Size
(when closed): |
133 millimeters (5.2 inches) wide, 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) long, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) tall. |
| Weight: |
Approximately 216 grams. |
| Top Screen: |
A backlit, 3-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying 260,000 colors. |
| Touch Screen: |
Same specs as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen. |
| Brightness Adjustment: |
Users can adjust the brightness of screens at four different levels. Electricity consumption will vary, depending on the brightness level (the brighter the setting, the less continuous play-time capability).
| Brightness |
Approximated Continuous Play |
| 1st level |
15-19 hours |
| 2nd level |
10-15 hours |
| 3rd level |
7-11 hours |
| 4th level |
5-8 hours | |
| Wireless Communication: |
IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card. Ability to connect to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming network. |
| Controls: |
Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 2 millimeters thicker than the stylus of the original Nintendo DS. |
| Microphone: |
Located at the center of the unit, which allows it to pick up spoken commands regardless of how the DS is positioned. |
| LED Lights: |
Visible even when the DS unit is closed. Users can easily tell if they have put the machine into sleep mode. |
| Input/Output: |
Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy® Advance game paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance game pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials. |
| Other features: |
Embedded PictoChat™ software that allows up to 16 users within local range of one another to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration. |
| CPUs: |
One ARM9 and one ARM7. |
| Sound: |
Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software. |
| Battery: |
Lithium ion battery delivering five to 19 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter. |
| Languages: |
English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian. |
| Colors: |
Polar White |
by Nikki on November 8, 2009:
“I bought this for my 4 year old because I needed something to keep him occupied in the car, doctor office, ect.. Well it was a instant hit with him. Mario was easy for him to play and definitely does the trick. Now I have to get one for myself because he won't...” More...