The Nintendo DS is a foldable handheld game console developed by Nintendo and released worldwide between 2004 and 2005. The "DS" in the name is an initialism for "Dual Screen", reflecting the system's
A Nintendo DS Lite (left) and an original DS (right)
The Nintendo DS Lite, closed
The Nintendo DS Lite, turned on and fully open
The Nintendo 3DS is a foldable dual-screen handheld game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. Announced in March 2010 and released beginning in early 2011, it succeeds the Nintendo DS and DSi.
Nintendo DS
…Although hundreds of downloadable titles were available, only six DSi-exclusive game cards were released. The DS line was ultimately succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011. Including the DS Lite and DSi models, the Nintendo DS has sold 154 million units, becoming the best-selling Nintendo console until…
The Nintendo 3DS E3 2010 unveiling involved an elaborate stage with moving set pieces.
A prototype Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS shown at E3 2010; the circle pad was originally colored alongside the console.
A Nintendo 3DS XL in the open position
The Circle Pad Pro accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS