Abstract: Nintendo's new DSi portable game system is an upgrade from the old DS Lite, itself an upgrade from the original DS, released just over 4 years ago, now discontinued.It's important to note that the DSi is not a new platform, but rather the same old DS s...
Abstract: With over 100 million units sold since it was introduced in 2004, the Nintendo DS has become the highest selling handheld platform of its generation. With a vast plethora of games marketed toward a broad cross-section of users both young and old, the N...
Abstract: With its third hardware revision in five years, Nintendo is continuing its tradition of continually improving its portables. The Nintendo DSi, which goes on sale April 5 for $169.99 in North America, comes with a number of additions, both for the core ...
Abstract: It only seems natural for gaming handhelds to be redesigned and re-released after they've been on the market for some time. Nintendo continues to do this with great success, so why wouldn't they give it another shot? The DS Lite was a near-perfect rede...
Abstract: The question on everyone’s mind since October 2, 2008, has been whether it will be worth upgrading to the DSi from the DS Lite, right? We’ve all seen the countless videos coming out of Japan about the DSi’s new features and I’m sure most of you have a...
Abstract: The release of Nintendos DS in 2004 marked a rebirth for the brand. Long relegated to the background because of Sonys supremacy in the home-gaming console market, Nintendo carved out a space for itself by outfitting its new handheld console with a t...
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Published: 2009-04-03, Author: Jeff , review 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.
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Published: 2009-04-02, Author: Darren , review by: techworld.com
The Nintendo DSi is a slimmer, sleeker multimedia-minded Nintendo DS, with two webcams. But it has skimpy internal storage, and AAC is the only music format supported...
Slightly bigger screens are good for text reading; can now connect to high-security wireless networks; still plays all DS games
More expensive than the DS Lite; wireless access is still a pain despite improvements; cameras are a waste at the moment
Still a great games device but the new features arent up to much and the price is on the high side Good points Slightly bigger screens are good for text reading; can now connect to high-security wireless networks; still plays all DS games Bad points ...
