when did the ds come out

The original Nintendo DS first came out on November 21, 2004 in North America, with Japan following on December 2, 2004 , and Europe on March 11, 2005.

Key launch dates

• North America release: November 21, 2004.

• Japan release: December 2, 2004.

• Europe release: March 11, 2005.

Quick extra context

• The name DS stands for Dual Screen (and also “Developers’ System” in Nintendo’s marketing).

• It was released as Nintendo’s new handheld after the Game Boy Advance and went on to become one of the best‑selling game systems ever.

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