How does the Nintendo DS work?

Answer 1

When you turn on your DS, tap the DS icon on the bottom (middle). Tap the Blue icon, then tap the clock. Make sure the time is correct. Press A to confirm. It should say "Time setting saved". Tap the Alarm Clock and set the time you want the alarm to start. Then press X to turn the alarm on. You can also tap the alarm clock at the main screen (Bottom-Right corner) to turn it on.

Answer 2

Touch Screen Nintendo's DS hand-held gaming console was released in 2004 and is a successor to the Game Boy Advance. What makes the DS unique is its dual screen layout--the bottom display is a touch screen, which the user controls with either taps from their fingers or a stylus. This lower screen contains secondary game information or alternate modes of play that the user can interact with while simultaneously enjoying the game in a traditional way from the top screen. Backwards Compatibility While the Nintendo DS plays all of the DS software available on the market, it is also backwards compatible with games from Nintendo's Game Boy Advance system. The DS has two slots for game cartridges: Slot 1 on the top of the system, which is small and designed to take DS games, and Slot 2 on the bottom of the system that is larger and designed to take the Game Boy Advance cartridges. Due to technical limitations, however, the DS is not backwards compatible with the Game Boy Color or original Game Boy. Wi-Fi Nintendo offers a free on line multiplayer service that users can utilize to play many DS games over the internet with others. The DS can connect to the internet via an existing Wi-Fi connection with either a standard wireless router or the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector. Games with on line multiplayer features, such as Mario Kart DS, can then be enjoyed with others. The Specs of a Nintendo DS Now for some tech talk. There are two processors running the DS. One of the processors runs at 67 MHz and is in charge of 3D rendering. The second processor kicks at 33 MHz and renders 2D data and GameBoy Advance games. There is 4 MB of mobile RAM (similar to computer RAM and used for the same purpose of speed) and 256 KB of serial flash memory. Really, the only other important internal part you need to know about is the WiFi antenna, which allows you to connect to the internet for downloads and online gameplay. There are two screens located on the DS, one on each part of the hinge. Both screens are 3 inches of TFT glory measuring 256 x 192 pixels. However, the lower display is a touchscreen, allowing input through a stylus or a finger. this second display is a big part of how a Nintendo DS works. How Does a Nintendo DS Work on Loadup? Like most computers or anything that uses a chip, the Nintendo DS uses a firmware to boot the system. Now, the system checks your game ports for any cartridges. You have either a DS game ROM cartridge, an Advance cartridge, or nothing. If you have nothing, then the DS will allow you to use PictoChat. If you have an Advanced game inserted, the top screen will activate, allowing you to play the game. One interesting note is that the Nintendo DS is region-free, which means you can play any game purchased anywhere in the world. The one exception is that a regular DS cannot play Chinese version games because of a special processor that is needed to display certain Chinese characters. What Happens as You Play Nintendo DS You pop in your game, turn on the DS, and let the system boot up. Now you've selected your game. This is where the DS really jumps into action. The processors begin their work of pushing graphics, which include 3D images and 2D images. Take a look at the next game you play, especially a 3D game like a racer or First Person Shooter, because you will notice that there are 3D objects and 2D objects (most likely in the background). With all that to push, you must think those two processors are working hard. You'd be right! Not only that, but if you are using a stylus or pushing buttons or using the D-Pad, then there's some extra work going on there. How does the Nintendo DS work in terms of its battery life? Well, sometimes good and sometimes short. On average, the DS will get about 10 hours of battery life. All kinds of factors determine if this life is shorter. Basically, the more that is going on, the shorter the life. If you have the speakers and max volume, you are playing online (use the wireless capabilities), and playing a heavily-imaged 3D game that utilizes both screens and their backlights, then expect the battery to last a significantly shorter time. When the End is Near Maybe some of your answers to "how does a Nintendo DS work" have been answered. There is a lot of going on, but Nintendo has done a phenomenal job in creating a brand that has lasted about 20 years. A hundred things have improved since we opened up that very first bulky, monochromed-screen Game Boy but one thing has remained the same: the games push the portable handheld with each screen, button press, and movement. Does the Nintendo DS get a break? Sure it does...when you lose.