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Can the WaveShare GamePi43 Run Nintendo DS?

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Partly. The WaveShare GamePi43 can run Nintendo DS, but expect compromises. Lighter games like New Super Mario Bros. and Pokémon Platinum are playable, while demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Nintendogs will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

CPartly — playable, but expect compromisesOur Nintendo DS rating for the WaveShare GamePi43: grade C — Playable with frameskip

What to expect

Nintendo DS gameOn this device
New Super Mario Bros.Playable
Pokémon PlatinumPlayable
Mario Kart DSPlayable
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassSlowdown
NintendogsSlowdown
Kirby Canvas CurseSlowdown

Why Nintendo DS is the test: two screens and a touch panel — the challenge is the dual-screen layout and 3D, not raw power.

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Where to buy the GamePi43

Typical price: $80–$115

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