Nintendo DS Videospielkonsole

Pro: lots of features, lots of games, internet multiplayer, cheap, incredible battery life

Contra: Most games are childish/boring, lackluster graphics,hard to develop for, bulky, kind of ugly

Fazit: If you have kids in the house, then its great for them. Its also great for casual gamers who just want to do some light playing every week or so.

Beurteilung: The DS is a groundbreakng poratable. Nobody could have predicted the dual screen layout. At first, it seems gimmicky, but it actually works very well. The touch screen opens up millions more possibilities for games. It allows you to really get into...

Pro: sleek, nice design, good look, variety of games

Contra: new DS Lite out, can't use old Gameboy games on it

Fazit: I think I would definitely buy it for anyone who likes video games or even testing their brain with some of the games.

Beurteilung: This nice handheld Nintendo system is a great way to pass your time and sink back and relax. It has some really great graphics as well and the dual screen is a nice feature. You can get it in a variety of colors such as blue, red and silver. There...

Pro: touch screen, dual screens, dual processors, backwards compatibility for GBA

Contra: no backwards compatibility w/older Gameboy titles, lack of certainty, volume slider

Fazit: Given that there is not much on the horizon, I would take a wait and see attitude towards it.

Beurteilung: This is the year for the next generation of handheld gaming systems. Nintendo's Gameboy line has had a stranglehold on this market since it launched its first Gameboy system. I have always been a fan of the Gameboy because it's sturdy (which is...

Pro: Graphics, Dual Screen, WiFi, long battery life

Contra: Not enough compatible routers, No internet browser systems.

Beurteilung: As soon as I heard about the DS coming out I searched for everything I could on the internet. Games to be released, accessories, etc. The touch screen is very well constructed. I like the fact that some games use both screens to play certain parts...

Pro: Dual Screens, Plays DS & GBA Games, PictoChat, Great WiFi Capabilities

Contra: A Little Lacking in Graphics

Fazit: The DS is an excellent portable game system for any gamer who wants quality and excitement for an affordable price.

Beurteilung: Nintendo has been well known for video games in the past decade, and the Nintendo DS only increased their reputation. This system is excellent. It has dual screens (touch screen on bottom and plain old screen on top), good feel, plenty of games, and...

Pro: Great graphics, extensive game library.

Contra: Would like longer battery life.

Beurteilung: I finally yielded to purchasing a DS, after years of resisting upgrading yet again.

I had the original Gameboy, the Gameboy Color, the Advance, the Advance SP, and now the DS.

The DS is backwards compatable to Advance cartridges,...

Pro: With its dual screens and built in features it's a very unique system.

Contra: The controls are not the most user friendly. Nintendo64 remakes are uninspired.

Fazit: The DS is a great portable system with a few minor problems that may tic you off.

Beurteilung: NINTENDO DS (launch: November 16, 2004)

The Nintendo Dual Screen (or DS) was the all the rage in busy 2004 holiday season. This 200 dollar (that's Canadian) new age device not only looks pretty sleek and well designed here but what...

Pro: Innovative, Great Game Library, Wireless MultiPlayer

Contra: Battery Life Could Be Better, Pricey

Fazit: It's Innovative, It's Well Supported With Software, It's Wireless, It Should Be In Your Possession.

Beurteilung: When the Nintendo DS was released in Nov 2004 I have to admit I was confused. What would I do with two screens when I could barely handle one screen? I passed on it, writing it off as a Nintendo miscue that would be dead in a year, ala the Virtual...

Pro: Games, Life, Durability, Ease of Use

Contra: Stylus issues....

Fazit: I would definitely recommend this game system for anyone over 5 to adulthood.

Beurteilung: My son asked for this game system for Christmas this year. He had a Game Boy Advance, but was definitely looking for more games and better graphics. He did very well with the Game Boy, which he got when he was 4, so we decided to spend the money to...

Pro: Fun, dual screens, portable

Contra: Newer "Lite" version available

Fazit: The Nintendo DS is a fun, portable gaming console that will entertain and offer hours of fun.

Beurteilung: I grew up with my brother and the two of us would play regular "board" games. Remember those? I cried many tears over my Battleship loses. Eventually, we started playing video games (Atari, Nintendo, Playstation) ... and so began my fascination with...