In the early ’00s, Nintendo was in dire need of a sales boost. For years, Sony had been dominating the market with the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, while Nintendo’s own GameCube failed to meet expectations. Competition was getting more crowded in the console space too, as Microsoft launched their original Xbox to great acclaim. So, the developers at Nintendo decided to return to their roots in the handheld world, whipping up a portable device that was both familiar and new.
In short, the Nintendo DS was born out of necessity at a time when the company was feeling exceptionally vulnerable, but it was a calculated risk. In the decades since, the Nintendo DS has gone down in gaming history as one of the most influential, unique, and successful game systems of all time. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, let’s take a deeper look at the development, launch, and legacy of
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