software, such as DSLinux and Moonshell, can utilize the accessory. Third-party versions of the Memory Expansion Pak also exist: the EZ-V 3-in-1 offers 16 MB of RAM, while other manufacturers (Supercard, M3 and G6) offer 32 MB of RAM. The Nintendo DS Browser refuses to boot with these devices. On November 16, 2006, the ROM hacking community released a patch to enable third-party memory accessories with the browser, which must be installed as a ROM image on a homebrew device. It is unclear if the browser uses all of the additional RAM, or if it is limited to just 8 MB. Launch On February 15, 2006, the Opera Software company announced plans to develop a web browser for the Nintendo DS. In Australia and the United States, only the DS Lite version was released in stores; the DS Original version was only available as an online order from Nintendo. Reception Reviews for the Nintendo DS Browser were generally mixed. Craig Harris of IGN rated the software 3.5/10 points, noting shortcomings such as extended loading times and lack of Flash support for audio and videos, and suspecting it was due to the system's "underpowered" hardware. Will Greenwald of CNET rated it 4.7/10 points, saying that it failed to live up to its potential. Justin Towell of GamesRadar+ called the browser "sluggish but functional", remarking that it worked better on some sites than others. Legacy In August 2007, the Nintendo DS Browser was discontinued in North America. The Nintendo DSi is incompatible with the browser and any Memory Expansion Pak, but it is a more powerful system, with faster processors and 16 MB of RAM. The Nintendo DSi Browser was free, and outperformed its predecessor. See also Nintendo 3DS Internet Browser Wii U Internet Browser Wii Internet Channel Notes References External links ニンテンドーＤＳブラウザー DS Browser Japanese page DS Browser support American page DSi Browser American page DSi Browser support American page DS Browser European page DSi Browser European page DSi Browser support European page Mobile web browsers Browser Browser Opera Software