Nintendo · 2004 · Worldwide
Nintendo DS
A dual-screen handheld that introduced touch input to mass-market portable gaming.
Introduction
A dual-screen handheld that introduced touch input to mass-market portable gaming.
History
Nintendo DS launched in 2004 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 2004 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- ARM946E-S @ 67 MHz + ARM7TDMI @ 33 MHz
- Memory
- 4 MB main RAM
- Media
- DS cartridge
- Display
- Two 256x192 LCDs
Best Games
- New Super Mario Bros.
- Pokemon Diamond
- Pokemon Pearl
- The World Ends with You
- Mario Kart DS
Legacy
It revived handheld gaming for Nintendo after the Game Boy era and seeded the touchscreen generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did DS stand for?
Developers' System / Dual Screen.
Did the DS play GBA games?
Yes, the original DS slot supported GBA cartridges.