The latest edition to Wii Sports has been on sale for 1 month in Europe and has already hit the 1 million mark. Wii Sports Resorts is the second game in the series and has also exceed the 1 million mark for copies sold in Japan and the USA. The new game is the first to be fully compatible with the Motion Plus Wii Remote. Nintendo have made all 12 sports within the new game have been modeled with incredible accuracy thanks to the Motion Plus.

Nintendo are hoping that the sales figures mean they have another steady selling game on their hands instead of a flash in the pan. “Combined with strong figures for Wii MotionPlus, the data suggests that more families and friends are playing together than ever before – which, for Nintendo, is a major objective.” says Laurent Fischer, Managing Director, Marketing and PR, Nintendo of Europe

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If you are wondering whether you should trade in their current Nintendo DS or DS Lite for the new and improved Nintendo DSi then read on. Within this article you will find all the information you need to decide whether or not the new Nintendo DSi is the latest handheld console for you and how to go about getting the cheapest price possible when buying one.

There are many upgraded features the new DSi carries compared to earlier DS generations. The new model benefits from having 2 motion detecting cameras which ensures ultimate interactivity when playing games as well as taking photos more easily. Photos can also be manipulated and enhanced.

The Nintendo DSi doubles up as a portable music device that allows users to listen to music in aac format. There is also the capabilities to edit your listening experience by playing with the equaliser, pitch, sound filtering, effects and speed functions.

The previous Gameboy card slot found in older models has been replaced with a SD Card slot which means you can store and transport your music and photo files more conveniently.

Online functions mean you can download the free Nintendo browser, surf the web and browse the Nintendo Store. Not to mention downloading software updates and games straight to the console.

Stats show the new handheld is 12% thinner and the screens are 17% bigger making the new Nintendo DSi the most portable handheld currently available.

There are several ways of purchasing your new Nintendo DSi but to get the best price you will need to shop around. Online is your best bet with prices being at their most competitive. Don’t rule out places like eBay as they often sell new consoles at excellent prices and used Nintendo handhelds for great value and in mint condition. The other place to look for your console is Amazon. They will more than likely be giving you free delivery on your purchase and it is a brilliant market place for Nintendo Bundles.

Where ever you end up buying from make sure you are using a secure and trusted site and when you have paid for it the only thing left to do is wait for it to arrive through the post. The Nintendo DSi truly is an amazing piece of technology with great potential and will bring hours of enjoyment.

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Create your own animations on your Nintendo DSi for free.  The Nintendo DSi has a new free download being released on the 14th August in Europe.  You can download it buy navigating from your Nintendo DSi to the Nintendo DSiware application.  From here you can access the free download.

With this new app installed on your Nintendo DSi you will be able to create cartoons and animations from the palm of your hand.  It works in t

he same way as in the past when people used to use notepads and draw single pictures on each page that when you flick through them appear to be moving.

After making your creations on your Nintendo Si you will be able to share them online via a special service accessible with the Nintendo DSi: Flipnote Hatena. Using the Flipnote Hatena with Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, you are free to trade, grade and save animations from all Flipnote Studio users. It is even possible to continue a Flipnote created by another user. User-created Flipnotes can also be watched, evaluated and commented on using devices such as a PC via the Nintendo DSi: Flipnote Hatena website.

The great thing about this application is that no knowledge of animation is required as the software remains very simple.  The user will be able to use the different tools avilable to edit and change the speed of their animation.  It will also let you import images from the Nintendo DSI Camera album and use the Nintendo DSi microphone to record sound for your creations.  If you are feeling abit of a pro then why not take a look at the pro functions. These include shrinking, layering, enlarging  and advance recording.

Two users of Flipnote Studio may share Flipnotes using the Wireless Communication feature of the Nintendo DSi, and when Flipnotes have been shared between users, they can save each other as friends on the Nintendo DSi system and on Flipnote Hatena.

Remember all this is free to download direct to your Nintendo DSi.  This is powerful stuff and a the best possible price.  There’s no excuss to start creating cartoons and animations.

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Nintendo DS game consoles not only help us to take pleasure in a intense gaming session but in the interim also unwind our psyche and break us free from our every day hectic programs. These handheld devices are reasonably priced and accordingly are tremendously well-liked among all ages and income groups. Some of the Nintendo DS screen problems which we frequently come across include:

The Screen May Appear Cracked

The major snag the majority of users experience is that their screen appears cracked. The DS features two LCD screens, which occasionally build up dead pixels. If runny colours or blotchy colours lastingly remain on the screen, even when the Nintendo DS game console is switched off, then the liquid crystal display (LCD) is cracked. In this situation, your system will need to be repaired.

Lines on the Screen

Lines on the Screen can develop if the console is dropped, knocked about or badly treated. If you see lines on either screen of your Nintendo DS during game play, then it is possible that one or more of the components that create the image on the screen are damaged. This usually occurs if there has been an impact,  such as being dropped or hit, to the screens.

Scratches on the Screen

Scratches can also be seen on the Nintendo DS upper screen, lower (touch) screen or both the screens. If the upper screen plastic cover appears scratched, customers can replace the screen by themselves with a new screen after going through proper replacement instructions. If you do not want to replace the screen cover yourself, you may want to have your system repaired or replaced by a local repair center.

It is not promising to replace the screen cover on the lower (touch) screen of the game console without particular tools. If you would like to have the lower screen replaced, the system will need to be sent in to Nintendo DS repair centre where they can professionally handle your requirements. If the touch screen is not responding when touched, or the accuracy of the screen is off, you may need to recalibrate the touch screen.

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Upload Facebook Photos from your Nintendo DSi

From July 30th you can upload photos from your Handheld DSi directly to your Facebook account.  that means you can stay in touch more easily.  Simply take the photo on your DSi then using the Wi-Fi  connection log on to Facebook and upload the pic.  It will then be viewable on the Facebook site as it normally would.  The Nintendo DSi has a new firmware update which you must download in order to get the new feature. Nintendo DSi Firmware 1.4 is the latest and it also holds additional improvements to the technical features of the console.

The exciting new Facebook integration with the Nintendo DSi Camera allows you to send photos directly to your Facebook stream, where they will be shared with friends and stored in an Album on your profile. A Facebook logo will then appear in the album section of the camera, and a Facebook icon will now be present above your picture. Tap this to immediately connect online to your Facebook account and upload your picture.

The first time the new Facebook integration is used, you will need to log into your Facebook account using Facebook Connect, after which your email can be saved to the Nintendo DSi for ease of uploading images. The new Facebook functionality of the Nintendo DSi provides a safe and secure experience, and your password will never be revealed. Users can also always update their privacy settings on Facebook.com.

You can upload up to 200 photos in one album which is automatically named “Photos from Nintendo DSi” for your convenience – but there’s no need to stop there!  When the 201st photo is uploaded to Facebook, a new album will simply be created.

Every single image from your Camera Album can be uploaded to Facebook.  The fun image-altering tools available on the Nintendo DSi mean you can now play with them to your heart’s content before uploading them immediately to Facebook to share with friends.  With eleven different lenses available on the Nintendo DSi Camera, you’ll never have had so much fun with your pictures!

Connect to the Internet via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection today, and take your photo sharing to a new level with Facebook on Nintendo DSi.

info sourced from Nintendo.co.uk

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