Nintendo DS Release Dates by Region (Original "Phat" Model)

Nintendo DS (original "Phat"):

• Japan: November 21, 2004
• North America: November 21, 2004
• Europe: March 11, 2005
• Australia: March 24, 2005

DS Family Timeline

• DS Lite: 2006 (slimmer, brighter screens)
• DSi: 2008 (Japan) / 2009 (West) — cameras, DSi Shop, no GBA slot
• DSi XL: 2009 (Japan) / 2010 (West) — larger screens
• 3DS: 2011 (Japan) / 2011 (West) — stereoscopic 3D, backward compatible
• 3DS XL / 2DS / New 3DS / New 2DS XL: 2012–2017

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