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Description: Nintendogs, Platform: DS, Category: Handheld / Portable, Media type: Cartridge, Network gaming: Console link ...
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8.7 out of 10

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- - Nintendo DS Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: asia.cnet.com
- February 2005
  Nintendo DS
  By Robert Dubbin
  
  Review summary: The feature-packed Nintendo DS is a worthy successor to the Game Boy Advance.
  
  Pros: Dual screen design ; backlit screen ; higher resolution display than the Game Boy Advance SP ; backward-compatible with older GBA games ; built-in support for wireless gaming ; standard-sized headphone jack
  
  Cons: Somewhat bulky
  
  Verdict: Visually, we achieved our most glare-free results by pivoting the top screen back as far as it would go, though the two displays seem to work together most seamlessly when the upper screen is tilted slightly. Both screens look terrific: there's none ...
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- - Nintendo DS Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: businessweek.com
- January 2005
  Nintendo DS
  By By Olga Kharif
  
  Review summary: This new portable has eye-popping colors, as well as next-generation features such as touch-screen control and Wi-Fi capability
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- - Nintendo DS Review - Games Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- January 2005
  Nintendo DS Review - Games
  By Robert Dubbin, CNET.com
  
  Review summary: Nintendo's innovative DS is the next must-have portable gaming console
  
  Pros: Dual-screen design, Backlit screen, Higher resolution display than Game Boy Advance SP, Backward-compatible with older GBA games, Built-in support for wireless gaming, Standard-size headphone jack
  
  Cons: Somewhat bulky
  
  Verdict: The feature-packed Nintendo DS is a worthy successor to the Game Boy Advance.
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- - Nintendo DS Review Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: the-gadgeteer.com
- November 2004
  Nintendo DS Review
  By Julie Strietelmeier
  
  Pros: Dual screens, Great sound, Great graphics, Wireless capabilities, Dual screens, Great sound, Great graphics, Wireless capabilities
  
  Cons: Can't play original Game Boy / Game Boy Color cartridges, Only a few games available as of this writing that take advantage of the dual, screen design, Bulkier than previous models, Can't play original Game Boy / Game Boy Color cartridges, Only a few ...
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- - Nintendo DS Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: arstechnica.com
- November 2004
  Nintendo DS
  By Ben Kuchera
  
  Review summary: Ars Technica has the scoop on the brand-new Nintendo DS as well as a couple of the new titles. Does Nintendo's new dual-screen gaming handheld live up to the hype?
  
  Pros: Solid, attractive hardware, Innovative features such as touch screen, wireless play, and a built in microphone, Surprisingly well rounded retail package with the hardware. The extra styli and game demo are a welcome addition, Thumb stylus emulates ...
  
  Cons: Mediocre Launch Library, Possibility for lukewarm software if developers become confused with what to do with the touch screen
  
  Verdict: To sum it up, I'm impressed.
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