The Nintendo DSx

The Nintendo DSx is a new DS model that will start a new series of DS known as the Future/DS collection. It will be a new system developed by Nintendo and a major upgrade to the Nintendo 3DS & Nintendo 2DS. This will be the 10th DS model, hence Nintendo DSx, since X is the roman numeral for 10. The Nintendo DSx and it's larger version, the Nintendo DSx Plus, will both be released on November 15, 2018. The Nintendo DSx features many hardware and software improvements and additions. The Nintendo DSx will be released along with the Nintendo VR headset.
==Slogan==
"The future begins with X."
==Future/DS Collection==
The Future/DS collection will be a new family of 8 newNintendo DS consoles. It's main focus will be to give the DS more futuristic features and a more futuristic design. Another main goal is to make the Nintendo DS more personal. All DS consoles in the DS/Future family will have the 3DS 3-dimensional screen feature.
#Nintendo DSx / Nintendo DSx Plus (November 15, 2018)
#Nintendo VR (November 15, 2018)
#Nintendo DS Pro / Nintendo DS Pro XL (July 25, 2020)
#Nintendo DS U / Nintendo DS U XL (March 10, 2021)
#Nintendo VR+ (August 2, 2021)
#New! Nintendo DS U / New! Nintendo DS U XL (February 13, 2022)
#Nintendo 4DS / Nintendo 4DS XL (April 22, 2023)
#Nintendo Smart DS / Nintendo Smart DS XL (October 7, 2024)
Succeeding the Future/DS family is the Holo Family. The Holo Family is a collection of DS consoles that focus on holograms. The first Holo model was the Nintendo DS Holo, which was released on May 18, 2026.
==Price==
The Nintendo DSx sells for $299.99, and is one the most expensive DS models.
The Nintendo DSx Plus sells for $349.99 and includes the Nintendo VR for free.
The Nintendo VR headset sells for $149.99 alone, but the headset is included for free if you pre-order a Nintendo DSx Plus.
==Colorways==
The Nintendo DSx, Nintendo DSx Plus, and Nintendo VR have multiple colorways and design styles.
*Crimson Red
*Electric Blue
*Smooth Gray
*Smooth Black
*Smooth White
*Reflective Black
*Relfective White
*Bape Edition
The Nintendo DSx, Nintendo DSx Plus, and Nintendo VR all have a Bape Edition colorway. This isn't the first time Nintendo has collaborated with Bape, but it's the first time they have done so with the DS. The Nintendo x Bape DSx and Nintendo x Bape VR colorway will only be available at pre-order.
==Hardware Features==
===The Nintendo DSx===
*New Full HD 1080p, 8 MP, 60fps, and 3D-sensing camera on both front and back of the DSx. The 3D-sensing camera allows for bettter AR capabilities and it makes it possible to unlock the DS using facial recognition.
*Both screens will have an OLED TruTone display, be shatterproof, and will have an HD resolution. A new graphics chip will be installed. The screens are 55% brighter.
*The DSx is 30% thinner and 40% lighter.
*There will be now 16 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.
*A USB port in the DSx allows for backup drives to be connected to the DSx. The DSx includes a new app known as LifeSaver, which acts an application to back up data and access backed-up data.
*The DSx has a new charger port that will be 60% faster and more effective than the last DS.
*The DSx has a stronger battery and a battery life to last 15 hours.
*New speakers that are 35% louder are installed in the DSx. The DSx microphone is a lot more effective and can block out background noise and hear your voice clearly from far away. The microphone interprets your voice better and is extremely accurate.
*The DSx will have removed bezels and almost an all-screen display for the top screen. The bottom screen will not be an all-screen display because of the joystick, gameplay buttons, etc.
*The DSx has a special antenna/connector to connect wirelessly to the Nintendo VR headset, so that there are no wires when using the Nintendo VR.
*The joystick and arrow buttons remain. The bottom display has the same composition. 
*The 3D display for the Nintendo DSx is still effective and can have 3D images pop out 25% more than the New  Nintendo 3DS.
*The Nintendo DSx can be charged wirelessly using the Nintendo PowerDock charger
*The Nintendo DSx has a built-in gyroscope and motion senser that is more accurate.
*Bluetooth compatibility is now added for the DSx.
*The Nintendo DSx is heatproof and waterproof. You can play the DSx while submerged underwater up to 15 feet and for up to 2 hours.
*The stylus for the DSx is extendable once again and can fit inside the DSx. The stylus is more responsive though and has many improvements. The new stylus will have a motion tracker built within the tip of the stylus.
*The Nintendo DSx includes the Nintendo U HDMI stick. The Nintendo U is a HDMI stick to go into your TV so that you can mirror your Nintendo DSx top-screen display onto any TV. 
*The top screen of the DSx is flexible 360 degrees and can be flipped all the way back.
===Nintendo VR===
*The Nintendo VR is very compact and lightweight. Some components of the headset are covered with fabric to make the headset comfortable to wear.
*The headset will be adjustable to fit your head perfectly.
*There will be a built in HD-resolution screen and graphics chip into the headset itself.
*Nintendo VR is wireless and connects to the DSx through Bluetooth. The display from the DSx is transferred to the headset seamlessly and instantaneously. You must be in a 5-meter radius of the DSx in order to get the full clear resolution.
*People with glasses can easily fit into the headset.
*Nintendo VR has a built-in motion sensor for accurate 360 vision and also so you can be able to even walk around.
*You can control gameplay in the Nintendo VR using your DSx as your controller.
*Nintendo VR Gauntlets are sold separately and can also be used to control the Nintendo VR.
*Nintendo VR has a HD camera in the front for AR capabilities.
*The headset has a special place to enclose your nose inside so that any view of the outside world is completely blocked and all you see is the VR screen.
*The Nintendo VR is compatible with any DS in the Future/DS family.
==Software Features==
===Nintendo DSx===
*The dsOS will have a complete design revamp and feature a more "flat" and "vector" style, similar to that of iOS 7.
*It will be possible to customize your DS wallpaper. The DSx features a lock screen now, and a notification center. The DSx can be locked and unlocked using facial recognition or a passcode.
*The Nintendo Shop will be completely redesigned and feature apps created by other developers.
*Apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, Periscope, and other social networks will be added to the Nintendo Shop.
*The Miitomo social network will be integrated into the DSx software.
*Download speeds on the DSx will be 75% faster and more efficient.
*Nintendo Talk: This app acts as a text messaging app that features an SMS-style where you directly interact and send messages to your friends on Miitomo or even text phone numbers. Emojis are included in Nintendo Talk and you can also send audio messages, photos, video, 360 photos, animated drawings, stickers, and game requests.
*Nintendo Voice: This app acts as a calling app so you can call your Miitomo friends or even call phone numbers. In order to call phone numbers on Nintendo Voice, you must pair the DSx with your phone. Nintendo Voice also includes group video chats as well. 
*Nintendo Creator: This app is a game-creating app, similar to the style of Super Mario Maker. Nintendo Creator is excluse to the DSx and Future/DS family. In Nintendo Creator, you have the ability to create your own game using Nintendo Blox coding, the Nintendo Resource Library, and the Nintendo Sprite Creator. Games can be showcased on the Nintendo Creator Shop, where you share your games and programs with many other DSx users. You can even send your games to friends via text message on Nintendo Talk.
*Nintendo Capture: This app is a revamped camera app for the DSx. In Nintendo Capture, you have many photo options: Photo, Video, Slo-Mo, Timelapse, Cinematic, Screen, Interactive Photo, and Panorama. Interactive Photos are interactive pictures where you can take a picture of an object and move around that object in the picture. There is an option to make all your pictures/videos 3D since the DSx has 3D capabilities. The Screen mode allows you to record or screenshot your DSx screen. There is also a Photo Library within the Nintendo Capture app, where you can sort photos and videos into albums, create a digital photobook, and edit your photos using filters, adjusting brightness, etc.
*Nintendo Studio: This app acts as a video editor. In Nintendo Studio, you can choose a video from your library and edit it professionally to create a video or even a movie. A lot of the features in Nintendo Studio are similar to that of iMovie on the Mac, except Nintendo Studio, allows you to add special effects using AR capabilities.
*Nintendo AR: This app is a revamp of the Nintendo AR app and allows you to create AR images using Nintendo's AR cards. In the new version of Nintendo AR, you get to play games in the real world and with the 3D-sensing camera, AR has never been more accurate before. 
*Nintendo Canvas: This app, exclusive to the DSx, acts as a painting app for the DSx. You can paint on a blank canvas and draw whatever your heart's desire using the stylus, which has been modified specifically for the app. There are multiple tools and options to choose from in Nintendo Canvas and there is a 3D option where you can make 3-dimensional images and drawings, like that of Microsoft's Paint 3D studio.
*Nintendo Tunes: This app is a music-making app that allows you to create your songs using different digital instruments and loops. It is similar to that of GarageBand and FL Studio, but it's easier to use. Nintendo Tunes songs can be put into your Song Library and even used in Nintendo Creator to create a theme song for your game. You can send your songs and music to people through Nintendo Talk.
*Nintendo Live: This app acts as a livestream app, where you can easily livestream straight from your Nintendo DSx. When livestreaming, your Miitomo friends can view as well as friends of your friends. In Nintendo Live, you can go live from the camera on your DSx, or go live through a screen recording so your friends can watch you while you play a game. If you want to watch another friends livestream go to Nintendo Live and go to the Live Now Library. In the Live Now Library, you can find livestreams from your friends, past livestreams from your friends, and other livestreams made by Nintendo and Nintendo Creators.
*Nintendo U: The DSx includes the Nintendo U app and the Nintendo U HDMI stick. You can connect the Nintendo U HDMI stick into your TV. Then on the Nintendo U app, you can connect the DS display to the stick. That way, the top display of your Nintendo DS is mirrored onto your TV. You can flip the top screen back to get that out of the way. Now, you can use your DSx as a controller, just like the Wii U gamepad.
*Nintendo Web: The DSx includes a professional re-designed web browser that is 10x faster, easier to use, and more intuitive. In Nintendo Web you can visit any website and even install web plugins such as Adobe Flash Player. Nintendo Web allows internet access for the DSx. You can even download items off of the Nintendo Web app
*Nintendo View: Released with the DSx is Nintendo View, which is a Nintendo video streaming service. The app was released on all DS platforms, and it costs a subscription of $9.99/month. In the DSx, the Nintendo View subscription is free, but it costs money with other DS platforms. Nintendo View acts as a Netflix for Nintendo and includes all TV shows and movies based on Nintendo characters, such as the complete Pokemon series and movies. Nintendo View Originals are also included, developed exclusively for the app. Below is a list of Nintendo View Originals. The originals consists of movies, series, and VR short films. The last Nintendo View Original was the movie, Multiverse, which was a crossover film for every single Nintendo View Original
**Pokémon A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Super Mario Brothers An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**The Quest for Zelda A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Series
**Kirby and the Squeak Squad An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Super Mario Brothers 2 An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Legend of Metroid A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Pokémon II: Rise of Mewtwo A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Icarus An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Nintendo: The Story A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Mario Kart: The Experience A VR Nintendo View Original Short Film
**Merged A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Welcome to Nintendo High School A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Series
**Mario & Luigi: The Movie An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Star Fox: Milennial Crusade An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Super Mario Kart An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Pokémon III: Return to the Beginning A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Super Smash Brothers An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**DSx: The Journey in the Making A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Documentary
**Mario vs. Sonic An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Super Mario World A VR Nintendo View Original Short Film
**Animal Crossing: The Series An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Pokémon IV: Forever A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Movie
**Super Smash Brothers 2: Brawl An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**The Race Against Sonic A VR Nintendo View Original Short Film
**Mario vs. Sonic: The Saga Continues An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Star Fox: Ascension An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Ultimate Splatoon An Animated Nintendo View Original Series
**Pokémon GO: The VR Experience A VR Nintendo View Original Short Film
**Pokémon V: The Final War A Live-Action Nintendo Movie
**Star Fox: The Return An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Mario & Luigi: The Sequel An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Return to Nintendo High School A Live-Action Nintendo View Original Series
**Super Smash Brothers 3: Civil War An Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
**Multiverse An Live-Action/Animated Nintendo View Original Movie
== Games ==
Here are a list of featured games for the Nintendo DSx and the Nintendo VR. Not all of the games for the DSx and the headset are listed. 3DS, 2DS, and regular DS games can also be played on the DSx.
=== Nintendo DSx Games ===
* Pokémon Past and Future
* New Super Mario Bros. 3
* The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild // DS Edition
* Mario & Luigi: The Dimensions Collide
* Metroid: Rebooted
* Nintendo World 
* Mario / Sonic Olympics: The Return
* Super Smash Brothers: Domination
* Mario Party 11
* Animal Crossing World
* Super Mario Universe
* The Legend of Zelda: Discovery
* Super Mario Maker V2
* The Adventures of Kirby RPG
* Star Fox Warriors
* Fire Emblem Guardians
* Kid Icarus: The Ascension
* Earthbound: Return
* Donkey Kong: Grand Prix
* Mario Kart X
* LEGO The Flash
* Pokémon GO // DS Edition
* The Legend of Zelda: War
* Wario: The Spin Off
* Nintendogs: Walk in the Park
* Pokémon Z
* Pikmin X
* Mario & Luigi: The Dimensions Collide Chapter 2
=== Nintendo VR Games ===
* Pokémon GO VR
* New Super Mario World
* Zelda VR
* Mario Kart VR
* Star Fox POV
* Mario Party VR
* Icarus VR
* Miitomo VR
* Splatoon Holo
* Sonic: The Ultimate Dash
* Fire Emblem Sacrifice
* Super Mario Galaxy: The Experience
* Mario & Luigi: The Dimensions Collide Chapter 3
* Animal Crossing Globe
* Metroid Visor
* Nintendo Space VR
* WORLD VR
* Nintendo's Holo Arcade
* Merged: The Game
* New Super Mario World 2
* Pokémon World
* Bowser Planet VR
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