How to Turn on a Nintendo DS (5 Steps)

By Andrea Reuter

The DSi's power button is located near the bottom-left corner of the touch screen.
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The Nintendo DS has undergone several revisions since the original model was released in 2004. The Nintendo DS Lite featured bigger screens but a slimmed-down package, while the DSi XL bulked up for even larger screens and more features. All Nintendo DS models include an internal rechargeable battery that generally lasts for 6 to 20 hours of continuous game play on a single charge, depending on the model. The location of the DS power button also varies by model.

Step 1

Open the Nintendo DS console so that both screens are visible.

Step 2

Press the power button located above the directional pad on the left side of the lower screen on an original Nintendo DS model to turn it on.

Step 3

Slide the power button on the right edge of the lower screen of a Nintendo DS Lite toward the hinge of the console and then release the button to turn on the power.

Step 4

Press the power button beneath the directional pad on the left side of the lower screen of Nintendo DSi and DSi XL models to power them on.

Step 5

Press the power button near the lower-right corner of the bottom screen to power on a 3DS console.

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