About Nintendo DS games
The Nintendo DS launched in November 2004 with two screens and a touch screen, and went on to sell more than 150 million units. Its library ranges from New Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart DS to Pokémon, Professor Layton and Brain Age.
Nintendo DS games: common questions
What systems play DS games?
Every Nintendo DS, DS Lite and DSi, plus every 3DS and 2DS model.
Are DS games region locked?
Original DS games are region-free, so they play on any DS. Some DSi-specific software is region-locked.
How do DS games save?
Directly on the game card, so there’s no memory card to buy.
Are your Nintendo DS games tested?
Yes. Every item is cleaned and tested on real hardware before it ships, and it’s covered by our 180-day warranty and 30-day returns.


























