The Birth and Death of the DS

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.