How to Buy Accessories for a Nintendo DS

Accessories for a Nintendo DS are a great gift for Nintendo DS owners. When you buy accessories for a Nintendo DS you can greatly expand the longevity and functionality of a Nintendo DS.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

1. Go straight to the source! Visit Nintendo’s Web site to see the selection of official accessories. Click the link for “parts, manuals and accessories.” Then click Nintendo DS.

2. Find out what version of Nintendo DS to buy for. There are two types of Nintendo DS: Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite. The Nintendo Store is split into two sections because not all accessories are compatible with both models.

3. Browse the selection. Once you’ve selected your model, click "parts and accessories." You’ll see a list of available items. Click them for more information. Click buy to purchase it.

4. Search the Internet. Go to your favorite search engine and type in “Nintendo DS accessories.” You’ll receive tons of returns. Visit a couple sites and shop around.

5. Read reviews. Buy with confidence by doing a little bit of research on an accessory before you buy. Copy and paste the name of the item into a search and add the term “review” to get the skinny on the accessory.

6. Go to a store and ask. Parents aren’t always completely tuned in to what’s hot for accessories. Luckily, any person working at a video game or electronics store should be able to point you in the right direction.

Tips & Warnings

• Official, licensed accessories are generally more reliable than generic brands.
• Lost styluses, wrist straps, battery covers and more can be bought from the Nintendo Store.
• Damage to your system caused by unlicensed and unofficial accessories is not covered by the Nintendo DS warranty.