how is it compatible with other devices?
The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance cartridges.
Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. 
when did new super mario bros come out May 7, 2006 what is this? Video game what is its storyline? Mario saving Princess Peach what is the receptivity of the game? The game received positive reviews from critics, with several calling "New Super Mario Bros." one of the best games available for the Nintendo DS what is this last mentioned platform? A handheld game console where was it developed? UNANSWERABLE how was it launched? The console was launched quietly in Japan compared to the North America launch; one source cites the cold weather as the reason.
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Nintendo DS [SEP] Compatibility
The Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into a slot on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into a slot on the bottom. The Nintendo DS, like the Game Boy Micro, is not backward compatible with games for the Game Boy Color and the original Game Boy because the Sharp Z80 compatible processor is not included and the console has physical incompatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. The original Game Boy sound processor, however, is still included to maintain compatibility for GBA games that use the older sound hardware.