Nintendo DS Lite is the popular handheld game console produced by Nintendo, delivering a unique gaming experience through its innovative dual-screen projection, exceptional 3-D graphic display and audio system, and touch screen technology. Equipped with wireless technology, you can even challenge your family and friends to join in the fun. But what are the best games for it?

Well, let’s take a look at my top five Nintendo DS Lite games.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen If you love adventures and battles, Dragon Quest is your game. Set in a traditional role-playing game (RPG) format, you control the Hero of the story in his quest to defeat the evil ruling the land. You have to solve different tough quests and puzzles until you reach the final stage and fight a boss. Both the graphics and sounds have been improved for the DS Lite release since the PS1 port, and the bottom screen is mostly used to the world map which expands as you continue your journey. You can explore more towns via Chance Encounter mode, available through local wireless connection.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia You begin your quest as a Student Ranger. Your duty is to capture wild Pokemon and solve many puzzles and mysteries to earn your rank. Using an item called Capture Styler, you can catch Pokemon by drawing a circle around it with the stylus. You’ll have to fight battles by teaming up various types of Pokemon and finish many different missions in the world of Almia in order to achieve the highest rank, the Top Ranger.

Mario Kart DS Ready, Get Set, Go! Gear up your Kart and race through 30 race tracks and battlefields from the other Mario Kart series. Get to play as Mario, Luigi and the rest of the gang as they race through courses, collect coins and avoid spiked Koopa shells along the way. Choose to play in five different modes: Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS, Battle and Mission Modes. Mario Kart is also available in three various form of wireless games: two trough local connection and through the Nintendo wifi Connection online game.

Brain Age: Test Your Brain in Minutes a Day Don’t let your brain rot. Exercise your brain through this challenging puzzle video game. There’s no flashy graphics here or even a catchy tune, but through simple memory quiz or a game of Sudoku you’ll find yourself enjoying as well, as these puzzles are very challenging. Players will be able to choose among four modes: Brain Age Check, Training, Quick Play, and Sudoku. Brain Age also supports multi-player mode, and can host up to 15 players with one cartridge. This is one game you won’t hear parents complaining their kids were addicted to.

Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force Step inside the snow-covered virtual world of penguins. Play as your favorite penguin avatar and join a secret service. You’ll be searching out clues and solving cases of the mysterious events that occur in the island, using various gadgets, accessories and vehicles to help you out. This game supports the Nintendo DS Lite wifi connection, and can connect to other players in a secured online community.

There are many other game titles available as well, so be sure to check them out too.

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