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September 2nd, 2009

In early April, people across the western hemisphere will be lined up to get the Nintendo DSi, the third and newest version of the Nintendo DS. The hand held game console is very similar to its predecessor, the Nintendo DS Lite, but the features new to the Nintendo DSi make it a great improvement.

The Nintendo DSi stays true to its Nintendo roots and remains playful and cartoony which is great for Mario but not so good for pushing forward in the new generation of modern gaming.

These cameras may seem unnecessary right now, but future games for the system could include motion and facial recognition to expand on game play, in addition to using customized pictures as character profile pictures. As technology develops, the cameras could become as important to game play as the controller is now.

The pictures you take can be stored on another new addition to the Nintendo DSi, the hidden SD card slot. It plays AAC audio, and can be used to store downloaded applications from the DSi Shop. The applications range from games to useful tools such as the Moveable Notebook, which lets you make notes and keep them stored for later.

The DSi Shop is like the Wii Shop Channel on the Nintendo Wii. It uses points, called Nintendo Points (previously Wii Points), to “purchase” the applications and download them. The applications range in worth from 200 to 800 points. Applications worth 800 points are labeled “Premium.” In addition, any Nintendo DSi unit that accesses the DSi Shop prior to March 2010 will receive 1,000 free Nintendo Points.

Nintendo also improved the outer shell surface of the DSi console, substituting the glossy finish to a matte finish. This is due to the shiny finish always attracts too much fingerprints.

Next is the relocation of the power switch. It is also replaced with a power button in which the previous DS had. It is now placed on the bottom left of the touch screen. There are also notable features of the new power button. The power button can also be used to soft reset to return to the main menu which can allow the users to play a different game without having to power off the system.

There is also the new DSi shop which is an online store for the handheld console. They can download additional software, games, and other downloadable goodies on the online store. With any new Nintendo DSi console that visited the site before March 2010 receives a free 1,000 Nintendo points which can then be spent for great applications.

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Nintendo DSI – Worth It?

September 1st, 2009

The latest handheld game from Nintendo is the Nintendo DSi which launched earlier this month but can it stand up to the Sony PSP another handheld game that received its original beginning in 2004. Sony PSP stands for Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DSi stands for Digital System Individual. In the graphics department, the Sony PSP 3000 amazes the gamer with sharp colors and post-PS1 graphics.

The new features o the Nintendo DSi is simply an addition to the past hardware revisions. There is the noticeable addition of a .3 megapixel camera which is inside and outside the shell of the console.

These cameras may seem unnecessary right now, but future games for the system could include motion and facial recognition to expand on game play, in addition to using customized pictures as character profile pictures. As technology develops, the cameras could become as important to game play as the controller is now.

As far as the screens go, the Sony PSP 3000 as a larger, anti-glare screen which allows the gamer to play in daylight (the previous console kept a lot of people up at night because that was the best time to play) and also produces more colors therefore the image is more detailed and sharper in all types of light. For the Nintendo DSi, the screens are approximately 17% larger with both being touch interactive. The Nintendo DSi owner can also purchase a plug-in light for added visibility.

The next is the improved speakers. The new Nintendo DSi now offers music playback. Although only AAC file types are accepted, it is a very nice addition due to other versions cannot play music files.

The Sony PSP 3000 comes with a built-in microphone which you can use on Skype or record your own voice to music or have Internet music playing while you game. With the Sony PSP 3000 one could subscribe to Go!, and view TV and then purchase add-ons such as a Go! Cam camera or a Go! Explore GPS. The Sony PSP is marketed to a more adult group, 20 to 35-year-olds or a more serious gamer or someone who wants a portable game system and to be able to watch television when they’re not gaming.

Next is the relocation of the power switch. It is also replaced with a power button in which the previous DS had. It is now placed on the bottom left of the touch screen. There are also notable features of the new power button. The power button can also be used to soft reset to return to the main menu which can allow the users to play a different game without having to power off the system.

There is also the new DSi shop which is an online store for the handheld console. They can download additional software, games, and other downloadable goodies on the online store. With any new Nintendo DSi console that visited the site before March 2010 receives a free 1,000 Nintendo points which can then be spent for great applications.

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Nintendo DSI Console

August 30th, 2009
by Carlo Chan

The DSi console from Nintendo is really getting a very nice public acceptance. With the next iteration having better gaming goodness, it also has always been true to the tradition of Nintendo making their games enjoyable even for all ages.

One of the more well-known additions to the Nintendo DSi is the incorporation of two cameras. One is located on the inside hinge facing the player, and the other is in the outer shell.

With its physical appearance, the Nintendo DSi console has been slimmed down to 2.6mm which is 12% thinner than the Nintendo DS Lite, making it more New Features of the Nintendo DSi. The upcoming new handheld gaming console portable then ever.

Another is the screen upsize. The common size of the DS screen is 3 inches. Nintendo added an additional .25 inches to have better view of the games being played. As we all know, all of the DS handheld consoles have dual touch screens, making it better even for an additional quarter of an inch in screen size.

The DSi Shop is like the Wii Shop Channel on the Nintendo Wii. It uses points, called Nintendo Points (previously Wii Points), to “purchase” the applications and download them. The applications range in worth from 200 to 800 points. Applications worth 800 points are labeled “Premium.” In addition, any Nintendo DSi unit that accesses the DSi Shop prior to March 2010 will receive 1,000 free Nintendo Points.

Nintendo also improved the outer shell surface of the DSi console, substituting the glossy finish to a matte finish. This is due to the shiny finish always attracts too much fingerprints.

Next is the relocation of the power switch. It is also replaced with a power button in which the previous DS had. It is now placed on the bottom left of the touch screen. There are also notable features of the new power button. The power button can also be used to soft reset to return to the main menu which can allow the users to play a different game without having to power off the system.

With all the new features of the DSi, Nintendo surely hit the right spot. With being an instant hit in Japan, the sales all over the world can always be the same. The new DSi will be shipping in April 2-5, 2009 on the rest of the world.

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