Nintendo Stylus for Nintendo DS

Advantages cheap and a main component for using your DS
Disadvantages small and easily lost (but that's why you'll need more)

...The Nintendo DS stylus is one of the most important components of the DS console as without it you cannot use the amazing touchscreen - or you can at least try with your fingers but will probably end up hitting about 4 buttons at once rather than that desired one. Most DS games also use the touchscreen as a main feature during the games for example in accessing certain functions or even in some games the whole idea is based on the use of the touchscreen. For example in Nintendogs you take the dog for a walk by dragging the lead across the screen, or in Brain Academy you write your answers in the screen. It is in fact this very touchscreen which makes the Nintendo Ds so unique and desirable. And the stylus is what makes it work - like a key for your car - you wouldn't be able to get anywhere without the key. So why would you need... Read review

Advantages really does train your brain
Disadvantages its embarrasing if others see your score.

...periods of time. in order to play this game you need a Nintendo ds/Nintendo ds lite and a stylus for the touchscreen. Great game for all ages.... Read review

Advantages Wont damage your screen like other objects will. Good price
Disadvantages Can get lost easily as they are small and delicate

...Nintendo DS Stylus What is a Stylus? A Stylus is the name given to the pen-like instrument used to operate the touch screen on the Nintendo DS Consoles. The stylus is made of plastic and is shaped in the style of an ordinary pen, although it is smaller and a lot thinner. The stylus' have a small, softer plastic point so that you can play your DS with ease and hit the finer points on your DS. Obviously, using your finger etc does work on the touch screen but you cannot hit things in a smaller area with ease and using other objects may damage your screen. When you purchase your Nintendo, you will be provided with a Stylus and possibly two. They are extremely easy to pick-up and very cheap as well. There are also a range of colours available, so you can coordinator your stylus to match your DS! Also, there are glow in the dark stylus... Read review