The Nintendo DS holds a special place in many of our hearts, and if you're lucky enough to still have one today that may be collecting dust, it's time to dust it off and rediscover the magic of this dual-screen wonder. The very best DS games show off what makes Nintendo's double-screen handheld such a memorable console even 20 years later. A clever modder has put together a Steam Deck set-up that pays tribute to the classic design of Nintendo's DS handheld. The key to success? - Clamshell portables have a long history; Nintendo kicked things off with its dual-screen Game & Watch series back in the 1980s.
Nintendo is a household name in gaming; players of all ages can gather and play incredible titles like Pokémon or Super Smash Bros. The Nintendo DS. More precisely, the DSi. A handheld video game console from the late 2000s. The little thing boasted a “clamshell” design, making it both durable and portable. Harder, better, faster, stronger - We've updated this list with Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and have also reworked it from 'rem.
Though the DS didn't give us a wealth of games you'd find topping “best games of all time” lists, the handheld found developers at their most creative and experimental. The dual screens allowed for unique gameplay mechanics, from touch controls to innovative puzzle-solving. The DS also introduced the world to Brain Age and Nintendogs, games that brought gaming to a new audience. Its library may not have the sheer volume of other consoles, but the quality of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and New Super Mario Bros. prove that the DS was a force to be reckoned with.