The Birth and Death of the Nintendo DS
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Title
The Birth and Death of the Nintendo DS
Description
The Nintendo DS was released in 2004, around the same time that many other technological advancements were being made, such as the iPod and flip phones with cameras. However, the Nintendo DS was different. It was a handheld device like its predecessor, the Gameboy SP, which added to its appeal compared to the huge arcade consoles that children would play games on in arcades for quarters. But what is the difference between the Nintendo DS and its competitors/predecessors? That is what this exhibit attempts to display.
Creator
Alexis Dantin
Date
2004 - 2014
Collection Items
Gameboy Advance SP
The Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP was a handheld gaming device that was released in 2001. The device was 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches when folded and then doubled in length when opened. This metal device was filled with technological components that…
Original DS packaging
This image shows the original packaging of a silver Nintendo DS. The box's sleek black and red design was used to attract older individuals with a more modern look opposed to younger generations who are often drawn to colorful objects.
DS Homescreen and PictoChat Feature
This image shows the original DS home screen. The home screen showed the time and date, battery life, and the games inserted into the console then. The PictoChat feature, seen towards the bottom left of the screen, was a Nintendo DS exclusive that…
Nintendo DS Patent
Patent US 8,882,590 B2 is the main patent for the Nintendo DS. This patent, approved in November 2014, detailed how the technology of the DS's touchscreen worked and the interworkings of the device overall.
Nintendo DS - Graph of Sales
This graph shows the sale of DS units by the millions throughout the fiscal years 2005 until 2015. The graph demonstrates DS sales skyrocketing until 2009 when sales begin to drop rapidly.