No. The Anbernic RG-NANO cannot run Nintendo DS at a playable speed — the hardware isn't built for it. For Nintendo DS you'll want one of the stronger handhelds listed below instead.
| Nintendo DS game | On this device |
|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. | Won't run |
| Pokémon Platinum | Won't run |
| Mario Kart DS | Won't run |
| The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass | Won't run |
| Nintendogs | Won't run |
| Kirby Canvas Curse | Won't run |
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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