can i use the visual boy advanced emanulator for DS games?

DS games are not made for the gba, you need to use a separate ds emulator for that. The good news is that there are several good ds emulators out there. Here's a list of them from best to worst compatibility:

1. no$gba, the best ds emulator, has many features. The latest version 2.6a isn't on the developer's homepage to get, because you had to pay for it and the maker's paypal account became invalid

2. Ideas, http://www.ideasemu.org/

The second-best emulator which also supports save states for ds games. Try this emulator if no$gba won't work or if you use linux

3. Dsemume http://www.desmume.com/

Only emulator with a mac version, dsemume has some options to view sprite tiles which vba also has and is updated the most often. Avoid using dsemume unless other emulators give you problems or if you want to use it's special features use this emulator.

Nintendo DS of course! It the upgraded version of the game boy advance. The DS has Wi-Fi connection, this point alone its much much better than a game boy advance. The DS also has a built in microphone and touch screen technology. You can click on the links for more information and compare the specs.