DS game articles

  • 5 portable gaming consoles compared

    08 Mar 2006 3:22 PM

    CNET compares the top portable gaming systems.

  • Photos: Nintendo DS Lite

    02 Mar 2006 11:54 AM

    Nintendo's new DS Lite is thinner, lighter, and brighter than the original DS. It's available in Japan as of March 2, 2006, with a U.S. launch to follow later this year.

  • Nintendo DS to receive Web, VoIP, TV abilities

    16 Feb 2006 2:27 PM

    It appears that the Nintendo DS - the so-called "kid's machine" -- is growing up.

  • Nintendo slims down the DS

    31 Jan 2006 10:55 AM

    Nintendo says it will release a new versions of the DS, called the Nintendo DS Lite, in Japan on 2 March.

  • Animal Crossing: Wild World

    20 Dec 2005 11:32 AM

    Wild World doesn't toy with the original Animal Crossing formula, but simply being able to take your town with you on the go makes it an easy recommendation.

  • Nintendo Game Boy Micro

    19 Dec 2005 11:51 AM

    Nintendo's revamped its Game Boy Advance again, this time coming out with a super small version dubbed Micro.

    Specs: Portable

  • Nintendo set to launch wireless service for DS

    14 Nov 2005 9:54 AM

    Nintendo will launch its Australian DS Wi-Fi service on 17 November, allowing local DS owners to wirelessly play with gamers from around the world.

  • Dogz coming to GBA

    13 Oct 2005 11:35 AM

    If you're hankering for some virtual pet action a la Nintendogs but only own a GameBoy Advance, then never fear. Ubisoft will release its own puppy simulator, Dogz, for the GBA in November.

  • Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS)

    10 Oct 2005 9:59 AM

    Despite being best known for pick-up and play gaming, the Nintendo DS boasts one of the deepest, most engaging strategy titles on any console in Advance Wars Dual Strike.

  • Nintendo unveils USB Wi-Fi adapter for DS

    06 Oct 2005 10:08 AM

    After the smoke from the fireworks of Microsoft's X05 cleared, Nintendo quietly held an event of its own in Tokyo to tout a new Wi-Fi adapter for its DS handheld, as well as to announce a slew of DS games currently in development.

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  • Need for Speed: Nitro

    Need for Speed: Nitro gets off to a fast start, but lacks enough variety to make it into the winner's circle.

    Specs: DS

  • Colin McRae: DiRT 2

    If you have any interest whatsoever in off-road racing you'd do well to take this beautiful and thrilling game for a spin.

    Specs: DS, PC, PS3, PSP, Wii

  • Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

    Despite its originality and charm, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter is a mediocre platforming game.

    Specs: DS