The most common method uses a Nintendo 3DS or DSi console running custom firmware.
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The Nintendo DS, with over 154 million units sold and a library of more than 2,000 games, represents a significant era in handheld gaming. As physical cartridges age, degrade, and become scarce, the practice of archiving DS game data—commonly referred to as "ROMs" (Read-Only Memory)—has emerged as a critical, albeit legally complex, aspect of digital preservation. This text outlines the technical structure of DS cartridges, the methods used to archive them, and the distinctions between preservation, personal backup, and copyright infringement. The most common method uses a Nintendo 3DS