the ipod touch is not a gaming device, the ds is a gaming device. those who want to play games on a portable know that they don't buy an ipod touch but rather buy a ds handheld system. the ipod touch is what you call a pda or whatever the current terms are for them. the ipod touch is also classified as a multimedia device, one that allows users to use it for all entertainment purposes. but the trick it, the ipod touch was meant to kill the original ipod. so in the end, most people bought the ipod for multimedia purposes [listening to music and watching videos].