Nintendo DSi, DS and GBA Console Information

Nintendo DSi, DS and GBA Consoles

This page provides information on the Nintendo range of handheld games consoles, including the Nintendo DSi, DS and GBA. Links to the lowest prices for purchasing the consoles, games and accessories in the UK.

Nintendo's handheld consoles

Nintendo's Game Boy Advance was released in June 2001, continuing the popularity of the original Game Boy, then Game Boy Color. It was a true 32-bit graphics games console, that fits in the pocket.

A version known as Game Boy Advance SP, with backlight and built-in rechargeable battery, was launched in March 2003. This was followed by the touchscreen Nintendo DS in 2005, the Nintendo DS Lite and the Game Boy Micro.

In 2009, the wi-fi enabled Nintendo DSi was launched.

	Nintendo DSi The Nintendo DSi launched in the UK in April 2009. Like the DS Lite, this has two screens, but this model adds two cameras, wi-fi connectivity, support for SD cards, and some new software for audio and image editing. Review: Podcast review at FrequencyCast - Details You can get the DSi from the following online retailers: £139.99 from Amazon £139.97 from Dixons £144.96 from Tesco £146.80 from HMV £139.99 from GAME (free delivery pack) £159.99 from Play.com (free delivery)
	Nintendo DS Lite Nintendo DS launched in the UK on the 11th March 2005, with a retail price of £99. This machine followed on from the success of the GBA SP, has two screens (for compatible games), one of the a touchpad, and comes with wireless messaging software called PictoChat. Existing GBA games are compatible, but won't take advantage of the DS's extra screen. The lower DS screen is a touchscreen, and the DS adds stereo speakers and a built-in microphone. The DS Lite became available in 2006, with a slimmer smaller styling. Available from Amazon, and Play.com
	Game Boy Micro The Game Boy Micro launched in the UK in November 2005. This is an even more pocketable games console, and supports the GBA games cartridges. Availability: Try Amazon and Ebay.co.uk.
	Game Boy Advance SP This console became available in the UK in March 2003. Features include: Handheld video game console with flip-top screen Built-in screen light with on/off switch Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) offers 10-18 hours of continuous play 32-bit RISC CPU Backward-compatible - plays all Game Boy/Game Boy Advance games Availability: Try Amazon and Ebay.co.uk.
	Game Boy Advance First appearing in June 2001 in the UK, this is still a very popular and powerful handheld console. This was available in Blue, Clear blue, White, Pink, Platinum and Black The colour handheld electronic gaming console with 32-bit graphics and built-in stereo speakers was priced around £99. You may still be able to pick up one at Amazon or on Ebay.co.uk.

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Best game for Nintendo DS or GBA: Advance Wars Dark Conflict

This is the fourth in the family of "Advance Wars" games. If you've not tried "Advance Wars" - it's a war strategy game - buy troops, tanks, aircraft and ships, and battle against computer opponents. You can also play with others by passing the console to a chum. Hugely additive and well worth trying.

"Dark Conflict" is a little more dark than the earlier "Advance Wars" games. Still top gameplay, and amazingly additive - all new COs, real-time Combat mode and more battle skills. Dark Conflict makes use of the DS touch screen, which aids until selection and provides an info display using the top screen while you play.

Advance Wars Dark Conflict is available from GAME , Amazon and Play.com.

Advance Wars screen