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NINTENDO DS

NINTENDO DS TECH SPECS & SUPPORT

With Nintendo DS dual screens and touch-screen technology allow you to interact with games like never before. Wireless communication allows you to experience real-time multiplayer gameplay, and the free Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allows you to compete against players from around the globe.

Tech Support

Welcome to the Nintendo DS support area. Here you can find everything from hookup assistance to repair information.

Having trouble with your Nintendo DS?

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Frequently-Asked Questions

Have a question about using your system, but can't find the answer? Click here to view all the questions, or chose from the popular topics below.

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SUPPORT LINKS

Create and send text messages

Create and send a drawing

Playing online (Wi-Fi Connection)

Changing "Start-up Mode"

Hardware Precautions / Maintenance

Attaching and using the Wrist Strap

Nintendo Broadband Support

Change personal message

Nintendo DS repair charts

If the troubleshooting section (see above) didn't solve the problem, The repair section will tell you how you can have your system, game, or accessory repaired or replaced. This section also includes information on your product's warranty.

Nintendo only repairs systems, games, and accessories made by Nintendo. We do not repair licensed or unlicensed products that are made by other companies for use with our systems. Link here for help identifying whether a product was made by Nintendo.
If you haven't already done so, we highly recommend that you start with troubleshooting. Our troubleshooting section will walk you through steps that may solve your problem. To begin troubleshooting for the Nintendo DS, click here.
Do you play Nintendo DS games online? If so, please read: Each Nintendo DS that connects to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection has a unique Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID. This ID is used to track your game stats, and is used in creating the Friend Codes for your games. If you play games online with a Nintendo DS Lite you are going to send in for repair, and would like to keep your Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID, please call our Consumer Service department at 1-800-255-3700 to discuss options.