Technical Detail :
- Includes: Nintendo DSi System, Nintendo DSi AC Adapter, Nintendo DSi Stylus (2), Easy Start Guide, Manuals (Basic & Controls) and Support Booklet
Product Description
Nintendo pioneered handheld entertainment in the '80s and famously made it fully mobile and accessible to millions around the world with the Game Boy and DS video game systems. Now, Nintendo is taking things to the next level by transforming the way people access, experience, create and share content with the new Nintendo DSi system, the third iteration of the world's best-selling portable video game system. The System
The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek, folding design-loaded with features designed to create a unique gaming experience. Like the DS and DS Lite before it, the DSi features Nintendo's trademark stylus-driven touchscreen technology, but determined to make portable gaming simultaneously larger and smaller in all the right places, Nintendo has also created the DSi with significantly larger screens and an even slimmer body design than its earlier cousins. Other features include the ability to snap photos with built-in cameras, edit and send them to friends, play back your music with Nintendo DSi Sound, or browse the Internet with the Nintendo DSi Browser. From playing games to just playing around, the Nintendo DSi does it all. Features: The DSi's Two Digital Cameras
The most noticeable feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system are its two cameras - one camera is situated on the external body pointing away from the user, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. As the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system, the DSi Cameras feature 10 different interactive "lenses" that can manipulate your photos, offering an easy way to take and share your photos with family and friends. The cameras also present people with unprecedented ways to interact with their games, and in the process provide developers with a new tool to devise creative games and experiences. If the touch screen gave Nintendo DS a sense of feel and the microphone allowed it to hear, the two cameras give Nintendo DSi the sense of sight. DSi Sound
Another enhanced feature is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player that allows users to play with their music while they listen to it. Users can access different audio filters or control the pitch and speed of recorded voice or music files to alter voices or change the tempo of a song. The mic is located between the two screens when the device is flipped open, and there is also a stereo headphone output that lets users listen to music saved on an SD card, even with the screen shut. The DSiWare
In the world of software, Nintendo DSi will be the platform for the most relevant and fun on-the-go games and applications. The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo's Wii console. Developers big and small are invited to create software that makes use of the properties and functions of the hardware. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values, starting at 200 points. Games and Backwards Compatibility
In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system. As an example of the quality of games that DSi players can expect to see both from both Nintendo and third-party game developers, at the launch of the DSi Nintendo also released Rhythm Heaven. A wildly popular rhythm game in Japan, where it has sold nearly 2 million copies since its release in mid 2008, Rhythm Heaven features catchy tunes, charming characters, and a wide variety of rhythm games as it makes maximum use of the DSi's functionality. Facebook
Nintendo DSi owners have even more ways to share their experiences with friends and family. Using an Internet-connected Nintendo DSi system and the Nintendo DSi Camera application, Facebook members can take pictures with either of the system's two cameras and upload their photos directly to their Facebook profile. While reviewing pictures they've stored in the Nintendo DSi Camera album, which includes photos taken by users and manipulated using the built-in interactive lenses, users can simply tap the Facebook icon on the system's touch screen to instantly transmit photos to the user's Facebook profile. The user's system must be configured to a wireless broadband Internet connection for the transmission of photos. What's in the Box
Each DSi comes complete with: one Nintendo DSi System, one Nintendo DSi stylus, one Nintendo DSi AC power adapter, an easy start guide, manuals (basic and controls) and a support booklet. Nintendo DSi Camera
- Two cameras.
- Ten interactive lenses.
- Endless fun for you and your friends.
Nintendo DSi Sound
- Record your voice.
- Play with your voice. Play your music.
- Play with your music.
- An interactive audio player.
Nintendo DSi Shop
- Use your broadband connection to browse the Internet.
- Entertain yourself.
- Entertain your friends.
- Unleash your creativity.
- Download the apps that let you do it all.
DS Download Play
- Download demos.
- Play against friends.
- Connect to the Wii console.
- An easy way to share to the fun.
PictoChat
- Chat locally with friends.
- With pictures.
- Now including rainbows.
Nintendo DSi Technical Specs: | DSi: | | Display: | 3.25 inches | | Overall size: | Width 137mm, Length 74.9mm, Thickness 18.9mm | | Power Supply: | AC adapter for Nintendo DSi | | Weight: | Approx. 214g (with touch pen) | | Charging time: | Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes | | Battery life: | The lowest brightness (9-14 hrs), low brightness (8-12 hours), medium brightness (6-9 hours), high brightness (4-6 hours), highest brightness(3-4 hours) | | Software: | Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Nintendo DSi. | | Input-output: | DS card slot, SD memory card slot, AC adapter connection, stereo headphone/mic jack |
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
"First DSI" 2009-11-04
By Traci Marquette (Phoenix, AZ United States)
First of all I got the DSI in a timely fashion and it was fast which is why I love buying stuff from Amazon. I like everything about this Nintendo except I cannot get the internet to work and I have tried everything that the manual says. If I can't get the internet to work that's alright because everything else works fine. I love this video console and it is my very first one so overall I am very happy with it. Next time I go somewhere I will take it with me and see if it works there but it sucks because I want it to work here at home and not somewhere else.
"THE BEST FUN" 2009-10-28
By Jose Blanco Ramos
IS A fun game, my daughter loves ALREADY HAD THE PAST BUT THIS VERSION IS EXCELLENT, ONE BY THE RECOMMENDED WORTH MORE DOLARES see that smile on our children
"Mostly Good Enhancement for Nintendo DS" 2009-10-26
By Franz K
The new DSi is a nice enhancement over the DS lite.
I like it a lot, the new buttons have a definite "click" to them, you can feel when you send a command.
New software will soon reveal the improvements in processor power? Not at this moment, but soon.
Cameras are a nice touch. Have not tried web browsing, but I hear it's well done.
The only thing I don't like is the replacement of digital "up / down" buttons for the volume of the output... (the analogue slider on DS Lite was better)
That and the "region coding"... If we are willing to pay the (higher) price for Japanese carts, shouldn't we be able to use them?
"My son loves it - a nice upgrade from the old Nintendo DS" 2009-10-26
By Nathan Andersen (Florida)
My son lost his Nintendo DS lite at a family reunion far away from home, and in spite of hours of looking we couldn't find it, so when his birthday came along we decided to get him a new one and picked this upgraded version. He loves the DSi - since it allows him to play all of his old games, and also allows him to go to some of his favorite sites on the internet. One thing that has frustrated him is that many sites he likes use Flash and the web browser for the Nintendo DSi (Opera) can't do flash. So he can't watch videos or go to many of the sites he likes. Still, he can share photos, check email and check the weather (which he likes to do) and many other things, in addition to taking photos (not very good quality, but he likes them), and playing games. He also really likes the voice recorder, that records pretty decent quality voice sound and then allows him to "mash and mix" it up, with various sound effects. He likes it a lot, and the internet capability means that he doesn't need to share as much time on the family computer, which we like a lot. It's a handy little toy - effectively a hand held computer, with some very cool games. Works great, fun to play with, lots of uses. What's not to like?
"Good Upgrade" 2009-10-23
By Mummy of 1
This is a great upgrade from the DS. My daughter has tons of fun with it.
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