at E3 in May, along with several demo games. The portable system was a step away from the Game Boy Advance: it has two screens (the lower screen is touch sensitive), capable of 2D or 3D graphics, a microphone, wireless multiplayer communication for up to 16 players and the ability to join a wireless online network.
Nintendo's aim for the system was to change the way games are played, and to allow for all-new games to be created. The touch input is immediately intuitive, and allows for direct game manipulation, menu selection, "virtual" analogue control, or indeed anything a developer can imagine.
The system was released in the United States in November 2004, closely followed by Japan in December and European the following March (though a limited early release for members of Nintendo Europe's VIP scheme was available in January).
The Nintendo DS Lite was announced on the 26th January 2006 for release in Japan on March 2nd. The redesigned system is smaller, lighter and much more stylish - fending off the criticism that the original DS (while a massive hit worldwide) was bulkier and uglier than other handheld systems.
Game Boy Advance Software
Regional Release Lists
Main Nintendo Titles
Nintendo Published Titles
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| Chousoujuu Mecha MG | Sandlot |  |
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| Elite Beat Agents | Inis | |
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| Children of Mana | Square Enix | |
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| Jump Super Stars | Ganbarion | |
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| Jump Ultimate Stars | Ganbarion | |
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| Magnetica | Mitchell | |
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| Mawashitetsu Nageru Touch Panic | AKI Corporation | |
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| Meteos | Q! Entertainment | |
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| Ossu! Tatakae! Ouendan! | Inis | |
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| Polarium | Mitchell | |
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| Project Hacker Kakusei | Red | |
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| Sudoku Gridmaster | Hudson/Nikoli | |
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| Tenchu: Dark Secret | From Software | |
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| True Swing Golf | T&E Soft | |
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Reference Software
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| DS Rakuhiki Jiten | Sanseido | |
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| Kanji Sonomama: DS Rakuhiki Jiten | Nintendo | |
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| Kenkou Ouen Recipe 1000 DS Kondate | Nintendo | |
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| Magic Taisen | Nintendo | |
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| Nintendo DS Browser | Opera | |
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| Pictochat | Nintendo | |
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| Shaberu! DS o Ryouri Nabi | Nintendo | |
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| Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Chou DS - Thai | Yubisashi | |
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| Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Chou DS - Chuugoku | Yubisashi | |
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| Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Chou DS - Kankoku | Yubisashi | |
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| Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Chou DS - America | Yubisashi | |
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| Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Chou DS - Deutsch | Yubisashi | |
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Game Boy Advance Hardware
| Hardware Name | Serial |
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| Nintendo DS | NTR-001 |
| AC Adapter | NTR-002 |
| Battery Pack | NTR-003 |
| Stylus | NTR-004 |
| DS Game Card | NTR-005 |
| DS Game Card Case | NTR-006 |
| DS Rumble Pak | NTR-008 |
| Wrist Strap | NTR-009 |
| Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector | NTR-010 |
| DS Memory Expansion Pak | NTR-011 |
| DS Cleaner | NTR-015 |
| Headset | NTR-019 |
| Cleaner Case | NTR-020 |
| Magnet Stand | NTR-022 |
| Stylus with Strap | NTR-024 |
| Nintendo DS Lite | USG-001 |
| AC Adapter (Lite) | USG-002 |
| Battery Pack (Lite) | USG-003 |
| Stylus (Lite) | USG-004 |
| Game Pak Slot Cover | USG-005 |
| DS Lite Rumble Pak | USG-006 |
| DS Lite Memory Expansion Pak | USG-007 |
