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Which model of DS is best?

This article explains how to choose the best Nintendo DS for you.
  • Nintendo DS Models.
  • Best for Retro Gaming: Nintendo DS Lite.
  • Best for Indie Gaming: Nintendo DSi.
  • Best for Homebrew: Nintendo DS Lite.
  • Best for Creativity: Nintendo DSi.
  • Best for Family Gaming: Nintendo DSi XL.
  • Best for Value: Nintendo DS Lite.
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Which is better a 2DS or 3DS?

The 3DS and 3DS XL have stereoscopic, glasses-free 3D screens while the 2DS and 2DS XL are in 2D - the clues are in their names. That's the biggest difference between them. The resolution of the lower touchscreens on all of the models is the same: 320 x 240.
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Is the DS or DS Lite better?

What Is the Difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite? The Nintendo DS Lite offers a smaller, sleeker package with a brighter screen, larger stylus, and a longer-lasting rechargeable battery than the original Nintendo DS. The unique game play features and wireless connectivity remain intact.
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Which is best DS or 3DS?

Unless you're a collector of portable gaming systems, there's no reason to purchase a DSi since the 3DS gives you access to the same games and features plus a bunch of others. If you have an original DS, skip the DSi and upgrade to the New 3DS XL. How much is a Nintendo DSi XL?
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Which DS model sold the most?

The Nintendo DS product line are the best-selling handheld consoles, selling 154.02 million units worldwide. The original DS sold 18.79 million units. The majority of sales came from the DS Lite at 93.86 million units.
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What is the rarest type of DS?

7 McDonald's Edition Nintendo DSi ($499)

This is by far the most unusual limited edition Nintendo DS console and one that not many people remember. It's a really rare one that it's not easy to find and although it's far from the most expensive console out there, it's definitely the most unique one.
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Which DS has the biggest screen?

Nintendo 3DS XL offers screens that are around 90% bigger than those of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, so you can enjoy all your favourite games on the big screen!
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Is the 2DS or 3DS cheaper?

This depends on how much you're willing to spend and what features you want or don't want. The cheapest system (in the US) is the original 2DS which goes for around $80 or so. The most expensive seems to be the New 3DS which goes for well over $200. So, what are the benefits and drawbacks of each?
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Which DS is the easiest?

DS3 is the easiest, childplay compared to DS1 and DS2.
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Is New 3DS better than old 3DS?

New Nintendo 3DS vs 3DS – Design

That's also helped by the fact that Nintendo has improved the build quality. Our trusty old 3DS's hinge has always been weak. You can wobble the top half of the 3DS when you hold it with only a little force. This doesn't happen with the New 3DS.
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What is the lightest DS?

The Nintendo DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is the second iteration of the Nintendo DS and is slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight than the original.
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How long does DS Lite last?

The battery will last 15-19 hours on the lowest settings, and 5-8 hours on the brightest. This can also vary depending on the type of game activity.
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Is the DS better than the switch?

The Switch has the unique benefit of coming with local multiplayer, as you and a friend can prop the system up on a table and use each Joy-Con as a stand-alone controller. The 3DS, on the other hand, is a dedicated handheld with a dual-screen design that lets you use touch and stylus controls for many titles.
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Is 3DS outdated?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023.
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Why are 2DS cheaper than 3DS?

However, the 2DS screens are actually part of a single, flat screen that's split in two by the plastic screen surround of the console. It makes the 2DS cheaper and simpler to produce. This isn't possible in the 3DS and 3DS XL because of the hinge mechanism and 3D top screen.
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Why 3DS is the best?

The 3DS is the successor to the DS. The 3DS plays all of the new 3DS games plus the entire catalog of DS games. This means there are over 4,000 games to play and all of your Nintendo families of games are presented: Mario, Yoshi, Metroid, Castlevania, Donkey Kong, and Zelda. Dual Screen, Clam Shell Design.
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Which DS is the hardest?

This is because it continues the slow-moving elements of the first game, as well as Demon's Souls, but makes the level design and environment much more punishing than either. Dark Souls 2 has the hardest level design and challenges out of its trilogy.
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What DS plays all DS games?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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What is the most fun DS game?

In order for games to become eligible, they need a minimum of 50 User Ratings in total.
  • Pokémon Conquest (DS)
  • Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS) ...
  • Meteos (DS) ...
  • Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (DS) ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (DS) ...
  • Okamiden (DS) ...
  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS) ...
  • Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time (DS) ...
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Is Nintendo discontinuing the 2DS?

As of 17 September 2020, the New 2DS XL and all other remaining models in the 3DS family have been discontinued by Nintendo.
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Are all 3DS games playable on 2DS?

Nintendo 2DS can play all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D, and with an amazing catalogue of Nintendo 3DS games that's growing every month, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Nintendo 2DS is backwards compatible, so you also have the entire library of Nintendo DS games to replay or discover!
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What is the newest DS called?

The New Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo.
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What is the oldest DS console?

The first Nintendo DS was launched in 2005. Since then, several newer versions of the system have been launched: the Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSi XL. Each system had different characteristics, but they all played Nintendo DS games.
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How many GB can a DS hold?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size.
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