Nintendo DS Accessories

Introduction

An important part of any console, but especially a handheld console, is the accessories sector. Perhaps the most popular accessory for mobile devices is carry cases. The DS is no different, with a selection of third party carry cases available on the market. Surprisingly, it's card cases which are the biggest seller for the DS. Shown below, they provide protective storage for fragile DS game cartridges,

Protective seals are also available for the DS screens. These can also help filter out glare from the screen, and protects the screens from scratches. Licensed cleaning cloths are also available, these apparently claim to improve the touchscreen writing feel.

Spare stylus pens are another popular accessory for the DS. Like with normal pens, it's fairly easy to lose your stylus pens, especially if your not the organised type. Luckily replacement pens are inexpensive, costing in the region of six pounds for a pack of three. You can buy both licensed (pictured below) and unlicensed stylus pens, with the licensed pens being so cheap, it's probably advisable to stick with the ones Nintendo have double checked and approved. Although it's doubtful, unlicensed pens may scratch or damage the touchscreen of the DS.

We finally have the more technical accessories, such as a mains adaptor. A mains adaptor can be used to charge your handheld consoles, whilst also being able to play the console at the same time. Some third party mains adaptors are also capable of charging more than just the DS, but can also charge consoles such as Sony's PSP. Car power adaptor are also available, which are usually plugged into the cigarette lighter plug, and are powered by the cars battery.