Multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format All Nintendo DS models combined have sold 154.01 million units, making it the bestselling handheld game console to date, and the second bestselling video game console of all time.Ĭolor: Capable of displaying 260,000 colors Alternatively, they could interact online using the now-closed Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. The Nintendo DS was released by Nintendo in 2004 and it was known as the first handheld device that featured dual screens another version Nintendo ds lite was released in 2006 it had brighter screen, lower weight and smaller size.