The DS presents unique opportunities for coders to create ROM hacks too, with the second screen – which is also a touchscreen – providing unique possibilities to upgrade, improve upon or even revamp a game’s usual structure or appearance. The second screen – which is also a touchscreen – gives the console a unique selling point too, with it often used for maps, menus or other quality of life improvements that, when well implemented, give DS games an edge over versions of the same game that appear on other consoles. Nintendo’s handheld consoles are fertile ground for ROM hacks, with their ease of access and relatively straightforward games to hack.
