When was the Nintendo DS first announced?
Nintendo announced the device on the 20th of January 2004. The company described it as an experimental third pillar designed to coexist with the Game Boy Advance and the GameCube rather than replace them.
Common questions about Nintendo DS
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What were the technical specifications of the Nintendo DS screens?
The Nintendo DS featured two 3-inch TFT LCD displays, each with a resolution of 256 by 192 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The lower screen was covered by a resistive touchscreen that accepted input from a finger or the included stylus.
How many units of the Nintendo DS were sold worldwide?
Combined sales of the Nintendo DS, including the DS Lite and DSi models, surpassed 154 million units. This total makes it the best-selling handheld game console and the second best-selling video game console of all time.
When did the Nintendo DS Lite launch in North America?
The Nintendo DS Lite launched in North America on the 11th of June 2006. Reports indicated that some major chains sold units ahead of the official date, and most major U.S. retailers had sold out by the 12th of June.
What processor architecture did the Nintendo DS use?
The system contained two processors that operated together in an asymmetric configuration. One processor was an ARM7TDMI clocked at 34 MHz and the other was an ARM946E-S running at 67 MHz.