Download Nintendo DS Games

Downloading games for your DS can be a quick and cost-effective way to get access to titles which are difficult to obtain for one reason or another. It can also offer a convenient way to have access to all of your favorite titles without having to invest in expensive carrying cases for all of your cartridges (you also don't have to keep track of all of them!). In order to download Nintendo DS games online and use them on your DS, you'll need a few extra items to facilitate the transfer. Invest in getting a good-quality R4 card that includes a micro SD card and flash drive. You can use the flash drive to get the DS games onto your SD card, which will then fit into the R4 card that can run in the DS itself. These products are offered for a variety of prices, anywhere from $50-$100 depending on the quality. If these numbers make you wince, consider that the average price for a DS cartridge is normally around $25, and this hardware will easily house a dozen games. In the long run, the investment is worth it!

Once you have the hardware, finding the games you want is the next struggle. There are a number of websites which house Nintendo DS game downloads you need, and you can obtain them via a P2P connection or torrent software. The ever-present danger with obtaining popular titles for free is, of course, the danger of adware, spyware and other malicious programs embedded in the file. Always inspect the websites you download Nintendo DS games from thoroughly for any signs that the files may be illegitimate: look for reviews and comments that others have made about the Nintendo DS games download and whether the website has had problems in the past. Once you have downloaded the program promptly scan it using antivirus software before putting it on your flash card and SD card. It may mean taking more time finding a title you want, but that's better than having your computer (much less your DS) bombarded with malicious software. If it seems too good to be true, play it safe and assume it is!

Once you have the file and you're assured that it's safe, put the flash drive into your PC and put your SD card into the flash drive. Transfer the .nds file in your download onto the SD card (this may require you to "unzip" the download. You can do this with programs such as WinRAR), place the SD card into your R4 card and insert the R4 card into your DS. From there you should be ready to play, all your favorite titles conveniently housed in one easy-to-carry cartridge rather than a series of clunky plastic cartridges!

With the proper equipment and precaution downloading Nintendo DS games can be a snap, and a great way to save money on overly-expensive and cumbersome cartridges if you can overcome the initial investment required.