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With this week's E3 news about Nintendo's new offerings--like the 3DS and the rejuvenation of a plethora of popular titles from the Nintendo 64--iPhone and iPod touch users might be asking themselves if it's time to go back to console gaming. And while most mobile iDevice users probably have an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 collecting dust somewhere in the house, it's not guaranteed that all of them have had a chance to play with the Nintendo DS.
With the knowledge that Nintendo may never bring their popular Mario and Zelda titles to the App Store, we scoped out 13 Nintendo DS games that have equal or better equivalents in the App Store to squelch some of your handheld envy. Plus, games sold in the App Store are so much more affordable. Read on for a list of wonderful game titles that will surely fill up your iPhone or iPod touch with plenty of fun.
We should add that some of these apps even have Lite versions, which means you can try them out before you buy them--you can't do that with a Nintendo DS, now can you? Final Fantasy 2 - $8.99
Square Enix fans, cherish the fact that this gigantic game company has decided to release their classic RPG titles in the App Store. Fan favorites like Final Fantasy are available to iDevice holders, and we can expect to see Final Fantasy tactics coming soon.
DS equivalent:
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy TacticsSonic the Hedgehog 2 - $5.99
Inevitably, Sega became one of those companies that had their games ported over to other consoles, rather than having their titles locked into their own proprietary--now defunct--gaming platform. With that said, the advent of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog franchise making its way over to the App Store has been pretty great. And, we can expect a brand new iteration of the Sonic franchise in the App Store real soon.
DS equivalent:
Sonic Classic Connection
Super Monkey Ball 2 - $5.99
The insanely addictive Super Monkey Ball was a starter game for the first generation Nintendo DS, and one of the better game titles offered at the grand opening of the App Store.
DS equivalent:
Super Monkey Ball DSThe Sims 3 - $4.99
There's nothing better than simulated living. When The Sims 3 game came out for both Mac and Windows platforms, the App Store also got its own version of the game. This game includes 73 different goals and wishes to unlock that will help your Sim reach its full potential. Go, man, go!
DS Equivalent:
The Sims 3 (Coming Soon)
Need for Speed Undercover - $2.99
Though virtual driving is never as good as the real thing, Need for Speed Undercover has some fun racing action for anyone who needs a bit of a thrill on the go. This version for iPhone and iPod touch has 8 different race modes and 3D racing visuals.
DS Equivalent:
Need for Speed Underground 2Asphalt 5 -$4.99
If Need for Speed doesn't have the kind of cars you enjoy driving, then definitely check out Asphalt 5, which also heralds an iPad version. Though it's not as fully featured, it's definitely got smoother graphics, and the cops drive Porsches!
DS Equivalent:
Asphalt 5
Tony Hawk 2 - $4.99
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 was one of the better games for the Nintendo 64. And now, it's here for the iPhone, with overlay controls that are conveniently labeled.
DS Equivalent:
Tony Hawk's American Sk8land
