The NDS (Nintendo dual-screen/ Nintendo Developer’s system) is definitively one of the best toys ever invented. Once you learn to use it properly, it becomes a PDA-like device, that you can use for accessing the Internet, making drawings and writing text (albeit limited by screen size and letter-pecking); not only that, you can also watch text/graphics/video… and even read comics! (besides playing video games, of course). This is a powerhouse of a games console, and despite being somewhat old technology (it was launched in the market over 3 years by now), I think it still packs a nice punch.

Granted, there is arguably most impressive technology by now, namely the PSP. However, I personally favour the DS mostly because of the nice sturdy clam-shell design and small size, the sheer ingenuity of the double-screen concept, and the good library of fascinating, off-beat games. Maybe I’ll discuss some of my favourite games and apps for the NDS in future posts (provided someone manifests interest).

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