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The Nintendo DS is a dual-screen handheld console with a touchscreen, microphone and Wi-Fi — one of the best-selling game systems ever.
Key facts
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Release | Japan 2004, worldwide 2004–2005 |
| Generation | 7th (handheld) |
| CPU | ARM946E-S + ARM7TDMI |
| Media | Game card (ROM cartridge) |
| Units sold (approx.) | ~154 million (family incl. DSi/3DS lineage) |
About the Nintendo DS
Launched in 2004, the DS revived Nintendo's handheld dominance with accessible touch controls and a huge library spanning casual and core titles. Homebrew and indie developers later released free games for flash carts and emulators; RetroCronica hosts only titles whose authors allow browser redistribution.
Notable games
- New Super Mario Bros.
- Mario Kart DS
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- Animal Crossing: Wild World