{"product_id":"advance-wars-dual-strike-nintendo-ds-good","title":"Advance Wars: Dual Strike - Nintendo DS (Good)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advance Wars: Dual Strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advance Wars: Dual Strike is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factor preventing a higher condition rating is some sun fading along the spine of the case artwork (see photos). Otherwise, the artwork, manual, case, and cartridge are all in great condition. A very nice copy of an excellent game and a standout entry in the Advance Wars series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Black Hole Army is back, and this time the fate of Omega Land rests in your hands! In \u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Wars: Dual Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e, ruthless new enemy commander Von Bolt threatens to drain the land of its energy, forcing the Allied Nations into another explosive military showdown. Join rising officers Jake and Rachel alongside familiar heroes from Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet as you command tanks, infantry, battleships, and fighter aircraft. This \u003cstrong\u003eturn-based strategy game for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms colorful battlefields into gripping tactical contests where every movement, attack, and captured headquarters can determine victory or defeat.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Two screens. Two fronts. One brilliant new way to wage war! The innovative \u003cstrong\u003eDual Front battles\u003c\/strong\u003e let you manage separate conflicts across both Nintendo DS displays, with victories on one battlefield providing valuable advantages on the other. Pair two Commanding Officers to unleash devastating \u003cstrong\u003eTag Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining their unique strengths for spectacular momentum-shifting attacks. Deploy powerful Megatanks, Stealth Fighters, and aircraft carriers while capturing cities and factories to fund your growing army. With intuitive stylus controls, detailed tactical maps, and an enormous variety of strategic possibilities, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers the addictive battlefield planning that made Advance Wars a handheld favorite.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Winning the campaign is only the beginning of your military career! Test your tactical brilliance in the \u003cstrong\u003eWar Room\u003c\/strong\u003e, where challenging standalone battles reward efficient victories, or take on Survival Mode to see how far your army can advance under strict limitations. Create your own battlefields with the \u003cstrong\u003etouchscreen Map Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e, experiment with different CO combinations, and unlock additional maps, commanders, and abilities as you progress. The action even shifts gears in Combat Mode, an unusual real-time diversion where you directly maneuver units against incoming enemies. For Advance Wars veterans and Nintendo strategy enthusiasts, Dual Strike delivers a remarkably deep collection of battles, customization options, and replayable challenges.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommand \u003cstrong\u003eJake, Rachel, and returning COs\u003c\/strong\u003e against Von Bolt's Black Hole Army across Omega Land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFight \u003cstrong\u003eDual Front battles\u003c\/strong\u003e across both DS screens, coordinating separate armies for tactical advantages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnleash devastating \u003cstrong\u003eTag Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e by pairing Commanding Officers for consecutive turns and powerful attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeploy Megatanks, Stealth Fighters, aircraft carriers, and infantry while capturing bases to fund reinforcements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConquer \u003cstrong\u003eWar Room and Survival Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges, earning rewards through careful planning and efficient victories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate custom battlefields with the \u003cstrong\u003eMap Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e, or take direct control of units in real-time Combat Mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Wars: Dual Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in North America on August 22, 2005, as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Advance Wars installment for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the acclaimed Game Boy Advance releases \u003cem\u003eAdvance Wars\u003c\/em\u003e (2001) and \u003cem\u003eAdvance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising\u003c\/em\u003e (2003). Developed by \u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e and published by Nintendo, it introduced dual-front combat, CO partnerships, and a new generation of commanders while preserving the series' beloved grid-based strategy. Its subtitle cleverly references both the Nintendo DS hardware and the game's signature two-commander attacks, making it a memorable evolution of Nintendo's long-running \u003cem\u003eWars\u003c\/em\u003e franchise.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intelligent Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496735869\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3980\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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