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How To: Watch movies on your Nintendo DSi

The video shows you how to watch movies on your Nintendo DS. After a few required downloads, the video tells you how to encode your videos into .DPG. All you need to do after that is insert it on your removable SD. After doing so, running Sakura or Moon shell on your DS will allow you to pull up your files and watch them. If you follow the simple steps in the video, you'll be able to view your movies anywhere you have your DS with you.

How To: Spot a fake Nintendo DS game

How do you know that your "used" DS game is actually real? What? There are fake DS games out there on the market? Unfortunately, yes, there are. And this two-part video will tell you how to spot a fake Nintendo DS game. Don't get screwed. You're game may not work properly, maybe it won't save… and you don't want that! This is very informative about making sure you don't get taken advantage of.

How To: Play Game Boy Advance games on a Nintendo DSi

Yes, there is a way to play old Game Boy Advance games on your new Nintendo DSi. You just have to download the GBA DSi Emulator. Yes, it is possible to play GameBoy Advance game backups (aka GBA ROMs) on your DSi. You have to use a special DSi flash card adapter though, for MicroSD cards. Then use the emulator and place the GBA games on the Micro SD card. This is the surefire way to download DSi games on your SD card.

How To: Install R4DS

R4DS is a cartridge-based system that fits right into SLOT-! on a NIntedo DS. Here's how to install R4DS and be able to support ROMS, multimedia files, and homebrew games on your Nintendo DS.

How To: Remove The Farmville Application On Facebook

Help your non-active friends remove the FarmVille application. We all have friends who have installed Farmville at one time or another and then end up quitting the game. But since they might be real life friends, we do not want to delete them from our friend list. Here are some directions to remove the application.

HowTo: Beat Super Mario Bros 3 In 11 Minutes

Button-by-button infographic walkthrough on how to beat Super Mario Bros 3 in 11 minutes. Good luck reading and playing simultaneously!

How To: Download games and rewards through the Ambassador Program on the Nintendo 3DS

If you're one of the lucky members of the Nintendo Ambassador Program on the Nintendo 3DS, take a look at this walkthrough of the perks available through the eShop on your 3DS. You'll be able access and download an Ambassador Certificate, Metroid, and more. Just enter the eShop and head to the 'Your Downloads' menu to start loading them up on your handheld.

How To: Update the software on your Nintendo 3DS

Similar to the Wii, Nintendo frequently updates the apps and software on the Nintendo 3DS. These upgrades are always available using System Update under the system settings on the gaming handheld. Take a look at this guide on how to access the System Update feature, download, and install the updated software. Now you can always access the latest version of the Nintendo 3DS software and apps, such as the eShop and internet browser.

How To: Use Netflix on the Nintendo 3DS to watch 3D movies and TV shows

If you want to watch all the different movies and TV episodes available to you through a Netflix subscription on the go, try installing the Netflix app for Nintendo's 3DS handheld. Even cooler, Netflix is releasing 3D movies and the device's built in capabilities will allow you to watch these 3D movies on your Nintendo 3DS! You'll need to have upgraded your 3DS software so that you can access the eShop before you can install the Netflix app.

How To: Open and take apart a Nintendo DSi

Many people find the idea of taking apart small electronic devices like the Nintendo DS and laptop computers daunting. All the pieces are so close together, and even people who service their own large electronics sometimes quail when faced with doing the same things to portable units. This video will help you overcome your fears by showing you how to open and take apart a Nintendo DSi, which will allow you to put a custom case on it or do other mods.

How To: Capture perfect gameplay footage from your Nintendo DS

If you'd like to capture footage from your Nintendo DS, either to share online or make walkthroughs or playthroughs with commentaries, download all of the necessary files from Lifehacker, then watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to get capturing. For recording gameplay this way, you'll need a DS or DS Lite, microSD card, NDS flash cartridge, Wi-Fi connection, SD card reader and a computer (along with all of those files you need to download).

How To: Download DS game ROMs on DS multimedia cards

First open up the Google and search there for Romulation. Now click on first link it will take you to the website.

How To: Use the Pokéwalker to Level Up Pokémon in Pokémon Heat Gold & Soul Silver

The Pokéwalker might be the most insidious of Nintendo's many attempts to force it's mostly young audience of gamers to get outside. It was packaged with Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, and is a simple pedometer that measure how much you move around with it on and levels up your Pokémon accordingly. This video will teach you how to use it.

How To: Transfer content between a Nintendo DS and a Nintendo 3DS with System Transfer

Once you've updated your Nintendo 3DS to a recent version of the software, you'll be able to connect your 3DS and any of the older DS handhelds (such as a DSi). You can transfer content between the two devices using the System Transfer tool, as described in this tutorial.

How To: Download apps, games, and trailers on your Nintendo 3DS using the eShop

As long as your Nintendo 3DS is connected to an internet connection, you can access the eShop on the gaming device at any time and download or purchase games, apps, or movie trailers straight to your handheld. This tutorial will show you how to access and use the eShop, including adding funds to your account with a Nintendo 3DS prepaid card or with a Visa or Mastercard.

How To: Improve the image quality of DS games on the Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS has a slightly larger screen than the older DS models, such the DSi. Because the 3DS stretches the video of older DS games to fit the bigger screen, the image quality can degrade a bit. If you're looking to increase the quality of picture while playing DS games, take a look at this tutorial to learn how to resize the picture.

How To: Use mobile hotspots on smartphones to access the internet on your Nintendo 3DS

There are many different applications and games on the Nintendo 3DS that can take advantage of an active internet connection over Wi-Fi such as Netflix or the eStore. Unfortunately, since the 3DS is a mobile device, you won't always have access to the internet. If you have a mobile hotspot on a smartphone or tablet, you can share the internet connection over wireless with the gaming handheld.

How To: Evolve Gligar in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version

You can debate the theory of evolution all you want, but there's no debating that this video will teach you how to evolve Gligar in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version. If you are playing this version of Pokemon, you've got to see this video.

Project Mimicry: Kinect Transforms Real Sandbox into Virtual Game

In the world of developers, a "sandbox game" is video game where players are free to "roam a virtual world and change any factor at will"; these types of games demand creativity on the player's part, with no linear/"correct" way to play.

How To: Catch Drifloon in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version for Nintendo DS

Have you caught Drifloon yet? If you are having trouble adding that Pokemon to your collection, watch this video to learn how to catch him. You've got to catch them all, so make sure Drifloon doesn't get away from you.

How To: Add Espeon to your collection in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version

Where's you Espeon? If you haven't added that Pokemon to your collection yet, check out this video and learn what to do to get him. Anyone playing Pokemon Diamond and Pearl version should watch this video to learn how to get Espeon.

How To: Catch a female Combee and evolve it to Vespiquen in Pokemon Pearl/ Diamon

Wondering what you've got to do to catch a female Combee that you can evolve into Vespiquen? You've found the video you were looking for. This is your guide to finding a female Combee in Pokemon Pearl/ Diamond and evolving it into Vespiquen.

News: The Revolution of the Hacked Kinect, Part 3: Gaming Gets Artsy

Video games and art have somewhat of a sticky relationship. Many video games have large teams of talented artists doing amazingly creative work, and yet the art community is only just beginning to utilize video games as art (sometimes). Perhaps if video games were shown not just as a medium of expression, but as a means of creating great art as well, the art community would be forced to consider it differently. The third part in the Hacked Kinect series will focus on the artistic possibilitie...

How To: Configure your Nintendo 3DS with wireless internet access

Looking to get online with your Nintendo 3DS so you can play your favorite DS games with your friends? Watch this video to learn how to set up a Nintendo 3DS on a wireless network so that you can enjoy handheld online gaming.

News: What if Super Mario Was a First Person Shooter?

The classic Super Mario Bros is perhaps the most beloved video game on Earth. Almost daily, homages to Mario pop up on the web over and over and over again. Everybody loves the charming 2D world of Mario. But what would Mario look like in 3D… and moreover, what would Super Mario feel like as a First Person Shooter game?

How To: Watch DVDs on your Nintendo DSi

If you've got an Nintendo DSi, you already know you can do a ton of fun things. But, did you know you can also watch DVDs on your hand held player? That's right, and this video will show you how to do it. In addition, this hack also lets you do it without using Adobe's Showckwave player.You'll want to watch this vid on high resolution and at full screen so you can see all the steps to convert movies on your Nintendo DSi.

How To: Hack pokemon platinum for Nintendo DS

If you're looking how to hack Pokemon Platinum from Nintendo for your Nintendo DS, this tutorial is just what you need. Follow the steps and see what you get. You'll need an R4 card to make it work, so make sure you have one. You'll be downloading a hack engine that at first looks complicated, but it's really pretty simple to use. Check it out and get hacking today! This video is really thorough and you should be able to follow it quite easily. This will let you hack pokemon plantnum.

How To: Perform Dsi hidden mario secrets and tricks

Locked away in the Nintendo Dsi are a bunch of hidden tricks and secrets. If you don't know what they are, check out this video and see what they are. Watch and learn how Mario will jump on his own to custom music, how he'll change color and more. Everyone loves a secret, and every Dsi owner should check these out to see what the clever people at Nintendo have hidden away here for you! You'll love the hidden Mario theme song trick!

How To: Do some cool tricks on the Nintendo Dsi

The Nintendo Dsi is a powerful little machine, packed full of cool features. If you're not familiar with all the things you can do, check out this video and see what other things can be done. From moving or removing icons, making cool sounds, set custom music, upload photos to Facebook and more! Don't just sit there watch this video and expand your knowledge of all the cool things your Dsi can do. Oh, and learn how to do a very important system update too!

How To: Fix a Ninendo DS Lite that won't turn on or charge with a conductive pen

The Nintendo DS Lite is the best portable gaming system ever, and you want to make sure yours works forever. If you find that your unit won't charge or turn on and plugging it in makes the charge light flash, watch this video for a guide to taking the DS Lite apart and jumping the fuses with a conductive pen like a CircuitWriter so it will power on once again.

How To: Move songs from your computer onto your Nintendo DSi

This little tutorial will show you how to put/add music on your Nintendo DSI. This is fairly simple once you get the hang of it.

How To: Put songs on your Nintendo DSi

Want to know how to get music on your Nintendo DSi? This short how-to gives you the info you need to take music off your laptop or desktop computer and move it onto your DSi. You'll need a computer with internet connection, an SD card and a DSi.

How To: Add music to your Nintendo DSi

Get those songs off your desktop or laptop and get them onto your Nintendo DSi. This video shows how to do it, simply and easily. Once you've done it you can listen to games right in your hot little hand. This is a two part video, so make sure to check out part 2 as well! Now if you want, you can download music to your dsi from your PC.

How To: Get music onto your Nintendo DSi

This video shows a simple method of how to get music off your desktop or laptop and onto your Nintendo DSi. This how-to is a easy and will have you listening to music on your hand-held gaming system in no time! Now if you want, you can download music to your dsi from your PC.

How To: Replace the top screen on a Nintendo DS Lite

So, your Nintendo DS Lite's warranty just expired, and yet you've managed to break one of your LCD screens. Now what? You replace it yourself!

How To: Prepare for the Upcoming Nintendo 3DS Portable Gaming Device

No longer do you need special glasses to experience 3D. At least, that's what Nintendo claims when it comes to their upcoming Nintendo 3DS, which uses a process called autostereoscopy.

How To: Beat Chapter 2, 7:31 PM in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Congratulations, you're dead! Very few games other than Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective kill you in the first level and expect you to keep playing. But here you are on Chapter 2, 7:31 PM and in need of a walkthrough. This video will show you how to beat Chapter 2 and get on with you ghostly adventures.

How To: Beat Chapter 3, 8:04 PM in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

You've still got a lot of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective to go after this, but it's a hard game so we don't blame you for needing a walkthrough this early. This video will show you how to solve Chapter 3, 8:04 PM and get on with the game.

How To: Beat Chapter 4, 8:23 PM of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

First off, congratulations on picking up a copy of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. There need to me more commercial incentive for developers to develop games like this. As a way of saying thank you, we offer this video on how to beat Chapter 3, 8:23 PM of the game, and other detailing it's other challenging and beautiful levels.

How To: Beat Chapter 5, 8:34 PM in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

If you've reached Chapter 5, 8:34 PM in Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective and haven't thrown your DS against the wall in frustration you're a better puzzler than I. This video will show you how to beat Chapter 5 as quickly and easily as possible, getting you back to enjoying the amazing tale of Ghost Trick.