Released in 2004, the Nintendo DS introduced dual screens and touchscreen gameplay, redefining handheld gaming and opening the door to entirely new ways to play. Its innovative design, combined with a massive and diverse game library, helped make the DS one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time.
Nintendo expanded the lineup with refined models such as the DS Lite, DSi, and DSi XL, improving screen quality, portability, and features while maintaining compatibility across most of the DS game library. Today, the Nintendo DS family is highly collectible, with consoles, games, and accessories sought after by players and collectors for their durability, innovation, and iconic role in handheld gaming history.