Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS is a handheld gaming system released by Nintendo. It was released on November 21, 2004 in North America, December 2, 2004 in Japan, February 24, 2005 in Australia, and March 11, 2005 in Europe. It features two 3" screens, (one of which being touch sensitive). It also introduces many new features to the Nintendo handheld lineup such as stereo sound, audio input (microphone) and 3D graphics. As with previous major Nintendo handhelds, the DS also provides backwards compatibility for GBA games (though this does not support multiplayer).

The Nintendo DS is the first Nintendo handheld to feature built-in wireless connection, without any add-ons. The Nintendo DS is also the first Nintendo system to feature online play, by using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It was succeeded by the Nintendo DSi.

Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite is a newer, more thinner and lighter version of the Nintendo DS. It retains all functions of the original, but adds brighter backlight. The microphone is placed on the center hinge, rather than the bottom right like the original. It is smaller and has the ability to fit in smaller cases. The Nintendo DS Lite gives you more opportunity to work on your profile.

Nintendo DSi
Main article: Nintendo DSi

The Nintendo DSi was announced by Nintendo on October 2, 2008. It is thinner and lighter than the DS Lite, having removed the Game Boy Advance slot. Two cameras, one on the outside and one on the inside, was added, as well as music playback functions, larger screens, a SD card slot, and the DSiWare shop, an online shop much like the Wii Shop Channel, where original games can be bought.

Mario Games released for the DS

 * DK Jungle Climber
 * Diddy Kong Racing DS
 * Game & Watch Collection
 * Itadaki Street DS (Japan-only)
 * Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
 * Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
 * Mario Hoops 3 on 3
 * Mario Kart DS
 * Mario Party DS


 * Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
 * New Super Mario Bros.
 * Super Mario 64 DS
 * Super Princess Peach
 * Tetris DS
 * Wario: Master of Disguise
 * Yakuman DS (Japan-only)
 * Yoshi Touch & Go
 * Yoshi's Island DS

Top 25 DS games rated by IGN

 * Tony Hawk's American Sk8land
 * Planet Puzzle League
 * Space Invaders Extreme
 * Picross DS
 * Puzzle Quest
 * N+
 * Final Fantasy Tactics A2
 * Kirby Canvas Curse
 * Sonic Rush
 * Elite Beat Agents
 * Guitar Hero On Tour
 * Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword
 * Nintendogs


 * Animal Crossing: Wild World
 * Advance Wars: Dual Strike
 * Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
 * Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
 * Meteos
 * Metroid Prime Hunters
 * Tetris DS
 * The World Ends With You
 * Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
 * The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
 * Mario Kart DS
 * New Super Mario Bros.