The Best Nintendo DS Games 2012
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Sonic Colors DS
A brand new Sonic the Hedgehog adventure for the DS!
One of the top Sonic games to be released in years, Sonic Colors DS (also available on Wii) features the return of Doctor Robotnik (who else?) aka Dr. Eggman in a 2D platforming adventure across different worlds! Amazing colors and graphics, you'll be impressed by the range of motion, abilities, and speed that Sonic can travel. Returning to the fold are Tails and Knuckles. This has received outstanding reviews from players, and is hailed as a return to the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games (plus some great new 3D and 2D innovations)!
Sonic Colors
Amazon Price: $11.87 (as of 02/22/2012)
The diabolical Dr. Eggman has hatched another plan for world domination! He has built an amazing interstellar amusement park, floating in space around Sonic's home planet, bursting with incredible rides and attractions. However, all is not as it seems as Dr. Eggman has abducted an alien race called Wisps and is harnessing their colorful energy to fuel a sinister plot. However, before Dr. Eggman completes his evil plans, Sonic discovers his mysterious theme park in space. When he arrives, Sonic finds he is also able to use these alien powers and is ready to help! Sonic will need all his speed and skill as he faces this test, but, empowered by the alien energy, a test he will pass with flying colors!
Lego DS Games
Nintendo DS Lego Games - from Star Wars to Harry Potter
Remember, all of these games are playable on the new 3DS system!
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DS Games for Girls
Girls will love these great DS games!
Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4
Great Lego action as you play through the first 4 stories!
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Amazon Price: $11.68 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $7.14
Build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament and experience the magic of the first four Harry Potter stories - LEGO style! Explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learn spells, brew potions and relive the adventures like never before with tongue-in-cheek humor and creative customization that is unique to LEGO videogames!
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini Land Mayhem
Fun puzzles as Mario and Donkey Kong battle it out!
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mini-Land Mayhem!
Amazon Price: $17.70 (as of 02/22/2012)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is a single player Puzzle game for Nintendo DS and DSi that rekindles the classic struggle between Mario and Donkey Kong in which the fate of a pretty girl hangs in the balance. The third handheld game in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong franchise, Mini-Land Mayhem! features a unique blend of puzzle, platformer and mini-game gameplay in which players use miniature bot versions of Mario and other characters to foil the actions of Donkey Kong. Additional features include: 200 action-puzzle levels with additional levels possibly released by Nintendo, extensive level creation tools as well as local and online connectivity for sharing levels and sampling those of up to 30 friends.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Collection DS Game
Four classic SEGA titles on one great game!
Sonic Classic Collection
Amazon Price: $15.43 (as of 02/22/2012)
Play Sonic, Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedghog 3, Sonic & Knuckles! It also features two extra lock-on modes from the originals whereby Knuckles becomes a playable character in both Sonic 2 and 3 to complete the full experience. For the first time the best of classic Sonic comes to the Nintendo DS for a new generation of gamers!
Toy Story 3 DS Game
Disney's hit comes to the DS
Toy Story 3 The Video Game
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 02/22/2012)
* Play as Tiana and Ray and master the art of platforming as you swing, jump and soar to new heights
* Explore 27 beautiful levels set in New Orleans and the Bayou
* Go on special quests to find and collect items & ingredients and outsmart enemies along the way
* Cook New Orleans cuisine in multiple activities and discover real recipes
* Perform music with 1-4 players and save tunes in the game's jukebox
Kirby Super Star Ultra
The return of Kirby to the DS!
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Amazon Price: $34.89 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $17.15
* With so many adventures waiting to be unlocked, there'll never be a dull moment as you run, float, copy enemies and use Helpers to fight the likes of King Dedede and Meta Knight
* On top of a slew of new adventures, the original modes found in the beloved Super NES game, Kirby Super Star, are all here with updated graphics and fully rendered movie scenes
* There are also three new touch-screen-controlled mini-games that you can play with up to three friends via DS Download Play
* Swipe, Kirby on the Draw and Snack Tracks
* Wireless multiplayer -- Two players can go head-to-head using multiple game cards, and up to 4 can connect using DS Download Play
New Super Mario Bros
Still an all-time Super Mario classic game for the DS!
New Super Mario Bros
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $14.99
* Old-School Platforming Fun - Jump, bounce and power-up through visually stunning side-scrolling worlds
* New Action - Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash through your foes in a blue Koopa shell.
* 2 Distinct Multiplayer Modes - Competitive 2-player multiplayer and mini-game functionality supporting up to 4 players.
* New Moves - Expands Mario's arsenal of moves to include some very powerful advanced techniques. If you want to uncover every secret in the game, you'll have to master them all.
Let's Draw
Let's Draw DS game: draw, play, and create!
Let's Draw!
Amazon Price: $19.98 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $19.97
* Once you've mastered your drawing skills in "Learn to Draw" mode, it's time to unleash the creativity. Draw whatever you like. Once completed, each picture is stored in the Album for you to view later.
* Because Nintendo DS is a portable game machine, kids can enjoy drawing at any time, anywhere without the need for paper and crayons.
* Once a drawing is completed, touch it and bring it to life with animation and sound. Watch the elephant running, the rocket taking off, bird chirping, and more.
* Even a small child who has not yet learned to read can play by simply following the voice instructions throughout the menus and game.
* Play 10 fun-filled mini games such as "Car Racing", "Whack-a-Mole" or "Air Hockey" featuring the very characters you've drawn.
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Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Puzzle and problem solving game for the DS
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Amazon Price: $11.88 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $10.65
* A large cast of eccentric non-player characters, as well as an invocative soundtrack designed to match the varied game environments and gameplay
* More than 165 new puzzles weave seamlessly into the storyline, challenging player with fun, brain-teasing logic puzzles and riddles, and even new types of puzzles
* This game features significantly more hand-drawn animated sequences and voice acting than the previous installment of the series
* Players who are still stumped with a puzzle after three subtle hints can select the new "superhint" option to point them toward a solution
* As with previous incarnations in the franchise, weekly downloadable puzzles will be available after launch for a limited time
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Pokemon role playing game - for the DS and DSi
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 02/22/2012)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is an Action Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS/DSi. Based in the long-lived Pokémon mythology, the game retains certain battle and Pokémon capture elements from the earliest Pokémon games, as well as the RPG elements found in the newer Pokémon Ranger series. Features include: use of the DS stylus to facilitate Pokémon capture, and the ability to easily recall them thereafter; puzzle play using Pokémon skills; and 4-player wireless game support.
Puzzler World
Play Sudoku, Wordsearch, Crossword, Hangman, and more on the DS!
Puzzler World
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $15.29
* Games Include: Wordsearch, Fitword, Sudoku, Link-a-Pix, Crossword, Silhouette, Spot the Difference, Code word, Hangman, Equate, Jigsaw, Picture Quiz, Chain Letters, Missing Piece.
* Over 1,000 games and over 500 hours of playtime.
* Create up to three profiles to track your performance and monitor your best times.
* The "Stop & Save" feature allows you to continue challenging puzzles the next time you play.
* Play puzzles in two games modes: Quickplay to jump in and play any puzzle; Challenge Mode for unlocking new puzzles and hidden surprises.
Michael Jackson: The Experience
Play the game on the DS or DSi!
Michael Jackson The Experience
Amazon Price: $1.15 (as of 02/22/2012)
Michael Jackson The Experience is a dance and party game for Nintendo DS and DSi that allows players on the small screen to get into the groove and in some small sense, perhaps attain the level of the King of Pop himself. Designed as a complete Michael Jackson gameplay experience, the game features a wealth of unforgettable hits, touchscreen rhythm input of authentic handheld versions of Michael's dance moves using the DS' stylus, and game environments reminiscent of some of Michael Jackson's most popular live performances and music videos.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Action adventure game starring Link, star of the Zelda series for Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 02/22/2012)
Used Price: $14.59
Helpful interactive map functionality that players can draw notes on the using the stylus that allows players to quickly mark spots in the game world for later exploration, or to note them as already explored.
* A whole new adventure in the Legend of Zelda series set in the years following the events of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.
* Links new AI ally, The Phantom (from the previous game in the series), whose bulk and immunities to dangerous elements like fire and magma, make him valuable in combat and in subterranean lava-filled levels.
* New propulsion and problem-solving game mechanics through Link's new in-game train which he uses as transport, and must be maneuvered and utilized to deal with obstacles.
* New in-game items and weapons like the Whirlwind, which Link uses to move items and overturn enemies, a whip, useful both in combat and in platforming, as well as his train's cannon, which can shoot bombs into the distance.
DS Games Under $25
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queenofduvetcovers
Jan 11, 2012 @ 2:48 pm | delete
- Great selection of games! My daughter and I love Cooking Mama games =)
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baby-strollers
Dec 8, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
- Too many to choose, can't pick a favourite!
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4liberator
Dec 4, 2011 @ 11:48 pm | delete
- gReat information on the games I just traded in my kids old DS to get him the 3ds - he hasn't even asked where his DS is ;-)
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ajgodinho Dec 3, 2011 @ 2:24 pm | delete
- Wow, you've got an extensive selection here, like a little paradise for DS games fans. Wishing you and yours a wonderful and blessed Christmas / Holiday season! :)
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Jolene_Belmain
Dec 2, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
- My one daughter loves her DS and her brother and sister want one so bad. There are so many things you can do with them, they are truly an amazing gaming system.
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BestToysReviews
Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:48 am | delete
- Mario is still my favorite game :)
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kingsrookie
Oct 31, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
- I was about to ask where Pokemon was on this but then found it!
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mbgphoto
Aug 23, 2011 @ 3:00 pm | delete
- My granddaughters are getting a Ninentendo DSI for their birthdays so I am browsing you list to see what they might like.
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Tipi
Aug 5, 2011 @ 11:22 pm | delete
- Whew! I can sure see why this is so popular and I don't even game!
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SudokuNut
Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
- My wife bought a DS just for the Zelda games but spends more time on those turn based RPG ones. Personally, I really enjoyed playing the Professor Layton games and I'm currently working through the latest Phoenix Wright game. I like the puzzle and 'thinking' games the best for the DS as I can't seem to get used to the whole stylus thing for action based games.
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karitina
May 17, 2011 @ 3:03 am | delete
- awesome!!!!!!!
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Kipper25
May 11, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
- Pokemon, Mario, Zelda... all those games are awesome, but I really feel compelled to stick my neck out there and recommend Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Funny characters, thrilling story, great gameplay. One of my favorites!
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willypo
Apr 10, 2011 @ 11:13 pm | delete
- Professor Layton Series. love it so much :D
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hellowhussain
Apr 7, 2011 @ 7:29 am | delete
- coooool
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finalfantasyxvi
Mar 2, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
- great lens!
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hossbyh
Feb 23, 2011 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- Great lens! There is something for everyone here! My personal favorites are both Zelda games, Mario 64, Mario Kart, Dragon Quest XI, Chrono Trigger, and Rhythm Heaven was surprisingly fun.
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ben-teen
Feb 9, 2011 @ 7:53 pm | delete
- I love the Nintendo lego games they are heaps fun! Thanks for such a great lens!
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migo
Dec 29, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
- Thanks
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Pukeko
Nov 29, 2010 @ 2:57 am | delete
- Great selection of DS games.
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One of the best DS games for kids!
Mario Kart DS
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 02/22/2012)
Kids will love this classic DS game! Taking elements from the old Mario Kart series and adding some new ones, Mario Kart DS, released in 2005, has earned itself rave reviews from kids and grown ups alike! Play as your favorite Mario character or villain though Mario themed racetracks. Hours of Mario fun!
