How to Store Nintendo DS Games
The Nintendo DS handheld system is fun, portable and has many unique games. Whether you have a huge collection of Nintendo DS games or just a few, it is important to keep your games in good condition (especially if you want to sell or trade them down the line). Here are a few tips on how to safely store your Nintendo DS games.
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Instructions
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Use your Nintendo DS for storage. On the Nintendo DS, there is a slot for a Nintendo DS game and another slot for a Game Boy Advance game. You can store two games in the device, making it easy to switch between games.
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Invest in a good carrying case for your games. There are many types and styles of carrying cases. You can get one for your Nintendo DS and games, or one just for games; a carrying case for camera memory cards works well too.
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Clean your games with a soft, damp cloth. Try a cloth designed to clean eyeglasses or a shoe-shining cloth. Games can get dusty, so clean them often.
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Keep your games dry. Do not spill liquids on your games.
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Save each game's original packaging. If you plan to sell or trade your DS games, they will be worth more with original packaging.
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Turn the power off and leave a game in your Nintendo DS when you are not using it, which will prevent dust from getting into the system.
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Store your games at room temperature. Do not expose your games to extreme temperatures.
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Keep your Nintendo DS games out of direct sunlight.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not store your Nintendo DS on the floor or somewhere where it could come into close contact with dust, lint or other foreign materials.
Do not turn the power on the Nintendo DS on or off rapidly, as doing so could cause you to lose your stored game information.
To avoid damaging your games or system, never force games into your Nintendo DS.
