{"id":377332,"date":"2025-01-14T10:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=377332"},"modified":"2025-01-14T10:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:08:01","slug":"best-ds-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/best-ds-games","title":{"rendered":"15 Best DS Games of All Time: Must-Play Classics for Every Gamer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The best DS games were extraordinary for the time, incorporating touch-screen inputs to deliver novel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/gameplay\">gameplay<\/a> experiences. Nintendo\u2019s DS remains its best-selling handheld for good reason. With 154 million units sold, it\u2019s going to take a while for the Switch (or rumored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/nintendo-switch-2-release-date\">Switch 2<\/a>) to put its throne in danger.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve still got a DS or DS Lite collecting dust, you might want to get it running again to try our handpicked recommendations for the best Nintendo DS games of all time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Nintendo DS best games span various genres and can be picked up by players of all ages and skill levels.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Platformers like New Super Mario Bros. and Mario &amp; Luigi: Bowser&#8217;s Inside Story remain strong entry points into the genre.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tactics fans should give Advance Wars titles a spin.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mario Kart\u2019s tense races are excellent on the DS.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Chrono Trigger is our top pick among the best Nintendo DS games of all time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" 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Tetris DS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377337\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS.jpg\" alt=\"Play Tetris DS, one of the handheld\u2019s best puzzle experiences.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tetris-DS-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Play Tetris DS, one of the handheld\u2019s best puzzle experiences. Source: IMDb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Classic puzzles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo SPD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date: <\/strong>March 20, 2006<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Tetris DS sits among the best DS puzzle games thanks to how feature-packed it is. With six modes, including the striking Catch mode, where you shifted a central tile and destroyed Metroids, there were plenty of ways to rotate tiles and clear them off the board. It even had multiplayer, meaning you could use it against friends to set high scores and earn bragging rights.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the lookout for a sweet puzzler tinged with nostalgia, you can\u2019t go wrong with this one.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Nintendogs<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377340\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs.jpg\" alt=\"Take your adorable pets on walks in Nintendogs. \" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nintendogs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take your adorable pets on walks in Nintendogs. Source: Pixelys on Nintendogs Wiki.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Adorable pet simulation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> April 21, 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Nintendo is still known for curious experiments that attempt to capture an audience that isn\u2019t already invested in gaming. Nintendogs was one of their best efforts in this regard, with pet ownership giving newcomers a new reason to pick up a DS. From washing your pups and taking them on long walks, there are plenty of ways to spend time with your virtual pets.<\/p>\n<p>While it might not be the most feature-packed simulation title, its adorable pet models more than made up for its simplicity.<\/p>\n<h3>13. WarioWare D.I.Y.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377342\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y.jpg\" alt=\"Let your imagination run wild with WarioWare D.I.Y.\u2019s tools.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WarioWare-D.I.Y-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let your imagination run wild with WarioWare D.I.Y.\u2019s tools. Source: Nintendo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Design your own minigames<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo SPD and Intelligent Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> April 29, 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The DS stylus was a feature that allowed Nintendo\u2019s handheld to unlock the creative minds of kids and adults in different ways. For example, WarioWare D.I.Y.\u2019s approach to game creation was enhanced by an intuitive tool that helped players create their own art, music, and animations. You could even program some basic character behaviors inside the game.<\/p>\n<p>Though it can take a while before you crank out a polished game, WarioWare D.I.Y. is a great time sink that will leave you curious about the inner workings of game development.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Kirby: Canvas Curse<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377350\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike.jpg\" alt=\"Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest. Source: Wikipedia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Stylus-based platforming<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> HAL Laboratory<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> March 24, 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Another game that used the stylus of the DS effectively was Kirby: Canvas Curse. Instead of moving Kirby directly, you could direct him through stages with the help of rainbow paths drawn by your stylus. Ink is a limited resource, so each section becomes a test of efficiency. In addition to creating paths, enemies are also dealt with via ink, so you\u2019ll measure your ink usage constantly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s among the more unique Kirby games on Nintendo\u2019s systems and is well worth trying.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Metroid Prime Hunters<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377344\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters.jpg\" alt=\"Brace yourself for some intense FPS action with Metroid Prime Hunters.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Metroid-Prime-Hunters-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brace yourself for some intense FPS action with Metroid Prime Hunters. Source: Wikipedia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Sci-fi FPS action-adventure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo Software Technology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> March 20, 2006<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While the game came out a whole year after the demo bundled with the DS at launch, Metroid Prime Hunters remains one of the most memorable DS FPS games. Multiplayer matches with all sorts of bounty hunter abilities were chaotic bliss, and the fast-paced gunplay arrived intact from the GameCube version.<\/p>\n<p>Clearing the story and securing 100% completion can take a while, but it\u2019s time well spent.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Mario &amp; Luigi: Bowser&#8217;s Inside Story<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377347\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story.jpg\" alt=\"Swallow foes as Bowser to defeat them as Mario and Luigi in Bowser's Inside Story.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" class=\"wp-image-377347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-_-Luigi-Bowsers-Inside-Story-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swallow foes as Bowser to defeat them as Mario and Luigi in Bowser&#8217;s Inside Story. Source: Amazon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Role-playing within your worst foe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> AlphaDream<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> February 11, 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>With a unique premise that sends a Super Mario RPG game into Bowser himself, Mario &amp; Luigi: Bowser&#8217;s Inside Story is one of the best Mario DS games you can get your hands on. While the setting alone makes the game a compelling pick, being able to control Bowser makes the game\u2019s set-up even more exciting. Foes that Bowser swallows are then faced by the classic duo with new combat abilities and mechanics.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a shame that settings like these are a rarity now.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Advance Wars: Dual Strike<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377350\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike.jpg\" alt=\"Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advance-Wars-Dual-Strike-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest. Source: Wikipedia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Turn-based military tactics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Intelligent Systems<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> June 23, 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A turn-based tactics title that involves moving military units across wide maps, Advance Wars: Dual Strike is a great strategy game on the DS. With the option to bring two Commanding Officers into battle alongside new units like the Megatank, Dual Strike dials things up a notch from its predecessor. In addition to its intense story mode, you can also explore its Survival and Combat modes to test your mettle.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you\u2019ve been looking for the best DS games that don\u2019t use the touchscreen, Dual Strike is a good pick.<\/p>\n<h3>8. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377354\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass.jpg\" alt=\"Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Phantom-Hourglass-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advance Wars: Dual Strike features sprawling maps perfect for conquest. Source: Wikipedia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> A classic Link adventure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> June 23, 2007<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Phantom Hourglass is among the best Zelda DS games thanks to its stunning cel-shaded visuals and powerful new abilities that let you use the hourglass in unique ways to traverse its world. Unlike most other Zelda titles, this one has you exploring a massive dungeon in its entirety versus running through smaller ones. Its puzzles are a delight, too, with the DS\u2019 dual-screen bringing new interactions to get Link to where he needs to be.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney &#8211; Trials and Tribulations<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377355\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations.jpg\" alt=\"Use evidence to crack the case as Phoenix Wright.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney-Trials-and-Tribulations-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use evidence to crack the case as Phoenix Wright. Source: Amazon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Prosecutor face-offs in a visual novel format<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Capcom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Capcom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> August 23, 2007<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While the original trilogy skyrocketed in popularity after being ported to the DS, the final entry of said trilogy is our game of choice if you haven\u2019t dabbled with Phoenix Wright\u2019s curious cases before. With a standout cast and unique cases to unravel, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney &#8211; Trials and Tribulations is an engrossing DS title that will have you pouring hours into solving its mysteries.<\/p>\n<p>While most of today\u2019s online discourse revolves around attorney Miles Edgeworth, few can deny the charm of Godot\u2019s grudge against Phoenix Wright from Trials and Tribulations.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377356\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow.jpg\" alt=\"Dawn of Sorrow\u2019s Metroidvania combat remains compelling to this day.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Castlevania-Dawn-of-Sorrow-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dawn of Sorrow\u2019s Metroidvania combat remains compelling to this day. Source: IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Action role-playing with slick combat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Konami<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Konami<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> August 25, 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Nintendo DS was blessed with three strong Castlevania titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. If we had to choose between them, we\u2019d lean towards Dawn of Sorrow\u2019s excellent Metroidvania design and customization options. Sure, it didn\u2019t use the stylus much. But as a Castlevania DS game, Dawn of Sorrow stood on business with electric boss fights and labyrinths of foes to clear.<\/p>\n<h3>5. New Super Mario Bros.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377358\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros.jpg\" alt=\"Meet the world\u2019s favorite plumber again in New Super Mario Bros. \" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-Super-Mario-Bros-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet the world\u2019s favorite plumber again in New Super Mario Bros. Source: IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Clever platforming with intricate level design<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> May 15, 2006<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>As the best-selling DS game of all time, New Super Mario Bros. is a must-play on Nintendo\u2019s handheld. From expertly designed levels to neat powerups like Mario\u2019s mega mushroom and mini mushroom, there are a lot of antics you can get up to as the world\u2019s favorite plumber. It\u2019s a great choice if you\u2019re looking to play one of the best retro platformers out there.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for one of the best DS sports games with a Mario flavor instead, Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games would be right up your alley.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377359\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars.jpg\" alt=\"Crime, gangs, shootouts, what\u2019s not to like in Chinatown Wars?\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Grand-Theft-Auto-Chinatown-Wars-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crime, gangs, shootouts, what\u2019s not to like in Chinatown Wars? Source: IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> A GTA game with touch-screen interactions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Rockstar Games<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> March 17, 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Built with the DS stylus and mobile touchscreens in mind, Chinatown Wars is a strong addition to any DS library. While we don\u2019t know how Rockstar brought drug deals to a Nintendo handheld, the game\u2019s core plot of retrieving a family sword gave us some incredible top-down missions. You could whistle into the mic to hail a cab and even use the stylus to break into vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The game ran surprisingly well and remains a beloved favorite on the DS.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Mario Kart DS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377360\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS.jpg\" alt=\"Powerups like the Bullet Bill are back on the menu in Mario Kart DS.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mario-Kart-DS-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Powerups like the Bullet Bill are back on the menu in Mario Kart DS. Source: IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Classic kart racing with memorable characters and tracks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo EAD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> November 14, 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Easily one of the best multiplayer DS games you can use to bring friends into the Nintendo camp, Mario Kart is an excellent racing game packed with personality. From power slide boosts to stunning 3D cart models and tracks, the game brought a lot to the table.<\/p>\n<p>It was also the first in the series to bring online play, cementing its legacy as one of the best DS racing games of its time. With 16 new tracks and 16 retro ones to tussle over with items like the Bullet Bill, this tight racer is still one of the DS\u2019 strongest experiences.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377362\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377362\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold is a beloved remake of the classic Gold\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pokemon-HeartGold-_-SoulSilver-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pok\u00e9mon HeartGold is a beloved remake of the classic Gold. Source: IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Remakes of Gold and Silver<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Game Freak<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> September 12, 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve grown up with Game Freak\u2019s adorable monsters, HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver are great remakes and possibly the best Pok\u00e9mon DS games you can buy. In addition to quality-of-life improvements like the Pok\u00e9walker, sheer nostalgia will have you scouring the world to complete your Pok\u00e9dex.<\/p>\n<p>Head back to the Johto region for weakness-based fight sequences powered by the game\u2019s turn-based combat that has aged reasonably well.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Chrono Trigger<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377364\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger.jpg\" alt=\"Explore a vibrant world in Chrono Trigger.\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-377364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chrono-Trigger-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore a vibrant world in Chrono Trigger. Source: Chrono Trigger Wiki.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> An enhanced RPG re-release<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Tose<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Square<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> November 25, 2008<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Undisputed among the best DS RPG games, Chrono Trigger is a re-release that remains a compelling adventure. The JRPG brings quality-of-life boosts like a default run state and touch-screen options to the DS variant. While it isn\u2019t as experimental gameplay-wise as Kirby\u2019s Canvas Curse or WarioWare D.I.Y., few can resist the allure of a traditional adventure done right.<\/p>\n<p>From fast-paced combat to seamless exploration, Chrono Trigger set the benchmark for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/best-jrpgs\">JRPG games<\/a> decades ago and remains a cultural touchstone worth experiencing.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best DS games are timeless experiences that continue to highlight just how radical Nintendo\u2019s dual-screen handheld was. Several games took advantage of its touch features and stylus to create gameplay scenarios that were closer to smartphones than traditional handhelds.<\/p>\n<p>While the Game Boy Advance also had a strong library, these design choices helped the DS eclipse its sales to become Nintendo\u2019s best-selling handheld of all time. Its accessible library of 2000+ games still has plenty of hidden games that should be on your radar, so give the DS a spin today.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the highest-selling Nintendo console of all time?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The Nintendo DS is Nintendo&#8217;s highest-selling console, selling 154 million units over its lifetime.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which is better, DS or DS Lite?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The DS Lite featured a sleek body that was smaller and more portable than the original DS.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Why was the Nintendo DS so successful?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Its unique two-screen design and strong library made it a hit with Nintendo fans.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What was the first DS game?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The first game for the DS was a demo of Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are DS games still made?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">No, Nintendo stopped making all DS games in 2020.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are DS games becoming rare?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, they are hard to find.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the best-looking DS game?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Mario And Luigi: Bowser\u2019s Inside Story is one of the best-looking games on the DS.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the best-selling DS game?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">New Super Mario Bros, with around 31 million copies sold, is the best-selling DS game of all time.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best DS games were extraordinary for the time, incorporating touch-screen inputs to deliver novel gameplay experiences. 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