With the launch of Nintendo’s 3DS fast approaching, there’s been some concern that DS games may not play well on the 3DS. The 3DS can play them, but people have been buzzing about extended load-times ...

Lesser-known DS and 3DS games like Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times and Contact offer unique gameplay experiences. LostMagic and other hidden gems utilize the DS touchscreen for engaging gameplay.

The Nintendo 3DS has a lot of cool features, one of which is backward compatibility with DS games. But while convenient, this backward compatibility is far from perfect. Because the screens on the 3DS ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link By James Brightman Nintendo had a great month in March. Its Pokemon Black and White titles dominated the charts, and the Nintendo DS was the top ...

Blaise Santi is a recent graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Dramatic Writing. He's had experience writing not only for screen and stage, but also for sketch and late-night. His ...

One important component for any system is undeniably backwards compatibility. Especially with consoles costing as much as they do, being able to trade-in your older model without losing the ability to ...

Nintendo exec Reggie Fils-Aime says his company's next portable gaming device won't be just a new DS but a totally new portable product to replace it. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology ...

Although Nintendo isn't currently going with the "save the best till last" approach, what with Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land hitting the system earlier than usual, it's interesting to see that ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo has announced a new version of its DS handheld system that will support 3D games. The 3DS will play games with 3D effects "without the need ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. The DS and 3DS are home to some impressive open-world games, like ...

The best-selling video game system in U.S. history reached another milestone in September: Lifetime sales of the Nintendo DS™ family of systems have surpassed 50 million units, according to the NPD ...

With no playable ports, remasters, or remakes, these are the Nintendo DS JRPGs Still Trapped on Original Hardware.