The two monitor handheld console released in 2004 by Nintendo. This tag also concerns the DS Lite variant. If your question is about the DSi and the DS XL, please use the [dsi] tag instead.
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How can I acquire a Light Ball in Pokémon Black/White or Black/White 2?
Is there any legitimate way to acquire a Light Ball in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2?
Wild Pikachu can be found carrying a Light Ball, but no Pikachu are encountered in Pokémon Black/White ...
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How to manually reload weapons in Jagged Alliance on Nintendo DS
I know that in original JA one could reload weapon by manually dragging ammo on the weapon. In DS-version of the original DOS game dragging one over another just exchanges the items.
I know how to ...
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Do Spells that cause Status Effects have any effect against Bosses?
I've tried to cast Spells like Blind and Poison multiple times against Boss enemies, yet they always miss. Can these Bosses even be effected by these Spells?
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Pokemon transferring
If you transfer your Pokemon from one game to another, like let's say from Soul Silver to Black 2, will the Pokemon that were transferred be yours in the Black 2 game or the other games Pokemon? I'm ...
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Nintendo DS WiFi Support
I still have the original DS and can only get online by either using WEP or no security at all. This is an annoyance since my security is set to WPA2 on my router. What type of WiFi security do each ...
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Why can't I log onto my wifi with my DS Lite? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
No wifi connection on DS Lite
I keep getting the "51300" error when attempting to connect to my wifi network. I'm positive that I've entered the WEP password correctly.
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Nintendo DS only recognises game if inserted when I power on
I bought a used DS Lite in order to play the small percentage of DS games that are region locked and won't play on my DSi XL.
I know the cards are good, but this DS Lite won't recognise the game ...
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Are there any console versions of the strategy game Go [closed]
I want to find an adaptation of Go for one or more of: PS/3, Wii, or Nintendo DS. Does anyone know of one? Go is an incredibly annoying name for a game as it makes it rather irritating to do Google ...
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How can I press buttons faster?
Some games have segments that require the player to press one button really fast in order to pass through. At the moment, the game that bugs me is the Legendary Starfy, but I've also run into it in ...
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Is the Game Boy Advance slot on the DS region-locked?
Would I be able to play an American Game Boy Advance game on my European DS via the GBA slot at the bottom of the device?
I know the on the whole Nintendo don't region-lock their portables (at least ...
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How can I back up a saved game on Nintendo DS?
My wife and I share a single Nintendo DS. Many DS games permit only a single slot; one example is Etrian Odyssey.
I would like to be able to back up my Level 18 Etrian Odyssey party so that my wife ...
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No wifi connection on DS Lite
I recently switched internet providers (Telenet, in Belgium) and I want to be able to connect my DS Lite to my new router (which they also provided me with).
It's a "CPN / SVG6540E" combined ...
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Do I get anything for playing the silver coin courses?
I can pay Taj 20 banana coins to unlock the silver coin races (where you have to collect a certain number of silver coins on each track). I liked playing them on the N64 version, and find them to be ...
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Is there any way to invert the flight controls?
I really hate flying the plane. I am not very good at it, especially when I have to remember that pressing up makes my plane go down and down makes my plane go up.
Is there any way to invert this on ...
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Why am I seeing Diddy Kong's face everywhere?
On various tracks, I see pictures of Diddy Kong - they are framed, and everything.
Do they serve any purpose? Or are they just everywhere because, well, the game is named after him? It seems a ...
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Where is the hidden key in Dino Domain?
I have finished most of Dino Domain, but I haven't found the key to the locked door in Dino Domain.
What track is the key hidden on? Where on the track do I need to look?
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What do these tokens do?
I was playing Diddy Kong Racing DS, and noticed these coins:
I happened to pick one up, but I have no idea what they are for, much less how to use it.
What can I do with this coin? It seems like ...
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Final Fantasy IV DS and PSP difficulty differences
I've read that the DS version of Final Fantasy IV is significantly more difficult than the newer PSP version. Why is this so? (I haven't played either game, and I have no experience with any ...
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Can I play DS games from any region on the 3DS?
I have a North American 3DS, and I really, really want to get a copy of the DS game Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland.
However, the only way to get it in North America is to import a European ...
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How do I win wizard duels?
I am playing the NDS version of Harry Potter Years 5-7 (specifically, Year 5: Chapter 3 - The Weasley Twins Leave Hogwarts) and I am at the point where I have to duel some people (I honestly can't ...
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Who knows Dark Magic?
When playing Harry Potter Years 5-7, I noticed there are things only Wizards with Dark Magic can interact with. I figure these are things I will have to go back and do later, as right now I don't have ...
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Can a 3DS receive DS Download Play games from DS cartridges?
Can the 3DS receive and play games from the regular DS (DS, DSi, DS Lite, DSi XL)? For example, Tetris from Tetris DS or Mario vs Luigi from New Super Mario Bros. Or will I lose the ability to play ...
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What do the gold wizard's hats do?
I have managed to find a couple of golden wizard's hats in various levels of LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7. I never manage to find all the ones in a level, though, which made me wonder if they were ...
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When can I stop picking up trash?
I started playing London Life today, and while my job as a Trash Picker is pretty profitable, I would love to be able to do something different. I know that in the Station, a man mentioned that if I ...
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I killed Magus in Chrono Trigger. Did I miss the opportunity to have him in my party?
I've been replaying Chrono Trigger on the DS and have gotten to the point after the Ocean Palace where you fight Magus for the second time.
I think I killed him...
Have I missed the opportunity to ...
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What pokemon do the NPCs use when allied for multi-battles?
On the battle subway you can ally with an NPC (for multi battle and super-multi battle), and tell them to focus on Attack, Defense, or Mixed. What sort of pokemon am I signing myself up for with the ...
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Handheld dilemma. [closed]
I'm looking into getting my 7 year old kid a handheld game device, there seems to be numerous versions out there and I'm not sure where to start in researching these. She loves Star Wars, so it will ...
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What strategies are critical to winning a Tetris DS tournament?
In addition to basic Tetris play, what strategies are critical to winning Tetris DS in tournament play (items on, best 2 out of three)?
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How can I get a bunch of 1-UPs in New Super Mario Bros(DS)?
I need to rack up a bunch of free lives in New Super Mario Bros (Nintendo DS). What is the fastest technique to get a bunch of 1ups / free lives? (Will the staircase + koopa trick work in NSMB? ...
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What other multiplayer games/options are available when I have a second copy of New Super Mario Bros.?
My kids like to play the Minigames with each other on their Nintendo DSes. If I were to buy a second copy of the game (rather than them sharing one game between them), would there be any benefits or ...
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How do I use my R4i SDHC on my Nintendo DSi XL?
I have a R4i SDHC and it stopped working with my Nintendo DSi XL (1.4.1e).
What firmware should I try on my flashcard?
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Where are the savegames stored for Mario on the DS Lite
I was a few worlds into Mario for the DS Lite when we moved and I somehow lost the cartridge.
I've been thinking of rebuying the game to finish it, but I don't know if my savegames are in the system ...
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What is this thing sitting in slot 2 of my new DS lite?
When you buy a new DS lite some kind of placeholder is sitting in slot 2 of the DS. It appears to have electrical contacts but I can not find any documentation anywhere that says what it does, if ...
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Is there a specific order for completing the Moon Phase rooms in the penultimate level?
In Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on the DS, the penultimate level includes a set of 5 Moon Phase rooms. Is there a specific order in which these rooms have to be completed to allow the player ...
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How do I enter cheat codes for LEGO Star Wars III on Nintendo DS?
I can find lists of Nintendo DS specific cheat codes for LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars via a Google search, however—how should one enter the codes in the game?
The usual places,
The ...
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How do you take back the beach in the Costal Run level of Call of Duty: Black Ops for the DS?
I'm playing it through on the hardest difficulty, but I can't beat this part. I've tried exhausting all of my sniper rifle ammo from the rock on the the cliff that you start on to no avail, and ...
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Is there any way to increase charisma in The Dark Spire?
I wanted to make my warrior character a Paladin, but apparently he requires a high Charisma attribute.
The other attributes can be increased by training, is there no way to increase this one?
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Daily Events in Fifth Gen
What are the daily events that I should be attending in Pokemon Black and White?
I'm mainly referring to items given out daily, swarm like events from 4th Gen, and daily battles. Feel free to include ...
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How can I cross long gaps?
In Scribblenauts, what techniques can I use get across long gaps such as pits or lava? I can't seem to get any bridges that are long enough to solve some levels.
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3DS Specifications List
Now that the 3DS launched on Japan, I was wondering if anybody knows if there's already been modders or enthusiasts that have done spec testing on the hardware. I'd like to know how much potential ...
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How do I 'upload' executables to a Nintendo DS?
My girlfriend really likes old school NES games, and she has a DS. I figured the best way to get her games would be to install a NES emulator like NESDS on her DS. Having no experience with this, I ...
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Is there a strategy in Dragon Quest Heroes Rocket Slime how to catch a goody bag?
I need to know how to catch goody bags and where they appear most. Is there a strategy? Is there a place that they appear most often? If I could know, that would be great.
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How do I catch Charizard, Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Pikachu on Pokemon Platinum?
The question is pretty self-explaining. Is there a way to catch these Pokemon on Platinum? On a low level preferably in order to train them with good stats.
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Pokémon Generation IV (Platinum, Pearl, Diamond): What's new since Gameboy versions?
I recently started playing Pokémon Platinum on my Nintendo DS. Last one I played was Pokémon Yellow on my Gameboy.
Ever since then, a lot has changed in the Pokémon World. I've tried going through ...
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Any games interacting between DS and Wii? [closed]
I remember there was a Final Fantasy game for the Gamecube where you could also use your Game Boy Advance to control or have some advantages by playing on both platforms...
So are there any games out ...
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What's the most powerful sword in Chrono Trigger DS?
The most powerful weapon in the original Chrono Trigger was the Rainbow Sword, which I've already gotten. However, I've seen suggestions around the net that the DS version has something even better in ...
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How do you protect a Nintendo DSi from a 4 year old?
My mother-in-law is planning on buying my 4 year old a Nintendo DSi for Christmas this year. I haven't ever used one or even played one and was wondering if it is durable enough to handle a typical 4 ...
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Where can I get a replacement DS Lite battery in Germany?
I'm looking for a replacement battery for my DS Lite. I recently moved from the United States to Germany; back in the US, the Nintendo Store offers a replacement DS Lite battery. However, that would ...
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Is there a way to take Screenshots from a DS?
The title pretty much explains it all - I want to be able to take screenshots from my DS, but haven't been able to find out whether it is possible and affordable.
