List of best-selling Nintendo DS video games
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This is a list of Nintendo DS
games that are known to have sold or shipped at least one million copies. As of March 31, 2011, there are 139 Nintendo DS games that sold over 1 million units.
Total Nintendo DS games sold as of March 31, 2011: 839.48 million.
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
games that are known to have sold or shipped at least one million copies. As of March 31, 2011, there are 139 Nintendo DS games that sold over 1 million units.
List
- New Super Mario Bros.New Super Mario Bros.is a side-scrolling platform video game published and developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. The game was released in North America and Japan in May 2006 and in Australia and Europe in June 2006...
(26.88 million) - NintendogsNintendogsis a real-time pet simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It was first released in Japan, and was later released in North America, Australia, Europe, and other regions. It was originally released in three different versions:...
All versions (23.26 million) - Mario Kart DSMario Kart DSis a racing game developed and published by Nintendo. It was released for the Nintendo DS handheld game console in North America, Australia, and Europe on November 14, 2005, and in Japan on December 8, 2005. The game is the fifth installment in the Mario Kart series of video games, and the first to...
(21.04 million) - Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!, also known as Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? in PAL regions, is an entertainment video game that employs puzzles. It was developed and published by the video gaming company Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console...
(18.72 million) - Pokémon Diamond and PearlPokémon Diamond and Pearlare role-playing games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. With the enhanced remake Pokémon Platinum, the games comprise the fifth installment and fourth generation of the Pokémon series of RPGs...
(17.39 million) - Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! (13.71 million)
- Pokémon Black and WhitePokémon Black and Whiteare role-playing games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. They are the first installments in the fifth generation of the Pokémon series of role-playing games...
(12.87 million) - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverare enhanced remakes of the 1999 video games Pokémon Gold and Silver. The games are part of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, and were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS...
(11.90 million) - Animal Crossing: Wild WorldAnimal Crossing: Wild Worldis a 2005 social simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console, and is the second game in the Animal Crossing series....
(10.79 million) - Super Mario 64 DSSuper Mario 64 DSis an enhanced remake of the 1996 Nintendo 64, platform game Super Mario 64, produced by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. The game was a launch title for the Nintendo DS, released in North America and Japan in 2004; it was later released in Europe and Australia in 2005.Nintendo...
(9.65 million) - Mario Party DSMario Party DSis a party video game for the Nintendo DS. It is a title in the Mario Party series, and was released in Japan on November 8, 2007; 11 days later, it was released in North America on November 19, 2007; in Europe on November 23, 2007, in Australia on December 6, 2007, and in South Korea on May 22, 2008...
(8.21 million) - Pokémon PlatinumPokémon Platinumis a title in the Pokémon series of video games. It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It is an enhanced remake of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in the same vein as Pokémon Yellow, Crystal, and Emerald were for their respective games...
(7.06 million) - Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (5.31 million approximately; 4.29 million in Japan, 1.02 million overseas)
- Big Brain AcademyBig Brain AcademyBig Brain Academy, known in Japan as , is a puzzle video game published and developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It was first released in Japan on June 30, 2005, and was later released in North America on June 5, 2006, in Australia on July 5, 2006, and in Europe on...
(5.01 million) - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of DarknessPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darknessand are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Nintendo DS. The two games were released in Japan on September 13, 2007, and were released in North America on April 20, 2008...
(4.5 million) - Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (4.13 million)
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglassis the fourteenth game in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. It was released after The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii and before The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the Nintendo DS...
(4.13 million) - Tomodachi CollectionTomodachi Collectionis a life simulation handheld video game for the Nintendo DS. It was released only in Japan on June 18, 2009.-Gameplay:The gameplay is similar to The Sims and Animal Crossing. The gamer uses Miis to interact in this game. Players can transfer their Miis from their Wii console to their Nintendo DS....
(3.2 million) - Professor Layton and the Curious VillageProfessor Layton and the Curious VillageProfessor Layton and the Curious Village, released in Japan as , is a puzzle adventure video game for the Nintendo DS system. It was developed by Level-5, and published by Level-5 within Japan and Nintendo internationally. It was released in Japan during 2007, and in PAL regions and North America a...
(3.17 million) - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue TeamPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Teamand are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, respectively. These two games were developed by Chunsoft and were published by Nintendo....
(3.08 million) - Yoshi's Island DS (2.91 million)
- English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills! (2.86 million)
- Cooking MamaCooking Mamais a cookery simulation-styled minigame compilation video game for the Nintendo DS and iOS developed by Office Create and published by Taito, Majesco Entertainment, and 505 Games. It was awarded IGN's "Best Of E3" award for 2006 and was joined by a sequel for the DS, Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with...
(2.827 million approximately: 1.2 million in US, 1 million in Europe, 62,660 in Japan) - Pokémon RangerPokémon Rangeris an action/role-playing video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released at various dates, varying between continents. The game was first released in Japan on March 22, 2006 and was later released in North America and...
(2.7 million) - The Legend of Zelda: Spirit TracksThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit TracksThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, released as in Japan, is the fifteenth installment of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. Developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console, it was released worldwide throughout December 2009 after Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced the...
(2.6 million) - Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a DayFlash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a DayFlash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day is a Touch! Generations puzzle video game developed by Namco Bandai and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console...
(2.52 million) - Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (2.43 million)
- Kirby Super Star Ultra (2.36 million)
- WarioWare: Touched!WarioWare: Touched!WarioWare: Touched!, known in Japan as , is a video game for the Nintendo DS. It has been regarded by game journalists as one of the games which best utilizes the features of the Nintendo DS, alongside others such as Kirby: Canvas Curse, Nintendogs, and Metroid Prime Hunters.-Gameplay:The gameplay...
(2.15 million) - Style SavvyStyle SavvyStyle Savvy, known in the PAL region as Nintendo presents: Style Boutique and in Japan as , is a fashion video game developed by syn Sophia and published by Nintendo...
(2.09 million) - Tetris DSTetris DSTetris DS is a Touch! Generations puzzle game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. THQ announced Tetris DS before E3 2005, and scheduled it to make an appearance at the show. However, the company decided to cancel the game, and Nintendo released their own make of Tetris DS in...
(2.05 million) - Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of AlmiaPokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almiais an action/role-playing video game developed by Creatures Inc. for the Nintendo DS video game console. It is the sequel to the Pokémon Ranger video game, also for the DS....
(2.04 million) - Final Fantasy III (2 million approximately: 1.06 million in Japan, 460,000 in North America, and 480,000 in Europe)
- Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (1.97 million)
- Rhythm HeavenRhythm HeavenRhythm Heaven, known in Europe as Rhythm Paradise and in Japan as is a rhythm video game-exclusive for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It is the sequel/successor to the Japan-only release Game Boy Advance title Rhythm Tengoku...
(1.92 million in Japan) - Art AcademyArt AcademyArt Academy, also known as Art Academy: Learn painting and drawing techniques with step-by-step training in the PAL regions and in Japan, is an art training software for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was developed by Headstrong Games, and published by Nintendo...
(1.90 million) - Personal Trainer: CookingCooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?, known in North America as Personal Trainer: Cooking and in Japan as , is a digital cookbook for the Nintendo DS. The original, Japanese-language edition was released in Japan on December 4, 2008, in Europe in English on June 20, 2008, in Australia on July...
(1.84 million) - Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (1.78 million)
- Common Sense Training (1.65 million in Japan)
- Kirby: Squeak SquadKirby: Squeak SquadKirby: Squeak Squad, known in Europe as Kirby: Mouse Attack and in Japan as , is a 2006-07 platforming video game developed by Flagship and Natsume and published by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console.Unlike the previous Nintendo DS title, Kirby: Canvas...
(1.6 million) - Mario Hoops 3-on-3Mario Hoops 3-on-3Mario Hoops 3-on-3, known in Europe and Australia as Mario Slam Basketball and in Japan as , is a sports game developed by Square Enix and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS in 2006....
(1.5 million) - Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysKingdom Hearts 358/2 Daysis an action roleplaying game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS with assistance from h.a.n.d. It is the fifth installment in the best-selling Kingdom Hearts series, and serves as an interquel beginning near the end of the first game, Kingdom Hearts, and covering the period...
(1.49 million) - Dragon Quest Monsters: JokerDragon Quest Monsters: Jokeris a Nintendo DS role-playing game published by Square Enix, and the fourth installment of the Dragon Quest Monsters series. Square Enix released the game on December 28, 2006 in Japan and in North America on November 6, 2007....
(1.47 million in Japan) - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (1.46 million approximately; 1.2 million in Japan, 110,000 in North America, 150,000 in Europe)
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky (1.4 million)
- Guitar Hero: On TourGuitar Hero: On Tour seriesGuitar Hero: On Tour is a series of music video games based on the Guitar Hero series for the Nintendo DS handheld game system. The series is developed by Vicarious Visions and distributed by RedOctane and Activision...
(1.4 million approximately; 1.1 million in US, 200,000 in UK, 100,000 in France) - Mario & Luigi: Partners in TimeMario & Luigi: Partners in TimeMario & Luigi: Partners in Time, known in Japan as , is a role-playing game developed by AlphaDream and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console in 2005. It is the second game in the Mario and Luigi RPG series, and is the sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for the Game...
(1.39 million) - Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (1.35 million)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesMario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesMario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, known in Japan as , is a sports video game developed by the Sega Sports R&D Department of Sega Japan. It was published by Nintendo for Japan and by Sega for North America, Europe and all other regions. The game is officially licensed by the International Olympic...
(1.31 million approximately, 338,000 in US, 600,000 in UK, 376.632 in Japan) - MySimsMySimsMySims, formerly The Sims Wii and Nintendo Sims, is a video game developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts as a spinoff to Maxis' The Sims franchise for the Nintendo DS and Wii in 2007, then re-released for Microsoft Windows and Mobile phone in 2008.It is the first game in the...
(1.3 million approximately; 1 million in US, 300,000 in UK) - Hannah Montana (1.3 million in US)
- Dragon Quest VI (1.29 million)
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2' is a Nintendo DS console role-playing game published by Square Enix. It is the sequel to Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and is the fifth game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series. It was released in Japan on April 28, 2010 and a US release on September 19, 2011, as revealed at the 2011 E3...
(1.25 million in Japan) - Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the MinisMario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the MinisMario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is the sequel to the Game Boy Advance game Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a follow up to the Game Boy Donkey Kong game, though it is more puzzle-oriented, now that the player controls several Mini Marios with the touch screen instead of Mario himself...
(1.24 million) - Clubhouse GamesClubhouse GamesClubhouse Games, known in Europe as 42 All-Time Classics and in Japan as , is a compilation video game consisting of card, board, and parlor games developed by Agenda and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console...
(1.23 million approximately; 630,000 in Japan, 600,000 in UK) - High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! is a video game based on the 2006 television movie High School Musical available for the Nintendo DS...
(1.2 million in North America and Western Europe) - Super Princess PeachSuper Princess Peachis a platform video game published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It was released in Japan in October 2005, the United States in February 2006, Australia in March 2006, and Europe in May 2006....
(1.15 million) - Love and Berry DS Collection (1.12 million in Japan)
- Tamagotchi Connection: Corner ShopTamagotchi Connection: Corner Shopis a shop simulator game released by Bandai in 2006 for the Nintendo DS and has characters from the Tamagotchi series. It was later followed by Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2, released late that same year...
(1.12 million in Japan) - Final Fantasy IVFinal Fantasy IV (Nintendo DS)is a role-playing video game for the Nintendo DS. It is an enhanced remake of the original Final Fantasy IV, which was released in 1991. It was released as part of the campaign for Final Fantasy series 20th anniversary on December 20, 2007 in Japan and in North America on July 22, 2008...
(1.09 million approximately; 610,000 in Japan, 300,000 in North America and 180,000 in Europe) - Diddy Kong Racing DS (1.04 million)
- Final Fantasy XII: Revenant WingsFinal Fantasy XII: Revenant Wingsis a real-time strategy RPG developed by Think & Feel and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS. It is a sequel to the best-selling 2006 PlayStation 2 role-playing game Final Fantasy XII....
(1.04 million approximately: 540,000 in Japan, 220,000 in North America, 280,000 in Europe) - Drawn to LifeDrawn to LifeDrawn to Life is an action-adventure/platform game for the Nintendo DS developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ. In the game, players create their own playable characters, level objects and accessories by drawing them using the DS's stylus and touch screen.Drawn to Life requires the player to...
(1 million approximately) - ScribblenautsScribblenautsScribblenauts is an emergent puzzle action video game developed by 5th Cell for the Nintendo DS published by WB Games. The game was released September 15, 2009 in North America, September 30, 2009 in Australia, and October 9, 2009 in Europe. Konami released the game in Japan under the name on...
(1 million) - Inazuma Eleven 2Inazuma Elevenis a role-playing and sports video game for the Nintendo DS developed and published by Level-5. It was released on August 22, 2008 in Japan. A European release was confirmed by Nintendo and was released on January 29, 2011, three years after the Japanese release...
(1 million shipped) - SpectrobesSpectrobes, is a science fiction video game that was developed by Kyoto-based game developer Jupiter, known for being the developer of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and published by Disney Interactive Studios for the Nintendo DS...
(1 million shipped)
Total Nintendo DS games sold as of March 31, 2011: 839.48 million.