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:
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DSi: |
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Display: |
3.25 inches |
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Overall size: |
Width 137mm, Length 74.9mm, Thickness 18.9mm |
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Power Supply: |
AC adapter for Nintendo DSi |
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Weight: |
Approx. 214g (with touch pen) |
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Charging time: |
Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes |
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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) |
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Software: |
Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Nintendo DSi. |
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Input-output: |
DS card slot, SD memory card slot, AC adapter connection, stereo
headphone/mic jack |
