What is the Nintendo DS?
Q: What is the Nintendo DS?
A: The Nintendo DS (also known as DS, NDS, or the DS Phat) is a handheld system from Nintendo. It is a small, nearly pocket-size fold-up machine that lets people play video games.
Q: When was it released?
A: Development began in mid-2002 and it was released in 2004/2005.
Q: Does it have a successor?
A: Yes, its successor is called the Nintendo 3DS, which is the very first 3D handheld and also plays DS games.
Q: How are games stored on the system?
A: Games are stored on small cartridges which are like memory card chips from digital cameras.
Q: Are there any load times with this system?
A: For most of Nintendo's systems, there have been no load times except for the GameCube and Wii. With the DS however, levels in games load up quickly just like with Game Boy games because cartridges can be read quicker than DVDs.
Q: What new features does it have?
A: The DS has a new surround sound system and backwards compatibility with the Game Boy Advance (only single-player mode). It also features a touch screen which is often used for extra gameplay (like a PDA).
Q: What comes packaged with the system? A: The packaging comes with two styluses.
