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| | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords Anniversary Edition]]'' | ||
| release Original model = {{Region|na|y=2004|m=11|d=21}}<br/>{{region|jp|y=2004|m=12|d=2}}<br/>{{region|au|y=2005|m=2|d=24}}<br/>{{region|eu|y=2005|m=3|d=11}} | |||
| release DS Lite = {{Region|jp|y=2006|m=3|d=2}}<br/>{{region|au|y=2006|m=6|d=1}}<br/>{{region|na|y=2006|m=6|d=11}}<br/>{{region|eu|y=2006|m=6|d=23}} | |||
| release DSi = {{Region|jp|y=2008|m=11|d=1}}<br/>{{region|au|y=2009|m=4|d=2}}<br/>{{region|eu|y=2009|m=4|d=3}}<br/>{{region|na|y=2006|m=4|d=5}} | |||
| release DSi XL = {{Region|jp|y=2009|m=11|d=21}}<br/>{{region|eu|y=2010|m=3|d=5}}<br/>{{region|na|y=2010|m=3|d=28}}<br/>{{region|au|y=2010|m=4|d=15}} | |||
| previous = [[Game Boy Advance]] | |||
| counterpart header = Home Console Counterpart | |||
| counterpart = [[Nintendo Wii]] | |||
| next = [[Nintendo 3DS]] | |||
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The Nintendo DS was the | The '''Nintendo DS''' was the successor to the [[Game Boy Advance]] in Nintendo's handheld line. It had two screens, the lower of which was a [[Wikipedia:resistive touchscreen|resistive touchscreen]], allowing players to use the stylus or a fingernail to do actions on the bottom screen. It has a similar button layout/style as the SNES controller; a D-pad, 4 buttons (A, B, X and Y), 2 shoulder-buttons (L and R), and Start & Select buttons. Additionally, the DS also has a microphone in the hinge to interact with certain games. | ||
==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
There were multiple versions of the DS | There were multiple versions of the original DS all listed below. | ||
===Nintendo DS=== | ===Original Nintendo DS=== | ||
The original '''Nintendo DS''' has a much chunkier design than the later versions. The microphone is located below the touch screen (to the left), there are also two lights located below the bottom screen (one indicating power on/off and the other indicating whether the charger is connected). | |||
On this particular version you can play [[Game Boy Advance]] games due to the bottom input for GBA CARTRIDGES - this input is also used for such games as ''Guitar Hero''. | |||
===Nintendo DS Lite=== | ===Nintendo DS Lite=== | ||
The '''Nintendo DS Lite''' was much slimmed down from the original, and formed the basis for the designs of later DSes and [[Nintendo 3DS]]es There are a few minor differences than the original though, such as the microphone location (now located between the two screens) and a different charger. | |||
===Nintendo DSi=== | ===Nintendo DSi=== | ||
The '''Nintendo DSi''' has a similar design as the Nintendo DS Lite; however this version includes two cameras. One is located on the front (next to the microphone) and one on the back. It also features a micro-sd slot and improved speakers. This version, however, does ''not'' have a bottom input for Game Boy Advance games. | |||
===Nintendo DSi XL=== | ===Nintendo DSi XL=== | ||
The '''Nintendo DSi XL''' is the same design as the original DSi; however the screens are 93% larger. | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
There | There were a total of three [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] games released for the Nintendo DS: | ||
===''Phantom Hourglass''=== | |||
===Phantom Hourglass=== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass}} | ||
''Phantom Hourglass'' was available on cartridge. A direct sequel to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', it was controversial for its touchscreen-based controls. | |||
===Spirit Tracks=== | ===''Spirit Tracks''=== | ||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}} | {{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks}} | ||
''Spirit Tracks'' was a follow-up to ''Phantom Hourglass''. Also released on cartridge, it used the same basic mechanics to follow a Link and Zelda several generations later than the ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Phantom Hourglass'' versions in [[New Hyrule]]. | |||
===''Four Swords Anniversary Edition''=== | |||
{{Main|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords}} | |||
''Four Swords Anniversary Edition'' was a download-only "DSiWare" title and extended port of the GBA ''Four Swords'' title originally included with the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|GBA port of ''A Link to the Past'']]. While it was available for free, it was only downloadable for a limited time. | |||
Compared to the original GBA release, it added a single-player mode and two new worlds - the [[Realm of Memories]], based on areas of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|''Link's Awakening'' (Game Boy]] and ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''; and the [[Hero's Trial]], harder versions of earlier levels. | |||
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March 11, The Nintendo DS was the successor to the Game Boy Advance in Nintendo's handheld line. It had two screens, the lower of which was a resistive touchscreen, allowing players to use the stylus or a fingernail to do actions on the bottom screen. It has a similar button layout/style as the SNES controller; a D-pad, 4 buttons (A, B, X and Y), 2 shoulder-buttons (L and R), and Start & Select buttons. Additionally, the DS also has a microphone in the hinge to interact with certain games.
Versions
There were multiple versions of the original DS all listed below.
Original Nintendo DS
The original Nintendo DS has a much chunkier design than the later versions. The microphone is located below the touch screen (to the left), there are also two lights located below the bottom screen (one indicating power on/off and the other indicating whether the charger is connected).
On this particular version you can play Game Boy Advance games due to the bottom input for GBA CARTRIDGES - this input is also used for such games as Guitar Hero.
Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite was much slimmed down from the original, and formed the basis for the designs of later DSes and Nintendo 3DSes There are a few minor differences than the original though, such as the microphone location (now located between the two screens) and a different charger.
Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi has a similar design as the Nintendo DS Lite; however this version includes two cameras. One is located on the front (next to the microphone) and one on the back. It also features a micro-sd slot and improved speakers. This version, however, does not have a bottom input for Game Boy Advance games.
Nintendo DSi XL
The Nintendo DSi XL is the same design as the original DSi; however the screens are 93% larger.
Games
There were a total of three Zelda games released for the Nintendo DS:
Phantom Hourglass
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Phantom Hourglass was available on cartridge. A direct sequel to The Wind Waker, it was controversial for its touchscreen-based controls.
Spirit Tracks
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Spirit Tracks was a follow-up to Phantom Hourglass. Also released on cartridge, it used the same basic mechanics to follow a Link and Zelda several generations later than the The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass versions in New Hyrule.
Four Swords Anniversary Edition
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Four Swords Anniversary Edition was a download-only "DSiWare" title and extended port of the GBA Four Swords title originally included with the GBA port of A Link to the Past. While it was available for free, it was only downloadable for a limited time.
Compared to the original GBA release, it added a single-player mode and two new worlds - the Realm of Memories, based on areas of A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening (Game Boy and The Legend of Zelda; and the Hero's Trial, harder versions of earlier levels.