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{{Infobox Game System | {{Infobox Game System | ||
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The '''Nintendo DS''' (sometimes abbreviated '''NDS''' or '''DS''') is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]], which was released in November 2004. It is notable for having two screens, one of them being a touch screen, which many games for it make use of. Since its release, the DS has been remade twice in the forms of the DS Lite and the DSi. | The '''Nintendo DS''' (sometimes abbreviated '''NDS''' or '''DS''') is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]], which was released in November 2004. It is notable for having two screens, one of them being a touch screen, which many games for it make use of. Since its release, the DS has been remade twice in the forms of the DS Lite and the DSi. | ||
==Nintendo DS Lite== | |||
[[Image:NinDS.png|left|80px|thumb|Nintendo DS Lite]] | [[Image:NinDS.png|left|80px|thumb|Nintendo DS Lite]] | ||
The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS, released in Japan on March 2, 2006, in Austrailia on June 1, in North America on June 11, and in Europe on June 23. By March, 2008, | The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS, released in Japan on March 2, 2006, in Austrailia on June 1, in North America on June 11, and in Europe on June 23. By March, 2008, | ||
====Differences between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite==== | ====Differences between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite==== | ||
1. Smaller and slimmer. | 1. Smaller and slimmer. | ||
2. LCD screens are brighter. | 2. LCD screens are brighter. | ||
3. Longer battery life (5-8 hours at max brightness, 14-19 at lowest brightness), quicker recharge time. | 3. Longer battery life (5-8 hours at max brightness, 14-19 at lowest brightness), quicker recharge time. | ||
4. More colors available. | 4. More colors available. | ||
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===Nintendo DSi=== | ===Nintendo DSi=== | ||
The '''Nintendo DSi''' is a new version of the original '''Nintendo DS Lite'''. The DSi was released on November 1, 2008 in Japan, April 2, 2009 in Austrailia, April 3 in Europe, and April 5 in North America. It features two cameras, one at the front screen, and one at the back. It | The '''Nintendo DSi''' is a new version of the original '''Nintendo DS Lite'''. The DSi was released on November 1, 2008 in Japan, April 2, 2009 in Austrailia, April 3 in Europe, and April 5 in North America. It features two cameras, one at the front screen, and one at the back. It doesn't, however, feature a slot for the GBA cartridge, as one of it's few down sides. It does have a slot where you can insert an [[SD card]] and share pictures with others via Wi-Fi connection. | ||
==In Super Smash Bros. Brawl== | ==In Super Smash Bros. Brawl== |