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Nintendo DSi
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November, 2009

74 / 100

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Nintendo DSi (black)

Adds two larger screens ; two 0.3-megapixel cameras ; a bit thinner than the DS Lite ; exclusive access to the DSi Shop for downloadable games and applications

No longer supports Game Boy Advance games ; lower battery life than its predecessor ; Internet security settings are buried and confusing

While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system.

Rumors of a second redesign proved to be a reality when Nintendo announced the most recent, and what we believe to be the final rehash of the system, the Nintendo DSi. The Nintendo DSi is the third iteration of the DS, which was originally...

April, 2009

Rating

77

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Nintendo DSi

By Daniel S. Evans

The new Nintendo DSi portable game system ($169.99 list) follows Nintendo's new tack of making its consoles less about a given game and more about the overall playing experience. Other handheld gaming consoles, such as the Sony PSP focus on flashy ...

Improved Wi-Fi access. Dual cameras. SD Card Slot

No Game Boy Advance slot. Small library of downloadable games

The New Nintendo DSi is a lot of fun, but, like the Nintendo Wii, it's not for the hardcore gamer.

Until October 5, Nintendo is giving all new DSi owners 1,000 free Nintendo points to spend on games. You can buy more Nintendo DSi points with a credit card (500 points costs $5.00) or redeem a Nintendo Points card. The DSi also comes with some...

April, 2009

Rating

70

pcmag.com
US

Nintendo DSi

By Damon Brown

Nintendo isn't known for upgrading systems without reason, and the new DSi adds considerable power to the company's handheld line. Fresh features like brighter/bigger screens,...

Intuitive to use ; fun multimedia options ; slick WiFi gaming ; online shop

Weak camera ; no editing of non-DSi photos ; lacks GameBoy Advance support ; limited music compatibility

April, 2009

Rating

80

digitaltrends.com
US

Nintendo DSi

By Adam Weinberg

Some say it's just a reissue with a slimmer package and a bigger screen, but we say the Nintendo DSi is much more.

April, 2009

Rating

73

askmen.com
US

DSi purchase from Wal-Mart contains nothing but rocks

By Matthew Humphries

Regardless of which retailer you choose to use when buying a new piece of gaming hardware you expect to get what you paid for. But in the case of one DSi purchase from Wal-Mart the customer did not find a shiny new piece of Nintendo hardware when she ...

April, 2009

No rating

geek.com
US

Nintendo DSi

How many Nintendo DSes are cluttering up your house? Need another? Yes, you do: If you're a fan of the company's products, get ready to part with another two Benjamins and upgrade to the Nintendo DSi. While it might look roughly like the current DS ...

Downloading games is going to be awesome. Bigger screens and slightly longer stylus pen make for better gaming sessions. SD card slot

Can't run games off the SD card slot. No more Game Boy Advance port. Web browser about as fast as a cement truck with four flat tires

November, 2008

Rating

80

wired.com
US

Nintendo DSi Coming in Summer 2009

By Mars Attacks

While Japan gets their hands on the DSi today, we have to wait until Summer 2009 to get ours. Nintendo's newest revamp of the DS is set to arrive on our shores no earlier than next summer. It has been said, however, that Nintendo already shipped 200 ...

November, 2008

No rating

gizmogroove.com
US

Nintendo DSi : The Unboxing

By Mars Attacks

We all know Japan got the early release of the much awaited Nintendo DSi. Thankfully, for us back here, someone had the heart to share his/her happiness and give us a sneak peek of what to expect

November, 2008

No rating

gizmogroove.com
GB

Nintendo DSi

By Rory Reid

The DSi offers bigger screens and better audio quality than its predecessor, the DS Lite, as well an improved menu system, twin cameras and audio-playback capability. Battery life has fallen and more could have been made of some of its features, but ...

Plays DS and DS Lite games; capable of AAC music playback; larger screens than the DS Lite

Doesn't play MP3 audio files; reduced battery life; camera function is gimmicky

The Nintendo DSi is great if you're looking for a new handheld games console, but there's very little point buying one if you already own a DS Lite. It's merely mediocre as an audio player, its VGA cameras are poor and under-utilised, and its battery ...

DSi Browser, as it is known, was co-developed by Nintendo and Opera, and fine-tuned specifically for the DSi hardware. Perhaps in the future Nintendo and third-party developers will be able to take advantage of the DSi's unique features but, at...

March, 2009

Rating

83

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk
GB

Nintendo DSi games console

By Stuart Miles

Can this games console get you in the picture?

Camera, MP3 player, SD card slot

Aside from the camera not much has changed, matt finish could get dirty

The DSi proves once again that Nintendo are still at the top of their game when it comes to the handheld market

March, 2009

Rating

90

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com

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