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Nintendo DS: Product Information & Care

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  1. Can the Nintendo DS or DS Lite Play Game Boy Games?

     What they can play: Game Boy Advance games in single-player mode only Game Boy Advance videos What they cannot play: Original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games Game Boy Advance games in multi-player... KA ID: 3900 Meta-Answer ID: 3899

  2. General Care and Maintenance of Handheld Systems

     Information on how to maintain and clean portable consoles and handleld systems for long-term use. Important Before cleaning or disinfecting, verify that the system is powered off and that all accessories are unplugged. Do not pour liquids directly on the product or submerge the product in water... KA ID: 59960 Meta-Answer ID: 47750

  3. What Is the Difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite?

     The Nintendo DS Lite offers a smaller, sleeker package with a brighter screen, larger stylus, and a longer-lasting rechargeable battery than the original Nintendo DS. The unique game play features... KA ID: 4111 Meta-Answer ID: 4110

  4. Nintendo DS Main Menu Diagram

     1 Current Time (Red hand appears if an alarm is set) 2 User Name 3 Current Time 4 Current Date 5 Game Boy Advance Display Screen Icon 6 Screen Startup Mode Icon ((A) shows for automatic mode and (M)... KA ID: 7255 Meta-Answer ID: 7254

  5. Plastic Housing and Hinge Issues

     The information in this article can help you when a system hinge is cracked or broken off or when a corner of the system has become detached. What to do Nintendo is no longer offering service requests for the Nintendo DS, so if the plastic housing or hinge are cracked, it's time to replace your system. Nintendo now offers refurbished and... KA ID: 4792 Meta-Answer ID: 4791

  6. Nintendo DS/DS Lite Memory Expansion Pak Overview

     The Nintendo DS Browser must be used with a Memory Expansion Pak which is inserted into the Game Boy Advance game pak slot of the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite. The Memory Expansion Pak is an... KA ID: 7619 Meta-Answer ID: 7618

  7. How to Change the Screen that Game Boy Advance Games Are Displayed On

     In this article, you'll learn how to change which screen displays your Game Boy Advance Games. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 4063 Meta-Answer ID: 4062

  8. Link to a URL Nintendo DS lite Operations Manual

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  9. Link to a URL Nintendo DS Operations Manual

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  10. Can I Use the Nintendo DS Onboard Aircraft, in Hospitals, or in Airports If It's Not in Wireless Mode?

     Important: Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, or onboard aircraft. In order to comply with airline... KA ID: 3903 Meta-Answer ID: 3902
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