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The Nintendo DS is the third pillar of Nintendo- meaning that it is not part of the GameBoy series, but something completly different.
The Nintendo DS is tecnically superior to Nintendo 64, a home console, which just goes to show how such power can be scaled down in such a short time. Graphics aren't everything though, the Nintendo DS has many other innovations that have never before been seen in a handheld console. The most obvious feature is the introduction of two screens, oneof which is a touch screen, which gives the DS an extra interface and allows users to interact with games like never before. The two screens can be used as seperate views or as part of the same screen, giving a larger view. A microphone is also built in, giving another interface, and backwards compatibility with GBA is the trump card- a real innovation. |
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Best games for NDS
Super Mario 64 DS Zelda : Four Swords DS (TBA) Zelda : Majoras Mask DS (TBA) Pokemon Diamond Pokemon Pearl Scratch! Viewtiful Joe Mario Kart DS Nintendogs Metroid Prime : Hunters Advance Wars DS New Super Mario Bros There are many more that I could list, but for me these are the greatest, why not talk about your own favourites now by visting our forum? |
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Nintendo DS Tecnical Specifications
Size (closed): 5.85" wide / 3.33" long / 1.13" tall Upper Screen: Backlit, 3-inch, semitransparent reflective TFT color LCD with 256x192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch Touch Screen: Same as upper screen, but with transparent analog touch screen Color: Capable of displaying 260,000 colors Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance Game Paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7 Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering six to 10 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian |