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The newly announced DS is known as the DSi.

Nintendo just announced the Nintendo DSi at its fall presentation. While more details on the device come in by the minute, the Nintendo DSi is described by Nintendo as a "third platform". Another third pillar for Nintendo, meaning the DSi will be a complement to the existing Nintendo DS (Lite) instead of a replacement.

The Nintendo DSi is visually almost equaly to the Nintendo DS Lite, apart from a size decrease of 12 percent. This gain in portability is achieved by removing the GBA slot from the device. To compensate, the Nintendo DSi owns two 3.25 inch screens (compared to the original 3 inches) and two cameras.

No word yet on the rumoured SD slot, however the DSi is said to feature internal storage... Interesting...

More details on the DSi have arrived. Apparently, the DSi will feature an SD slot to store pictures (taken by your trusty included camera) on. Using the SD card it's possible to view your pictures on Wii.

Next up is an included browser. The DSi features a built-in browser which can be used to, buckle up, download games from the DSi Shop. DSiWare games will be available for the wellknown points-system carrying a pricetage of "zilch", 200 points, 500 points and 800 points ("Premium titles"). New customers will get 1000 points for free to spend at the DSi Shop.

The DSi will be released on November 1st in Japan and 2009 for the rest of the world

DS Stations will become Nintendo Zone services and the DSi will come with a Nintendo Zone Viewer.

Colors announced are white and frosted black

Miis now on DSi in a Lifestyle Rhythm Calculator software.

Games due out around launch: Valk Profile DS, Kirby (most likely SSU), Kyotaro, Rockman (most likely MMSF3), World Food, Phantasy Star Zero, Momotaro Dentetsu

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spyro
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spyro says:  
I think it looks the same but all it needs is hard dirve and everything will be compelte but why take the GBA slot from DS
04/10/2008
New Super Mario Bros
Nsw for while
Raven6666
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Raven6666 says:  
Kev, look at the comparison chart on the nintendo site mentioned on one of the topics.

According to another site, one of the cameras is the .3, and another is a 3 mp.

Battery life still sucks.
03/10/2008
Sydney
KevDogg
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KevDogg says:  

Raven6666 said: I swear you're missing one piece of info, and I swear I've already posted it here, but apparently not.

The camera(s) on the DSi are only .3 megapixels. Although this information was from other sites. Some other sites though didn't put the point in, hence saying 3 megapixels.

I don't like where the on/off button is, I tend to hold my DS there when I need to grab something with my right hand.

Looking at the other main piece of info: Battery life, it apparently has 1 to 6 hours less. (I don't ever recall my DSlite battery lasting 6 hours)



Well, the battery life of the NDSi is a little bit different to what you just said. According to slashgear.com,

www.slashgear.com/

the battery can last 9-14 hrs on minimum and 3-4 on highest. But do you really need to have full brightness all the time?

To me, it doesn't matter about the battery life as there are so many new features to the NDSi, including NDSi games.

BTW, I have a phat DS so this is a must upgrade for me.

To all NDS owners, I suggest you keep your NDS as a backup, just in case your batteries do run out on your NDSi.
03/10/2008
Sydney, NSW
salsasero
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salsasero says:  
An evolution from the DS lite!

Waiting for the revolution!
03/10/2008
Sydney
Raven6666
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Raven6666 says:  
I swear you're missing one piece of info, and I swear I've already posted it here, but apparently not.

The camera(s) on the DSi are only .3 megapixels. Although this information was from other sites. Some other sites though didn't put the point in, hence saying 3 megapixels.

I don't like where the on/off button is, I tend to hold my DS there when I need to grab something with my right hand.

Looking at the other main piece of info: Battery life, it apparently has 1 to 6 hours less. (I don't ever recall my DSlite battery lasting 6 hours)
03/10/2008
Sydney
annirowe
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annirowe says:  

Guyver said: I will buy it because it's new.... yes it's bad habit I have



Dont worry mate im right with ya on that one!
03/10/2008
Mill Park, Victoria
zeDSman
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zeDSman says:  
wow.
i say this is a big step-up from te phat ds.
cant wait!
03/10/2008
Animal Crossing: Wild World
in your atic eating your muffins
Chuckles87
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Chuckles87 says:  
No GBA slot, one touch screen, 0.25 inch bigger screen? Come on Nintendo... Unless it's really cheap I'm not buying...

Edit:

Oh sudden idea: how about letting me transfer my Wii virtual console games to that SD card so I can play them on the go? That would rock!
03/10/2008
BC, Canada
dagamster
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dagamster says:  

Silence said: Turns out It has only 1 Touch screen!
www.gbatemp.net



so does the normal ds lite.
03/10/2008
Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World
the post is up there ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Silence
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Silence says:  
Turns out It has only 1 Touch screen!
www.gbatemp.net
02/10/2008
A sailor went to see CC
pokemon12
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pokemon12 says:  

nannda said: Sounds pretty cool.. Gives me something to save up for


Same with me! I dont wanna be spending all my money on Preowned Xbox games all my life.
02/10/2008
Pokemon Pearl
DR. OCTAGONAPUS BWAHHHHH!!!!!
dagamster
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dagamster says:  
OMFG!!!!! THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!, I AM SO GOING TO BUY THIS WHEN IT COMES OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02/10/2008
Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World
the post is up there ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
KevDogg
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KevDogg says:  

Azza123 said:

pokemon12 said: OMG!! I cant beleve its true! How much do you think it will be? I think about $250



I reckon about $300



According to Kotaku,

"The DSi will be released in Japan on November 1. It will retail for ￥18,900 (USD$180), and will be available in two colours, white and black."

Oh, and here's the link:

kotaku.com/
02/10/2008
Sydney, NSW
Guyver
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Guyver says:  
I will buy it because it's new.... yes it's bad habit I have
02/10/2008
Mario Kart DS
Melbourne
insidious
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insidious says:  

insectoid said: Fail.

Barely any real improvement. Unless some really awesome exclusive titles/features are available, I very much doubt I will get it.



i agree.. however if theres a decent trade, say ds lite +50 bucks like it is now at eb. id do it. otherwise ill keep my money for a new handheld.
02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
Surviving hordes of Nazi zombies!
nannda
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nannda says:  
Sounds pretty cool.. Gives me something to save up for
02/10/2008
Tetris DS
behind you cuz I'm a ninja
insectoid
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insectoid says:  
Fail.

Barely any real improvement. Unless some really awesome exclusive titles/features are available, I very much doubt I will get it.
02/10/2008
http://www.games-den.blogspot.com/
insidious
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insidious says:  

jons2ann said:

Guitar Hero = FAIL



Azza123 said:

Exactly. It's a real shame.



02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
Surviving hordes of Nazi zombies!
jons2ann
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jons2ann says:  

violetv said: ..... let see they gonna drop the GBA slot
so how can we play some of the games that need GBA slot like guitar hero...?



Guitar Hero = FAIL
02/10/2008
Taiko no Tatsujin DS Touch de Doko don
Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria
Tsunamo
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Tsunamo says:  
i will most likely import it cuz i cant wait till 09 unless the ds shop channel is region locked then i will have to wait till Pal release
02/10/2008
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days
"Men cry not for themselves, but for their comrades." Perth W.A.
Azza123
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Azza123 says:  

violetv said: ..... let see they gonna drop the GBA slot

so how can we play some of the games that need GBA slot like guitar hero...?



Exactly. It's a real shame.
02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
invisible.
violetv
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violetv says:  
..... let see they gonna drop the GBA slot
so how can we play some of the games that need GBA slot like guitar hero...?
02/10/2008
Sydney, Australia
Azza123
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Azza123 says:  

pokemon12 said: OMG!! I cant beleve its true! How much do you think it will be? I think about $250



I reckon about $300
02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
invisible.
Shyam
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Shyam says:  
Cool cool. So I guess there was some truth to the umpteenth speculation after all.

Don't know if I will get one but heres hoping it has much better WIFI encryption (I don't like setting my home network to Wep for games)
02/10/2008
Sydney, NSW
pokemon12
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pokemon12 says:  
OMG!! I cant beleve its true! How much do you think it will be? I think about $250
02/10/2008
Pokemon Pearl
DR. OCTAGONAPUS BWAHHHHH!!!!!
insidious
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Mates: 99
insidious says:  
im happy with my lite..

bring on a new and i mean NEW handheld!
02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
Surviving hordes of Nazi zombies!
DSgame_boy
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DSgame_boy says:  
wow.

The speculation was correct after all: Nintendo were making what is essentially, a camera.

This intrigues me in many ways, but since I've already got a camera, what's in it for me?

If Nintendo release old gameboy games on the DSi virtual console at reasonable prices... I'm in!

02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
Melbourne,Victoria
jofra01
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jofra01 says:  
Official DSi Website Online
www.nintendo.co.jp/
02/10/2008
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Brisbane
Sumguy0
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Sumguy0 says:  
i might be getting it...
02/10/2008
GTA: Chinatown Wars
on a boat
jofra01
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jofra01 says:  

Azza123 said: If we get SD Card support with this then Homebrew will be some much easier!



I think that is an SD card.

02/10/2008
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Brisbane
Azza123
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Azza123 says:  
If we get SD Card support with this then Homebrew will be some much easier!
02/10/2008
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
invisible.
jofra01
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jofra01 says:  

ShuffleZ said: I am a sucker for new technology! I will be getting this asap! Thank god I got a job!

Would the Cyclo DS etc still work with this?



I actually highly doubt it would work along with others like the M3
02/10/2008
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Brisbane
ShuffleZ
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ShuffleZ says:  
I am a sucker for new technology! I will be getting this asap! Thank god I got a job!
Would the Cyclo DS etc still work with this?
02/10/2008
Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?
Narre Warren, Melbourne
jofra01
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jofra01 says:  

dossaer said: Are these really your own words?

j/k

EXCITEMENT!!!!



Well I had to quickly get all the details together and most are in my own words.
02/10/2008
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Brisbane
dossaer
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dossaer says:  
Are these really your own words?

j/k

EXCITEMENT!!!!
02/10/2008
GTA: Chinatown Wars
Sydney, NSW
jofra01
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jofra01 says:  
Thse are the full details as DSi presentation is over.
02/10/2008
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
Brisbane
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