Simple Buying Tips for Nintendo DS

Easy Tips for Buying Nintendo DS Game

The most up-to-date DS games have tricky plots, entertaining simulations, enticing role playing, and other fun aspects which are really engaging. Most of the games are designed for interactivity and simulation. You can find both educational and simulation games, which are designed specifically for kids and with young adults in mind.

Nintendo DS
A unique aspect of the DS is its multimedia capabilities. An SD card can be used for external storage of pictures, downloaded software and to play AAC Audio.

Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo DS Lite: The Nintendo DS Lite manages to pack even more fun and excitement into a smaller, slimmer looking body that is about two thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS. Backwards Compatibility: Nintendo DS Lite doesn't just play DS games - it also features an remarkable additional port that can be used for Game Boy Advance Game Paks. Wireless LAN: Create a local wireless network of up to 16 players between 30 to 100 feet away. Plus - for some titles, this feature requires just ONE Nintendo DS Game Card. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection lets you test your skills against players everywhere - from the other side of the room to the other side of the world. DS 3D: Nintendo DS Lite also offers remarkable 3D graphics using a dual processor with lightning quick renderings.

PictoChat: Use your stylus with PictoChat to create drawings and text messages to send to different DS players. Use your stylus on the direction control pad to highlight the chat room you want and press the "A" button to enter.

Note: PictoChat is local wireless only therefore you need to be within 30 feet of another system in order to clearly communicate. For your personal safety never reveal any personal information and put your safety first.

Nintendo DSi
Gamers will see that in order to use Nintendo DSi you will need a broadband Internet connection and a compatible router. You can search for internet sites that will allow you to purchase DSi points or download DSi software. The Nintendo Dsi comes with two digital cameras; one on the internal hinge pointed towards the user and the other in the outer shell. The DSi has five brightness settings with a battery life of 9-14 hours on the lowest setting. It has 16MD of RAM (four times as much as previous models) and 256 MB of storage when using a SD card. There is a built-in audio player feature called "Nintendo DSi Sound" that serves as a voice recorder and music player of AAC audio however, it does not support MP3 players. The consoles main menu allows you to move around, play a different game or return back to the menu and all without turning off the power each time.

DS Fact New Super Mario Bros sold over 17 million (as of December 31, 2008)

Note: To know they type of DS system you have: Look at the serial number on the bottom, right next to the bar code. The first two letters will let you know which system you have.
NU = DS system
Nintendo DS Lite = UG
TW = DSi system

Hope you found my article helpful on the understanding the basics of the DS system. Now you can get excited and go out and play a new, challenging DS game.
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