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What Is A DS Adapter / What Can it Do?

A Nintendo DS adapter, like the ones sold on NDS-Gear, is a simple cartridge that is the same size as a regular Nintendo DS cartridge. However, they tend to have a small slot on the back of them for what is called a Micro-SD card, which is blank memory (much like a floppy/CD/etc.).

It can be used to turn your Nintendo DS console into a lot more than just a games playing machine. Developers have written homebrew (self-programmed) software so that people can use their Nintendo DS consoles to browse the internet, play original games, and much more! You can also use a DS adapter to listen to music, and even play movies (although only in .dpg format)!

Finally, you can also use your DS adapter to back up copies of Nintendo games you already own. Why bring 25 cartridges with you on holiday when you can have them on one card?

Please bear in mind that you need to already own the Nintendo games you are using backups of to legally play them - see our Legal information page for more detail.

We think this guide is short and to the point, but please contact us via e-mail if you require any further assistance or have any other questions!

The NDS-Gear Team