Nintendo DS

History
The newest system of Nintendo, the future of handheld gaming.

The DS was first introduced at E3 2003, exciting the entire world along with the number of GameCube titles like Paper Mario 2, Resident Evil 4. Pikmin 2, Baten Kaitos, and more. The DS gave a new perspective to playing, by having a Dual Screen, and wireless capabilities. You can communicate using pictochat with anybody 100 feet away, and can be extended at certain Nintendo hotspots.

The Screens
The DS has twin backlit color liquid crystal displays. The lower displayis touch sensitive and is operated with a stylus. The upper panel has stereo speakers on either side of the upper display.

The Buttons
The control buttons and the power button are on either side of the lower display; the Power Button and the +Control Pad are on the left, the A, B, X, Y, Start, and Select Buttons are on the right. L and R shoulder buttons are mounted on the far side of the DS for use by the index fingers.

Features
The DS has a microphone, which is used by specially designed games. It has two Game Slots, one for the Nintendo DS cards, and another for Game Boy Advance cartridges. The DS can not play games made for Game Boy or Game Boy Color. Two LEDs indicate battery power and battery charging status. Headphone and microphone jacks are available on the DS, as well as a 5.2V IN External Extension Connector for use with the Nintendo DS AC Adapter and Game Boy Advance Headphones. The DS comes wireless internet ready and includes PictoChat, a built-in communication tool.

An unnamed Zelda game is rumored to be in development for the DS.

DS stands for both Dual Screen and Developer's System.

Nintendo DS Official Website