Hello, we just gave our daughter a DS Lite with the Nintendogs game for her 7th birthday, and we have a problem with the microphone. When she needs to name her dog, it seems that it doesn't hear its name, and since it's the beginning of the game and you can't continue playing or access the microphone settings, we are stuck. I tried with another game, "The Little Mermaid," and the same issue occurred; the microphone doesn't work. NB: She started playing with a dog she had named, but then the soap bubbles stopped working. To solve the problem, I reset the console as indicated in the manual (simultaneously pressing L, R, Y, X, B, A), thinking we would start from scratch, but now we have no microphone. Did we accidentally disable the microphone? If someone could help us, that would be great; my daughter has only played with her toy for one evening, and she was so looking forward to her console. If anyone can help, thank you in advance. PS: I left a message on Nintendo's "hotline"

Well, I had the same problem with my Nintendo DS Lite... And the issue is SOLVED. Actually, I realized that on the front, on the right front side, one of the two little pins of the microphone was raised to the maximum (next to the headphone jack). This pin in the high position short-circuits the internal microphone! With a small screwdriver, I managed to lower this pin by 1 mm: a small task that requires patience (don't get frustrated). And the internal microphone works great now... So simple ;-) /rodice

I don't have the solution, but I have exactly the same problem. The microphone seems to be not working. The kids have been trying to name their dog unsuccessfully for hours. How can we test the microphone?

Same for us. We want the answer.

I just tested an external microphone and it works. So it's the built-in microphone of the DS that doesn't work (in my case). So all that's needed is to buy a "headset" (earphone and microphone set) http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=FR&sku_id=0665000FS10092891&catid=

I had the same problem and actually the built-in microphone works very well; it was inhibited by the plastic cover added to the headphone jack on the front. If that's the case, just remove it and everything will be fine. During recording, the microphone symbol turns yellow when it picks up the voice, and you really need to insist in a quiet place for the good dog to understand his name...

I have the same problem as you. Did you find a solution? Thank you.

Check Nintendo's support, but it's not easy; otherwise, buy a headset :: note that the specifications for this equipment are not the same as those for a standard MP3 earphone.

Hello, I bought a DS for my son for Christmas, but he dropped it on the floor. I got him the latest Zelda on the DS, and at certain points you have to use the microphone, but it no longer works. Do you know if there is a way to avoid having to do that?

Not all games that require a microphone can do without it; the solution is to buy an external microphone with headphones (that's what I did because the customer service response was too long and my son didn't want to wait) or to get it repaired (remember to put a protective case on your DS as it's relatively fragile equipment). You can find this type of microphone/headphones on eBay, Alapage, Amazon. Enjoy gaming.

I have the same problem and I would like to know where can we buy the microphone/headset could you help me find it because I can't play any games anymore if you know where to buy it, please reply to me

I bought mine on eBay (an auction site), but you can find it for 2X less on Priceminister, at Amazon: Stereo headset with built-in microphone for DS/DS LITE by Big Ben, alapage (brand Bigben), especially buy a headset with a microphone that has 2 connection plugs and not just simple earbuds that only have one plug. By

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rodice
Well, I had the same problem with my Nintendo DS Lite... And the issue is SOLVED.

Actually, I realized that on the front, on the right front side, one of the two little pins of the microphone was raised to the maximum (next to the headphone jack).
This pin in the high position short-circuits the internal microphone!

With a small screwdriver, I managed to lower this pin by 1 mm: a small task that requires patience (don't get frustrated).

And the internal microphone works great now...
So simple ;-)

/rodice

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1. jéjé
  
  I did the same thing as you with a toothpick; one of the two braces was in a crushed position. Kudos for the trick; a lot of people have the same problem.
  
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2. hakan
  
  I'm having a problem with the microphone on my DS Classic.
  
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3. dede
  
  Thank you because it works, thank you, thank you! Sorry, but I'm going to play now.
  
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4. caro
  
  Thank you for the info, indeed the two pins were crushed on my daughter's deaf DSI, after several attempts, Eureka it works again like it did on the first day, thanks again Rodice!!!
  
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5. Yuk[ii]
  
  I did what you said and now the little thing is to remove... even though I lowered the two little things by 1 mm and the mic only works when I use a needle now --"
  
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Answer 2 / 53
Daniel
I don't have the solution, but I have exactly the same problem. The microphone seems to be not working. The kids have been trying to name their dog unsuccessfully for hours. How can we test the microphone?

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1. FRONTEAU
  
  You need to go to the small tool on page 3 where it says microphone text.
  
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Answer 3 / 53
Michel
Same for us. We want the answer.

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Answer 4 / 53
Daniel
I just tested an external microphone and it works. So it's the built-in microphone of the DS that doesn't work
(in my case). So all that's needed is to buy a "headset" (earphone and microphone set)

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=FR&sku_id=0665000FS10092891&catid=

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Answer 5 / 53
maol77
I had the same problem and actually the built-in microphone works very well; it was inhibited by the plastic cover added to the headphone jack on the front. If that's the case, just remove it and everything will be fine. During recording, the microphone symbol turns yellow when it picks up the voice, and you really need to insist in a quiet place for the good dog to understand his name...

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Answer 6 / 53
biscotte
I have the same problem as you. Did you find a solution? Thank you.

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1. seb
  
  To make it work, all you need to do is act on the 2 plugs to the left of the jack socket; those are the two plugs he mentioned earlier.
  
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Answer 7 / 53
vamica
Check Nintendo's support, but it's not easy; otherwise, buy a headset :: note that the specifications for this equipment are not the same as those for a standard MP3 earphone.

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Answer 8 / 53
merenwenn
Hello,

I bought a DS for my son for Christmas, but he dropped it on the floor.
I got him the latest Zelda on the DS, and at certain points you have to use the microphone, but it no longer works. Do you know if there is a way to avoid having to do that?

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1. ewan
  
  I need to use the microphone but it no longer works, help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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Answer 9 / 53
vamica
Not all games that require a microphone can do without it; the solution is to buy an external microphone with headphones (that's what I did because the customer service response was too long and my son didn't want to wait) or to get it repaired (remember to put a protective case on your DS as it's relatively fragile equipment). You can find this type of microphone/headphones on eBay, Alapage, Amazon. Enjoy gaming.

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Answer 10 / 53
laura
I have the same problem and I would like to know
where can we buy the microphone/headset
could you help me find it
because I can't play any games anymore
if you know where to buy it, please reply to me

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1. fx
  
  buy it at micro-mania
  
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2. anonime
  
  a micro mania
  
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Answer 11 / 53
vamica
I bought mine on eBay (an auction site), but you can find it for 2X less on Priceminister, at Amazon: Stereo headset with built-in microphone for DS/DS LITE by Big Ben,
alapage (brand Bigben), especially buy a headset with a microphone that has 2 connection plugs and not just simple earbuds that only have one plug. By

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Answer 12 / 53
laura
ok thanks
but do you know where we can find some in a store?
please reply, bye

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1. rtteyhyt
  
  ui_ç-ç_ui
  
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2. sebdel
  
  thank you for the solution
  
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3. Claclaketekete
  
  Thank you, it works.
  
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Answer 13 / 53
vamica
No; there aren't any at Leclerc, nor at Géant Casino, nor at Carrefour, nor at Micromania near me, around Toulouse. I'm sorry. BY

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Answer 14 / 53
lauriane
Is there a store to buy an external microphone near Lille or alternatively online where I can pay in euros???
I have several microphones with headset but the plugs are two plugs like for the headset, where can we connect the microphone jack???
Thank you in advance!!

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Answer 15 / 53
vamica
On the internet, you have: on eBay (auction site) but you can find it for half the price on 2Xmoinscher, on Priceminister, on Amazon: Stereo headset with built-in microphone for DS/DS LITE by Big Ben, alapage (Bigben brand), especially buy a headset with a microphone that has 2 connection plugs and not just simple earphones that only have one plug. By 2 message(s) posted since Monday, February 4, 2008
I copied and pasted my previous message but after checking in the store I did not find it at Micromania, nor at Leclerc, nor at Géant Casino, nor at Carrefour but this around Toulouse. BY

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1. verdonparc
  
  I tried the Big Ben headset you recommended; it works great for a defective microphone issue.
  If it can help someone.
  I bought it on Amazon.
  
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2. dlp
  
  same problem, it's working again, thank you
  
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Answer 16 / 53
val
I just bought a DS Lite too and I have a problem with the microphone and the store doesn't want to exchange it, they want to send it for repair. I find this unacceptable especially since it was purchased 3 hours ago.

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Answer 17 / 53
vamica
Yes, that's the big problem. Moreover, I believe the wait times are rather long (for me, it was over 3 weeks, and my son didn't want to, hence the external microphone/headphone solution). You can always go to Nintendo's website and explain your problem or consult with a consumer association. Nintendo sells a large quantity of products at quite high prices, but afterward, it's not great! Be careful, the DS consoles are quite fragile; a hard case or even silicone protection is really necessary because sooner or later, it ends up on the ground (we trip over the cord...), and then the hinges break and the tabs on the upper screen disappear, leading to... a lot of problems until total failure. There's an impressive number of out-of-service consoles sold on certain websites (for parts); this console was sold to many people this Christmas, and for children under 5 years old, it's completely foolish, as it requires a minimum of care!!! BY

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Answer 18 / 53
anonyma
it's not working

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1. link
  
  Moi aussi j'ai le même problème sur Zelda : Phantom Hourglass, quand j'essaie d'appeler une voyante qui s'appelle Astrid, elle ne te répond pas ou elle ne t'entend pas.
  
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2. daniel31
  
  @linkThe problem comes from a bad contact on the external mic input.
  Normally, when you plug in an external mic, it cuts off the internal mic.
  If you look closely at the mic socket, you will see a small copper strip on the right at the top, and if you press on the contact at the bottom, it cuts the connection.
  Personally, to solve the problem, I opened the DS and soldered a wire between these two contacts; I think we should be able to restore the connection by inserting a small conductive strip from the outside.
  
  Have fun!
  
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3. anonyma
  
  Hello, I am new and I have a problem. I am playing Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and I am stuck at the ghost ship because my microphone is not working anymore. Please help me.
  
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Answer 19 / 53
lili
in case of a problem, all you need to do is bring the device back to the place where you bought it

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Answer 20 / 53
voguegloria
Hello,
I had the same problem, I solved it by replacing the micros with those found on proconso.com
it works very well, my son is happy

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1. jetconnect
  
  Very simple your problem. Have you plugged in external headphones, or an external microphone, or some cash that blocks the audio inputs like from the brand Bigben?
  
  If so, on the front of the DS there's a round hole for the headphones and next to it, a rectangle with 2 small connectors above. Take a pin and look at the one on the left (the one farthest from the headphone connector). Put your pin above the thin connector (be very careful) and apply a light pressure downwards.
  
  In fact, this connector is a button. When you plug something in, it cuts off the internal button, but when you remove whatever was in, it doesn't make contact again because it didn't go back into place properly.
  
  Soon I will offer repairs for broken screens on my site.
  
  www.jetconnect.be
  
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2. pitoui
  
  @jetconnectJConnect, you are my son's hero ;-
  thank you very much
  
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3. wilsiljo
  
  @jetconnectHello,
  
  Thank you for your help, it worked for my DS.
  However, my daughter's is new and the microphone isn't working either, do you know what to do in her case?
  
  Best regards,
  Mrs. Crestel
  
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4. philperfect
  
  @jetconnectThank you very much for your solution to the microphone problem. It works perfectly.
  
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5. Pat
  
  @jetconnectThank you, I followed your instructions and my daughter's DS microphone works again....
  She will be happy.
  
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