Hot Nintendo DS How-Tos

How To: Get Internet on your Nintendo DSi

In this video, we learn how to get internet on your Nintendo DSi. First, go through the menu until you find "system settings", then click on "internet", and then "connection settings". After you find this, go through and find the connection test on the internet connection 1. After this, a test will run and you will have to click "yes" on the agreement window that pops up. Next, go to the DSi shopping menu and wait for it to connect to the internet. After it connects, you will be able to acces...

How To: Connect your Nintendo Wi-fi USB connector

In this video, we learn how to connect your Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector. Before you do this, you need to purchase a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector and connect it to your computer. Once you do this, a window will pop up on the computer asking for information. It will start to set up and go through the process of installing, asking you questions about your connection. You may have to enter a password as you do this. When it's complete, your Wii will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi, then you can...

How To: Set up your R4 card without the setup disk

This video tutorial is in the Video Games category where you will learn how to set up your R4 card without the setup disk. If you get the message 'couldn't find DS menu' on your DS, take out your micro SD card and plug it in to your computer. Then you will get a window with a 'this folder is empty' message. Right click on the icon and click on 'extract R4 DS set up'. Now open up the set up folder and copy and paste everything in this folder in to the 1st window. You can then delete the set up...

How To: Open and take apart a Nintendo DS Lite

So you're bored with you Nintendo DS Lite. There hasn't been a lot of software support lately, the 3DSi is so far away and the normal DSi not worth the upgrade... how to add some zest to your portable gaming life? Why not put a new case on it? This video will show you how to take apart a DS Lite completely, allowing you to put it back together in a new case like a Talismoon or do whatever else you want to do to it now that you have it open.

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: Load music onto a Nintendo DSi

One of the Nintendo DSi's advantages over the standard DS is that it has an SD slot, allowing you to put all sorts of files on it, including music. Unfortunately, it doesn't play MP3 files. This video will demonstrate how to transfer the music files from your computer to you DSi by converting them to the appropriate format and thus putting them on an SD card, turning your DSi into a a combination digital music player / portable game console. Now if you want, you can download music to your dsi...

How To: Replace a Nintendo DS Lite case

The Nintendo DS Lite is quite the handheld device. It has two screens, one being a touch screen, great sound quality, and a great selection of games. It is also a great accomplishment for Nintendo comparing the original Game Boy to the tech they have now. But despite its technological advancement, things can break, especially handheld devices like the DS Lite. In this tutorial, find out how to replace the original casing to a Nintendo DS Lite. Be aware that if you open your DS Lite, you may v...

How To: Repair a Nintendo DS Lite hinge

Choosing to repair your own electronical equipment can be a tough task. Not only do you run the risk of voiding your warranty, but there is always a risk of shock. But for those brave and wise enough, some tasks can be done easily. In this video tutorial, find out how to repair the hinge to a Nintendo DS Lite. Enjoy and good luck!

How To: Repair a Nintendo DS Lite top screen

The Nintendo DS is one of the most technologically advanced handheld gaming devices out there. Not only does it have dual screens, but a touch screen as well. Some of the more recent DS' even have a built in camera. But with all great technologies, problems are sure to rise. In this tutorial find out how to repair the Nintendo DS Lite top screen. Remember, opening the device can possibly result in a voided warranty, so know what you're doing and good luck!

How To: Repair a Nintendo DS Lite touchscreen

Since the introduction of the Nintendo DS, people have fallen in love with is sleek style, the dual screens, and the touch screen feature. It is one of Nintendo's most technologically advanced handheld devices out there. But problems are sure to arise, especially when it comes to the touch screen. If you have a problem with it and need to repair it at all, this tutorial will help. Find out how to repair a Nintendo DS Lite touchscreen. Enjoy!

How To: Replace a Nintendo DS Lite game socket

Nintendo has been the king of handheld gaming devices since the introduction of the Game Boy. Over the years since the Game Boy's reveal, Nintendo has improved their tehcnology quite a bit and now during the 21st century, the Game Boy is gone and what now exists is the Nintendo DS. DS for dual screens, this nifty little device uses touch screen technology to interact with characters in the game. Despite the technological advancement, there are times when things can go wrong. In this tutorial,...

How To: Catch Arceus in Pokemon Platinum

The goal of the entire Pokemon series may be to "catch 'em all," but actually catching them all is another story altogether. Whether you're collecting the trading cards or trying to capture the god Pokemon in Pokemon Platinum, there's a lot of strategy behind obtaining the rare gems.

How To: Get wireless internet on your Nintendo DSi

Bored of sitting on your PC? Need internet on your Nintendo DSI? First check out whether you have WAP/WPA2. You can find out whether you have WAP by going to internet and typing your IP address and going to your wireless settings. If you do have WAP/WPA2 then go to system settings, then to internet. If you have Wi-Fi connector, turn that on. If you have WPA2, then go to advanced settings. This will get your Nintendo DSI get connected to the internet.

How To: Connect the nintendo DS to wireless Internet

Did you think you needed to buy a Nintendo DSi to get online? Well, think again! In this video tutorial, learn how to connect your regular Nintendo DS to WiFi, from anywhere. Follow along with this step by step video and learn how to set up your wireless internet on your Nintendo DS. It is fast, easy and requires no download. You will be online in no time.

How To: Get Wi-Fi on a Nintendo DSi

This video will show you in eight steps how you can get and use wifi and dsi to use with your Nintendo. This is a helpful tool because it can be a little confusing to get started using different technologies without clear instructions.

How To: Put an NES emulator on your R4/M3 card

Always wanted to play classic NES games on your DS but don't know where to start? Well TheCondowit makes it easy for you to get the classic NES feel on your Nintendo DS without damaging your pocketbook. He shows us how to put an NES emulator onto a Nintendo DS by using MicroSD memory card. The step-by-step he provides goes through helpful hints, tips, and links to websites where you can download emulators and ROMs to load onto your memory card. This tutorial is easy to follow and takes a matt...

How To: Put a Sega Genesis emulator on your R4/M3 card

In this video we learn how to put a Sega Genesis emulator on your Nintendo DS R4 or M3 card. Putting the Sega Genesis emulator on your Nintendo DS R4 Card allows you to play games that were originally designed for the Sega Genesis on your Nintendo DS. The first step is to download the very small emulator software from the link they give us in the video. The second step is to install the software on the PC that we downloaded in step 1. The third step is to move all the files over to the R4 or ...

How To: Fix games that won't work on the R4 card

Do you have video games that you long to play on your computer but have errors when you try to play them? Watch this video and your technical problems will be solved in only 6 minutes. Just sit down, relax, and watch the video that guides you with easy steps on how to fix corrupt rom files for games on your Nintendo DS! Be sure to follow the link in order to download the software required to fix your problems! You'll be playing your favorite DS games with ease in no time!

How To: Put a Gameboy & Gameboy Color emulator on your R4/M3

TheCondowit shows you how to put a Gameboy and Gameboy Color emulator on your R4/M3. First go and download the lameboy software. Open the lameboy.mds file and make a new folder for it. Go to the bottom of the descriptions and you will go to a site that will give you ROMs. After you add the ROMs go to your Nintendo DS, pull up the games folder and select your lameboy file. Select the folder you will put your ROMs in and you should see your ROMs and be able to open the files.

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: Connect your Nintendo DSi to the Internet

The big perk that comes along with purchasing a Nintendo DSi instead of a regular Nintendo DS is the Internet capability. With Nintendo's new DSi model you can go online and surf the web as well play other users over an Internet connection just like you would on an XBox or Nintendo Wii. Setting up and connecting the Internet on your DSi is quite easy to do and you will want to set this up right away to take advantage of all of the fun features.

How To: Get the Internet on your Nintendo DSI

In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to get the Internet on your Nintendo DSI. After these videos, you should be able to freely surf the Internet! However, it should be noted: This browser does not support flash or javascript, hence why you will notice certain things are unavailable, such as YouTube videos.

How To: Download a DSI web browser

In this video, learn how to download a web browser for your Nintendo DSI. This application was developed by Opera Software + Surprise Ending.... And for those of you who might ask: "Why can't I watch YouTube videos?" There is no Adobe flash player in this version of the browser, so YouTube videos are not available with this version. Connect your DSI to the Internet with this helpful video.

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: Download and read full book in the Nintendo DS

What's one of the best things you can do with your Nintendo DS? Read. Yeah, is it really better than playing video games? Only if you like to read. And you can read your favorite books anytime or anywhere with the Nintendo DS! Download as much as your Micro SD card can handle. There are only three simple steps to this process, so watch the video for the step-by-step instructions.