Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS or simply, DS, is a 32-bit dual-screen handheld game console developed and released by Nintendo. The device went on sale in North America on November 21, 2004. The DS, short for "Developers' System" or "Dual... See more

Release date
November 21, 2004
Media
DS game card, GBA cartridge
Max Controllers
90 game
Notes

The Nintendo DS or simply, DS, is a 32-bit dual-screen handheld game console developed and released by Nintendo. The device went on sale in North America on November 21, 2004. The DS, short for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld gaming: two LCD screens working in tandem (the bottom one featuring a touchscreen), a built-in microphone, and support for wireless connectivity. Both screens are encompassed within a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they could interact online using the now-closed Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.

Cpu

ARM946E-S @ 67 MHz, ARM7TDMI @ 33 MHz

Memory

4 MB RAM, 656 KB VRAM

Graphics

ARM946E-S

Sound

ARM7TDMI

Display

256x192 (native) and 240x160 (GBA mode)

Manufacturer

Foxconn

Developers

Nintendo

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