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|name=Nintendo DS | |name=Nintendo DS | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Nintendo]] | |manufacturer=[[:Category:Nintendo|Nintendo]] | ||
|released=2005 (JP)<br />06/06/05 (US)<br />2005 (EU) | |released=2005 (JP)<br />06/06/05 (US)<br />2005 (EU) | ||
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The '''Nintendo DS''' is Nintendo's current generation high-end handheld. It features dual screens arranged vertically, a touch-sensitive screen for input, 3D graphics approximately on par with the [[Nintendo 64]], and backwards compatibility with [[Game Boy Advance]] games. | The '''Nintendo DS''' is Nintendo's current generation high-end handheld. It features dual screens arranged vertically, a touch-sensitive screen for input, 3D graphics approximately on par with the [[:Category|Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]], and backwards compatibility with [[:Category:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]] games. | ||
Nintendo DS Technical Specs: | Nintendo DS Technical Specs: | ||
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# Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian | # Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian | ||
# Color: Titanium, Electric Blue, Hot Rod Red, Black (Japan) | # Color: Titanium, Electric Blue, Hot Rod Red, Black (Japan) | ||
== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
The Nintendo DS is powered by two processors, an ARM7 at 33MHz and an ARM9 at 66MHz. Each of the screens has a 256x192 resolution, and can disaplay approximately 260,000 colors. The system has 4MB of main memory, with an additional 665KB of video memory. | The Nintendo DS is powered by two processors, an ARM7 at 33MHz and an ARM9 at 66MHz. Each of the screens has a 256x192 resolution, and can disaplay approximately 260,000 colors. The system has 4MB of main memory, with an additional 665KB of video memory. | ||
While the system is backwards compatible with the [[Game Boy Advance]], it does not include the further backwards compatability that the GBA provided to [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games. This is due to the fact that the DS does not contain the Z80 processor that the GBA used for GB/GBC emulation as well as [[GameCube]] connectivity and wired | While the system is backwards compatible with the [[:Category:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]], it does not include the further backwards compatability that the GBA provided to [[:Category:Game Boy|Game Boy]] and [[:Category:Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]] games. This is due to the fact that the DS does not contain the Z80 processor that the GBA used for GB/GBC emulation as well as [[:Category:GameCube|GameCube]] connectivity and wired Game Boy connectivity for multiplayer games. These features are therefore not supported by the DS. | ||
The DS game cartridges are much smaller than GBA cartridges, with a stated maximum size exceeding 1 gigabit (128MByte). Games are packaged in cases that look like half-height DVD cases, with a snug pocket for the DS cartridge and another for a GBA cartridges. | The DS game cartridges are much smaller than GBA cartridges, with a stated maximum size exceeding 1 gigabit (128MByte). Games are packaged in cases that look like half-height DVD cases, with a snug pocket for the DS cartridge and another for a GBA cartridges. | ||
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The system can connect wirelessly with other devices in two ways. DS-to-DS connectivity uses Nintendo's proprietary wireless protocol for short range connections. Many games have what is called "download play" where only one cartridge is required for several players within DS-to-DS range. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Mario Kart DS]], [[Animal Crossing: Wild World]] and [[Tony Hawk's American Sk8land]] the Nintendo Wi-Fi system has been launched. Using these games (and others in the future) players can connect to many 802.11b access points and play with other users worldwide. For those who do not have a compatible Wi-Fi access point, Nintendo sells a USB device that will allow any Windows computer with an internet connection to provide wireless connectivity. | The system can connect wirelessly with other devices in two ways. DS-to-DS connectivity uses Nintendo's proprietary wireless protocol for short range connections. Many games have what is called "download play" where only one cartridge is required for several players within DS-to-DS range. Additionally, with the introduction of [[Mario Kart DS]], [[Animal Crossing: Wild World]] and [[Tony Hawk's American Sk8land]] the Nintendo Wi-Fi system has been launched. Using these games (and others in the future) players can connect to many 802.11b access points and play with other users worldwide. For those who do not have a compatible Wi-Fi access point, Nintendo sells a USB device that will allow any Windows computer with an internet connection to provide wireless connectivity. | ||
== Nitendo DS Lite == | == Nitendo DS Lite == | ||
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[[Image:Nintendo_DS_Lite.jpg|frame|The Redesign, as of January 2006]] | [[Image:Nintendo_DS_Lite.jpg|frame|The Redesign, as of January 2006]] | ||
The | The Nintendo DS Lite was anounced January 26th 2006. Many people complained that the Nintendo DS was too bulky, Nintendo fixed this problem with the Nintendo DS Lite and made it much sleaker. There is much controversy over the new design not being a big improvement and not having any new features. It is expected to be released in Japan on March 2nd of 2006, no American release date yet. | ||
== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
*[http://www.nintendods.com NintendoDS.com] | |||
*[http://www.nintendo.com Nintendo.com] (US) | *[http://www.nintendo.com Nintendo.com] (US) | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp Nintendo.co.jp] (JPN) | *[http://www.nintendo.co.jp Nintendo.co.jp] (JPN) | ||
*[http://www.nintendo-europe.com/NOE/language_select.jsp Nintendo Europe] (Europe) | *[http://www.nintendo-europe.com/NOE/language_select.jsp Nintendo Europe] (Europe) | ||
*[http://www.nintendowifi.com NintendoWiFi.com] | *[http://www.nintendowifi.com NintendoWiFi.com] | ||
[[Category:Game System]] | [[Category:Game System]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo]] | [[Category:Nintendo]] | ||
