Nintendo’s game consoles and games have literally changed the face of video gaming. Literally… the face. In the not-too-distant past, video games were considered just for children and teens, but recent consoles and games have begun to appeal to adults as well. The Nintendo Wii got everyone up off the couch to bowl and play tennis, and now the Nintendo DS has games designed to improve your memory, sharpen basic math skills, and even help you cook dinner!

The days when video games consisted only of running an obstacle course and jumping on your enemies are gone, and it’s easy to see what makes the Nintendo DS family of gaming consoles so appealing to everyone. Whether people are attracted to the console’s features, the available games, or the old familiar Nintendo characters, the DS and DSi offer anything anyone could want in a handheld gaming console.

Video gaming consoles aren’t really just about playing games and entertainment anymore. With the latest features build in to the Nintendo DS, it has become a tool that people can use to enrich their daily lives.

The DSi contains two cameras and a hidden SD card slot that can be used to store photos, play AAC audio, store downloadable applications from the DSi Shop, and more. Some of the applications, like the Moveable Notebook, truly turn the device into something that can be used in your daily life.

DS consoles can also be educational. For example, the DS game Brain Age is a program designed to improve memory and reflex time. Also, games like Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? teach valuable life skills. This application is a digital cookbook that not only contains great recipes, but assists you in following them to help you make a delicious meal.

So, is it any wonder that more and more adults are becoming fans of the Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and DSi? If you haven’t tried it yet, borrow one today from a teenager you know!