Nintendo DS

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

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

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

Review: 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...

Pros: game library, display, comfortable to hold, durability

Cons: none really

The Bottom Line: Its the best handheld system so far for Nintendo!

Review: When I first heard about the Nintendo DS I was excited. I was playing the Gameboy Advanced SP at the time. It sounded so cool that the Nintendo DS would have duel screens instead of one like the SP. I couldn't wait until it came out and I hoped I...

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

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

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

Review: 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...

Pros: Fun, dual screens, portable

Cons: Newer "Lite" version available

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

Review: 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...

Pros: Everything!! Graphics, sound, quality, looks, nice size screens, inovative idea!

Cons: A little expensive.

The Bottom Line: Without a doubt, great system. A little expensive but I feel that if you actually have a use for a portable system, it's worth the money.

Review: After one too many night shifts with little or nothing to do, I decided it would be well worth my money to invest in something to help pass the time.

My oldest brother had the original Game Boy (it was almost the size of a dictionary!)...

Pros: Innovative, Great Game Library, Wireless MultiPlayer

Cons: Battery Life Could Be Better, Pricey

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

Review: 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...

Pros: great games, fun and easy to play, age friendly

Cons: small buttons, but this wont affect game play too much

The Bottom Line: I would pick one up for yourself, your son/daughter and everyone ealse you know. This is really fun, even for someone who dosen't play games.

Review: Well Nintendo released the highly anticipated Nintendo DS back in November of 2004. Well I got my hands on one on the 18th of November and when I opened it, well it was AWESOME. I truly was waiting for a new handheld for about 4 years. The Game Boy...

Pros: Games, Life, Durability, Ease of Use

Cons: Stylus issues....

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this game system for anyone over 5 to adulthood.

Review: 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...

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

Cons: A Little Lacking in Graphics

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

Review: 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...

Pros: Great game play experience when used with games that utilize the touch screen

Cons: Bigger than most previous Game Boys and the newer DS Lite

The Bottom Line: Great system overall, especially when it came out, but it is worth the extra money to get the newer DS Lite version to enjoy this system.

Review: This is a great improvement from the Game Boy Advance series of systems, although it seems kind of bulky, especially in comparison to the new DS Lites. It is nice that it has backlight screens, not to mention it has two screens for the games, which...