WhatÆs Up With NintendoDS

What's Up With NintendoDS? A Guide of What's Available for the NintendoDS System

If you're looking for a game system that comes with a butt-load of inexpensive games, you come to the right place. No other gaming system on the market today hosts as many games at such low prices as the handheld NintendoDS System. Nor does any other gaming system on the market cater to such a young audience.

More appropriate for young gamers than teens or adults, NintendoDS games bring back the SuperMario flavor that we've all come to love. Pokemon is still as strong as ever with this system as well, however we've noticed a few new games (and types of games) thrown into the mix too.

This article describes some of the accessories and games available for this particular sytem that everyone can enjoy.

The NintendoDS System. This isn't your regular GameBoy system of yesteryear. The new NintendoDS System has a high-powered flat, folding handheld gaming device complete with bright color touch screen technology - all available for only $129.99.

NintendoDS Accessories. Like the games that this system plays, its accessories are just as plentiful - fully appreciated by the serious gamer on the go. You can get a $14.99 headset for those quiet moments, and sport your system in a small $9.99 Duo game case, $9.99 ultimate leather case, or $17.99 G-Pak for quick trips or for storage. For $29.99, you can stock up on a multitude of accessories encased in a convenient player pack or settle for quick emergency fixes with the $14.99 value kit. Recharging is a breeze on a $9.99 glow deck.

NintendoDS Games. Looking for games? We've separated this part of our guide into two sections: one for children and one for adults. Use caution when purchasing NintendoDS games for players under 18 years of age.

FOR CHILDREN:

Pokemon: Perls $34.99 Pokemon: Diamond $34.99 Pokemon: leaf Green $19.99 Pokemon: Fire Red: $19.99 Pokemon: Emerald: $34.99 Pokemon Ranger $34.99 Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon Blue $34.99 Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon Red $34.99 Yoshie's Island DS $34.99 Wario: master of Disguise $34.99 Big Brain Academy $19.99 Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day $19.99 Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends $34.99 Custom Robo Arena $34.99 Diddy Kong Racing DS $ 34.99 Kirby Squeak Squad $4.99 Mario Hoops 3 on 3 $34.99 Mario Kart DS $34.99 Mario Vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis $34.99 New Super Mario Bros. $34.99 Cats $29.99 Horsez $29.99 Dogz $29.99 Settlers II $29.99 Lost in Blue 2 $29.99 Spectrobes $ 29.99 SNK vs. Capcon Card Fighters $29.99 Purr Pals $29.99 Cooking Mama $19.99

COMING SOON: Diner Dash Pony Friends Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Super Collapse 3

NOTE: Harukanaru's fighting style in the new version of Dragon Ball Z for NintendoDS differs from the style in its 2005 predecessor. In Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru, players battle using the turn-base action formula.

FOR ADULTS:

COMING SOON: Touch the Dead

NOTE: Touch of the Dead is rated M for Mature Audiences, and exhibits the arcade shooter style. Please remember to follow the guidelines set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) when buying games for children under the age of 18. Here's a handy reference to what the ratings mean:

C = Appropriate for Early childhood E = Appropriate for Everyone E 10+ = Appropriate for Everyone aged 10 and older T = Appropriate for Teens M = Appropriate for Mature Adults