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Just in time for the Christmas break, Retro Gamer pays tribute to the greatest-selling handheld of all time.

Im not sure I fully appreciated the DS at first glance, recalls Matthew.

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A handheld N64 is an attractive pitch, but its definitely not how I think of the DS now.

The idea of blowing into the microphone to get a turbo boost was a quick off-the-cuff idea.

Outside of our excellent DS coverage, we finish off 2024 with plenty of great retro-gaming stories.

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Nintendogs 2005

Super Pocket Taito Edition on woodgrain desk leaning against plant next to Grimace Minecraft McDonalds toy.

Hollow Knight

A screenshot from Super Mario Odyssey showing Mario throwing Cappy in New Donk City.

Stardew Valley

A Hobbit man cooking in a cozy kitchen in Tales of the Shire

Overwatch 2 heroes battling

Hand holding mClassic upscaler and Nintendo Switch in one hand with Super Mario Odyssey title on screen and purple lights in backdrop.

Deadpool

Gabriel Luna as Tommy in The Last of Us

Oblivion Remastered "Sir Vancealot"

Skyblivion

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer still showing the D-Rex

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

Jonah Hauer-King as Conrad in Doctor Who: ‘Lucky Day’.