DSiWare

DSiWare is a service that allowed Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS owners to download games and applications directly to their consoles via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Launched in 2008, DSiWare offered a range of titles, from classic Nintendo games re-released for the DSi, to original, smaller-scale games developed specifically for the platform. These downloadable games were categorized into two main types: DSiWare games and DSiWare applications.

Games available through DSiWare varied in genre and complexity, often featuring unique gameplay mechanics that took advantage of the DSi's dual screens and touch capabilities. Applications, on the other hand, focused on utility or entertainment functions, such as a web browser, a sound recorder, or a photo viewer. Purchases were made using Nintendo Points, which could be bought with real money.

The DSiWare service was accessible through the Nintendo DSi Shop, which was built into the DSi's operating system. Users could browse available titles, view descriptions and screenshots, and download their purchases. The Nintendo 3DS also supported DSiWare, allowing users to access their previously purchased DSiWare titles through a backward compatibility feature.

In 2017, Nintendo announced the discontinuation of the Nintendo DSi Shop. The shop ceased accepting new purchases on March 31, 2017. While the shop is no longer accessible for new downloads, users who had already purchased DSiWare titles could still redownload them until further notice. The closure marked the end of an era for downloadable content on Nintendo's handheld systems.