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At E3, some of the most lauded demos for the DS allowed gamers the ability to draw their way through a game, control characters through touch or use the stylus to "carve" objects onscreen to create digital sculpture. And it's not strictly for gaming. Also on deck are applications that allow players to write messages, utilize an onscreen keyboard and send and receive text messages during game play. In addition to the touch screen, the DS also allows for voice or sound input into the game.

Yes, that's right: New video games could not only interpret button pushing and screen tracing, but also claps, shouts or screams.

Developers can create games where players would control characters through voice recognition , but that's not all. The microphone also allows gamers to chat wirelessly with each other, a feature popularized by programs like Xbox Live. The DS also features wireless technology for connecting gamers to one another and the Internet. Nintendo also looked to Xbox Live and its mega hit "Halo" for inspiration in allowing the DS to connect gamers to one another.

Up to 16 people can play each other on the DS, and with a wireless LAN connection , that number could increase indefinitely. Add in the possibility of multiple players engaging in game sharing using only one cartridge to allow many people to play the game , and you can see why some people in the video game industry are very excited about the handheld with two heads. Prior to release, Nintendo was extremely tight-lipped about the exact specifications of the DS for fear that a competitor might try and beat it to the market.

Now that it's out, the company lists these specs:. Nintendo is counting on developers to create games that will entice buyers, because video game economics say that the games sell the machine Grand Theft Auto 3, anyone?

The company hopes that the DS will allow game developers to create not only new games, but also new types of games that take players in entirely new directions. The games for DS, which are about the size of a postage stamp and resemble some digital media memory cards , will fit in the smaller of the DS's two possible gaming slots. The larger slot, which allows the DS to play Game Boy Advance games, will also be used for a number of accessories that Nintendo has slated for future release.

Nintendo was the first company to introduce 2-D side-scrolling games , which then became the industry standard. The company also introduced games in which characters could move around a 3-D area, which also became the industry standard. Other Nintendo firsts? With the DS, Nintendo takes a step back from the better-graphics, faster-processors race that has been the dominant force for change in the video game industry.

The company's leaders say that the industry is running into a dead end by only offering consumers better looking games without any real innovation in the paradigm of the gaming machine. Nintendo's big bet is that what people want is something truly new and something fun.

With the DS, Nintendo is trying to offer consumers the ability to experience video games in whole new ways. According to Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing, "We've figured out the magic of what makes portable game play so attractive to consumers.

We've defeated nine challengers other handheld systems and once again we're prepared to win. The DS is only slightly more powerful than the old N64 , but that doesn't bother Nintendo at all. The audience for the DS, Nintendo says, is the older men and women aged , causal gamer who traded in his or her Game Boy for a PDA and cell phone; a gamer who doesn't necessarily care whether or not the system renders graphics at record-breaking speeds and in once-impossible detail.

Also, the company is hoping that this causal gamer will be more open to a new system that doesn't require the same level of button-pushing expertise as today's newer games. With the DS, Nintendo is trying to jump-start a change in the video game industry, and especially in the handheld industry, that pushes it toward innovative game play and away from hyper-realism. Super Scribblenauts is one of those games where literally anything is possible.

I had never played a game like this before and was amazed at the possibilities of the weird stuff I could come up with. This title is the sequel to the hugely popular Scribblenauts, expanding on the exciting game mechanic introduced in the first game.

The aim of the game is to solve puzzles by typing in any object you can think of. A mini tractor, a super-fast dinosaur, a ginormous hammer; the possibilities are endless, and the game becomes more fun the more creative you get. I loved Scribblenauts so much I grabbed it for the iPhone too!

With Sudoku puzzles, Stroop puzzles, and mathematical problems to solve, Brain Training provided a fun and addictive way to learn. Instead of holding the DS in the usual fashion, users turned it sideways as though holding a book. Questions appeared on the left hand side, and answers could be written in using the touchscreen on the right.

There are multiple training exercises that can be completed as much or as little as you like, but the daily brain age test is the bit that keeps gamers continuously striving to improve.

Draw pictures from memory, recall things you did a month ago, and complete fun puzzles. Over million people bought this game, so it certainly deserves a place in our list! The Celestial Brush from the original title returns once more, as does the need to bring life back to a colour-parched world. Now, some of you might be thinking that the picture above looks a little Zelda-like, what with the cell-shaded graphics and the Midna-Wolf vibe going on.

The Zelda series played a big role in influencing the developers of both the original game and the DS sequel, which can only ever be a good thing! Gamers can click the shoulder buttons to access the Celestial Brush, a mystical brush used to alter the world. By selecting this item, the main screen shifts to the bottom touchscreen, allowing players to get creative.

Like Procreate on the iPad, bold movements with the stylus create bold strokes, while light movements make delicate lines. Enemies can also be killed using brush strokes. Chibiterasu can also team up with human partners to access otherwise unreachable areas and attack foes.

Next up on our list of the best Nintendo DS games is a character that everyone should know very well. Kirby Mass Attack is a fast-paced, colourful adventure that fans of Pikmin or Lemmings will love from start to finish.

Rather than moving your Kirbys around using the D-Pad, the player uses the DS stylus to direct the pink army through each level. Multiple Kirbys are required to complete some tasks, while some levels can only be tackled with three or more Kirbys in your team.

Collect fruit to grow your team, and keep an eye on their colour as they lose health and slowly drift away! I love Wario games, and this next entry on our list of the best Nintendo DS games is one of my favourites in the series!

Not content with stealing from people in the real world, Wazza has made a helmet that allows him to infiltrate a TV Programme. He steals a magical wand that allows the user to use multiple disguises… and then steals loads of stuff. The main characters you meet are called Cannoli, Carpaccia, and Tiramisu, for crying out loud! As the second sequel to the critically acclaimed Advance Wars , one of our best Gameboy Advance games of all time, this title was always destined for greatness.

Advance Wars: Dual Strike is a turn-based military strategy game between battling armies. Think Strategeo or Risk, but just on the DS instead. Set in Omega land, players control the Allied Nations who must fight the forces of Black Hole in a bid to stop them from draining energy from the land. Using land, sea, and aerial assaults, gamers must capture the enemies HQ or defeat all of their troops in each battle to proceed.

While simple in set-up, this is a brain-teasing puzzle that will leave you itching for more. War has never looked so bright and colourful! The game is set in Shibuya, one of the most famous shopping districts in Tokyo and takes great influence from the youth culture of the area. The title has hints of The Hunger Games and The Running Man about it, in which chosen souls are transcended to another realm and must compete to make it back to the real world.

There you go; you can impress your mates with that one! Everything from the setting to the graphics inspired gamers and critics alike. You can even watch the Anime series or read the Manga comics based on the game once you complete it!

Players control a ghost that must possess nearby objects to solve a crime. He can travel back in time before a murder in order to prevent it from happening…. The premise of this game is incredible. As players move through the levels, they must save NPCs while also trying to find out how they died. Chrono Trigger is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best RPG games ever made.

It might get overshadowed somewhat by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy titles, but Square and their all-star developer cast have ensured its place in gaming history, giving it the tools to hold its own against the big players. Chrono Trigger utilised the talents of the creator of the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and a famous Manga artist best known for his creations on a certain programmed named DragonBall-Z.

The plot is as epic and long-winded as you might have guessed from having these three legendary creators on board, and Chrono Trigger has won countless awards for both the best game and the best RPG ever made. If RPG battles, item collecting, immersive quests, and multiple endings float your boat, then grab a copy for your DS and get gaming! The DS certainly had a lot of brain-tickling puzzlers, and the next entry in our list of the best Nintendo DS games formed part of the best series on the console.

Fusing the gameplay of Carmen Sandiego and MYST with tricky brain teasers and a thrilling storyline, the Unwound Tower provides fun for gamers of any ability.

The games are a mixture of full motion video and still images, like the picture above. Using the DS stylus, players can click on characters to garner clues or take part in puzzles.

They can also tap objects to see if there are any hint coins hidden inside. If you can remember Marth appearing on Super Smash Bros. Set in Archanea, Shadow Dragon tells the tale of Prince Marth and his exile at the hands of en evil wizard and a devious dragon.

Like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem is known for its epic storylines, turn based battles, and character development as players progress through the game. Both DS screens come into play in this game, with the lower touchscreen showing gamers a map of Archanea and all of the story-action and battling happening up top.

If you enjoyed the Famicom game or love a bit of Dungeons and Dragons, then Shadow Dragon should be on your wish list. Sonic and Mario might have once been competitors, but these days, Sega and Nintendo have buried the hatchet, so to speak. Sonic Rush Adventure is a cracking sonic title that cleverly uses both DS screens for a unique gameplay experience.

Blaze is a mobian cat princess who guards Sol emeralds, and our dynamic Duo need her help to find both Chaos and Sol emeralds, as well as fighting back robotic pirates. The gameplay is, as you might expect, pretty much like every other Sonic side-scroller. It is, however, one of the best portable Sonic games and feels as though it could have jumped straight from the Mega Drive.

In a nice twist, the characters move from top to bottom screens depending on how the path moves, and some mini-levels can also be controlled by using the stylus too. We love Castlevania games here at Retro Dodo, and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow has to be one of our favourites in the canon. Dawn of Sorrow marked the first Castlevania adventure on the DS and a move away from the continuous battle of the Belmonts vs Dracula.

Although Simon Belmont or Reinhardt Schneider do not feature in this game, the same Castlevania elements that we know and love remain. Dawn of Sorrow is designed perfectly, maintaining that gothic feel that Konami always delivers so well in these games with levels and enemies that will send a chill down your spine. Readers that spend a lot of time setting up camp in Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield will love it too!

Use the touchscreen to pet, groom, or throw toys for your dog. Speak its name into the microphone to call it, and take your pooch on walks to the park, all without leaving the sofa. Various versions gave been released covering a wide variety of breeds.

There is also a Nintendogs and Cats game for the 3DS too for anyone who loves felines more than canines. The Mario Bros. The DS certainly had a whole host of epic pocket monster adventures available, especially updated remakes of classic titles released on the GBC and GBA. Dual Pokemon battles are a feature in Platinum, and players can compete in minigames in the new WiFi Plaza.

Record battles with opponents or trade anonymously over the Global Trade System to complete outstanding Pokedex entries. Many critics consider Pokemon Platinum to be the ultimate remake of the ultimate Pokemon games. Back in mini-game mode, Wario is ready to party and has some incredibly bizarre and addictive challenges up his sleeve. This game uses the DS touchscreen to maximum effect, with mini-games requiring stylus-wielding action as well as shouting commands into the microphone.

Each of the micro mini-games only lasts around seconds, meaning that gamers must be quick witted and on the ball if they have any hope of succeeding. NET 4. Only use of Microsoft BT stack is supported. Toshiba's adapters currently do not work.

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Increased button wheel sensitivity. Now uses ms for time delta Updated FakerInputWrapper libraries. Apparently it can be thrown in that call. Make sure maximum output can be achieved. Likely would not achieve a completely straight line when using Gyro. Expanded macrodone array. Fixes some macro bindings for later virtual buttons Added 'Hide DS4 Controller' option back in again Increased button mouse wheel delta.

Decreases wheel sensitivity Unified late profile options checks Increased resistance range for DualSense trigger Full Click 3. Not sure it will really matter Disabled broken DS4 feedback support again. Can't have semi-nice things. Might be useful for deleting invalid virtual Xbox controllers Updated Japanese translation. Contribution by toshixm Updated Czech translation. Needed to play Valorant and other apps that block SendInput events.

Sort Special Action list by action name Fixed event order issue that caused output slots to not get disconnected Reduced mouse remainder cutoff to the hundredths place Fixed OutSlotDevice check to make sure Permanent slots are detached on service stop 3. Contribution by mika-n Now issue immediate virtual device unplug upon Windows suspend Changed ViGEmBus lookup routine to perform a list based lookup for potential drivers.