Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Nintendo DSi

(This post goes out to you Michael.)

For those of you not into the gaming industry, or tend to ignore facts stated by your friends, I'm here to help you learn about the Nintendo DSi.


Announced on October 1st, the DSi boasts many new features.


  • 3.0 Megapixel camera on outside

  • 0.3 Megapixel camera on inside hinge

  • Built-in web browser

  • Pictochat with more features

  • Nintendo DSi Shop

  • Better speakers

  • Power button

  • And probably some other stuff.

    The DSi will have apps, kind of like how the Wii has channels. The Pictochat will also have enhanced features, such as rainbow drawing.

    It's rumored (like, just today) that the DSi will ship June 17, and sell for $179.99. More information as I run across it.

    (Sorry about the picture. I can't fix it, but if you click on it, it will send you to where I found the picture. You can also click on the link to the right that says "Nintendo DSi" to get a better view of the picture.)

Revised Information:
The DSi was released on November 1st in Japan, April 2nd in Australia, April 3rd in Europe, and April 5th in North America. It sells for $170 and comes in black or a baby blue in North America, and black and white in other areas. It includes a camera, SD card slot, power button, three lights (wireless communications, charging, and power,) volume buttons, and not a GBA slot. Built-in applications include Pictochat (which includes a rainbow color) image editing software, music editing software, DS Download Play, and access to the Nintendo DSi Shop, which lets you buy and download more applications for your DSi (such as a web browser or new WarioWare game.) If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. If you need more information, check out this YouTube playlist I made.