Nintendo DSi

Some Nintendo DSi promo pictures

BillyC — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:25:40 +0000

Nintendo has started promoting the new Nintendo DSi, that’s why they’ve released some new promo images of the brand new DSi. Nothing new, just nice stuff to watch!

Source: Gamebabl

Mr. Driller coming to DSiWare, tons of footage

BillyC — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:45:46 +0000

Japanese magazine Famitsu had the first footage of Mr. Driller for DSiWare. Mr. Driller is coming to Nintendo DSi in Japan on February 25th for 800 DSiWare Points. There’s a crapload of screenshots of Mr. Driller for DSiWare after the jump.

WalMart ordering loads of Nintendo DSi systems

BillyC — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:54:42 +0000

Back when the Wii launched, Walmart was prepared for the big storm and knew it would be a big hit. Now with the new Nintendo DSi we see the same phenomenon. Walmart’s chief merchant lets us know that they’ve ordered thousands of Nintendo DSi systems to give everyone the opportunity to get one on launch date.

“Walmart.com has made tens of thousands of Nintendo DSi units available for preorder, giving more customers the chance to enjoy one of the most sought-after handheld consoles in history. Customers continue to choose Walmart.com to find the best online selection and strongest values in video games, especially for popular releases like the Nintendo DSi.” - Kelly Thompson, Walmart.com’s chief merchant

Source: GameDaily

Hori screen protector for Nintendo DSi

BillyC — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:04:39 +0000

Since a while now, Play-Asia has a new Hori screen protector for the Nintendo DSi in stock. Hori is the number one for screen protectors for gaming devices and has an official license from Nintendo. The Liquid Crystal Protection Filter for DSi will protect both of your screens from scratches, dust and other damage. For just $6.99 your Nintendo DSi’s screens will look clean for the rest of your life.

CNET telling you not to buy DSi, they’re wrong

BillyC — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:03:15 +0000

Our sitepoll shows that a lot of gamers are getting the new Nintendo DSi, but there’s also the group of critical gamers that say they don’t need a new Nintendo DSi. As a Nintendo DSi website we definitely don’t agree with that. CNET says you shouldn’t buy the DSi, but according to us the DSi is worth its money and should be considered as a complete new system.

Gaming preview: Who should buy the Nintendo DSi and who shouldn’t at CNET

Nintendo DSi already in Amazon top 10 most popular game products

BillyC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:52:36 +0000

Just a couple of hours ago Amazon started taking orders for the new Nintendo DSi in Matte Black and Matte Blue and already it’s in the Amazon top 10 video games and accessories. Matte Black is the most popular color, just as we thought actually.

1. Wii Fit by Nintendo $89.99
2. Wii by Nintendo $249.99
3. Wii Remote Controller by Nintendo $39.99 $35.96
4. Nintendo DSi Matte Black by Nintendo $169.99
5. Wii Nunchuk Controller by Nintendo $19.99 $17.96
6. Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel by Nintendo
7. Nintendo DSi Matte Blue by Nintendo $169.99
8. My Fitness Coach by UBI Soft $29.99 $27.99
9. Street Fighter IV by Capcom $59.99
10. Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Gold Card plus 1 Month Bonus by Microsoft Software $49.99 $38.99

Australian date and price for Nintendo DSi

BillyC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:49:58 +0000

On the one hand Aussie gamers are lucky because they’re getting the Nintendo DSi three days earlier than us, but on the other hand there’s the expensive Australian price tag of AU SRP $299.95 / NZ SRP $375.00 (NZ: price depends on exchange rate). We think that there will be a lot of Australian gamers that will import their Nintendo DSi from cheaper countries. Press release can be found after the jump.

Press release Nintendo DSi launch details Australia:

Australia, 19 February, 2009 – Nintendo Australia announces that Nintendo DSi™ - an upgrade to the Nintendo DS® hand held console - will hit shelves in Australia and New Zealand, and you can get your hands on one on 2 April 2009. Nintendo DSi has something for everyone, containing more functions to bring you more fun! Keep a photo diary via your Nintendo DSi Camera; store and play music with Nintendo DSi Sound; or why not browse the web on your Nintendo DSi via the Nintendo DSi Shop! New features include larger LCD screens, SD memory card slot, improved speakers and a slimmer unit.

Take photos with your Nintendo DSi Camera and manipulate and play with the images - real-time interactive imaging software makes the photo taking experience different from that offered by any other portable device. With 11 different types of lenses to choose from, edit, morph and distort your photos. You can even use the merge lens to blend two faces together! Watch slideshows of your photos, store your photos on your Nintendo DSi and exchange photos with other Nintendo DSi users. Store and play music with Nintendo DSi Sound. You can also play with any music that you have on an SD memory card – make your favourite songs play faster! Learning a foreign language? Slow down the playback of someone speaking in that language so it’s easier for you to learn! You can also record sounds using the microphone, and edit them to create new sounds.

Get your Nintendo DSi online via the Nintendo DSi Browser which will be available as a free download at launch. You can then purchase Nintendo DSi software via the Nintendo DSi Shop. By purchasing a Nintendo Points Card – formerly a Wii Points Card - you can then use your points to download software – Nintendo DSiWare - in the Nintendo DSi Shop. Nintendo DSiWare will be available in four different price categories: free, 200 points, 500 points, and 800 or more points. Nintendo DSiWare will not only be games you can download, but also practical applications. Nintendo will launch a variety of applications, giving you the option to download the applications that work for you. This will further personalise and enhance the functionality of your Nintendo DSi. The new features also include the dual LCD screens being 17 per cent larger than those on the Nintendo DS and PictoChat is now available in colour as you can choose between a black or rainbow pen! Nintendo DS software is compatible with Nintendo DSi, except for software that requires the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, as this has been removed resulting in a slimmer Nintendo DSi.

Available in matte black or matte white, inclusive of built in memory, Wi-Fi functionality, calendar with memo function and touch screen, Nintendo DSi is a more portable, personalised experience.

It’s your Nintendo DSi.

AU SRP $299.95 / NZ SRP $375.00 (NZ price is based on current exchange rate)
For more information on Nintendo DSi, please visit: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/DSi

Five coolest Nintendo DSi features according to GamePro

BillyC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:44:19 +0000

GamePro summed up all the coolest features of the new Nintendo DSi in this interesting article. Their top five of new DSi features doesn’t surprise us, if we would have to compose a top five it would contain the same features. Top 5 DSi features:

1. Music!
2. Photos!
3. Downloads!
4. Design!
5. Storage!

Pictures Nintendo DSi in Matte Black and Matte Blue

BillyC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:32:45 +0000

As announced earlier today the new Nintendo DSi will launch in the US on April 5th for $170 in two colors: Matte Black and Matte Blue. We’re quite disappointed that Nintendo decided not to release the white one, but after seeing the pictures of both colors on Amazon we immediately knew why Nintendo wanted these two beautiful colors so badly. You can find the new pictures after the break, more pictures of the Nintendo DSi can be found here.

Nintendo DSi coming out in US April 5th for $170

BillyC — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:09:21 +0000

Nintendo of America has announced that the new Nintenod DSi will launch in the US on April 5th, it will retail for $170. The European release date for the Nintendo DSi hasn’t been announced yet, here’s a couple of interesting quotes from Nintendo employees:

“Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming,” said NoA sales boss Cammie Dunaway.

“Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo’s commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences.”

Here’s the official Nintendo DSi announcement press release:

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 18, 2009 – Nintendo pioneered hand-held entertainment in the ’80s and made it fully mobile with the Game Boy™ video game system. Now, Nintendo is 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. Nintendo DSi launches in the United States on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99. The colors available at launch will be Blue and Black.

“Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo’s commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Also on April 5, a new Nintendo DS game, Rhythm Heaven™, will join this roster of games available for both Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS owners in the United States. Having sold more than 1.6 million copies since its July 2008 launch in Japan and still increasing sales today, this infectious game challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer TSUNKU♂. Simple gestures with the stylus combined with fun music and quirky visuals make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages.

Additional features and news of Nintendo DSi will be revealed as April 5 approaches.

For more information about Nintendo DSi, visit www.nintendodsi.com.

Source: gamebabl