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title: Special Games
description: DS(i) Games that have special properties
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### DS games available as DSiWare
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict
   - DSiWare version exclusive to Japan, as "Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari"
   - A patch that changes the Japanese files to the US English versions is available [here](https://www.dropbox.com/s/9spnmwpt3lhrxqv/famicom%20wars%20dsi%20%28eng%29.xdelta?dl=0)
- Art Academy
   - Split into First & Second Semesters
- Bejeweled Twist
   - Some features removed
- Bomberman 2
   - Multiplayer feature turned into a standalone title called "Bomberman Blitz"
- Bookworm
   - Download Play feature removed
   - Icon is animated
- Brain Challenge
   - New features related to the DSi camera are added
   - Versus mode is removed
   - Many files are compressed for the game to fit within the DSiWare size limit
   - Icon is animated
- Electroplankton
   - Each mode are turned into DSiWare
- Elite Forces: Unit 77
   - Multiplayer added
- Master of Illusion/Magic Made Fun
   - DSiWare version called "Master of Illusion Express" (USA), or "A Little Bit of... Magic Made Fun" (Europe)
- Need for Speed: Nitro
   - DSiWare version called "Need for Speed: Nitro-X"
   - Download Play feature and various music are removed
   - New police cars available
- Nintendogs: Lab & Friends
   - DSiWare version exclusive to China
- Phantasy Star 0
   - A demo(?) version of the original game, called "Phantasy Star 0 Mini", exclusive to Japan
   - Icon is animated
- Planet Puzzle League
   - DSiWare version called "Puzzle League Express" (USA), or "A Little Bit of... Puzzle League" (Europe)
   - Multiplayer removed
- Plants vs. Zombies
   - Download Play feature, some achievements, and music video are removed
   - Includes exclusive minigame
   - Icon is animated
- Tetris Party Deluxe
   - DSiWare version called "Tetris Party Live"
   - Field Climber, Shadow, Stage Racer, Sprint, Master Mode, Bombliss Mode are removed
   - Icon is animated
- True Swing Golf/Nintendo Touch Golf
   - DSiWare version called "True Swing Golf Express" (USA), or "A Little Bit of... Nintendo Touch Golf" (Europe)
   - The DSiWare version of the game does not include any Wi-Fi features, such as Local/Download Play or the in-game PictoChat function. It also features far fewer courses than the retail game
      - The game engine is improved
      - Challenge mode replaces Championship Tour of the retail game
- WarioWare: Touched!
   - Slot-2 features removed
- Zuma's Revenge!
   - Multiplayer removed
   - Icon is animated

Supports Wi-Fi (WPA 1/2 included):
- Bomberman Blitz
- Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari (Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict)
- Tetris Party Live

### Games that got SDK upgrades
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Japan (as DSiWare)
- Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter: SDK4 -> SDK5 (v1.1)
- Giana Sisters DS: SDK4 -> SDK5 in USA
- Inazuma Eleven: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe
- Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard and Firestorm: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe
- Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time: SDK2 -> SDK4 in Korea
- Nintendogs: Lab and Friends: SDK2 -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)
- Phineas and Ferb: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe (as a DSi-Enhanced title)
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl: SDK3 -> SDK4 in Korea
- Pokémon Dash: SDK2 -> SDK3 in Korea
- Professor Layton and the Diabolical/Pandora's Box: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Korea
- Sawaru: Made in Wario: SDK2 -> SDK4 (Rev 3) -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)
- Sonic Rush Adventure: SDK3 -> SDK4 in Korea
- WarioWare: Touched: SDK2 -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)

### DSi-Enhanced games that don't use overlays
Total: 39, some may be missing
- 2 in 1 - Music for Kids + Englisch Macht Spass - Eine Reise nach London!
- Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Back to School
- Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
- Bejeweled Twist
- The Biggest Loser
- Bratz Fashion Boutique
- de Blob 2
- Dolphin Island: Underwater Adventures
- Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time!
- Grease: The Official Video Game
- iCarly
- Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center
- Imagine: Babyz Fashion
- Imagine: Champion Rider
- Imagine: Fashion Designer - World Tour
- Imagine: Fashion Stylist/Fashion Paradise
- Imagine: Gymnast
- Imagine: Journalist
- Imagine: Reporter
- Imagine: Rescue Vet
- Imagine: Resort Owner/Dream Resort
- Jam Sessions 2
- Just Sing!
- Just Sing! Vol. 2
- Just Sing! Vol. 3
- Kung Fu Panda 2
- The Last Airbender
- Monster High: Ghoul Spirit
- Penguins of Madagascar
- Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again!
- Petz: Dolphinz Encounter
- Pictionary
- Popstars
- Rio
- Scripps Spelling Bee
- Sonic Classic Collection
- Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion
- You Don't Know Jack
- Zhu Zhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch

### Games that can connect with GBA titles
Currently, nds-bootstrap does not have Slot-2 emulation. Included are some possible alternatives.

- Advance Wars: Dual Strike
   - Advance Wars
   - Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
- Bleach DS
   - Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni Somaru Soul Society
- Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow
   - Castlevania Aria of Sorrow
   - Use [cheats](https://gbatemp.net/threads/deadskullzjrs-nds-cheat-databases.488711/) to get specific items
- Daigasso! Band Brothers
   - Daigasso! Band Brothers Tsuika Kyoku (Expansion Pak)
- Eyeshield 21: MAX Devil Power
   - Eyeshield 21: Devilbats Devildays
- Feel the Magic: XY/XX
   - ChuChu Rocket
   - Puyo Pop
   - Sonic Advance
   - Sonic Advance 2
   - Sonic Advance 3
   - Sonic Battle
   - Sonic Pinball Party
   - Space Channel 5: Ulala's Cosmic Attack
- Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
   - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- Frogger: Helmet Chaos
   - Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic
   - Frogger's Adventures: Temple of the Frog
   - Frogger's Adventures 2: The Lost Wand
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy
   - Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Omoide no Sonata
   - Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Meisou no Rondo
- Ganbare Goemon: Toukai Douchuu
   - Ganbare Goemon 1+2: Yuki-hime to Magginisu
- Harvest Moon DS
   - Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
   - Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town
- Kim Possible: Kimmunicator
   - Disney's Kim Possible: Revenge of Monkey Fist
   - Disney's Kim Possible 2: Drakken's Demise
   - Disney's Kim Possible 3: Team Possible
- Kirby: Canvas Curse
   - Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
   - Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
- Knights in the Nightmare
   - Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone
- Lunar Knights
   - Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand
   - Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
   - Shin Bokura no Taiyō Gyakushū no Sabata (Japan only)
- Madden NFL 06
   - Madden NFL 06
   - Madden NFL 2005
- MegaMan Battle Network 5: Double Team DS
   - Mega Man Battle Network
   - MegaMan Battle Network 2
   - MegaMan Battle Network 3 White/Blue
   - MegaMan Battle Network 4 Red Sun/Blue Moon
   - Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (Japan only)
   - MegaMan Battle Network 5 Team ProtoMan/Colonel
   - Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand
   - Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
   - Shin Bokura no Taiyō Gyakushū no Sabata (Japan only)
- Mega Man Star Force Pegasus/Leo/Dragon
   - Mega Man Battle Network
   - Mega Man Battle Network 2
   - Mega Man Battle Network 3 White/Blue
   - Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge
   - Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun/Blue Moon
   - Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (Japan only)
   - Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team ProtoMan/Colonel
   - Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cyberbeast Falzar/Gregar
- Mega Man ZX
   - Mega Man Zero 3
   - Mega Man Zero 4
   - Use this [Slot-2 Patch](https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4649/) to access the content in Area N
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
   - Gyakuten Saiban
- Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
   - Gyakuten Saiban 2
- Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
   - Gyakuten Saiban 3
- Pokémon Dash
   - Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
   - Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
   - Pokémon Emerald
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver
   - Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
   - Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
   - Pokémon Emerald
   - (Use [pkmn-chest](https://universal-team.net/projects/pkmn-chest) or [PKSM](https://flagbrew.org/projects/PKSM) to transfer/add Pokémon)
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
   - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
- Shrek Super Slam
   - Shrek Super Slam
- Spider-Man 2
   - Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace
- Super Robot Wars W
   - Super Robot Wars Advance
   - Super Robot Wars Reversal
   - Super Robot Wars Destiny
   - Super Robot Wars Judgement
   - Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
   - Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2
   - Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Famicom Mini
- Super Robot Wars K
   - Super Robot Wars Advance
   - Super Robot Wars Reversal
   - Super Robot Wars Destiny
   - Super Robot Wars Judgement
   - Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
   - Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2
   - Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Famicom Mini
- The Rub Rabbits
   - ChuChu Rocket
   - Puyo Pop
   - Sonic Advance
   - Sonic Advance 2
   - Sonic Advance 3
   - Sonic Battle
- The Sims 2 (DS)
   - The Sims 2 (GBA)
- WarioWare: Touched! -WarioWare: Twisted!
- Yoshi Touch & Go
   - Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour
   - Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy

### Games that use GBA Option Paks
- Memory Expansion Pak
   - Nintendo DS Browser
- Rumble Pak
   - Clubhouse Games
   - Custom Robo Arena
   - Diddy Kong Racing DS
   - Elite Beat Agents
   - Ferrari Challenge
   - GRID
   - Hotel Dusk: Room 215
   - Iron Man
   - Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
   - Last Window: The Secret of Cape West
   - Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
   - Magnetica
   - Mahjong Fight Club DS - Wi-Fi Taiou
   - Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
   - Metroid Prime Pinball
   - Metroid Prime: Hunters
   - Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae!
   - Need for Speed Nitro
   - Orcs and Elves
   - Picross DS
   - Power Pro Kun Pocket 9
   - Power Pro Kun Pocket 10
   - Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary
   - Race Driver: Create and Race
   - Sega Superstars Tennis
   - Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing
   - Space Invaders Extreme
   - Star Fox Command
   - Star Trek: Tactical Assault
   - Super Princess Peach
   - Tomb Raider: Underworld
   - Wario: Master of Disguise
   - WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
- Motion Pack
   - Tony Hawk’s Motion

### Games with Wii connectivity
- Animal Crossing: Wild World -> Animal Crossing: City Folk
- Band Hero -> Guitar Hero
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold (DS) -> Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Wii)
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia -> Castlevania Judgement
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (DS) -> Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Wii)
- Geometry Wars: Galaxies (DS) -> Geometry Wars: Galaxies (Wii)
- Jam with the Band -> Live Channel
- My Word Coach -> My Word Coach (Wii)
- Pokemon Diamond/Pearl -> My Pokemon Ranch
- Pokemon Platinum -> My Pokemon Ranch (Japan Only)
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver-> Pokémon Battle Revolution
- Personal Trainer: Walking -> Mii Channel
- Ultimate Band -> Ultimate Band (Wii)
- WarioWare D.I.Y. -> WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase

### Other (Special Games that do not fall into an above category)
- Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventures
   - Cartridge has special bluetooth chip for connecting to the keyboard
- Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver
   - Cartridge has IR port for connecting to pokewalker peripheral
- ElectroPlankton
   - Cartridge has no save RAM
- DS Download Station
   - Series of cartridges used to distribute demo games
- Sonic Classics Collection
   - Genesis emulation structure has been converted into an emulator
- Nitro Development Cart
   - Has extra RAM for developing games for the DSi
- Personal Trainer: Walking
   - Has twin IR based pedometers
- Slide Adventure MAG KID
   - Comes with a Slot-2 Optical Mouse
- Daigasso! Band Brothers
   - Has a Slot-2 cart that added more songs
- Arkanoid
   - Came bundled with a Slot-2 Paddle Controller