Nintendo DS Hardware and Accessories

The original model Nintendo DS features a metallic grey casing in a clamshell design. Each half has a screen, with the lower screen featuring touch sensitivity. A stylus can be stored inside the system, and a thumb strap can be attached to a hook.

The system accepts Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS games in either of its cartridge ports. The Nintendo DS also comes with built-in PictoChat software for local wireless chat.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-001	Nintendo DS
NTR-002	AC Adapter
NTR-003	Battery Pack
NTR-009	Wrist Strap

Following negative press surrounding the appearance of the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite was released in March 2006. It was smaller and more streamlined than the first model, and featured brighter screens.

Serial	Hardware
USG-001	Nintendo DS Lite
USG-002	AC Adapter
USG-003	Battery Pack

The third model of Nintendo DS, the DSi, was launched in 2008. Similar to the Lite in appearance, the DSi added some new features, including two cameras - one pointing towards the player and one pointing away from the player.

The DSi removed the ability to play Game Boy Advance games in favour of improved online capabilities and an online DSi Shop. From here, DSiWare games could be downloaded to the system, making use of its unique features.

Serial	Hardware
TWL-001	Nintendo DSi
TWL-003	Battery Pack

The fourth model of Nintendo DS, the DSi XL, was released in 2009. It retained all of the functionality of the Nintendo DSi, but featured larger screens, a larger stylus, and so the system itself was larger. The system was initially designed for older players, but it proved a popular model for all ages.

Serial	Hardware
UTL-001	Nintendo DSi XL
UTL-003	Nintendo DSi XL Battery Pack

A cartridge that fits into the Game Boy Advance slot of the Nintendo DS and DS Lite models, adding force feedback functionality to compatible games.

The Rumble Pak is not compatible with the DSi or DSi XL models.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-008	DS Rumble Pak
USG-006	DS Lite Rumble Pak

The memory expansion pak fits into the Game Boy Advance slot of the Nintendo DS and DS Lite models, improving the memory capability of the systems so they could be used for internet browsing using the Nintendo DS Browser.

The Memory Expansion Pak is not compatible with the DSi or DSi XL models, but these systems already have the ability to browser the internet using the dedicated browser downloaded from the DSi Shop or built into the system.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-011	DS Memory Expansion Pak
USG-007	DS Lite Memory Expansion Pak

The Slide Controller is an attachment for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite that connects through the Game Boy Advance slot. Once attached, the system should be set on a table, and compatible games can be played by sliding the DS around on the surface.

The Slide Controller is not compatible with the Nintendo DSi or DSi XL models.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-012	Slide Controller

The Magnet Stand and Facening Scan accessories came packaged with DS Face Training. You can attach the Nintendo DS to the stand, and attach the Facening Scan cart through the Game Boy Advance port. This allowed for your face to be displayed on the screen as you train your face muscles.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-014	Facening Scan Cartridge
NTR-022	Magnet Stand
NTR-028	Stand (Base)
NTR-029	Stand (Panel)

The DS TV is a TV signal receiver system that uses the 1seg service to transform the Nintendo DS into a television. The bottom screen displays controls while the top screen displays the TV programme.

The DS TV connects through the Nintendo DS cartridge port, and so is compatible with all models of Nintendo DS.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-016	DS TV
NTR-017	DS TV Cover
NTR-025	External Antenna for DS TV

A headset that connects to the Nintendo DS headset port, allowing for voice chat when playing compatible games online. The headset can also be used in place of the microphone built into the Nintendo DS.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-019	Headset

A pedometer with an infra-red communicator for sending data to compatible games. The Activity Meter has a clip to attach to clothing in order to count your steps, and it can store up to 7 days worth of walking data before it needs to be connected to a compatible game.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-???	DS Activity Meter

A pedometer which doubles as a training device for Pokémon: HeartGold & SoulSilver. You can send a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker and carry it around attached to your clothing, earning experience and items that can be transferred back to the game.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-032	Pokéwalker

A wireless bluetooth keyboard for the Nintendo DS, released in 2011 alongside Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS. They keyboard is used primarily for typing training.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-???	Keyboard

A USB wi-fi connector that can be attached to an internet-enabled home computer in order to create a wireless hotspot so the Nintendo DS can connect to the internet.

Serial	Hardware
NTR-010	Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector