Nintendo DS: Popular for its features

Developed by Nintendo in 2004, Nintendo DS is a double screen game control also known as just DS or NDS. Boasting of a number of attractive features like the built-in microphone, it is highly popular among gamers across the world. In 2006, the company introduced Nintendo DS Lite - a slightly thinner and lighter version of Nintendo DS. Since then, many other versions have been introduced in the market all of which have enjoyed huge popularity.

The lower display of the Nintendo DS is a touch screen. It helps the user to interact with the game and its element. Chat software called PictoChat is used to write messages or draw. Because of its powerful stereo speakers, it can provide virtual surround sound of excellent quality. Its built-in microphone, positioned at the left side of the bottom screen is used for various purposes that include speech recognition, chatting between and during game play sessions etc.

This particular Nintendo DS is around 300 grams in weight and its physical dimensions are 148.7mm x 84.7 mm x 28.9 mm. It uses 4 MB or Mobile RAM and needs a voltage of 1.65 volts. You can purchase Nintendo DS or Nintendo R4 from any nearby electronic store. Or you can buy it online by visiting several websites that sell Nintendo DS and finally choose one after carefully comparing all the offers. Buying Nintendo DS online has another advantage: if you are lucky, you may get some attractive discounts.