Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS was another Nintendo portable device. Released in 2004, it was positioned as a third pillar for Nintendo before it replaced the Game Boy Advance. The Nintendo DS featured a return to the 2 screen concept that Nintendo had used with the Game & Watch and allowed for games to use both screens for gameplay or one for a map with the other having gameplay, with the bottom screen being a resistive touch screen. It was also the first Nintendo portable device to have native online features through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite models also included a Game Boy Advance slot to allow for gameplay and connectivity with Game Boy Advance titles

Its first interaction with the Pokémon franchise was with the spin-off Pokémon Dash which utilised the touch screen for control but the first main series games came 2 years later with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

The Nintendo DS Lite was a streamlined variant of the Nintendo DS with a simpler design and stronger lit screen. Like the standard model, it featured full backwards compatibility with Game Boy Advance titles

The Nintendo DSi was a more powerful model of the Nintendo DS. In addition to removing the Game Boy Advance slot on the device, it featured clearer screens and cameras. It also featured a special online store to download DSiWare, specialised download only titles

The Nintendo DSi XL was a larger variant of the Nintendo DSi. It featured a larger crisper screen but very few other improvements

Jp. Release Date: November 20th 2010
US Release Date: March 6th 2011
EU Release Date: March 4th 2011
Price: 19800¥/$199.99/€199.99/£179.99
Model: Nintendo DSi
Pack-in Game: Pokémon Black

Description:
This special Pokémon DSi was released in commemoration of the release of Pokémon Black & Pokémon White. As such, it features a print of the Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom on the top cover of the console and came with a copy of Pokémon Black on it. It was released worldwide in every region, but wwith the localised ones removing the game specific embossed titles upon it and just listing the word, Pokémon

Jp. Release Date: November 20th 2010
US Release Date: March 6th 2011
EU Release Date: March 4th 2011
Price: 19800¥/$199.99/€199.99/£179.99
Model: Nintendo DSi
Pack-in Game: Pokémon White

Description:
This special Pokémon DSi was released in commemoration of the release of Pokémon Black & Pokémon White. As such, it features a print of the Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom on the top cover of the console and came with a copy of Pokémon Black on it. It was released worldwide in every region, but wwith the localised ones removing the game specific embossed titles upon it and just listing the word, Pokémon

Jp. Release Date: September 18th 2008
EU Release Date: May 22nd 2009
Price: 21600¥/
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: Pokémon Platinum

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released in Pokémon Centers through the Pokémon Daisuki Club website, across Japan to commemorate the release of Pokémon Platinum. It features a specially embossed Origin Forme Giratina on the lid, and the box featured some special artwork. It also came packed with the game, Pokémon Platinum. It also had a limited release outside of Japan through various promotions and on the European Stars Catalogue for 30,000 Stars

Jp. Release Date: July 20th 2007
EU Release Date: November 17th 2007
Price: 21600¥/$345.95
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released in Pokémon Centers through Japan via a special lottery. First, the lottery had to be entered and, if successful, the console could be purchase. It features a strong yellow colour with a subtle Pikachu print on the lid. It was later sold in North America through the Pokémon Center website with Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Jp. Release Date: September 28th 2006
US Release Date: May 15th 2007/August 17th 2008
Price: 16800¥/$219.99/$129.99
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released in Pokémon Centers across Japan. Outside of Japan, it was released in the US at the Pokémon Center in New York on the game's launch and later in a special bundle without Pokémon Diamond & Pearl with a DVD of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon anime and a special carry case

Jp. Release Date: July 21st 2006
Price: --
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released via a special promotion in the Pokémon Daisuki Club. In it, people could apply to win the console which features a special Pikachu print on the case.

Jp. Release Date: January 21st 2008
Price: --
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released via a special promotion in the Pokémon Daisuki Club. In it, people could apply to win the console which features a special Pikachu print on the case. Winners of this DS Lite were very few, with only 40 of the consoles being given. 25 through the Sugoroku Pokémon Battle tournament, and 15 through the Pokémon Type de Battle. This print was very similar to the other Daisuki Club Pikachu DS Lite, but featured a new logo.

Jp. Release Date: January 21st 2008
Price: --
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released via a special promotion in the Pokémon Daisuki Club. In it, people could apply to win the console which features a special Turtwig print on the case. Winners of this DS Lite were very few, with only 40 of the consoles being given. 25 through the Sugoroku Pokémon Battle tournament, and 15 through the Pokémon Type de Battle

Jp. Release Date: January 21st 2008
Price: --
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released via a special promotion in the Pokémon Daisuki Club. In it, people could apply to win the console which features a special Chimchar print on the case. Winners of this DS Lite were very few, with only 40 of the consoles being given. 25 through the Sugoroku Pokémon Battle tournament, and 15 through the Pokémon Type de Battle

Jp. Release Date: January 21st 2008
Price: --
Model: Nintendo DS Lite
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS Lite was released via a special promotion in the Pokémon Daisuki Club. In it, people could apply to win the console which features a special Piplup print on the case. Winners of this DS Lite were very few, with only 40 of the consoles being given. 25 through the Sugoroku Pokémon Battle tournament, and 15 through the Pokémon Type de Battle

Jp. Release Date: September 28th 2006
US Release Date: August 17st 2006
Price: 16800¥/$129.99
Model: Nintendo DS
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS was released in the special PokéPark amusement park within Japan, and later was briefly released in Wal-Mart in the US

Jp. Release Date: July 8th 2005
Price: 13000¥
Model: Nintendo DS
Pack-in Game: None

Description:
This special Pokémon DS was released in Japan and is a simple pink Nintendo DS with a small Mew silhouette on the middle of the top cover. It was released in Pokémon Centers in Japan