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Nintendo DS family
Throughout its lifetime, Sony's PlayStation Portable has been the main market competitor. There have been four different models of the Nintendo DS line on the market: the original Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DS Lite, as well as the Nintendo DSi and its XL variant. The Nintendo DS line has been highly successful, continuing the trend of its predecessor, the Game Boy line. With over 154 million units sold worldwide, the DS models are the best-selling handheld consoles, and second best-selling console overall behind the PlayStation 2.
Double Dragon
The first game, "Double Dragon", was released in the arcades in 1987. A Nintendo Entertainment System version produced by Technōs was released in 1988, followed by a Game Boy version in . Various licensed versions were also produced by other developers for gaming platforms such as the Master System, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Genesis, Atari Lynx and for home computers. Two "Double Dragon" sequels were released for the arcade: "" in and "" in . Like the original, Technōs produced versions for the NES ("" in and "" in respectively). A fourth game was released exclusively for the Super NES in , titled "Super Double Dragon". It was the last game produced by the original team at Technōs. The Game Gear game "Double Dragon" is not a port of the original arcade game, but is instead an entirely new entry in the series that has gameplay elements that are more similar to "Streets of Rage".
Dragon Quest V
Like IV and VI, this game has a wagon where members of the Hero's party can rest while exploring the world, but in the original Super Famicom version it was only possible to have a maximum of three active party members (those who actively participate in the monster battles), while in IV and VI it was up to four. This was changed in the remakes on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS to include up to four members in an active party. The tactics system first introduced in "" was brought back in this game, but with the added option of controlling allies manually for the entire game (whereas Dragon Quest IV only let you control them for four out of five chapters). It also expanded the tactics system by allowing the artificial intelligence routines to be set individually for each ally rather than for the party as a whole.
Dance Dance Revolution
DDR games have been released on various video game consoles, including the PlayStation, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, GameCube, Wii, Xbox and Xbox 360, and even PCs. Home versions often contain new songs, songs from the arcade version, and additional features that take advantage of the capabilities of the console (e.g.; Xbox 360 versions such as the Dance Dance Revolution Universe series include support for online multiplayer and downloadable songs over Xbox Live, and high definition graphics). DDR has even reached Nintendo's Game Boy Color, with five versions of "Dance Dance Revolution GB" released in Japan; these included a series of three mainstream DDR games, a Disney Mix, and an Oha Star. The games come with a small thumb pad that fits over the Game Boy Color's controls to simulate the dance pad.
Handheld game console
In January 2006, Nintendo revealed an updated version of the DS: the Nintendo DS Lite (released on March 2, 2006, in Japan) with an updated, smaller form factor (42% smaller and 21% lighter than the original Nintendo DS), a cleaner design, longer battery life, and brighter, higher-quality displays, with adjustable brightness. It is also able to connect wirelessly with Nintendo's Wii console.
Guitar Hero: On Tour series
Work on a Nintendo DS version of "Guitar Hero" started in early 2007 according to Vicarious Visions CEO, Karthik Bala. Bala stated that the inspiration for the game was to "see if it was even possible to do a really good music rhythm game on a handheld". The first six months of development were "touch and go", according to Bala, and it took nearly a year of testing and experimentation to determine the best strumming mechanism for the game. Bala claimed that Vicarious Visions had gone through more than 20 different combinations of software and hardware peripherals until they "hit upon the idea of creating a peripheral that would have the fret buttons plugging into the GBA slot of the DS". This also gave the advantage of making the peripheral compact, allowing it to be easily carried by the user. Other designs that were tested but dropped included a larger guitar-shaped unit that the DS was attached to (dubbed "Ukelele Hero" by the design team), different grips with three to six to twelve buttons, and gameplay that was built only around using the stylus. Not until the initial prototype was done did Vicarious Visions approach Nintendo and RedOctane; both companies were skeptical of the game but helped to support the team, Nintendo by assisting in the hardware interaction with the DS, and RedOctane by helping with the ergonomics of the Guitar Grip. This peripheral is not compatible with the Nintendo DSi because it lacks a GBA slot to insert the grip into, but Vicarious Visions has stated that it is eager to continue development of the series on the DSi.
Even with the hardware designed, Vicarious Visions spent additional time refining the game play. According to lead designer Jeremy Russo, the team had the largest number of playtesters brought in for any Vicarious Vision project in order to refine the touchscreen "strumming" action, using a range of testers, including those that had never played a "Guitar Hero" game, the "'DragonForce' Expert" players, and real guitar players. In addition, the team wanted to expand the "Guitar Duel" mode to include several DS-specific mini-games that could not be recreated on other consoles, but found themselves running out of time. RedOctane wanted to see "On Tour" as a "polished AAA title on a handheld" and insisted that the "Guitar Duel" be a key feature of the game, giving Vicarious Visions more time to complete the game. The additional time allowed the team to develop the software to recognize every type of strumming approach, including finding a solution to handle the expert players that strummed faster than could be previously recognized. This time also was used to strengthen the "Guitar Duel" gameplay, and as a result, this mode became the testers' favorite feature of the game. While some tracks were brought over from "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock", Vicarious Visions recreated all the note tracks for the game, aiming to keep the same difference in difficulty from Easy to Expert as in the console versions. Each song has been divided into three separate compressed tracks that play back simultaneously during gameplay. Vicarious Visions developed a method to overcome the 2,000-polygon drawing limit imposed by the Nintendo DS hardware in order to allow the characters, each composed of about 2,000 polygons, to be recognizable.
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
, or Guilty Gear DS, is a fighting game of the "Guilty Gear" series for the Nintendo DS. It is modeled after "Guilty Gear Isuka", and also allows for four player fights. It was the first versus fighting game for the Nintendo DS to be released outside Japan, and also the only game in the "Guilty Gear" series to be originally released outside of said country.
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2
Both games were remade in 2002 for the PlayStation in a compilation game called "Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2" and released only in Japan. The Nintendo 3DS version of both games were released in 2014 as Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key and released only in Japan.
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Advance Wars: Dual Strike, known in Japan as , is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It is the third installment in the "Advance Wars" series (first on DS media) and was released in Japan on June 23, 2005, in North America on August 22, 2005, in Europe on September 30, 2005, and in Australia on March 22, 2006. The game is preceded by "" and "Advance Wars" and succeeded by "". "Advance Wars" is the international title of the "Wars" video game series, which dates back to the Family Computer game "Famicom Wars" in 1988.
Citroën DS
The 1955 DS cemented the Citroën brand name as an automotive innovator, building on the success of the Traction Avant, which had been the world's first mass-produced unitary body front-wheel-drive car in 1934. In fact, the DS caused such a huge sensation that Citroën was apprehensive that future models would not be of the same bold standard. No clean sheet new models were introduced from 1955 to 1970.
Super Mario 64 DS
"Super Mario 64 DS" was developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is a remake of the Nintendo 64 launch title "Super Mario 64", with the game's 3D engine mirroring many visual effects used in the original game. Graphical changes include a higher polygon count for character models and the lack of texture filtering. Originally titled ""Super Mario 64 ×4"", it was first shown as a multiplayer demonstration at the 2004 E3 before the Nintendo DS was released. A few months later, Nintendo announced an actual game—along with many others—was in development. At the Nintendo DS conference on October 7, 2004, the game was on demonstration again and new information was revealed; the name was changed to "Super Mario 64 DS" and four different characters (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Wario) would be used in the main, single-player adventure. The demonstration was a more complete version of the game than the E3 version—the game's development was 90% complete at this time—and highlighted the multiple characters in the single-player mode and included minigames; the multiplayer mode, however, was not present. Prior to the conference, the appearance of the box art on GameStop's product page caused speculation the game would be a launch title. Nintendo confirmed the rumor by announcing at the conference that the game would be a launch title of the Nintendo DS in North America and Japan. As the game's release approached, the release schedule of launch titles altered; many titles were delayed, while others were announced to be released a few days before the Nintendo DS. "Super Mario 64 DS" was the only game scheduled to be released with the system. Kenta Nagata provided additional music for the game, while the voice actors from "Super Mario 64" returned as well and this time, Kazumi Totaka joined the cast, playing the role of Yoshi.
Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik
Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik (; ), also known as DS, was a series of satellites launched by the Soviet Union between 1961 and 1982. DS satellites were used for a number of missions, including technological and scientific research, and radar tracking targets for anti-satellite weapons and anti-ballistic missiles. 185 were launched, using dedicated Kosmos rockets.
The first DS satellite, DS-1 No.1, was launched on the maiden flight of the Kosmos-2I 63S1 rocket on 27 October 1961. It failed to reach orbit after an acceleration integrator malfunctioned. A second launch attempt, with DS-1 No.2, failed due to a second stage malfunction. The third satellite, as DS-2, successfully reached orbit and was subsequently assigned the designation Kosmos 1, becoming the first satellite to be designated under the Kosmos system. Kosmos designations were assigned to all DS satellites, except those that failed to reach orbit, and a small number which were launched as part of the Interkosmos and Oreol programmes.
Guitar Hero: On Tour series
The game was the top selling DS game in North America the week of its release, selling over 300,000 units, and setting the record for any Activision DS release and as one of the top five releases from Activision on any platform. The game continued to be the best selling DS title in North America in its second week of release. "On Tour" was the second best-selling game across all systems for the month of June 2008, according to the NPD Group selling more than 422,000 units. In July and August 2008, it sold an additional 309,700 and 110,000 units in North America, respectively, placing on NPD's top ten game sales for both months. The worldwide release of "On Tour" took in over $15 million in sales during the month of July 2008. The bundled version of "Guitar Hero: On Tour" is the 19th best-selling Nintendo DS game in the United States, selling 1.1 million copies as of November 2008.
Digimon World DS
"Digimon World DS" features rather unusual Digivolution lines for some of its Digimon; Many Digimon have digivolution lines that do not correspond with established lines in other media. The digivolution lines in Digimon World DS and other Digimon media are equally valid as Digimon do not have set evolutions, rather suggested lines that are logical upgraded forms.Sometime in the 21st century, rapid developments in technology have spawned life forms—Digital Monsters—in the Digital World. This sparks rumors of a cover-up by the DATS organization under the National Public Safety Commission. To substantiate the rumors, the protagonist sneaks into the school computer room, where the protagonist is transported to the Digital World.
Boss Corporation
The DS-1 Distortion, however, is an exception; the design has changed significantly twice throughout its lifetime. The first time was around 1994 when the Toshiba TA7136AP op-amp was replaced with the Rohm BA728N. In 2000 the op-amp was again changed. This time it was replaced with the Mitsubishi M5223AL. The latest op-amp change occurred in 2007, when new DS-1 pedals began shipping with the NJM3404AL op-amp.
Nintendo DSi
While the DSi's design is similar to that of the DS Lite, it features two digital cameras, supports internal and external content storage, and connects to an online store called the Nintendo DSi Shop. Nintendo stated that families often share DS and DS Lite consoles. Its new functionality was intended to facilitate personalization, so as to encourage each member of a household to purchase a DSi. The handheld supports exclusive physical media in addition to DS games with DSi-specific features and standard DS titles. The only exception to its backward compatibility are earlier DS games that required the GBA slot. Nintendo had sold over 41 million DSi and DSi XL units combined.
Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone
"Double Dragon 3" was ported to various platforms under license from Tradewest. Versions were released for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST in late 1991, followed by the IBM PC, Genesis and Game Boy in . These versions of the game were developed by The Sales Curve, with the exception of the Genesis version (which was handled by Software Creations). The Game Boy and Genesis versions were published by Acclaim under the title of "Double Dragon 3: The Arcade Game", distinguishing them from the earlier NES release.
Citroën DS
The DS was built and sold in South Africa from 1959 to 1975.
Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn
Conceived as a project for Level-5's tenth anniversary in 2008, "Ni no Kuni: The Another World" was announced in the September 2008 issue of "Famitsu", as a title for the Nintendo DS. In June 2010, Level-5 announced that the game would also be released for the PlayStation 3, with significant differences; the DS version was renamed "Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn", while the PlayStation 3 version was given the title "". Both versions were revealed to be in development separately, only retaining the same "story axle", while features such as artwork, graphics and specifications all received significant changes. Journalists noted that the game's announcement ignited widespread anticipation within the gaming industry.
Citroën DS
The DS and ID powerplants evolved throughout its 20-year production life. The car was underpowered and faced constant mechanical changes to boost the performance of the four-cylinder engine. The initial 1911 cc three main bearing engine (carried forward from the Traction Avant) of the DS 19 was replaced in 1965 with the 1985 cc five-bearing wet-cylinder motor, becoming the DS 19a (called DS 20 from September 1969).
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!
"Brain Age 2" was released by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS in Japan on December 29, 2005, in Europe on June 29, 2007, in Australia on July 5, 2007, and in North America on August 20, 2007. A "Brain Age 2" Nintendo DS bundle was released in North America on August 21, 2007, which included a copy of "Brain Age 2" and a Nintendo DS colored crimson on the top and matte black on the bottom. At a Nintendo Conference on October 2, 2008, Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata announced during his keynote address that both games in the "Brain Age" series were redeveloped as two DSiWare games called "Small Brain DSi Training Everyday for Adults" Literature Edition and Science Edition. The DSiWare iterations include training modes from the previous two Nintendo DS games, including new ones that take advantage of the Nintendo DSi's camera. "Brain Age 2" was given generally favorable reviews, receiving aggregated scores of 77% from Metacritic and 79.04% from GameRankings. Praise focused on improvements made on "", while criticism targeted the game's inability to consistently understand written and spoken answers. The game was voted IGN's Reader's Game of the Month for August 2007.
Super Mario 64
An enhanced remake for the Nintendo DS called "Super Mario 64 DS" was available for the launch of the handheld system in 2004. Yoshi, Luigi, and Wario are additional playable characters, and the game features improved graphics, slightly altered courses, touchscreen mini-games, and a multiplayer mode. In addition, the number of Power Stars has been raised from 120 to 150. Reviews were mostly positive, and by March 2008, 6.12 million copies of "Super Mario 64 DS" had been sold worldwide. In 2015, a fan remake of "Super Mario 64" was created in Unity, called "Super Mario 64 HD". The project was later taken down due to a copyright claim by Nintendo.
Citroën DS
President Charles de Gaulle survived an assassination attempt at Le Petit-Clamart near Paris on August 22, 1962, planned by Algerian War veteran Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry. The plan was to ambush the motorcade with machine guns, disable the vehicles, and then close in for the kill. De Gaulle praised the unusual abilities of his unarmoured DS with saving his life – the car was peppered with bullets, and the shots had punctured the tyres, but the car could still escape at full speed. This event was accurately recreated in the 1973 film "The Day of the Jackal". According to Internet Movie Cars Database, the DS/ID has made over 2,700 film and television appearances so far.
Populous (video game)
"Populous DS", a new version of the game (published by Xseed Games in America and Rising Star Games in Europe), was developed by Genki for the Nintendo DS and released November 11, 2008. The game allows the user to shape the in-game landscape using the DS's stylus. It also features a multiplayer mode allowing four players to play over a wireless connection.
Citroën DS
The last DS came off the production line on 24 April 1975 - the manufacturer had taken the elementary precaution of building up approximately eight months of inventory of the "brake" (estate/station wagon) version of the DS, to cover the period till the autumn of 1975, when the estate/station wagon version of the CX would be introduced.
Double Dragon (video game)
In , Technōs Japan produced a Game Boy version of "Double Dragon", which was also released in North America and Europe by Tradewest. This version features gameplay similar to the NES version, but with completely different level designs and all of the main character's moves available from the start. The enemies are the same as the NES version, but some of the characters such as Abobo and Chin were given new techniques. The main game mode is still single player, although the game ends after the fight with Willy, with Jimmy not appearing in the main game. A two-player Versus Mode is also included like in the NES version, but the only characters available to play as are the Lee brothers. This version has also been re-released on the Virtual Console for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
Nintendo DSi
In a United States hardware sales estimate for July 2011 by Gamasutra following the DS Lite's price drop a month earlier, about 60 to 70 percent of approximately 290,000 DS units sold were DSi and DSi XL consoles. Lackluster 3DS sales forced Nintendo to drop its price to match the DSi XL in the United States on August 12. Japan and Europe had similar price reductions. Gamasutra speculated potential DS buyers in the United States opted for the 3DS as a result; DS sales for August 2011 decreased by 45 percent, while it combined with 3DS sales remained steady compared to the previous month. Nintendo made its second DSi and DSi XL price cuts in North America on May 20, 2012. Gamasutra called these price cuts the DS product line's "final send-off" and expects "by this time next year its contributions to the market will be minuscule. After Christmas, Nintendo will effectively be a single-handheld system company, putting all of portable software efforts into the Nintendo 3DS."
The Nintendo DSi's design is similar to that of the second DS iteration, the Nintendo DS Lite. It is approximately 12 percent shorter () than the Nintendo DS Lite when closed, but slightly wider and lighter. The DSi has two TFT-LCD screens— larger than those of previous models—that are capable of displaying 262,144 colors. The touch sensitive lower screen accepts input from the included stylus. The handheld features four lettered buttons (X, Y, A, B), a directional pad, and Start, Select, and Power buttons. Two shoulder buttons, a game card slot, and a power cable input are placed under the console's hinge. The included AC adapter (WAP-002) is not compatible with any previous DS model.
WayForward Technologies
When Nintendo announced the dual-screen handheld console that became the Nintendo DS in early 2004, WayForward began examining the various options the new console offered. Work started on a sequel to "Shantae" using the two screens. Despite presenting the concepts to a number of publishers, they were ultimately unsuccessful at securing a deal. Because of the large number of "Shantae" related assets that were produced, including 3D models, WayForward frequently uses them when trying out new technology or development platforms. Later in 2004, the company was contracted by THQ to produce a new chat game called "Ping Pals" for the Nintendo DS. Despite the tight timescales involved in developing the game, WayForward used the opportunity to obtain development kits for the platform. The game was received unfavourably by the majority of critics and gained only a single positive review. In 2006, the company produced and released "" just as the Game Boy Advance was reaching the end of its commercial life cycle, which met with largely positive reviews. Since then, WayForward has gone on to develop further titles for the Nintendo DS. "", based on the 1951 Warner Bros. cartoon "Duck Amuck" was highly anticipated at the E3 trade show but also received mixed reviews upon release.
Mario Kart DS
The game was the first for the Nintendo DS to take advantage of the console's Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection feature. By the end of its debut week in the United States, 112,000 people purchased the game, of which 52,000 of them had logged onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to play against other people over the Internet. "Mario Kart DS" was the best-selling handheld game in its debut month of November 2005 in the United States. It was the 10th best-selling game of 2008, and the best-selling Nintendo DS game of that year. In Japan, the game sold 224,411 copies in its first week. "Mario Kart DS" sold 3,112,363 units as of July 2008, and 3,224,996 copies as of January 2009, making it the sixth best-selling game for the Nintendo DS since the console's release. In the United States, it sold 910,000 copies and earned $31 million by August 2006. During the period between January 2000 and August 2006, it was the 23rd highest-selling game launched for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable in that country. As of March 2016, "Mario Kart DS" has sold 23.60 million units worldwide.
DS-P1-Yu
DS-P1-Yu was a series of Soviet satellites developed by the Yuzhnoye Design Office of Ukraine, for use in calibrating the Dnestr space surveillance and early-warning radar system. Between 1964 and 1976, a total of 79 satellites were launched on Kosmos launchers, with seven failing to reach orbit.
Nintendo
During the holiday season of 2008, Nintendo followed up the success of the DS with the release of the Nintendo DSi in Japan. The system features a more powerful CPU and more RAM, two cameras, one facing towards the player and one facing outwards, and had an online distribution store called DSiWare. The DSi was later released worldwide during 2009. In the latter half of 2009, Nintendo released the Nintendo DSi XL in Japan, a larger version of the DSi. This updated system was later released worldwide in 2010.
Citroën DS
The DS was primarily manufactured at the Quai André-Citroën in the Javel neighborhood of Paris, with other manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, South Africa, the former Yugoslavia (mostly Brake Ambulances), and Australia.
Datsun DS series
The Datsun DS-5 was released in 1953 and was the same as the DS-4 except for the engine, which was changed to the new 860cc D10 engine (basically a stroked Type 7 engine) producing 25 horsepower. The grille was changed sometime in 1954. The DS-5 was in production until 1954, when it was replaced by the completely redesigned Datsun DS-6.
Panzer Tactics DS
Panzer Tactics DS is a turn-based tactical video game for the Nintendo DS developed by Sproing Interactive Media. It was released in North America on November 7, 2007. On March 6 2014, bitComposer Games announced Panzer Tactics HD, the official HD remake for PC and iPad. The HD version was released on May 22, 2014.
Nintendo DS
As of March 31, 2016, all Nintendo DS models combined have sold 154.02 million units, making it the best selling handheld game console to date, and the second best selling video game console of all time.
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme
Despite its single-region arcade release, its popularity caused it to be exported or pirated and placed in game rooms worldwide. "Dance Dance Revolution Extreme" was the last game in the "DDR" arcade franchise for four years until "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova" in 2006. The arcade release of the game contains one of the largest soundtracks of any "DDR" game, featuring 240 songs, as well as music from other Bemani music titles. Konami issued an in-game thank you to the fans of "Dance Dance Revolution" and announced a rejuvenation of the entire series, but did not go into details. Konami's announcement led people to believe that "DDR Extreme" might be the final "DDR" release or that the series might be on hiatus or rebooted in the same manner as "Beatmania" and "Beatmania IIDX".
"DDR Extreme" is similar to "DDRMAX2 7th mix". The game introduced "Beginner" and "Nonstop" modes, a mode similar to the previous "Challenge mode", but with an updated "life bar", a graded rating at the end of each course and a random banner. Perhaps the most noticeable changes in "DDR Extreme" are the extra stage and the updated green color scheme. Players can pick their own song to try to pass the extra stage, including "The Legend of Max". If they do well on the "Extra Stage", they can progress to "One More Extra Stage". The banner of "Dance Dance Revolution" unlocks access to other songs. If the player passes, a special ending is unlocked. New songs are introduced, including the Bemani revival songs , like "Beatmania IIDX", "pop'n music" or "Keyboardmania", and versions of "DDR Solo", "Home DDR" and "DDR Club" songs created by DDR Extreme. A "cheat code" reveals the true number of songs, including hidden songs. Pressing the left and right buttons simultaneously unlocks the Series, Alphabetical, Beats-per-minute, Player-best and Default sort orders.
Pentax *ist DS
PENTAX *ist DS is a digital SLR camera produced by Pentax. The *ist DS produces a 6.1 megapixel resolution image. The *ist DS was a lower-prices follow-on to the Pentax *ist D. In September 2005 the Digital Imaging Websites Association (DIWA), a worldwide organization of collaborating websites, announced that Pentax had received their first DIWA Award for a DSLR camera. The *ist DS model was awarded with a Silver medal for outstanding test results.
Ys I &amp; II
"Ys I & II DS" was released on Nintendo DS in Japan on March 20, 2008, as separate games before it was bundled on April 18, 2008, titled "Ys DS / Ys II DS Special Box". It was later released in the United States on February 24, 2009 titled "Legacy of Ys: Books I & II" as a bundled package. The remake includes 3D graphics, updated sound (both using the previous Eternal edition as a basis), and multiplayer for up to 4 people. Each copy of the first printing of the game also includes a bonus soundtrack CD.
Datsun DS series
The Datsun DS-6 Convar was released in 1954 and was more modern and attractive compared to the DS-4 and DS-5. The DS-6 was based on the DS-5 and used its drivetrain. The front-end was unique with a flat panel (with "DATSUN" in individual letters) between the hood opening and the grille, which was oval-shaped that was split by the bumper bar. The trunk lid lifted up rather than folded down. The DS-6 was in production until December 1954, when it was replaced by the all new Datsun 110.
Razer Naga
There have been eight iterations in the Naga series, not counting the redesigned versions, with release dates spanning from 2009 to 2016. The mice are, in order of release: the Naga, Naga Epic, Naga 2012, Naga Hex, Naga 2014, Naga Epic Chroma, Naga Chroma, and Naga Hex v2. All except the Naga Epic and the Naga Epic Chroma are wired and connected through a USB port. The Naga Hex and the Naga Hex v2 are the only iterations to have less than twelve buttons, with six and seven respectively. The Naga 2014 is the only mouse in the series to have a left-handed version. The colors of the mice vary.
Nintendo DS
"iQue DS", the official name of the Chinese Nintendo DS, was released in China on July 23, 2005. The price of the iQue DS was 980 RMB (roughly US$130) as of April 2006. This version of the DS includes updated firmware to block out use of the PassMe device, along with the new Red DS. Chinese launch games were "Zhi Gan Yi Bi" ("Polarium") (Nintendo/iQue) and "Momo Waliou Zhizao" ("") (Nintendo/iQue).
Eighth generation of video game consoles
On August 28, 2013, Nintendo announced a low cost, 2D version of the 3DS called the Nintendo 2DS. This redesign plays all Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games, albeit without a 3D option. Unlike previous machines of the DS family, the Nintendo 2DS uses a slate-like design instead of a clamshell one. The console launched on October 12 in both Europe and North America as well as Australasia.
On August 29, 2014, Nintendo announced a newer model of the 3DS called the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL. It was released in Japan on October 11, 2014; in Australasia on November 21, 2014; in Europe on February 13, 2015; in North America on February 13, 2015, for the XL version. The smaller version for North America was released on September 25, 2015 bundled with the game "". In April 2017, Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 2DS XL, due for release in Japan on July 13, 2017, and in North America on July 28, 2017. It is a streamlined version of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, with identical screen sizes and its updated processor, but with a refreshed design and a thinner build.
Nintendo DS family
The Nintendo DSi (abbreviated to DSi) is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). Development of the DSi began in late 2006, and the handheld was unveiled during an October 2008 Nintendo conference in Tokyo. Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability.
Elite Beat Agents
Elite Beat Agents is a music video game developed by iNiS and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was first released in North America, and has since been released in Europe and South Korea. It is the spiritual sequel to "Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan", a Japanese rhythm game released in 2005, sharing many common elements with it. Similar to "Ouendan", the player taps and drags on indicated locations on the touch screen of the DS in time to the rhythm of the music to score points, while the upper screen shows comic-style scenes of the fictional "Elite Beat Agents" cheering on others in tough situations through their dance moves. The improvements made in this game were implemented in the Japanese game's sequel, "Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2".
Nintendo DS
The DS was released in Europe on March 11, 2005 for €149. A small supply of units were available prior to this in a package with a promotional "VIP" T-shirt, "Metroid Prime Hunters - First Hunt", a "" demo, and a pre-release version of "Super Mario 64 DS", through the Nintendo Stars Catalogue; the bundle was priced at £129.99 for the UK and €189.99 for the rest of Europe, plus 1,000 of Nintendo's "star" loyalty points (to cover postage). , 1 million DS units had been sold in Europe, setting a sales record for a handheld console.
Super Mario 64 DS
Nintendo revealed "Super Mario 64 DS" as a multiplayer demonstration at E3 2004, and released it in November 2004. The game received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its single-player mode and the changes made from the original game. However, they criticized its multiplayer mode and lack of analog controls. The game is the tenth bestselling Nintendo DS game, with over 11.06 million copies sold by 2018. "Super Mario 64 DS" was rereleased on the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2016.
Citroën DS
The Citroën DS () is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive executive car that was manufactured and marketed by the French company Citroën from 1955 to 1975 in sedan, wagon/estate and convertible body configurations. Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni and the French aeronautical engineer André Lefèbvre styled and engineered the car. Paul Magès developed the hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension.
Paint By DS
Paint By DS is a painting simulator developed by Japanese studio Ertain for the Nintendo DS. The game challenges players to recreate classic artworks with the DS stylus. It allows players to recreate pieces from artists such as Van Gogh. Players can mix oil-based and water-based paints. There are 15 different paintings players can manipulate, and one can zoom in to create finer details, and add water to decrease the intensity of colors. It is rated E for Everyone and has an average rating of 44 out of 100 based on critic reviews.
DS
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Beginning in 1996, "DS9" began releases on LaserDisc. Picture and sound quality in this format was significantly better than that of VHS cassettes; however, the Laserdisc format was discontinued in 1997. Only 30 discs, or the first 60 episodes, were released, comprising the first, second and part of the third season before Pioneer halted its production of Star Trek laserdiscs in October 1999. DS9 LaserDiscs were also produced for the Japanese and European markets. In Japan, the first five seasons were released in a series of ten boxed sets (two per season) before they were canceled around the same time as the US releases. In Europe, a select few DS9 episodes were released on PAL laserdisc: "Emissary", also included in the boxed set "Star Trek: The Pilots"; "The Way of the Warrior", parts 1 and 2; and "Trials and Tribble-ations" from DS9, "The Trouble with Tribbles" from "Star Trek: The Original Series", and "More Tribbles, More Troubles" from "Star Trek: The Animated Series".
DS Automobiles
In China, DS vehicles have been sold in separate dealerships since 2014. DS models for sale in China are produced by the Changan PSA joint venture based in Shenzhen. The DS 5LS and DS 6WR are only sold in China. With the facelift of the DS5 in 2015, the DS brand was also separated from the Citroën brand in Europe and standalone DS dealerships are planned worldwide.DS partnered with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Racing team for the second season of the FIA Formula E Championship. The team competed under the title of DS Virgin Racing, finished the 2015-16 season in third place, and fourth in the 2016-17 season. For the 2018-19 season, DS moved to sponsor Techeetah, ending its relationship with Virgin.
Actua Pool
In 2007, the game was re-developed with enhanced graphics by Frontline Studios, published by Zoo Digital Publishing and ported to the handheld game console Nintendo DS. This version is known as Underground Pool in North America. This version enjoyed good sales, but was not as well received critically as the original game. It has been noted that the uniqueness of individual opponents has been lost in this version, as are all the different variations of rules available, as there are only two different games in the Nintendo DS version whereas the original had dozens.
New Nintendo 3DS
The New Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console developed by Nintendo. It is the fourth system in the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld consoles, following the original Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL, and the Nintendo 2DS. The system was released in Japan on October 11, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand on November 21, 2014, on January 6, 2015 in Europe in a special Club Nintendo-exclusive "Ambassador Edition", and at retail in Europe on February 13, 2015. Like the original 3DS, the New Nintendo 3DS also has a larger variant, the New Nintendo 3DS XL, released in all three regions. In North America, the New Nintendo 3DS XL was released on February 13, 2015, while the standard-sized New Nintendo 3DS was released later on September 25, 2015.
Nintendo DSi
Development of a large DS Lite model in 2007 eventually led to the DSi XL (known in Japan as the ). Nintendo had designed a large DS Lite model with screens, compared to the standard screens; development of this new handheld advanced far enough that it could have begun mass production. However, Iwata placed the project on hold due to consumer demand for the DS Lite and Wii. He later pitched the idea of simultaneously releasing large and small versions of the DSi instead, but Nintendo's hardware team was incapable of developing two models concurrently. After finishing work on the DSi, Kuwahara started the DSi XL project and became project leader. The DSi XL, a DSi model with screens, was announced on October 29, 2009. Various names for it were considered, including "DSi Comfort", "DSi Executive", "DSi Premium", "DSi Living", and "DSi Deka" (Japanese for "large"). "Mario" creator Shigeru Miyamoto insisted on "DSi Deka". The handheld has an improved viewing angle over its predecessor, which allows onlookers to see the screen's contents more easily. This feature was absent from the large DS Lite model due to cost issues at the time, which also limited LCD screen size. The cost of LCD screens is determined by how many pieces are cut from a single large glass sheet. To keep these costs within a certain threshold, Nintendo set a screen size limit of approximately , which was later increased to .
List of Nintendo DS games
This is a sortable list of video games on the Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and DSi handheld game consoles. This list does not include games released on DSiWare. The last game released for the Nintendo DS was "Disney Two Pack - Frozen: Olaf's Quest + Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay" in 2015.
Nintendo DS family
The Nintendo DS (abbreviated to DS) is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and released by Nintendo. The device went on sale in North America on November 21, 2004. The DS, short for "Developers' System" or "Dual Screen", introduced distinctive new features to handheld gaming: an LCD screen working in tandem with a touchscreen, a built-in microphone, and support for wireless connectivity. Both screens are encompassed within a clamshell design similar to the Game Boy Advance SP. The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they could interact online using the now-discontinued Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary
15th Anniversary has a slew of new modes, and also includes modes that emulate the original "Puyo Puyo", "Puyo Puyo Tsu" and "Puyo Pop Fever". In most cases, players are eliminated when he/she tops out, and the last player (or side) standing wins the round.The DS version of 15th Anniversary supports all multiplayer modes that the DS officially supports.
Dragon Quest
Two games were released for the Super Famicom: "" in 1992 and "" in 1995; both have been re-released on newer systems. "Dragon Quest V" was originally scheduled for release in North America but was canceled amid rumors that Enix had given up on the American market. No official reason was ever given. The Nintendo DS remakes were released in North America with "Dragon Quest V" also being released in Europe and Australia, the latter without the numbering. One game was released for the PS1: "Dragon Quest VII: Eden no Senshi-tachi" in 2000 in Japan and 2001 in North America under the title "Dragon Warrior VII". "" was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004 in Japan, 2005 in North America, and 2006 in Europe and Australia, again without the number in the title for Europe. "Dragon Quest VIII" was the first "Dragon Quest" title to be released in North America under the "Dragon Quest" title, and the first European release of a main-series "Dragon Quest" game. "", the only game in the series initially released on the Nintendo DS, was originally released in 2009 in Japan, and in 2010 in North America, Europe, and Australia. "Dragon Quest X" was announced for the Wii in December 2008. In September 2011, Square Enix announced that "Dragon Quest X" would also be released on the Wii U, with Nintendo 3DS connectivity. It is the first MMORPG in the series, and the only numbered "Dragon Quest" title not released outside Japan. "Dragon Quest XI" was released in Japan on July 29, 2017, and released internationally on September 4, 2018.
SimCity DS
SimCity DS is a city building and management video game and the first Nintendo DS installment in the "SimCity" series. It was published by Electronic Arts (EA) and developed by the AKI Corporation and EA Japan.
Nintendo DS family
The Nintendo DSi XL (abbreviated to DSi XL) features larger screens, and a greater overall size, than the original DSi. It is the fourth DS model, the first to be available as a pure size variation. Iwata said that cost restraints had, until then, limited the screen size and multiplayer aspects of portable game consoles, and that the DSi XL offers "an improved view angle on the screens", which makes it the first "portable system that can be enjoyed with people surrounding the gamer." He argued that this introduces a new method of playing portable video games, wherein those "surrounding the game player can also join in one way or the other to the gameplay." While the original DSi was specifically designed for individual use, Iwata suggested that DSi XL buyers give the console a "steady place on a table in the living room," so that it might be shared by multiple household members.
Duke Nukem
When "Duke Nukem Trilogy" was announced during 2008, it was intended for release on the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable (PSP). Each game in the series was to have two versions that shared the same story – the Nintendo DS game was a side-scrolling affair, while the PSP version was to be a third-person shooter not unlike . The PSP version was said to be the more adult-oriented of the two games. It is unknown precisely when the PSP versions of the "Duke Nukem Trilogy" games were cancelled, however the drawn-out development of the title, low quality of the game and the poor sales of PSP software since 2008 were likely factors. Only the DS version of the first game "Critical Mass" was released.
Nintendo DS family
While the DSi's design is similar to that of the DS Lite, it features two digital cameras, supports internal and external content storage, and connects to an online store called the Nintendo DSi Shop (which was discontinued in 2017) . Nintendo stated that families often share DS and DS Lite consoles. Its new functionality was intended to facilitate personalization, so as to encourage each member of a household to purchase a DSi. The handheld supports exclusive physical media in addition to DS games with DSi-specific features and standard DS titles. The only exception to its backward compatibility are earlier DS games that required the GBA slot. As of September 30, 2014, Nintendo had sold 41.37 million DSi and DSi XL units combined.
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
On March 7, NIS America released a statement on the North American release of a new edition of "Disgaea: Hour of Darkness" for the Nintendo DS. The game will be a port of the PSP version, and will include multiplayer gameplay and Etna mode. In order to fully utilize the Nintendo DS' capabilities, several key improvements will be made to the user interface and game system. However, many features from the PSP edition were dropped, including the option to toggle between English and Japanese dialogue, and many additional voiceovers, probably due to the limited storage capacity of the DS game card. For several years, "Disgaea DS" was the only "Disgaea" game released for a Nintendo system (and until the release of "Disgaea PC", the only release on a non-Sony platform), until the release of "Disgaea 5 Complete" for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, 9 years after "Disgaea DS"' release.
SimCity 3000
"SimCity DS" is a heavily modified version of "SimCity 3000" for the Nintendo DS released in Japan on February 22, 2007, North America on June 19, 2007 and Europe on June 22, 2007. The game inherits "SC3K"s graphics, but makes use of the handheld's dual screens to display additional interfaces at once. Console-specific features are also included, such as the use of the console's integrated microphone, which is used to blow out fires, and the touchscreen, which is used to control the interface. The game also features a "Save the City" mode, in which the player must help one of several cities recover from a disaster and reach a specific target to succeed.
Citroën DS
In 2009, Groupe PSA created a new brand - DS Automobiles, intended as high quality, high specification variations on existing models, with differing mechanics and bodywork. This brand ranges across four models, the DS3, DS4, DS5, and the China-only SUV DS 6. The DS3, launched in March 2010, is based on Citroën's new C3, but is more customisable and unique, bearing some resemblance to the original DS, with its "Shark Fin" side pillar. These have created their own niches, with the DS4 being a mix of a crossover and a coupe and the DS5 mixing a coupe and an estate. Many feature hybrid-diesel engines to maximise efficiency.
Super Mario 64 DS
"Super Mario 64 DS" was first released in North America for the Nintendo DS on November 21, 2004 as a launch title for the system. On June 5, 2011, the game was repackaged in a red-colored case (along with "New Super Mario Bros.", "Mario Kart DS", "Mario Party DS", "" and "") in tandem with a price drop of $99 for the DS. "Super Mario 64 DS" was later rereleased in Japan for the Wii U as a part of the Virtual Console line of games on January 6, 2016, and was later released in North America in August of that year.
List of DS:Style products
The first nine products in the series were announced on April 4, 2007 and the first five were released on July 5, 2007; the last "DS:Style" release was on February 3, 2011. Several of the products were named after other non-software products, such as the Lonely Planet series of travel guides, the Japanese Legal Mind (LEC) test preparatory company, or the Japanese Tipness yoga studio chain. While not a part of the "DS:Style" series, bookkeeping and real estate certification products ("Honki de Manabu: LEC de Goukaku - DS Hishou Boki 3-Kyū" and "Honki de Manabu: LEC de Goukaku - DS Takuchi Tatemono Torihiki Shuninsha") were also released on the PlayStation Portable in 2010.
Nintendo DS family
The Nintendo DS Lite (abbreviated to DS Lite) is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It is a slimmer, brighter, and more lightweight redesign of the original Nintendo DS. It was announced on January 26, 2006, more than a month before its initial release in Japan on March 2, 2006 due to overwhelming demand for the original model. It has been released in Australia, North America, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore, and defined regions in South America, the Middle East, and East Asia. As of December 31, 2013, shipments of the DS Lite have reached 93.86 million units worldwide, according to Nintendo. It was the final handheld to have backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance games.
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Mario Kart DS
"Mario Kart DS" was released by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS in North America on November 14, 2005, in Australia on November 17, 2005, in Europe on November 25, 2005, in Japan on December 8, 2005, and in Korea on April 5, 2007. Nintendo later revealed that "Mario Kart DS" would also be sold bundled with a new red-colored Nintendo DS starting on November 28, 2005, along with "a checkered-flag wrist strap, and racing-inspired decals to customize new red handheld". The game was released to critical acclaim; it hold aggregated score of 91% on Metacritic. Praise focused on the game's graphics and gameplay, while criticism targeted its repetitive single-player mode. "Mario Kart DS" received Editors' Choice awards from GameSpot and IGN. The game was nominated by GameSpot for several Best of 2005 awards, including Best Multiplayer Game, Best Driving Game, and Best DS Game, winning the last one. The game received "G-Phoria"s Best Handheld Game award. IGN gave the game the awards for Best Racing/Driving Game.
Nintendo DSi
Yui Ehara, designer of the DS Lite and DSi's original casing, had to redesign the revised case. He advocated changing the six speaker apertures, as their circular perforations were redundant to the rest of the handheld's interface. He believed that this alteration also signaled a clearer distinction between the DSi and its predecessors while keeping the unit "neat" and "simple". Ehara hoped the DSi's added features would not interfere with his desired iconic image of the Nintendo DS product line: two rectangles, one on top of the other, with each half containing another rectangle inside. This model was publicly revealed at the October 2008 Nintendo Conference in Tokyo, along with its Japanese price and release date. While the DS product line's worldwide yearly sales figures consistently surpassed those of its primary market rival, Sony's PlayStation Portable, demand for it in Japan was decreasing; Nintendo's launch of the DSi was intended to stimulate sales. The company was less concerned with releasing the DSi in other territories, where DS Lite market demand remained high.
Dragon Quest XI
The international PlayStation 4 release also saw a special collector's edition, titled "Edition of Lost Time", which includes the base game, a set of bonus in-game items, a 128-page hardback art book featuring original character design concepts from Akira Toriyama, a two-disc soundtrack featuring orchestrated versions of the game's music by Koichi Sugiyama, a cloth map of the game's world, and a steelbook case. The 3DS version was not localized outside of Japan, while the Switch version was delayed while the team updates it to a newer version of the Unreal engine that the system supports. At Tokyo Game Show 2018, the Switch version was re-announced under the title of "Dragon Quest XI S". It will be released in Japan in 2019 and feature Japanese voice acting, a first for the series.
Reborn!
"Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS: Fate of Heat", a role-playing fight game, was released for Nintendo DS on May 1, 2008, followed by two sequels: "Fate of Heat II: Unmei no Futari" on April 16, 2009 and "Fate of Heat III: Yuki no Gādian Raishū!" on April 29, 2010. An adventure game, "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Nerae!? Ring x Vongola Trainers", was released for the PS2 on August 28, 2008. "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena" and "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2: Spirit Burst" were released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) on September 18, 2008 and September 17, 2009, respectively. Another PSP game, "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Kizuna no Tag Battle", was released on February 25, 2010. "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Kindan no Yami no Delta", an action-adventure game for the Wii and PS2, was released in Japan on November 20, 2008. Three other DS games were released: "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS: Mafia Daishūgō Vongola Festival!!" on December 4, 2008, "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS: Ore ga Bosu! Saikyō Family Taisen" on December 17, 2009 and "Nari Chara: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!" for DSiWare on January 27, 2010.
Nintendo DS
Some Nintendo DS retailers featured DS Download Stations that allowed users to download demos of current and upcoming DS games; however, due to memory limitations, the downloads were erased once the system was powered off. The Download Station was made up of 1 to 8 standard retail DS units, with a standard DS card containing the demo data. On May 7, 2008, Nintendo released the Nintendo Channel for download on the Wii. The Nintendo Channel used WiiConnect24 to download Nintendo DS demos through it. From there, a user can select the demo he/she wishes to play and, similar to the Nintendo DS Download Stations at retail outlets, download it (until the user turns off the console) to their DS.
Brain Age Express
Brain Age Express (known in Japan as Chotto Brain Training and in Europe and Australia as A Little Bit of... Dr Kawashima's Brain Training) are three educational puzzle video games developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DSi's DSiWare download service. They are the third series of games in the "Brain Age" series, and are repackaged versions of both "" and "" games, featuring both old and new puzzles. There are three editions: "Arts & Letters", "Math", and "Sudoku". The "Arts & Letters" and "Math" versions were released on December 24, 2008 in Japan as launch titles for the DSiWare service, and the Sudoku edition on April 22, 2009 in Japan as well. The "Math" edition is the only version available outside Japan, and was released on April 5, 2009 in North America and June 19, 2009 in the PAL regions, as a launch title for the service. However, the "Arts & Letters" edition was released on August 10, 2009 in North America and October 23, 2009 in the PAL regions. The puzzles featured in both the Literature and Science editions were created by Ryuta Kawashima. One puzzle in each of these two editions utilizes the Nintendo DSi's camera function, while both versions allow players to use a photo for their in-game profile. On June 19, 2015, "Brain Age Express: Sudoku" was pulled from the DSi Shop and 3DS eShop, with no official reason given. "Brain Age Express: Math" and "Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters" are pre-installed on North American Nintendo DSis.
5th Cell
On December 5, 2008, 5th Cell unveiled its next Nintendo DS game on IGN.com, "Scribblenauts", an emergent action puzzle game where the player can write anything they can think of to help them solve the puzzle. On May 1, 2009, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced it would be publishing "Scribblenauts". On September 15, 2009, "Scribblenauts" was released in North America, with its Australian release being on September 30 and European release on October 9. According to the NPD Group, "Scribblenauts" sold 194,000 units in the United States during September 2009, following "" and "Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days" in top Nintendo DS sales. A sequel, "Super Scribblenauts" was released on the DS in North America on October 12, 2010, Australia on October 27th and Europe on October 29. The game improved on many aspects of the original, adding more words, introducing adjectives and tweaking the controls to accommodate use of the D-Pad. A remake of the original "Scribblenauts" on iOS, called "Scribblenauts Remix", was released by Warner Bros. Interactive on October 12, 2011. Instead of 5th Cell, it was actually ported to the platform by developers Iron Galaxy. The iOS version provides forty levels from both "Scribblenauts" and its sequel, along with ten new levels for the iOS.
IQue
The iQue DS is the mainland Chinese version of the Nintendo DS. It was released on July 23, 2005. 6 games have been released for the console. It is the only version of the Nintendo DS to have a regional lockout, so iQue DS games cannot be played on Nintendo DS systems from other regions. 
A Chinese version of Big Brain Academy was also planned, but cancelled. It appeared on the official iQue DS Lite trailer. 
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The iQue DS Lite is the Chinese version of the Nintendo DS Lite. It plays Nintendo DS games and it is smaller than the original DS and it has a brighter screen than the original DS. It was released in June 2006.
DS 5LS
The DS 5LS is a premium compact executive car and the first traditional sedan to have been designed and developed by the DS division of the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroën; it was launched in March 28, 2014. It is the first DS model that applied "DS wing" front face design and wears independent DS logo and this model is considered as a declaration of the independence of DS brand. Currently it is produced and sold only in China. Its hatchback version is the DS 4S.
Intellivision Lives!
In 2010 "Virtual Play Games" published Intellivision Lives! for the Nintendo DS handheld system, also developed by Realtime Associates. It features wireless, multiplayer support using a single game card. The "Nintendo DS"'s touch screen emulates the Intellivision's 12-button keypad including an overlay image for each game. The Nintendo DS lacks a 16 direction pad used by some Intellivision games. This limitation was overcome, in "Vectron" for example, by mapping directional inputs to the touchpad. Only 10,000 copies of the Nintendo DS edition were ever printed.
Mario Party
"IGN" noted that it was "honestly very difficult to get excited for yet another Mario Party, even though it's the first time it's been made for the Nintendo DS system." It noted that "Mario Party DS" is "a solid multiplayer mini-game experience with a lot of the flaws of the previous versions." It further explained, "It doesn't do anything truly special than create a bunch of touch screen and microphone-centric minigames (and even then we've seen variations of them in other DS titles), but it at least comes together as a better title than the last console "Mario Party" design." "GameSpot" praised the large number of minigames and their quality, noting, "Typically, a collection like this made for the Nintendo DS will give you 20 or 30 minigames. This one has more than 70. Remarkably, despite that lofty number, there aren't many duds." It criticized the single-player mode but described the multiplayer aspect of the game as "an outright blast".
Nintendo Zone
Thus far, there have been nineteen different volumes of DS Download Station, with each volume differing in content between North America, Europe, and Japan.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS)
According to an interview with IGN before the DS version was first shown at the E3 convention in 2007, Activision said they worked on the game with n-Space since Fall of 2006. They were able to pack as much of the Call of Duty experience onto the DS as possible and was proud that there were "are a ton of effect, but the environments are simply stunning." They also said that they were "excited about bringing Call of Duty to the DS for the first time." The game was later shown at the Games Convention one month later.
Boss DS-1
Boss released a successor, the DS-2. The DS-2, "Turbo Distortion" was released in 1987, and is very similar to the DS-1 except that it features a "turbo" setting, which produces a sharper midrange tone. Boss released a black limited edition 40th Anniversary model of the DS-1 in 2017.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS)
The DS version was first shown at the E3 convention in 2007, It was later shown at the Games Convention one month later. The DS version received positive reviews, holding an average score of 76% based on 19 reviews on the review aggregator GameRankings, and was a top-seller in the US.
Nintendo
In 2004, Nintendo released the Nintendo DS, its fourth major handheld system. The DS is a dual screened handheld featuring touch screen capabilities, which respond to either a stylus or the touch of a finger. Former Nintendo president and now chairman Hiroshi Yamauchi was translated by GameScience as explaining, "If we can increase the scope of the industry, we can re-energise the global market and lift Japan out of depression – that is Nintendo's mission." Regarding lukewarm GameCube sales which had yielded the company's first reported operating loss in over 100 years, Yamauchi continued: "The DS represents a critical moment for Nintendo's success over the next two years. If it succeeds, we rise to the heavens, if it fails, we sink into hell." Thanks to games such as Nintendogs and Mario Kart DS, the DS became a success. In 2005, Nintendo released the Game Boy Micro in North America, a redesign of the Game Boy Advance. The last system in the Game Boy line, it was also the smallest Game Boy, and the least successful. In the middle of 2005, Nintendo opened the Nintendo World Store in New York City, which would sell Nintendo games, present a museum of Nintendo history, and host public parties such as for product launches. The store was renovated and renamed as Nintendo New York in 2016.
In the first half of 2006, Nintendo released the Nintendo DS Lite, a version of the original Nintendo DS with lighter weight, brighter screen, and better battery life. In addition to this streamlined design, its prolific subset of casual games appealed to the masses, such as the "Brain Age" series. Meanwhile, "New Super Mario Bros." provided a substantial addition to the "Mario" series when it was launched to the top of sales charts. The successful direction of the Nintendo DS had a big influence on Nintendo's next home console (including the common Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection), which had been codenamed "Revolution" and was now renamed to "Wii". In August 2006, Nintendo published ES, a now-dormant, open source research operating system project designed around web application integration but for no specific purpose.
Nintendo DS
President Iwata referred to Nintendo DS as "Nintendo's first hardware launch in support of the basic strategy 'Gaming Population Expansion'" because the touch-based device "allows users to play intuitively". On September 20, 2004, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo DS would be released in North America on November 21, 2004 for US$149.99. It was set to release on December 2, 2004 in Japan (¥15000); on February 24, 2005 in Australia ($199.95); and on March 11, 2005 in Europe (£99.99/€149.99). The console was released in North America with a midnight launch event at Universal CityWalk EB Games in Los Angeles, California. The console was launched quietly in Japan compared to the North America launch; one source cites the cold weather as the reason. Regarding the European launch, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said this:
The Nintendo DS was launched in North America for US$149.99 on November 21, 2004; in Japan for JP¥15,000 on December 2 in the color "Titanium" . Well over three million preorders were taken in North America and Japan; preorders at online stores were launched on November 3, and ended the same day as merchants had already sold their allotment. Initially Nintendo planned to deliver one million units combined at the North American and Japanese launches; when it saw the preorder numbers, it brought another factory online to ramp up production. Nintendo originally slated 300,000 units for the U.S. debut; 550,000 were shipped, and just over 500,000 of those sold through in the first week. Later in 2005, the manufacturer suggested retail price for the Nintendo DS was dropped to US$129.99.
CSI: Deadly Intent
The Nintendo DS version of this game is called "CSI: Deadly Intent - The Hidden Cases" and was developed by Other Ocean. It includes four original cases created exclusively for that platform.
Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter
Ys II was also remade in 2008 for the Nintendo DS. An English translation of this version was released by Atlus in North America, along with the DS version of Ys I on a single card, as "Legacy of Ys: Books I & II" in 2009. The Japanese version had been released as a single game when it came out in 2008.
Yggdra Unison
The DS version involves several additions that were not originally present in the cellphone version, aside from the information on the single screen being divided to display on the two screens of the DS. The method of entering the units' numbers has changed from using the cellphone's number keys to writing them manually using the stylus. For the DS version, composer Minako Adachi wrote thirteen new tracks—one each for the armies, as different themes were now to be used during the day and night, and two for the new army.
Dragon Quest IV
The Nintendo DS English translation includes 13 regional dialects for the various areas, including Burland now being Scottish, and Zamoksva being Russian. Simon Carless of Gamasutra feels that the use of dialects can help some people to understand different cultures, saying, "It has the potential to nurture cross-language and cross-cultural understanding in a very intelligent manner."
Digimon World DS
To date, the game has spawned five sequels in "Digimon World Dawn and Dusk", "Digimon Story Lost Evolution", "Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Red and Blue", "" and "".
Satoru Iwata
Subsequent iterations of the Nintendo DS, the DS Lite and DSi, also saw positive sales. The DS Lite improved upon the original DS, featuring brighter screens and a slimmer design in accordance with consumer demand. Released in March 2006 in Japan and three months later worldwide, the DS Lite ultimately sold nearly 94 million units. Statistics showed that households often shared a single DS, and Iwata sought to expand this from one per household to one per person. The console's third iteration, the DSi, embodies this idea with the "i" representing a single person. Despite concerns that the video game market was already over saturated by the DS and DS Lite, Iwata was confident that the DSi would sell, especially in European markets. The DSi built upon the success of the DS Lite by similarly meeting consumer demand. In addition to being slimmed further, the DSi featured two cameras, SD card support, an audio reader, and the "Nintendo DSi Shop". The relatively quick succession of the DS Lite and DSi broke the conventional pattern for release of game systems, each being released roughly 18 months apart instead of 5 years. Iwata saw the gradual price drop in the five-year cycle as a way of indirectly telling consumers to wait to purchase products and a punishment for those who bought it at launch. He sought to alleviate this issue with the quick releases.
List of Nintendo DS and 3DS flash cartridges
The EDGE DS card is identical to the Nintendo DS Lite cartridge, and has been compared to the R4 card (R4v2/R4v3/R4v5), DSTT card and SuperCard DSONE. The EDGE is a budget-priced variety of the full-featured CycloDS, using essentially the same system. It was sold in a distinct, triangular swivel-pack. The EDGE DS card ceased production in October 2009, and has been replaced by the iEDGE DS.
WALL-E (video game)
The PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 versions feature nine explorable levels. The Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable versions feature eighteen levels, and the Nintendo DS features fourteen explorable worlds. The Wii is the only version of the game that features 3 head-to-head multiplayer modes, while the Nintendo DS version features co-op modes playable as WALL-E or EVE. As the player plays through the levels of the Nintendo DS version, they unlock clips from the movie viewable at any time. The PlayStation 2, PSP and Windows versions allow the player to use music to summon reject bots throughout the game. The story mode seems to be altered as the character's roles are different from the movie such as WALL-E can commonly use his laser, EVE is tasered by AUTO (referenced to WALL-E being tasered in the original.), WALL-E repairing EVE (in the original, EVE tries to repair WALL-E), and WALL-E survived from getting crushed by the Holo-Detector. The reversal of EVE and WALL-E being damaged was actually intended to occur in the movie, but was later changed.
Datsun DS series
The Datsun DS (Datsun DS-1) was introduced in 1950 as the replacement for the Datsun DA and was based on the Datsun 4146 truck (it was basically a 4146 with a sedan body) and it used the grille from the 17T, except the center strip was chrome instead of painted. The same engine was used, but was modified to produce 20 hp. The DS was in production until early 1951, after which it became known as the DS-1. It was replaced by the Datsun DS-2.
DS 6
The DS 6WR is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV designed by the French automaker DS Automobiles specifically for the Asian market. It was the second model of DS, then a sub brand, to not feature the Citroën logo, following the launch of the DS 5LS earlier in 2014. First announced to the public in April 2014 as the DS 6WR, it was released for sale in the autumn of 2014.
Nintendo Zone
A DS Download Station could distribute only one game at a time, but can send the demos to up to fifteen DS systems simultaneously. The games can be downloaded by navigating to DS Download Play on the Nintendo DS's main menu and browsing for a DS Download Station in range. Players could choose from a wide range of games that refreshed every quarter of the year. The first game demos released were Tetris DS, , Mario Kart DS and more. From there it would load a simple menu & loader application to facilitate loading the demo of the player's choice. The demos remain on the DS until the power is turned off.
Super Mario 64 DS
Super Mario 64 DS is a 2004 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It was a launch title for the DS and the system's first "Mario" game. "Super Mario 64 DS" is a remake of the 1996 Nintendo 64 game "Super Mario 64"; in addition to revised graphics, the game includes new characters, thirty additional star collectibles, a multiplayer mode, and several minigames independent of the main adventure. As with the original, the plot of "Super Mario 64 DS" centers on rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser. Unlike the original, Yoshi is the initial protagonist, with Mario, Luigi, and Wario as unlockable characters.
Nintendo DSi
On November 1, 2008, the DSi was released in Japan; on April 2, 2009, in Australia and New Zealand, and on April 3 in Europe, all with a black and white casing. It launched in the United States and Canada on April 5, alongside the game "Rhythm Heaven". It was the first DS console to launch with multiple colors in North America—black and blue. iQue released a Chinese DSi model in black and white, with a pre-installed version of "Nintendogs", in December 2009; the "Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun" reported that the Chinese and Korean models featured improved security, to combat piracy. On April 15, 2010, the DSi was launched in South Korea in white, black, blue, and pink, alongside the game "MapleStory DS". "MapleStory DS" was also bundled with a red limited-edition DSi, which had characters from the game printed around its external camera. Other countries the DSi was released in include Brazil, Russia, and Turkey.
Reborn!
Twenty-one video games are based on the series, and its characters appear in "Jump Super Stars", "Jump Ultimate Stars", and "J-Stars Victory VS". The first game release was "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! DS: Shinuki Max! Vongola Carnival!!" on March 29, 2007 for the Nintendo DS. On June 28 the "Flame Rumble: Mukuro Kyōshū" fighting game was released, with four other games in the "Flame Rumble" series released for the DS from September 20, 2007 to July 22, 2010. "Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Dream Hyper Battle!" was released for PlayStation 2 (PS2) on August 30, 2007 and for the Wii on January 10, 2008. Unlike the PlayStation 2 version, the Wii game added characters from the fight between the Vongola and the Varia. The adventure game "Let's Ansatsu!? Nerawareta Ju-daime!" was released for the PS2 on October 25, 2007 and a sugoroku-inspired game, "Vongola Shiki Taisen Battle Sugoroku", was released on March 27, 2008 for the DS.
Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension (video game)
In the DS version, fans can play as Phineas, Ferb, and Agent P. Players will jump, dodge, race and battle through five outrageous worlds featuring more than 30 levels. Players will work to earn gadget upgrades including a baseball launcher and Agent P’s favorite gadget – the grapple gun, while solving environmental puzzles in an effort to save Alternate Danville. like an Earthquake. The DS version has a significant difference from the previous DS games in the series, as it focuses more on platforming than collecting items.