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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

It's been more than a year since Nintendo launched its 3DS around the globe, but the transition from the DS generation to the 3DS one has been much slower than past shifts in the portable space. In ...

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 ...

Nintendo confirmed this week that it has discontinued production on all current models of the 3DS family of portable gaming systems, which ends the platform’s life cycle after nine years. The 3DS is ...

Playing Nintendo DS and 3DS games on the Steam Deck offers a unique way to experience these classic titles with enhanced visuals and comfort. To achieve this, you'll need to set up the right emulators ...

And it didn't require any modifications to the internals.

Throw in a more powerful processor, swappable faceplates, some exclusive games, and Virtual Console titles, and Nintendo was ...