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Nintendo DS

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    (November 2, 2004- )
    Released November 21, 2004 in the United States
    Released December 2, 2004 in Japan
    DS is short for either 'Dual Screen' or 'Developer's System'
    One of the two screens is a touch screen
    Seventh generation handheld gaming console

Why Nintendo DS might be annoying:

    Nintendo gets anal whenever they are asked if this system would replace the Game Boy line.
    They repeatedly refer to it as their 'third pillar' (their home consoles are their 'first' and their Game Boy portables are their 'second').
    Some analysts suggest it's a marketing move to keep the Game Boy surviving in case the DS failed.
    It has been known to interfere with television signals.
    Nintendo made a deal with McDonald's to install DS Wi-Fi connection hot spots in the restaurants.
    Its 'Nintendogs' game revived the virtual pet craze, as real pets continue to be neglected.

Why Nintendo DS might not be annoying:

    It can allow users to play games on one screen while tracking their position on the game map on another screen.
    It was the first Nintendo system to sell out throughout Japan.
    Its touch screen can be used like a computer mouse or a joystick.
    It has a microphone which is used for games that incorporate voice recognition.
    Its Wi-Fi connection allows users to play multiplayer games 30 feet apart.
    Unlike most consoles, it has no region restrictions.

Credit: Hoxy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 21 Votes: 4.76% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 65.96% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 97 Votes: 59.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 191 Votes: 49.21% Annoying