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Nintendo DSi Reviews

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$169.95

Adds two larger screens ; two 0.3-megapixel cameras ; a bit thinner than the DS Lite ; exclusive... (cnet.com)

Some say it's just a reissue with a slimmer package and a bigger screen, but we say the Nintendo... (askmen.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Nintendo DSi

We have collected and analyzed 44 expert reviews and 268 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is June 4, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 47291 reviews from other Game Consoles. The alaScore™ for this product is 99/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 99

990100

312 reviews

November, 2009

74 / 100

44 Experts

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86 / 100

268 Users

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$169.95

Expert Reviews (44)

US

Nintendo DSi (black)

By (cnet.com)

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...

Rating

77100

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cnet.com
US

Nintendo DSi

By Daniel S. Evans (pcmag.com)

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...

Rating

70100

pcmag.com
US

Nintendo DSi

By Adam Weinberg (askmen.com)

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

Rating

73100

askmen.com

User Reviews (268)

US

Nintendo DSi

By review120 (reviewstream.com)

The Nintendo DSi is the third version onf the DS series. I got one during a midnight release. When use first hold it in your hands you notice it is different from the last DS (Nintendo DS Lite) and feels different too. When you feel the DSi it

US

Nintendo DSI

By sneakerfiend (reviewstream.com)

I have the new black Nintendo DSi. It has a wonderful look and feel to it. It has a nice matte finish. It is a nice small size that makes it extremely portable. The screen is big and bright. Definitely better display than the regular Nintendo ds. The colo...

US

love it!

By aesrizzle (newegg.com)

i love it and am very happy i upgraded.

the new buttons (compared to DS lite) are much improved, with a very clicky feel as apposed to the squishy ds lite ones. the screens much bigger as is the stylus. the matte is much nicer feeling then the gloss of the lite and the whole unit rests in the h...

the D-pad isnt as upraised as the lites which makes it a bit harder to move diagonally with it

Manufacturer's Description

The Nintendo DSi is the third model of the Nintendo DS platform, following Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo has developed Nintendo DSi with the aim to further expand the Nintendo DS audience. Some typical functions include the ability to change the pitch and the speed separately by using the touch screen. The ability to freely manipulate the audio pitch and the speed can expand how the audio player can be used in more practical ways as well. You can fast-forward a podcast to...

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