Loading ...Importing Nintendo DSi will cost you $300
October 27th, 2008
Our most recent site poll indicates that about 56% of all gamers is planning on importing their Nintendo DSi from Japan. If you really want to import a NDSi at launch, you’ll have to play a lot of money for it. You’ll need to pay at least $300 to get one on the day it launches. After you heard this, are you still planning on getting a DSi from Japan? Continue reading if you’re still in the mood to import one.
The Nintendo DSi launches on November 1st in Japan, it will cost ¥18,900 which is about $200. YesAsia was one of the first online importers to open DSi preorders, and because of the high demand they immediately priced it at $299.99. Afterwards Play-Asia also started with preorders, with both the white and black DSi priced at $299.99 without all extra shipping costs. Model-Gadget.com is the place to be for the cheapest DSi, They charge $272.29 without shipping.
- Black DSi for $299.99 at Play-Asia
- White DSi for $299.99 at Play-Asia
- Black DSi for $299.99 at YesAsia
- White DSi for $299.99 at YesAsia
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October 29th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
cool. I know someone in japan who is going to get me one for about 242 bucks
October 30th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
That would be a great deal for you anon
October 31st, 2008 at 3:14 am
Only 300 bucks? Heck even with our economy the way it is i would pay that much. Any hardcore fan would. I say u guys r rite! BUY THAT DS-i
October 31st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I heard that nintendo is making the dsi region locked, so i think it would be best to wait til the U.S version is out.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:05 pm
man
November 1st, 2008 at 8:38 am
monica u can play american and japan games on it only thing thats region locked is the dsi shop
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:55 am
Any news about the release of the International/American version of it?
November 8th, 2008 at 1:39 am
huh he made a spelling mistake
you will neeed to play alot of money
what kind of language u use
November 9th, 2008 at 12:36 am
well personaly as a nintendo fan way from childhood i do beleive i will buy a DSi now and unpaciently wait for the dsi shop to open for american gamers
November 11th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I would’ve waited for the US release of the DSi, but ever since I heard that nintendo “Region Locked” the dumb thing, I now feel that I’ll to import it, since I import most my games anyway.
On second thought, I might not get one at all. at $300, I might as well buy an iPhone.
November 14th, 2008 at 5:31 am
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November 15th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I was lucky enough to have a friend heading over there during release week, so I just gave him what it cost in Japan. I can confirm that you can access the Japanese DSiWare store internationally, but you require a Club Nintendo ID - which is a nightmare to sign up for if you’re not a Japanese speaker. It can be done, anyway!
I’m hopeful about a cross-region firmware update, a little later on, though it’ll probably involve a little hacking. I doubt there will be any difference in hardware when the European and US versions are released, so it ought to be doable.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Im only 16 years old so im not importing it. but as soon as it comes to America ILL HAVE IT!!!! besides… its region locked. that kinda stank
November 26th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
i am getting a ds lite now
November 28th, 2008 at 1:51 am
I really wish it weren’t region locked. My current DS Lite’s L button stopped working so I need a new DS
November 30th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
What! You’re not importing it because you’re only 16! I’m younger then you and plan on importing it!
December 8th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
If that thing wasnt region blocked, i would buy it. the camera was a good touch. good job nintendo.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
if only I knew when it came out in america. I hear that it is bacause” They are selling like hot cakes in america.” Please stop buying them my american friends so we can all get the newer and better modes.
December 8th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
my real name isnt bobby. it is … I couldnt rite it im because of america is so corrupt.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
From what I read, it will release in US after April, 2009.
On ebay, someone selling DSi about $250. But I will wait, I don’t want to pay extra for it.
December 21st, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Hey ppl i know the american release date my dad works for nintendo. Its may 19. Email me if u have any questions at devonbmaxwell@twcny.rr.com
December 21st, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Sorry the date didnt show its may 19th
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Woah really works at nintendo ? Do you get free games ?
Oh you guys in America and wherever you guys got it made. You wait till May or something can you imagine how long we will have to wait in New Zealand. You dobt know where NZ is its beside Aussie surely you know where that is. Until the end of year 2009 !
Oh you no one thing that will be cool !
On XBOX when you totally finish a game you earn points on the marketplace to buy whatever it would be cool if DS games you finish a game and earn points on the same way ! But wait Action Replays and R4s will Nintendo Control them !! Who knows find out on the next episode of dude wheres my pants !
See Ya
astevez@windowslive.com
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Woah I spelt everything wrong and my grandma is terrible. I meant DSi should come out NZ and Aussie around end of 2009.
Oh yeah Pokemon Platinum should be out by then
Rock On !
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Woah in NZ its 1:00pm !
Rock On
December 24th, 2008 at 11:06 am
i cant believe they finally put the camera on. i remember when the first ds was supposed to have the camera and then everyone thought the lite would but they finally did it
December 25th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Hey I have the new DSI - anyone know how to change the language to English ?
December 26th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I’m going to wait for the release here (UK/European). I can’t read or speak Japanese, won’t be able by any means (would take years, Japanese is a very complex language, by which time I could buy a European DSi (actually the DSi would be long redundant by then)).
I also am not into hacking, I’d probably break it. Plus, isn’t the Japanese DSWare shop going to be in Japanese?!
January 1st, 2009 at 1:45 am
if you import it from japan will the lanquage be japanese or can u change it
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
can you change the language
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
I really hope devon is rite i dont want to wait any longer
January 14th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
ugh!! i just got like a ds lite polar white on ebay just now i paid for it already and everything, cause the color was discontinue and i lost my old ds i got it for 170bucks!! i could have save that money to get the ndsi i guess i can wait for the ndsi to release in canada and gave the old one to my cousin or something i can wait… hopefully it doesnt take long for it to launched in Canada…
January 14th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
i really hope they will have more colors than black and white…cause i already have a white ds lite and dont feel like getting another white… black is not my style
i wonder when they gonna released other color like pink or something hopefully it wont take that long
January 26th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
dam nintendo. i thought they were cool enough to not region lock their portable consoles . i have to wait till end of 2009 before NZ gets it. its the worse console for them to start the region locking on because the release dates are so spread apart. i guess it can easily be hacked with a sd card slot made in the dsi, but still i would prefer not having to get it hacked. its a last resort if i cant wait
January 27th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
whatt region blocked?
that sucks i want a ds, i was thinking of getting one but since this one is coming out i’ll just waitt. D:
January 29th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
my import dsi just came in and it is wonderful. i cant wait to get my hands on the american version
February 5th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I can’t wait for the relese! i won’t import it, my b day is april 26 so i can get it near then.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
This is one hell of a price for something that if you just wait you can get it for half the price.
Guess some people are just keen.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:01 am
L button problems can be fixed by blowing air in the button it happend to me hope it works and the DSI is out april 5th
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
nintendo - original, best, will always rule
March 9th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
hi all , cant wait for dsi, ive been told it is region loked tough so i have to wait till april 09 to get one in uk:( oh well aat leat it only £148 over here
cannot wait :D:D if any new news on dsi, contact at chris.firman@gmail.com
thanks all
—the turtle lord—
March 9th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
region locked**
March 14th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
hey go to http://www.iwantafreedsi.com i got 3 dsi in one day for free
March 24th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Hi there everyone im so excited to get the blue nintendo dsi on april 5th oh boy! I am just wondering how much the balck and blue dsi’s will cost in the unitesd states when its here please let me know?
love ali
March 29th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
usa will sell dsi 170 to 180
May 30th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
i want a dsi and my dad is gettin me 1 yaaa
May 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
i dont know what color to choes blue or black
June 18th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
a red DSi should b coming out soon
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
Got I love my Nintendo DSi, got it when it came out and haven’t regretted my purchase yet.
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:16 am
I got my Nintendo Dsi in black, but now I regret taking the black one.
August 5th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
yea blue is better i got black but i found out blue is better
August 13th, 2009 at 11:31 am
can u change the red dsi’s japenese language to english?
August 22nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
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