Game Reviews for Nintendo DS Games

• Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay
• Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI
• Backwards compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and most peripherals
• Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service
• Wii Sports game included

Lowest New Price: $319.99 Lowest Used Price: $301.49 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5

Customer Review Summaries: contendor for a great gaming system (5 stars) Who Can't Love IT? (5 stars) Great exercise even without Wii Fit (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I bought the nintendo wii for my 11 year old child. He loves it so much he can hardly stop playing it. I played some wii games with him such as wii sports and wii play. I am thinking of getting wii fit for the wii to help me excersise. If any of you adult folks want an excersise machine that is more fun than treadmills or weightlifting chairs, the wii will be the object you are looking for. So I suggest all of you great citizens of America go out buy you and your family a nintendo wii.
2. I'm sure some of you out there are Wii haters, and that's cool. But for the rest of us average-joe mostly non-gamers this is a totally fun system.
   
   It's easy to enjoy all the standard games with only a small level of gaming ability. Just be ready with Tiger Balm when you're done to address the strain in your shoulder joints. I seriously thought about icing mine after a strenuous game of tennis.
   
   Also, this system travels beautifully. Pack it up and take it to the next party you go too.
   
   I know some folks may think lowly of the Wii as it isn't as hardcore of a system (owing to its games) as the other seriously hardcore gaming systems out there, but who died and decided that a video game systems couldn't simply be mindless and fun? Geeze, isn't that how video games started out anyways?
   
   Highly recommend this for couples, families, older folk, tennis players, those who dream of touring withe PBA or PGA and anyone else in between.
3. I wanted to get Wii Fit, but couldn't find one so I went ahead and just started with the Wii. Much to my surprise, even these games are great exercise and a lot of fun. Try bowling 4 or 5 games with each hand. You've just done about 80 lunges on each side. If you don't feel that the next morning you're in a lot better shape then I am or else you're a whole lot younger!

• Wii Wheel must be used with a Wii Remote (Remote not included)

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Customer Review Summaries: One of the best for the Wii (4 stars) Almost Perfect (4 stars) Racing Fun (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. this is possibly the best game for the Wii. the multiplayer is fantastic and the Wi-Fi is nearly flawless. the only dissapointment is that when playing against the cpu and your in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, there is a good chance they will knock you in 8th or worse, but all of the items in this game could make you go from 12th to 1st, or 1st to 12th.
   
   overall, buy this game. you'll play for hours. so buy it, if you can find it! it's sold out everywhere, and now i know why!
2. Kart is a very, very good game for the Wii. Minus 1 star for not having more courses to race and for occasional moments where the wireless wheel doesn't communicate your motions to the console.
3. It's a fun game that takes some getting use to. Once you have the hang of it jump online and play the world or your friends.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionStart your engines and race with Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines in Mario Kart Wii. Use 3 different control styles with the Wii Wheel included in the box. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series - not to mention tons of new ones. The true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned. Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary gameplay and much more. Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. You can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas. Now you can feel like you are Mario and steering to avoid obstacles and doing incredible stunts.
   
   Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features - Shake the Wii Remote to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost your speed. When riding a bike, gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie Up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Wi-Fi Connection with 2 people playing locally
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   Drivers, start your engines!

   Nintendo is bringing Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines back and this time to the Nintendo Wii. With 3 different control styles and a Wii Wheel included in the box, Mario Kart Wii is bound to be the best in the series. The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks, and ways to play! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions. Mario Kart Wii draws on courses and battle arenas from every game in the series - not to mention tons of new ones - the true king of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits will finally be crowned.

   Wii Wheel Included!

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   Mario and his friends are back and ready to race once again in Mario Kart Wii! Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary gameplay and much more! Place first in Grand Prix circuits or clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits. Players can have multiplayer races on any open courses or battle in arenas. Also included with Mario Kart Wii is the Wii Wheel! Now you can feel like your Mario and steering to avoid obstacles and doing incredible stunts - in the safety of your home of course.
   
   
   Game Features:
   • The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote™ controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ controller offer a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. In either configuration, players can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote.
   • Players can race as their favorite Nintendo character, or even as themselves! Mario Kart Wii lets players race with their personalized Mii™ characters. And racers will see other Mii characters they have created cheering from the sidelines on some race courses.
   • Players can compete with up to three friends in their living room. Or challenge up to 11 opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and players can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data.
   • Cruise new tracks and arenas or tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart™, Mario Kart® 64, Mario Kart®: Super Circuit™, Mario Kart®: Double Dash!!™ and Mario Kart® DS. Tired of riding on four wheels? Bust out one of the new motorbikes for special tricks and techniques.

   Characters
   Nintendo favorites Mario™, Luigi™, Peach™, Yoshi®, Donkey Kong®, Wario™, Bowser™ and Toad™, plus a host of new faces-including your own! Get into the game and put your Mii™ character behind the wheel.

   Special Powers/Weapons/Moves/Features
   Whether racing around an obstacle-filled track or battling in an arena, drifting and tossing items are the keys to Mario Kart success. Players can shake the Wii Remote while launching off a ramp to pull off a trick that will temporarily boost their speed. When riding a bike, players can gain additional speed by flicking the Wii Remote up and popping a wheelie

   Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
   Keeping in the tradition of Mario Kart, Nintendo has pushed multiplayer racingeven further utilizing the Wii's built in Wi-Fi Connection. There are two options for races and battles over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: up to 12 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or up to 10 people via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with two people playing locally.

• DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks
• Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one char
• Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game
• Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen
• Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering

Lowest New Price: $125.99 Lowest Used Price: $108.50 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5

Customer Review Summaries: great toy for commuting (5 stars) Interesante Juego (5 stars) compact and slim (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I use it for commuting on my hour bus ride. It's small and the battery lasts for a while, in my case about a week. The screens are sharp and the controls are good.
2. Juego interesante comprado a mi hija por haber pasado de curso con notas excelentes.
   Lo recomiendo a otros padres, o a cualquier joven que desee incursionar en este entretenido juego.
3. My 10 year old son loves his new nintendo, got it on time and in working order.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionNintendo DS Lite, Blue
   Lighter! Brighter! Let the cool look of the Polar White DS Lite brighten your day! This Lite is heavy on features.
   Available in the Polar White color, Nintendo DS Lite sports two brighter screens with four brightness settings. The powerful backlight brings your DS games to life like never before.
   In addition to the brighter screens, Nintendo DS Lite is two-thirdsthe size of the original Nintendo DS and more than 20 percent lighter. It's sleek and powerful. Although the DS has undergone some major changes withthe Nintendo DS Lite, you'll appreciate the minorchanges as well. The built-in microphone resides in the middle of DS Lite and not at the bottom. We've moved the Power button away from the Control Pad and placed it on the side of the machine. Also,we've added a larger stylus to give you a better grip on gameplay.
   If that isn't enough, Nintendo DS Lite sports a longer battery life, up to 19 hours depending on the brightness setting you choose. Of course, the new handheld still plays all the Game Boy Advance titles available in addition to games made specifically for Nintendo DS. And the built-in Wi-Fi lets you play wirelessly against nearby friends, or you can play online against gamers from around the world with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
   Awesome games, great enhancements and an incredible price makes Nintendo DS Lite will be your best acquisition of the year.
2. Amazon.comThe best-selling video game system in the world has a new cool new color scheme. Like a black T-shirt with a splash of color, the new Cobalt/Black version of the portable Nintendo DS grabs your attention. It looks good whether it's toted in your school backpack, pulled from your purse or riding with you on a family trip. Cobalt/Black marks the seventh color in the Nintendo DS Lite palette. It joins Polar White, Coral Pink, Onyx, Crimson/Black and the limited-edition Gold and Metallic Rose. Now there's a Nintendo DS color to complement any outfit.
   Nintendo DS Lite revolutionizes the way games are played with ultra-bright dual screens and touch-screen technology. Connect wirelessly to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and put your skills to the test against players across the room or across the world. With impressive 3D rendered graphics and ultra-bright screens, Nintendo DS Lite delivers cutting-edge portable games for fans of any genre. With the Nintendo DS Headset, you can talk and chat over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or voice command games.

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   With Nintendo DS Lite, 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.

   Dual Screens:
   Two incredibly bright LCD screens offer one of the most groundbreaking gameplay advances ever developed. Each 3-inch screen can reproduce a true 3D view, with impressive 3D renderings that can surpass images displayed on the Nintendo 64.

   Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:
   Ready to take on the world? Now, with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat and play with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game. There are no subscription fees -- the service is free!

   Touch Screen Technology:
   The lower screen offers something never before provided by any dedicated game device: touch-screen capabilities. You no longer have to rely on just buttons to move your character or shift perspectives. Navigate menus or access inventory items simply by touching the screen with a stylus or fingertip. The possibilities are limited only by developers' imaginations. The touch screen features a tougher film cover for durability, and the included stylus is stored in the back of the unit.

   Microphone Port:
   A built-in microphone port means that with Nintendo DS, you only need to tell your games what to do. The Nintendo DS microphone gives you even more ways to interact with your favorite games.

   Wireless Network:
   With Nintendo DS Lite, you can connect with a local wireless network of up to 16 players. The wireless range can be an incredible 30 to 100 feet and for some games, multiplayer requires just one Nintendo DS game card.

   Note: Nintendo DS Lite wireless communication, including PictoChat, is not private and is not monitored by Nintendo. We recommend that you never reveal any personal information or arrange to meet a stranger.

   Rich Stereo Sound:
   Nintendo DS Lite sound capabilities allow for greatly expanded use of voices and music, and a richer, more immersive game experience. Stereo speakers allow for virtual surround sound and a plug for headphones transmits stereo sound.

   Backward Compatibility:
   Nintendo DS Lite features a separate media port for Game Boy Advance cartridges, allowing you to play all your favorite Game Boy Advance games in single-player mode.

   Technical Specs:

   • Size (closed): 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) wide, 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) long, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) tall.
   • Top Screen: A backlit, 3-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying 260,000 colors.
   • Touch Screen: Same specs as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
   • Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo's proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card.
   • Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 2 millimeters thicker than the stylus of the original Nintendo DS.
   • Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance game paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance game pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
   • Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users within local range of one another to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration.
   • CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7.
   • Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software.
   • Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering five to 19 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
   • Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.

• Included is the 4-Button hardware peripheral which fits smoothly into the DS
• Shred to new tunes
• Choose from 4 different gameplay modes
• Rock out with six characters including two rockers that are exclusive to the DS version
• Pick from a vast collection of Gibson guitars and musical venues

Lowest New Price: $43.98 Lowest Used Price: $38.50 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0

Customer Review Summaries: Not quite there (3 stars) so so (3 stars) AWESOMENESS!!!!!!! (4 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Kinda painful on the wrist and fingers, very limited soundtrack. I think they should have put a little more thought into it.
2. So I surprised that It has good technology,good sound and good idea. But I think that when I play,I'll choose Wii's one.
3. I Love this game! Granted, I don't own a PS2, PS3, Wii, or anything else that plays the other versions, I've only played at a friend's house. The controls are a bit awkward by comparison but I was comfy with them in a matter of minutes. I've only had the guitar grip come out twice, so no complaints there for me either. I have an older DS and was worried about it fitting but it comes with a little adapter that was easy to install. I don't see myself ever being able to pass expert, I'm having a really tough time finishing hard! It does seem to be one of those games one can get tired of pretty easily, but them again I did play every chance I got for two weeks... I think it's a great game, but it does seem like it'll be ignored for months at a time... I wish they'd come out with some sort of expansion pack or something... or maybe just a new game cartridge with new songs but just the game card so we won't have to spend $50.00 again, I'd def. be interested in something like that...

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionUtilizing the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip peripheral that fits snugly into the Nintendo DS, and a unique Guitar Hero pick-stylus; Guitar Hero: On Tour brings a new dimension to handheld gaming and gives fans the ability to shred along with their favorite tunes with complete portability. It allows gamers to take the rock-solid Guitar Hero experience wherever they go. The soundtrack features the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites. Fans can prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered on a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, pop and alternative favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt
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   Handheld gamers can now unleash their inner rock star with Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS. You can enjoy the unique Guitar Hero experience and show off your shredding skills with a diverse set of tracks that encompass classic rock, alternative and pop hits. The game comes with the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip that fits into the DS and brings new thrills to handheld gaming.
   

   Key Features Includes Guitar Hero: On Tour, Guitar Grip controller, Guitar Grip skin sheet, Guitar Grip strap and Guitar Hero keychain Choose from six awesome characters and unlock five new venues Outfit your character in various styles and select the axe color of your choice Rock out to master tracks featuring songs popularized by Nirvana, OK GO and No Doubt Specifically designed for the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS Synopsis Guitar Hero: On Tour offers gameplay that is easy to play yet difficult to master. Jam to your favorite tunes in Career mode and keep improving your skills. Join together with other players in Co-op mode using a local wireless network, or battle another player in a duel using new Battle Items — blow into the microphone to extinguish pyrotechnics that go wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan's shirt.

   Unique Nintendo DS Capabilities View Image Rock Out to Popular Songs! View Image

• Run, jump, and stomp your way through raging volcanoes, tropical islands, snowcapped peaks, and unimaginable challenges!
• Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash through your foes in a blue Koopa shell!
• There are two multiplayer modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs. Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, it's brother vs. brother in a race for Stars.
• New Power Ups! You'll find classic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and the Fire Flower in the game, and there are some all-new power-ups that let Mario explore the Mushroom Kingdom like never before.
• New Moves! New Super Mario Bros. 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.

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Customer Review Summaries: Fun Game, But I Really Bad Mistake From Nintendo!! (4 stars) Hours of fun (4 stars) Love it - Old game is reborn. (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I did enjoy this game (I beat it three times already). My friend recently purchased the game on his DS Lite (I have a original DS). My friend and I were playing "Mario Vs. Luigi" and we had a blast. We weren't actually fighting in the mode we where just walking around trying to find secrets and glitches!! I was playing as Luigi and got a Fire Flower... I was really angry, Luigi's Fire Balls were RED!! Why not Green?? Nintendo made a big mistake for a fan of Luigi (like me). But I didn't return the game in oh no never. Playing the real game was fun but too easy I found myself beating the game in less than 4 hrs. . Out of this whole game I would say "Mario Vs. Luigi" is the funnest Mode, Playing the real game adds some backup and was pretty fun!!
2. The game invokes childhood memories of playing the original super mario bros., infused with new memories hours of fun. Once you start the game, it becomes addicting until you get every star in the game.
   Nintendo did a great job at making an entertaining video game anyone can enjoy.
3. Addicting, addicting, addicting. I find myself staying up all hours of the night playing this game. The other mini-games included are also amusing and a nice change to the pace when I need to take a break from the actual game. Highly recommended. A "MUST" for any Mario Bros. fanatic.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionNew Super Mario Bros. for the DS lets you play an updated version of the classic Super Mario Bros. world, with all-new moves taken from other hit Mario games. When Mario and Princess Peach are taking a walk, a bolt of lightning hits Mushroom Castle. Mario goes off to investigate, but he returns Bowser has kidnapped Peach! He'll track down Bowser on the classic, original Super Mario Bros. map with all the moves he's picked up in the other games. Throw turtle shells, butt-stomp to crack open floors -- you can even use the tanooki suit from Super Mario Bros. 3. Use the DS dual screen to see where you are on a map & play fun minigames. Also includes a two-player mode where Mario and Luigi race and compete for coins.

• DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks
• Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge
• Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game
• Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen
• Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering

Lowest New Price: $129.99 Lowest Used Price: $109.05 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5

Customer Review Summaries: great toy for commuting (5 stars) Interesante Juego (5 stars) compact and slim (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I use it for commuting on my hour bus ride. It's small and the battery lasts for a while, in my case about a week. The screens are sharp and the controls are good.
2. Juego interesante comprado a mi hija por haber pasado de curso con notas excelentes.
   Lo recomiendo a otros padres, o a cualquier joven que desee incursionar en este entretenido juego.
3. My 10 year old son loves his new nintendo, got it on time and in working order.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionLighter, brighter and smaller than the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is no less fun! With a variety of new features, brighter screens and adjustable backlighting, the DS Lite sets itself apart from every other hand-held gaming system on the market. More visible LED lights Center microphone Larger stylus for a better grip Easy-to-reach Start and Select buttons Removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when not in use Color - Crimson Black

• Race and battle with up to 4 karts at once -- or enjoy 8-player multiplayer action through your Wi-Fi Connection
• Tour courses from classic Mario Kart games -- as well as brand-new tracks and arenas
• All the crazy items and frantic speed players have come to expect

Lowest New Price: $27.49 Lowest Used Price: $24.00 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0

Customer Review Summaries: Fun Game (4 stars) Great for Grown-ups Too (5 stars) Perfect for young kids (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I got this for my 7 year old son and he loves it. I would say it is his second favorite game to play on his DS. It isn't a complicated game which makes it a good starter game for kids who are just starting out playing a DS. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was because he beat the game faster than I thought he would. With that said he still enjoys playing it and always has a blast when playing multiplayer with his friend who also owns it.
2. Just to add another perspective to the many reviews, I'm over fifty, and I've never played a racing game before -- or any of the classic Nintendo video games, for that matter. I bought this one only because of the high ratings and rave reviews. And I'm glad I did!
   
   I've never been much into real-time games, frankly, but I've always liked having one around as a change of pace. Back when home computers were a novelty, I found the occasional Red Baron (a WWI flight sim) game refreshing after many hours of playing chess or turn-based games like Civilization.
   
   That's just why I bought Mario Kart -- as a periodic change of pace from turn-based DS games like Advance Wars, Chessmaster, and Age of Empires. And it fills the bill perfectly. Maybe a little too perfectly, since Mario Kart is often my first choice nowadays.
   
   I was worried that my aging reflexes might not be up to a game like this, but it turns out I can handle it. There are three speeds to choose from, and the slowest is challenging but quite manageable. I'll never master the game, but I can keep my cart on the track most of the time, and I've enjoyed my share of victories.
   
   The race itself is spiced up with various items you can use to either enhance your own performance or interfere with your opponents' progress. And I find this a nice balance. You don't always have the speed or agility to win a straightforward race, but you can sometimes use the items to triumph anyway. Yeah, it's "dirty pool," but it's all in fun. And I think I'd probably lose interest in a straightforward racing game.
   
   The variety of drivers, carts, and tracks (some of which have to be unlocked via skillful play) make for long-term enjoyment. This game does not soon get to where you feel it's the same thing over and over again. Some of the tracks are very challenging indeed, especially at higher speeds.
   
   Anyhow, Mario Kart is lots of fun for young and old alike. One of the best purchases I've made for the DS. No regrets.
   
3. The ability for two or more kids to play from one game makes this a great addition to your Nintendo DS collection.
   
   This if fun and family-friendly. I can't say anymore that hasn't already been said in the five-star reviews.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionMario Kart DS lets you race and battle your friends all over the world. Get on the Internet via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, racing up to race 8 friends wirelessly with only a single Game Card!

• New Activities! The title is a series of minigames designed to give your brain a workout. The 17 new, engaging activities are all designed to help work your brain and increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex. Whether you're playing simple songs on a piano keyboard or monitoring the photo finish of a footrace, you'll love your new mental workout!
• Keep training! When you start a new game, you will take a series of tests and get a score that shows how old your brain is. This number is called your Brain Age. With daily training over weeks and months, you can improve your mental acuity and lower your Brain Age. Progress is charted in graph form.
• Expanded multiplayer! You can keep up to four save files on one game card. Sharing a game allows you to compete in a picture-drawing quiz or a word challenge with family and friends. You can also use DS Download Play to send a demo to friends or compete with up to 16 players in one of four fun modes.

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Customer Review Summaries: Brain exercise is good for you too. (5 stars) Fun, Effective & Educational! (5 stars) Works Your Brain With Fun Games (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Once you get the hang of how to do the games, they're less frustrating and you can improve. The only bad thing is that sometimes my writing is mis-read, and then I get marked wrong, even though I had the right answer. Fun game.
2. As a Math teacher and a Mom, I strongly recommend this product. I was looking for a program for my son who has processing speed problems and after looking into the research of programs that cost up to $1000, I chose this. It has been easy to get him to do this for 15-20 minutes daily. He's even had his family and friends all do some. I'm truly impressed with the research, methodology and fun factor. I would like all of my students to work through this and get the benefits of retracking their thinking processing!
3. This game is better than Brain Age 1 by far. It is just the right difficulty and keeps track of your performance on the tests so you can see if you have improved (or gotten worse). It even has a game where you learn to play the piano. It does help with memory and focus. I have noticed an improvement.

• DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks
• Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge
• Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game
• Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen
• Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering

Lowest New Price: $129.99 Lowest Used Price: $99.95 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5

Customer Review Summaries: great toy for commuting (5 stars) Interesante Juego (5 stars) compact and slim (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. I use it for commuting on my hour bus ride. It's small and the battery lasts for a while, in my case about a week. The screens are sharp and the controls are good.
2. Juego interesante comprado a mi hija por haber pasado de curso con notas excelentes.
   Lo recomiendo a otros padres, o a cualquier joven que desee incursionar en este entretenido juego.
3. My 10 year old son loves his new nintendo, got it on time and in working order.

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionLighter, brighter and just as fun as the original Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DS Lite arrives just in time for hungry gamers. It's smaller than the original DS, with brighter screens and adjustable backlighting. The DS Lite sets itself apart from every other hand-held gaming system on the market with a variety of new features. Center microphone Larger stylus for a better grip Easy-to-reach Start and Select buttons Removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when not in use Color - Onyx Black

• Activities include quickly solving simple math problems & counting people going in and out of a house simultaneously
• Draw pictures on the Touch Screen, or read classic literature out loud
• Play Sudoku, the popular number puzzle game

Lowest New Price: $13.82 Lowest Used Price: $13.50 Get it now Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0

Customer Review Summaries: Honestly, (3 stars) Brain Age - the cheapest therapist there is (5 stars) Brain Age (5 stars)

Customer Reviews

1. Brain Age is fun, and if you need something to just keep your mind busy or just something to do for a little while, i recommend it. BUT, i personally dont enjoy it. its fun once it awhile when your bored, but as something to sit down and play for a few hours..NO. It really all depends on what your looking for in this game. something to do for just a few minutes, keep my hand busy - buy it. sit down and play for a few hours, got nothing to do but play my DS - dont buy it. This is just my opinion. Ive read other reviews and most people enjoy it, but this game just wasnt for me. maybe for you?
2. I am distressed to see Brain Age and Brain Age 2 getting such cutdowns. From those of us with closed head injuries or short term memory problems, it is not only fun but $ thousands of dollars cheaper than suggested therapies. I am doing all the neurological tests (with a co-pay of $1,500) and the only scores that were impressive where the 'games' I played on Brain Age. The therapist was astounded. So was I.
   
   So, if you are just looking for a Suduko game, then buy one at the 7-11. If you are trying to recover or stay younger, go to these games.
   
   I am still in amazement. I love them all!
3. This is a nice game moms should like this game for there kids because it trains your brain in a fun way.It also has ds download play which allows you to play up to 8 people using only one game card!

Professional Reviews

1. Product DescriptionBrain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day is a fun, rewarding form of entertainment everyone can enjoy. Inspired by cutting-edge neuroscience, it's a full set of reading and mathematic exercises that stimulate the brain. At the start, you'll take a series of tests and get a score that determines how old your brain is. This is your "Brain Age" -- by performing daily exercises just minutes a day over weeks and months, the better you'll get and the lower your Brain Age will get.