This section is dedicated to the other, less common DS cartridges.
Distribution Cartridges
Distribution cartridges can be verified using the standard DS verification guide. Due to the placement of the ID sticker on the back of the cartridge, you won't be able to see the cartridge stamp. This is normal. Distribution cartridges were used for special events, including Pokemon.
NTR-005(-04) Carts
The only known NTR-005(-04) cartridge is Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventure. This game uses Bluetooth on the cartridge itself (hence the -04 suffix) for utilisation of the bundled keyboard (see NTR-034). The NTR-005(-04) cartridge is similar in colour to the NTR-005 cartridges, with the addition of Bluetooth on the PCB and utilising an 11-digit stamp in a different format and typeface.
| Cart |
EU Code |
JP Code |
UK Code |
| Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventure |
NTR-UZPP-EUR |
NTR-UZPJ-JPN |
NTR-UZPP-UKV |
NTR-008 Carts
The NTR-008 cartridge is the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak. The NTR-008 cartridges are used in conjunction with certain DS games to enable your DS to have vibrations similar to the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. These were released in all markets. Whilst not using the DS cartridge format, these cartridges are similar in footprint to the Game Boy Advance cartridges but are not compatible with the Game Boy Advance due to the casings being slightly different. The NTR-008 cartridges were only compatible with the original DS (Phat) and DS Lite. As there's on GBA/expansion slot on the DSi/2DS/3DS, these cartridges are also not compatible for these consoles.
| Cart |
EU Code |
JP Code |
US Code |
| Rumble Pak |
NTR-A-ZV-EUR |
NTR-A-ZV-JPN |
NTR-A-ZV-USA |
NTR-011 Carts
The NTR-011 cartridge is the Nintendo DS Memory Expansion Pak. The NTR-011 cartridges are used in conjunction with certain DS games and applications to enable your DS to utilise more system memory. These were released in all markets. Whilst not using the DS cartridge format, these cartridges are similar in footprint to the Game Boy Advance cartridges but are not compatible with the Game Boy Advance due to the casings being slightly different. The NTR-011 cartridges were only compatible with the original DS (Phat) and DS Lite. As there's no GBA/expansion slot on the DSi/2DS/3DS, these cartridges are also not compatible for these consoles.
| Cart |
EU Code |
JP Code |
US Code |
| Memory Expansion Pak |
NTR-A-ZMN-EUR |
NTR-A-ZMN-JPN |
NTR-A-ZMN-USA |
NTR-016 Carts
The only known NTR-016 cartridge is the Nintendo DS TV Reception Adapter. Whilst not necessarily a game, per se, the NTR-016 cartridge is used as an antenna to allow your DS to receive TV signals. These were released in Japan only.
NTR-030 Carts
The only known NTR-030 cartridge is the Hoshizora Navi, roughly translated as Starry Sky Navigator. Whilst not necessarily a game, per se, the NTR-030 cartridge is used as a positional sensor to allow your DS to bring out your inner astronomer and chart the night sky. These were released in Japan only. The NTR-005(-04) cartridge is similar in colour to the NTR-005 cartridges, utilising the same 9-digit stamp, but with the addition of a positional sensor on the PCB.
Credits
- Thanks to u/dudemanjones11 for the image of the Learn With Pokemon: Typing Adventure.
- Thanks to u/Alberkryne for the image of the EU Rumble Pak.
- Thanks to Luckless Heaven for the images of the Memory Expansion Pak and TV Reception Adapter.
