Nintendo DS: The 154M Handheld That Nearly Did It

The dual-screen handheld sold 154.02M units from 2004 to 2013 and held Nintendo's crown for over a decade — now bumped to third place all-time.

The top 3

  1. DS's Top 3 Best-Selling Games Ranked: The Nintendo DS's success was fueled by blockbusters: New Super Mario Bros. leads with 30.80 million units, followed by Nintendogs (all versions) at 23.96 million, and Mario Kart DS with 23.60 million sales.
  2. DS's Dual-Screen & Touch: Handheld Revolution: The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming with its innovative dual-screen design, featuring a bottom touchscreen. This, along with a built-in microphone and wireless connectivity, enabled entirely new forms of gameplay and user interaction, a significant departure from previous devices.
  3. DS vs. PSP & GBA: Handheld Sales Showdown: With 154.02 million units sold, the Nintendo DS significantly outpaced its contemporary and predecessor. Its main rival, Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP), sold approximately 80-81.51 million units, while the Game Boy Advance (GBA) sold 81.51 million units.

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