The NEW Nintendo DSi System
The third iteration of the world's best-selling portable video game
system, Nintendo DSi, launches in the United States
on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99 and April 3, 2009 in the UK
with an MRSP of £149.99. The colors available in the USA at launch will
be Blue and Black. Colors in Europe will be White and Black.
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Nintendo DSi Camera Feature
Some features that will be built into the system and ready to enjoy
upon purchase include the Nintendo
DSi Camera, Nintendo DSi Sound and Nintendo DSi Shop. The most noticeable
feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system is its two cameras - one camera
is on the external body, 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 with 10 different interactive "lenses" that can
manipulate your photos, the Nintendo
DSi Camera offers 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 while giving developers 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.
Nintendo DSi Comparison
Nintendo DSi Sound Feature
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.
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Nintendo DSi vs DS
| Nintendo DSi | Nintendo DS | |
| Display: | 3.25 inches | 3 inches |
| Overall size: | Width 137mm, Length 74.9mm, Thickness 18.9mm | Width 133mm, Length 73.9mm, Thickness 21.5mm |
| Power Supply: | AC adapter for Nintendo DSi | AC adapter for DS Lite |
| Weight: | Approx. 214g (with touch pen) | Approx. 218g (with touch pen, Game Boy Advance cover) |
| Charging time: | Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes | Approx. 3 hours |
| 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) | The lowest brightness (15-19 hrs), low brightness (10-15 hours), high brightness (7-11 hours), highest brightness(5-8 hours) |
| Software: | Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Nintendo DSi. | Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Game Boy Advance |
| Input-output: | DS card slot, SD memory card slot, AC adapter connection, stereo headphone/mic jack | DS card slot, Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, AC adapter connection, stereo headphone/mic jack |