DS System - Frequently Asked Questions (Page 02)

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     **Other** (FQ1T3)

Q: How do you get all your information?  Are there any secrets that you can
tell me?  (this question one is actually very common)
A: Most of my info comes from scouring the manual, Nintendo.com, game sites
like Gamespot or IGN.  No secrets that I can tell.

Q: My DS hardware has problems. (could be any hardware problem from broken
buttons to touch screen defects)
A: The DS comes with a 1 year warranty.  Call the number on the back of your
DS, tell the nice people (Nintendo actually has Americans operating their call
centers) about your problems.  They will send you a new DS via UPS 2 day air,
and a label to send the defective one back.  Your new unit comes with a NEW 1
warranty.

Q: When I'm going to shut off my DS, is it necessary to pause the game, and hit
exit first?
A: No, all you need to do it save, and then you are good to shut off.  There is
no need to back to the game's main menu.

Q: How do I go back to the DS's main menu from a game?
A: You must turn off the DS, and turn it back on.  This is the ONLY way.

Q: I have my DS set to automatic startup mode, how do I get to the main menu?
A: There are two ways to do this.  You can either remove all games from the DS,
and start the unit (hard way), or you can hold the START button while turning
on the DS, and you will be brought to the main menu.(easy way)

Q: OMG, I only got one stylus, I got screwed, help me!?!?!?!?!?!?!
A: Calm down, you really did get 2 stylus's.  One is in the bag with
the instructions, and one is inserted into the stylus hole in the back of the
DS.  In the RARE event that you really didn't get one, you should call Nintendo
using the number on the back of your DS.

Q: The DS asks for time in military time.  I can't figure out how to do it!!!
A: If the regular time is in the AM's, just type the regular time into the DS,
if the regular time is in the PM's, you need to add the current time to 12:00
to get the time in military time.  Examples. 1:45 PM is 13:45 military time,
8:38 PM is 20:38 in military time.  If you just can't figure it out, just wait
untill the morning to enter the time, then the regular time and military time
will be the same.  Still a problem?  Go back and forth from "change time
screen" and main menu playing the trial and error game, untill the hands on the
illustrated clock are where they should be.  If you can't read a non-digital
clock, please drop your DS, and run (not walk) to the nearest Sylvan Learning
Center.

Q: If I have my DS set to automatic start-up mode, and I have both DS, and
GBA games inserted, is there a way to start the GBA game instead of the DS
one?
A: Yes, as a matter of fact, there is.  While starting the DS, hold the B
button.  Please note that this only works when the DS is in automatic start
up mode.

Q: What does the DS do on my birthday?
A: It makes a higher pitch startup noise, and displays a message in Pictochat.

Q: I want new colors real bad!?!?!?!?!
A: You can get a Silver or Blue one that is a US/European version, or you can
get other colors by importing a Japanese one.  If neither of those options suit
your fancy, then you just have to wait until more US colors are released.

Q: If I import one like you just said to do, what is the difference?
A: For all pratical reasons the US and Japanese DS's are exactly the same,
either can play games from any country, and the wireless signals are the 
same.  The ONLY difference is that the default language is set different 
depending on which one you have.

Q: You just said the default languages are different, if I got the Japanese
version, how do I change it to English?
A: you can use the handy-dandy "changing your settings" (or similar phrase)
section.  Once there, I've nicely listed SYMBOLS in addition to words, to make
your life easier.  THIS IS WHY I AM BETTER THAN THE INSTRUCTION BOOK, DON'T
FORGET IT!!!!


     **Pictochat** (FQ1T4)

Q: What does pressing your name on the touch screen do?  All it does for me is
make it so that I can't type.
A: If you've typed in a personal message, touching your name will simply show
you what you've typed for your personal message.

Q: If I am 100 feet from friend A, and he is 100 feet away from Friend B, and
he is 100 feet away from friend C, and he is 100 feet away from friend D, can
I use friend B's connection to Pictochat friend C?
A: No, sorry.  If you send a message to friend B, it will not be transfered to
friend C, unless he is in range of your DS.  If this question didn't make sense
to you, you can just forget about it, its nothing important.

Q: Somebody told me that Nintendo is releasing games for Pictochat, is this
true?
A: No, Nintendo has no plans to release games for Pictochat.  They have stated
that the only way to play games on Pictochat is to create, and make them
yourself, and they plan to keep it that way.

Q: Whats this Pictoquest game I'm hearing about?
A: Its just a game that invloves you and a friend drawing pictures in Pictochat
Its not an official game, just something somebody made up.

Q: When the DS goes online, can I use Pictochat online?
A: Unless they release a firmware update (which is IMPOSSIBLE because of the
coding), then the answer is no.  I'm sure there is some obscure site out there
running some sort of low-down, underground, highly illegal, contraband,
hardcore Pictochat emulation site out there.  Try searching google.  The answer
to this question for most people is NO.  Sorry for the long answer.



     **Game Questions** (FQ2T1)
I'm not an expert on every game, but if you are stuck in a game, email me, and
chances are I can help you out.  Questions I get a ton will be posted in this
section.

Q: In Mario 64, what are the arrows on the touch screen for?
A: The arrows are for rotating the gameplay camera.

Q: How many stars are there in Super Mario 64 DS?
A: 150, 30 more than the original.

Q: How many mini games are there in Feel the Magic?
A: I'm too lazy to get up, and check, but if I remember correctly, there are 
15-20 of them, and they are pretty fun.

Q: I've heard that there will be a "game" coming out that allows the DS to be
like a palm pilot.  When is this coming out?
A: This "game" was a rumor long before launch, and has since been canceled due
to lack of intrest.  Nintendo has it listed in their records, but it is NOT
being made.

Q: Why are some 1st party games selling for more than $29.99?
A: Nintendo said that 1st party games may retail for AS LOW AS $29.99.  Some
will be more.

Q: What will be the first online game?
A: It will be either Animal Crossing, or Mario Kart.  Its really a 50/50 on
which will be first.

Q: Will Mario Kart DS be online?
A: Yes

Q: Will Animal Crossing be online?
A: Yes

Q: Will Ultimate Brain Games be online?
A: Yes

Q: Will Ultimate Card Games be online?
A: Yes

Q: What do you do in Animal Crossing?
A: For all practical reasons, think of it as The Sims minus bathroom, sleep,
and intercourse.  (If you don't know what the last word there means, thats good
please keep it that way as long as possible)



     **Removing/Inserting games** (FQ2T2)

Q: When trying to take my game out, it only pops out half way.
A: As I said in the step-by-step directions above, after it pops out half way,
you need to grab it, and pull.

Q: You say you need to push hard to get in a GBA game, I don't think thats true
A: I'm extremly gentle with my system, so something that may seem like a hard
push to me, may not be a hard push to you.

Q: OMFG, I can't get my game in, and the label is down.  I think my DS is
seriously busted up, do I need to return it?
A: Please re-read the instructions in the FAQ specifically focusing on the
part where is says to insert label-up.



     **Multiplayer** (FQ2T3)

Q: Can I play GBA games multiplayer?
A: No, you can only play the single player modes of GBA games.  If Nintendo
would have put in GBA multiplayer abilities, the DS would weigh more, be
bigger, cost more, and take longer to make.

Q: Can I use a router to add range to my DS's wireless range?
A: NO! (simplest answer in the FAQ)

Q: Can I use the DS on an airplane, or in a hospital?
A: Yes, you can.  The DS doesn't emit any signal, unless you are in multiplayer
mode.  Of course, you cannot play multiplayer on an airplane, or in a hospital,
but you can play all the single player that your heart desires.

Q: Can I use a cell phone signal booster to improve the length of my DS's
signal?
A: No, they operate on different systems, and a cell phone signal booster will
do absolutely nothing to make your connection bigger.(so, yes, the "DS signal
booster" located at is a complete scam)




     **Online** (FQ2T4)

Q: When will online play work?
A: Its now confirmed that online play will be out Q4 of this year.

Q: Is the online play free?
A: Yes, and No.  Nintendo is making their first party games free, but thrid
party developers can do whatever they want, although I'm guessing that MOST
will be free.

Q: Whats "Q4" mean?
A: It means quarter 4.  In other words, it is the period of time between
October and December.

Q: Are there any online poker games coming?
A: Yes, it has been confirmed that "ultimate card games" which includes 8
different types of poker will be online.  If you are looking for a more in
depth game, I am pleased to inform you that Majestico is making a Texas Hold
Em game that will be online.  The graphics in the early shots of these images
look AMAZING, and from what I can tell, it will be the first DS poker game
where your AI opponents have "tells," so just by studying them you might
be able to tell what kind of a hand they have.  Majestico has released very
little info about this game, but I can already tell that it is going to be
a great game (provided you at least know something about Poker).

Q: How can I beta test their online service?
A: There are currently no plans for a beta, but if any information about one
comes out, I'll post it here (as soon as I have permission, anyway)

Q: What games are online?
A: Currently, no games use online capabilitles.  Check the questions "which
games have announced online capabilites" for a list of upcoming announced
online titles.

Q: Does Nintendo already have the servers set up?
A: Yep, Nintendo has said everything is already set up, they are just waiting
for software using the online functions to be completed.

Q: What info did we learn about online features at E3 2005?
A: We got a whole big list of games, and detailed info for Animal Crossing
online.  Check DS.ign.com for developer interviews, and such.

Q: I've heard that the online play is somehow connected to IGN, whats the deal
with this, and is it a ploy to make me become an insider?
A: Gamespy which is owned by IGN is working with Nintendo on the servers for
games.  Its been confirmed that you DON'T have to be an IGN insider to get
access to the online, and being an IGN Insider WON'T get you any special
features.

Q: Should I buy a router/what type of router should I buy
A: Yes, you should by one.  The DS uses 802.11 (G or B, there will be
NO speed difference).  Then just make sure your router is WIFI enabled. 
(Most brands are, but my list of personally confirmed ones are: Microsoft, 
Linksys, Belkin, Motorola, D-Link, Hawkins, and Netgear)  If your brand is
not listed, you can email me,and I will let you know if it is WIFI enabled.

Q: Is there online play in Japan, yet?
A: No

Q: Which games have announced online capabilities?
A: Activision, Inc. -- Tony Hawk game (working title)
Atari -- TBA
BANDAI CO., LTD. -- Mobile Suit Gundam (working title); Digimon World (working 
title)
BANPRESTO CO., LTD. -- TBA
Buena Vista -- TBA
CAPCOM CO., LTD. -- TBA
Electronic Arts -- TBA
FromSoftware, Inc. -- Tenchu DS (working title)
HUDSON SOFT Co., Ltd. -- Bomberman (working title); Momotaro Dentetsu World 
(working title)
KOEI Co., Ltd. -- Dynasty Warriors DS (working title)
KONAMI CORPORATION -- KOJIMA Productions Products; WORLD SOCCER Winning Eleven 
Series; JIKKYO POWERFUL PROYAKYU Series (working title); Castlevania Series 
(working title)
Majesco -- TBA
Marvelous Interactive Inc. -- Bokujou-Monogatari series (working title); Rune 
Factory (working title); Contact (working title); Real-Time-Strategy (working 
title)
Mastiff -- TBA
NAMCO LIMITED -- New RPG (working title)
Nintendo -- Animal Crossing DS; Mario Kart DS; Many more titles in development
SEGA CORPORATION -- TBA
Spike CO., LTD. -- Professional Wrestling (working title)
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. -- Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (working title)
TAITO CORPORATION -- TBA
Take 2 (2K Games) -- TBA
Telegames -- TBA
THQ -- TBA
Ubisoft -- TBA
Vivendi -- TBA 




     **Backwards Compatibality** (FQ2T5)

Q: Can I play my Gameboy color games on this thing?
A: No, you can only play DS games, and Gameboy advance games.  The reason
behind this is simple, in order to play Gameboy Color games, the DS would
need another processor, increaing size, production time, and cost.  If you
really have to play your older games, you can pick up a plain old GBA at
stores like Best Buy for 30-40 bucks.

Q: Can I play GBA games multiplayer?
A: No, you can only play the single player modes of GBA games.  If Nintendo
would have put in GBA multiplayer abilities, the DS would weigh more, be
bigger, cost more, and take longer to make.

Q: Can I use my GBA Gameshark on this sucker?
A: Nope, in order to prevent emulation of GBC, and GB games on the DS, they
have designed the DS to not recgonize the Gameshark, or any similer devices.

Q: If my friend has the GBA wireless adapter, and I have a DS, can we then use
GBA games multiplayer functions?
A: No, the DS runs on 802.11B, and the GBA wireless adapter runs on some random
RF frequency.  They cannot communicate with each other.



     **Connectivity/Compatibality** (FQ2T6)

Q: Will the DS be able to connect to a Gamecube through a link cable?
A: No, but it will be able to connect to their next system code-named the 
Nintendo revolution.

Q: If I get import a Japanese DS, can I pictochat my freinds who have US DS's?
A: Yes, everything is completly region free, except if you have a game that
requires 2 game cards to do multiplayer, they must both be of the same language

Q: I have a Japanese DS, and my friend has an American DS.  If we both have the
english version of Mario (or any other game) can we play multiplayer
A: You bet your butt you can, the DS is region free in EVERY way.

Q: I have the Japanese version of Mario, my friend has the American version.
Can we play wirelessly together?
A: No.  They are techincally two seperate games.



     **General Accessory Questions** (FQ3T1)

Q: FIND ME a car charger that will work!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!111!!!!!
A: Any GBA SP car charger will work, other than that, find it yourself!!!11!!!1

Q: Do you recommend a screen protector?
A: No, in my opinion, they are a total waste of money.  They may leave a sticky
film on your screen, and if that happens, your warranty is voided.

Q: Whats a good case to put the DS in?
A: When the DS is folded, it is darn near impossible to damage.  If you are
still afraid, I'd recommend one of those hard cases instead of the soft ones.
There is no particular one that is better, but if you see one that is
officially licensed by Nintendo you might want to pick it up just to be cool.

Q: The unofficial styli are just so much cooler!?!?!?!?
A: Go ahead and use it, but when your screen is damaged, don't expect Nintendo
to replace it.  We'll see how cool your styli are when you have scratches, and
a voided warranty, and all your friends have no scratches and a long, good
warranty.

Q: WTF does styli mean?
A: It is the plural word for stylus.  When you have 2 "styluses" us smart
folk refer to it as "styli" instead.

Q: I know there isn't a gameshark yet, but is there anything that works similar
to a Gameshark, or something?
A: As a matter of fact, there is.  Its called an action replay.  Its basically
the same as a Gameshark, but just a different brand.  It can be found at the
internet, and at most Best Buy stores.

Q: GIVE me more information about this "action replay" thingy immediatly!?!?!
A: While there is no information regarding any GameShark system to be released
for the DS, Action Replay has released a GameBoy Advance/Nintendo DS Cheat 
system, which is avaliable on their website (maybe other places too, but I 
haven't seen it anywhere).  The GBA part of it works just like a GameShark 
(and GBA Action Replay) - You enter codes for games, choose which ones you
want, and start playing.  The DS half of it, however, is a bit different.  
Instead of entering codes, you can back-up and restore "GameSaves" to your 
DS cartrage.  For example, you have a game of Super Mario 64 DS, with say, 66
Stars in File #1.  You can take all of the data in that cartrage, and save it
(back it up) to your DS Action Replay (called MAX Drive).  Then, look into the
other GameSaves on the MAX Drive, and upload one of those to your SM64DS game 
instead.  I believe there is one on the MAX Drive that contains a GameSave with
120 stars.  You can replace your current data on SM64DS with that, now leaving
you with 120 stars in your game!  If you want to restore your old file, open
the Action Replay again, and restore your other "back-up" file to the game
instead, leaving you once again with your file of 66 stars.  The Action Replay
can also connect to your computer, allowing you to download either codes for 
your GBA, or GameSaves for your DS.  GameSaves can also be stored on your PC, 
to save space on the MAX Drive.  To make up for the lack of DS codes, Action
Replay promises to come out with something called "Power Saves."  They hack 
into the DS card, and manually enter cheats into that, like flying, infinite 
health, and infinite lives.  These "Power Saves" work the same way as Game 
Saves, and can be sent into your current DS cartrage.  Power Saves will also 
be avaliable for download through the computer.  Though there are no Power 
Saves avaliable yet, I have this product and can say that it works very well!
Thogh a bit unstable, (sometimes, DS will not recognize the Action Replay, or
will render it as a cheat system, and not allow access), this can quickly be 
fixed by reseting the DS and/or Action Replay.  Sorry for a lenghy answer to
this, but the Action Replay is a remarkable device, and deserves all this space
and more.

Q: How can I get codes or powersaves for my Action Replay?
A: Check out the website, and click the DS link.  They
have extensive amount of cheats, and other stuff for your Action Replay.

Q: The whole powersave thing sounds complex, why don't they just make it like
old gameshark's?
A: Nintendo programmed the DS to make it EXTREMLY hard for a cheating device to
work (because they don't want people cheating online).  The only way to get
around that programming (without opening the DS, and inserting a mod chip) is
to use a feature like power saves.



     **"Play Yan" device** (FQ3T2)

Q: What does Play Yan mean?
A: Your guess is as good as mine.  Thats the name for it in Japan, the US name
will be announced later.  I speak English, and Spanish, not Japanese.  Most
likely its just a "cool" sounding name that means nothing of significance, but
I can't say that with 100% accuracy.

Q: Is this coming to the US/Europe?
A: Yes.

Q: When is this coming to the US/Europe?
A: Early 2006 for the US.  Mid 2006 for Europe.  Check back later for an exact
date.

Q: Why isn't anywhere pre-selling it yet?
A: Nintendo hasn't confirmed that it is coming to the US yet, but I can tell
you with 100% accuracy that it is.  (but I can't tell you how I know)

Q: What does it do?
A: It allows you to connect a card to your computer, transfer pictures, movies,
or music onto it, and then use those files on your DS.

Q: So, this gives us PSP like features?
A: Yes, however you would need to spend roughly $200 to get a memory card big
enough to fit a feature length movie.

Q: Can I make my own games, transfer them to a card, and play them on my DS?
A: Yes, but games you make will only be playable using ONE of the screens, and
CANNOT use the touch screen. (because the play yan is officially a GBA device
NOT a DS device)

Q: How do I use it?
A: See the "Play Yan" Device section in the general hardware faq for operating
instructions, as soon as they become avaiable.(Hint: Don't waste your time
going to that section, I haven't added the instructions, yet)

Q: What do I need to buy?
A: The "Play Yan" device, a card reader to connect to your computer, and a card
with however much memory you want.

Q: How much memory does a movie take?
A: A 60 minute movie takes rouhgly 4 GB of space, but thanks to a little thing
we call compression, you can get 60 minutes of video to fit into about 1.5-2
GB, depending on the compression format you use.

Q: About how much will all of this cost?
A: My guess would be between 75 and 250 depending on which size memory card
you purchase.



     **Temporary Questions** (FQ4T1)
All the questions in this section will only be relavent for a short amount of
time.  I will continue to add/remove questions from this section as necessary.

Q: What is the Gameboy Micro?
A: It is a tiny version of the Gameboy Advance.  It is about 2x4 inches, and 
about a half inch thick.  It plays GBA games, and has a regular headset port,
not the "give us your money" port which only works with Nintendo branded
headphones.

Q: How will this affect the DS?
A: It wont, because the Micro will only play GBA games.

Q: How do you feel about it, computerude8855?
A: I personally think that re-releasing a console 3 times is getting pretty
bad.  They came out with the DS, so now they should be done with the GBA.  Why
they are doing this is waaaaaay beyond me.  All I can say is that there is no
way in hell I'm buying it.  My DS can play GBA games, why should I need this?
What was Nintendo thinking?  The screen is smaller than a peanut, there is no
real advantage over the GBA: SP.  In my opinion, Nintendo is just trying to
make some quick and easy money while doing no real work.

Q: Will the Xbox 360 be more powerful than the PS3? (Somebody emailed me this,
so I figured I'd post it)
A: Yes, it has higher specs in every way.  Sony fanboys may tell you that a 
cell processor is better than 3 G4 processors, but that is not the truth.  The
Xbox 360 is much more powerful.  You can see what IGN says here:

Q: Why are most first party games selling for more than $29.99?
A: Nintendo said "first party games MAY BE AS LOW as 29.99"  They will still
charge more for the good ones. (Hint: The good ones are the ones that aren't
childish.  Yoshi, and Kirby games count as childish, sorry)

Q: I didn't get the Metroid demo in my U.S. DS!?!?!?!?!
A: THATS BECAUSE THE METROID DEMO IS NO LONGER INCLUDED WITH NEW DS'S.

Q: Why did my friend who just bought a DS at Gamestop get a Metroid demo, and 
I didn't with mine at Target?
A: That promotion is over.  Gamestop was just selling older units that they
still had in stock.

Q: What colors does the DS come in?
A: The DS comes in silver, and electric blue.  Expect more colors early 2006.

Q: I've heard that DS stands for developers system, not dual screen.
A: Yes, its true, DS stands for developers system, and not dual screen.  Don't
send me nasty emails, I'm right.  Confirmed by Nintendo.  I think that dual
screen is better than developers system, unfortunatly, my opinion counts for
nothing in Nintendo's (and most other peoples) eyes.

Q: Why do the controls in the Metroid demo feel unfinished?
A: Because they are unfinished.  Nintendo still needs to perfect some things
before releasing the full version.  DUH!!!!!

Q: How much longer will Nintendo still be including the Metroid Demo for?
A: They are actually done, now.  It has been replaced with the free SM64 offer,
and when that offer is over, I expect a $10-20 price drop.

Q: Will my Metroid Demo ever be worth anything on eBay?
A: Most likely not.  Try baseball cards or something.  Or attend one of those
"get rich quick" seminars.

Q: When is a Gameshark coming for the DS?
A: Nintendo kind of programmed the DS to make it hard for devices like 
Gamesharks.  As soon as those companies get aroung the programming (which WILL
happen EVENTUALLY) it will come out.  Check here for more information as it
becomes avaiable.  NOTE: A similar device, called the "Action replay" is now
avaiable at all major retailers.

Q: Why does Nintendo have a problem with cheating now, when they didn't with 
any other console?
A: Because this is their first system to have online play, and they don't want
it ruined because of cheaters.

Q: You moron, you didn't answer my question!!!111!!!!???!!!!!!
A: Sorry, email your question to me at computerdude1032@gmail.com, and I
will reply with the answer, and (usually, if its not too stupid...jk) post it
in this FAQ.




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News(C6T1)
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The news section has all the latest news about the DS.  ALL DS related
announcments/news will be posted here.  Obviously, this won't be up to the 
minute news, for that go to cheatcc, but once something is announced to the
public I'll be typing, and then I'll be submiting it to cheatcc for approval
and posting.  Posted items will be deleted after 90 days, unless I think its
something very important that should be kept longer.

*6/18/05- Nintendo announces promotion to include a free copy of SM64DS with
every new DS sold at all major retailers. (and announces an end of the free
Metroid demo promo)

*6/6/05- New electric blue colored DS now avaiable in the US and Europe.

*5/30/05- Nintendo power magazine posted that Animal Crossing is coming out in
July.  This is a typo.  The game is coming in October.

*5/18/05- Mario Kart DS revealed.  Launch set for Q4 2005.  Check ds.ign.com
for screens, and more info.

*5/18/05- Lost in Blue survival game revealed.  Read about it at ds.ign.com

*5/18/05- This is the 3rd of 5 daily E3 updates, keep checking back daily.

*5/17/05- This is the 2nd of 5 E3 daily updates, keep checking back daily.

*5/17/05- Online will be out Q4 this year (before Christmas)

*5/17/05- Here is a list of online capable games, directly from Nintendo's site
Activision, Inc. -- Tony Hawk game (working title)
Atari -- TBA
BANDAI CO., LTD. -- Mobile Suit Gundam (working title); Digimon World (working 
title)
BANPRESTO CO., LTD. -- TBA
Buena Vista -- TBA
CAPCOM CO., LTD. -- TBA
Electronic Arts -- TBA
FromSoftware, Inc. -- Tenchu DS (working title)
HUDSON SOFT Co., Ltd. -- Bomberman (working title); Momotaro Dentetsu World 
(working title)
KOEI Co., Ltd. -- Dynasty Warriors DS (working title)
KONAMI CORPORATION -- KOJIMA Productions Products; WORLD SOCCER Winning Eleven 
Series; JIKKYO POWERFUL PROYAKYU Series (working title); Castlevania Series 
(working title)
Majesco -- TBA
Marvelous Interactive Inc. -- Bokujou-Monogatari series (working title); Rune 
Factory (working title); Contact (working title); Real-Time-Strategy (working 
title)
Mastiff -- TBA
NAMCO LIMITED -- New RPG (working title)
Nintendo -- Animal Crossing DS; Mario Kart DS; Many more titles in development
SEGA CORPORATION -- TBA
Spike CO., LTD. -- Professional Wrestling (working title)
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. -- Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (working title)
TAITO CORPORATION -- TBA
Take 2 (2K Games) -- TBA
Telegames -- TBA
THQ -- TBA
Ubisoft -- TBA
Vivendi -- TBA 

*5/16/05- This is the first of five E3 daily updates.  Check back tomorrow,
when it will be Nintendo's turn to talk.

*5/10/05- Today we learned that IGN owned Gamespy's technology will be used in
the DS's online service.  Thats all we learned.  All the cool details will
be coming next week at E3.

*4/19/05- Nintendo announced a new color for the Nintendo DS.  It's called
"Electric Blue," and will be avaiable in the US sometime after E3.  Stay tuned
for more news regarding this.  To see a photo of the system, check out
ds.ign.com

*4/18/05- The Sims 2 announced for DS.  It will be an actual Sims game, unlike
the Urbz.  It is coming for all systems (Xbox, PS2, PSP, DS, GBA), and the DS
version will be completly different than all the others, this way the touch
screen can be implemented as much as possible.  More will be coming at E3.  For
screenshots, check out ds.ign.com

*4/06/05- Zoo Tycoon is announced for DS.  THQ bought the rights for the DS
version of the game from Microsoft, so in case you were wondering, Microsoft
has NOTHING to do with this.  Other than that, its basically the same as the
PC version of Zoo Tycoon 1.  You build a zoo, choose the animals, and take
care of all other Zoo related duties.  This game is going to rock.  Expect more
information after E3.  For screenshots, check out ds.ign.com

*4/05/05- News section started, news before this date will not be posted, news
after this date will be posted.



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Nintendo Official Replacment Parts (C4T4)
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If something is wrong with your DS, or a part of it, these are the things that
you need to make it better.  Everything, except the AC Adapter, and the
stylus's are only available through store.nintendo.com.  All prices listed are
for store.nintendo.com, the AC Adapter, and 3 pack of stylus's are way more
expenisve at a regular store:

*Nintendo Replacment 3 pack stylus's
These are the great, official stylus's.  Three back for 4.95 from Nintendo.
They are exactly the same as the ones included with the unit.  If you ever
lose any stylus's, I recommend these over any 3rd party ones.

*Nintendo replacment battery
If you have used your original battery 500 times, and it starts to hold a
charge for a shorter time, you need this battery.  It costs 15.00, and is the
exact same one you originally got.  Third party batteries don't last as long,
and could damage the system.  Highly recommended if you need a new battery.

*Nintendo Replacment Wrist Strap.
This wrist/thumb strap is exactly the same as the one included with the system.
It is much better than any other 3rd party look alikes, because Nintendo 
guarantees it will not damage the touch screen under normal use, or they will
fix the damage. This part costs $3.95.

*Nintendo Replacment Battery Cover
This is a replacment cover that covers the battery.  It comes in black or blue
It includes the cover, and a screw.  It is exactly the same as the one that
came originally with your DS. This part costs $1.00

*Nintendo Screen Cover
Please note that this is for the upper screen only.  If your current
screen becomes scratched, you can use the included tool to remove the old
screen cover, and replace it with this one.  It is exactly the same.  Please
note that this can only be done to the top screen, as the bottom screen's cover
requires special treatment to work properly with the touch screen.  This part
costs $3.95  NOTE: THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN A SCREEN PROTECTOR, THIS REPLACES
THE WHOLE SCREEN.

*Nintendo Replacment AC Adapter
This is the exact same AC adapter that is included with your original DS.  It
is exactly the same as the one for the SP.  This part costs $15.00.

MY RECOMMENDATION: I can never stress this enough.  Please, folks, only use
official Nintendo replacment parts.  A 3rd party stylus may seem harmless, but
it voids your warranty, and is much more likely to damage the screen.  A 3rd
party battery may also seem harmless, but it may leak, and also voids your
warranty.  As you can see, Nintendo official parts are quite cheap, and even
if you find a knock off part cheaper elsewhere, just rember, using it WILL void
your warranty, and 50% if the time will involve you purchasing a new unit.




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Must Own Games (C4T3)
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If you are a DS owner, this is the list of "must own" games (in my opinion, of
course).  They are listed in no particular order:

*Need for Speed Underground 2
*WarioWare: Touched
*Super Mario 64 DS
*The Urbz: Sims in the City
*World Championship Poker

I've deleted some other games. These 5 are really the only ones worth
purchasing.(again, in my opinion, if you know of a good game that I don't, let
me know, and I'll check it out)


  
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Upcoming Games (C1T5)
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Finally, the DS lineup is starting to look good.  Here are just a few of the
best upcoming titles, their release dates, followed by an (o) if they are
online enabled:

*Super Mario Bros. DS (no release date set)
*Lost in blue (fall 2005)
*Animal Crossing DS (October 2005) (o)
*Mario Kart DS (Q4 2005) (o)
*Harvest Moon DS (no release date set)
*Zoo Tycoon (Sometime 2005)
*The Sims 2 (Q4 2005)
*Viewtful Joe (Q4 2005)
*Texas Hold 'Em Poker (Codename) (sometime 2005) (o)


NOTE: ALL the release dates I post are confirmed by Nintendo, if I don't have
a date posted, Nintendo hasn't announced it.  The dates you see listed at
Gamestop, EB Games, and other gaming stores are estimates only, the release may
be around that time, but it definitly won't be that exact date.  It is possible
for the dates I post to change.  Just because Nintendo has confirmed a release
date doesn't mean they can't change it if they find a bug, or have a
manufacturing snag.



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Copyright Information (C5T1)
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Copyright 2005

All products named are copyrighted to their respective manufacturers.
Some technical specifications noted in this FAQ are from Nintendo of 
America's official web site.  If you find inaccurate info, or have something
to add, please email me at computerdude1032@gmail.com.  ANY site may post this
guide, without emailing me, as long as I am credited as the sole creator of the
FAQ.  If a site that has the FAQ posted would like an updated copy, they may
copy and paste it off this site, or email me at computerdude1032@gmail.com
asking for a file with the most updated version.  You DON'T have to include the
whole FAQ if you don't want to, you can just post whichever parts you feel are
relevant to your site.  As long as it mentions that Computerdude8855 is the 
creator of the content, you can change the order, delete, or not post certain
information as you feel necessary, all WITHOUT asking my permission.  I'm not
big on controling where my information ends up, just as long as the people are
getting accurate, updated, and large amounts of DS information, I don't care
where they get it, or who they get it from.