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Nintendo DS Guide
Written by Modojo Staff on Monday, January 31, 2005
Nintendo looks to keep its hold on the handheld industry with their new dual-screen system, Nintendo DS. We take a close look here!
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Nintendo DS Specs
- Two 3" LCD screens, one incorporated with touch-screen technology
- Built-in microphone for sound interactivity
- Wireless capability built right in, allowing up to 16 players to take part in particular games or engage in chat sessions
- 3D rendering engines allow for advance in game designs, making the games look more realistic than they ever have
- 16-channel sound allows for full audio engulfment into a gaming experience, and a plug for headphones is available if you feel it shouldn't distract
- A rechargable battery can be played for up to 12 hours straight, and the system can also be put into Sleep Mode if it is not in use
- Processors: The system runs on two processors- an ARM9 and an ARM7
- The games are made on compact cards, which allow for better memory capacity than previous games and also helps developers out with smaller costs and manufacturing time
- The Nintendo DS also has a separate slot so you can plug in Game Boy Advance games for backward capability
