If you have been following my blog then you will know I took the plunge and tried out one of these “Free Nintendo DSi” adverts you see dotted around the web.  If you haven’t caught up on that post you can read it here.

I thought as a follow up to that I would write this short guide so people can see exactly what I did to get my Free Nintendo DSi and then you can decide whether you want to go ahead and try this for yourself.  I must quickly add that this is not limited to Nintendo DSi’s.  When you get on the free site you will see there are various different options of gifts you can choose from.  All of them are free and range from a mobile phone top up voucher to a brand new Apple Mac.  The only thing that limits you from getting them is the number of refferals you earn.  More on that in the guide.

So lets get started, I will  the where and why’s cos that was in my last post.

The Free Nintendo DSi Guide

1.  After clicking through to the free give away website (here – read whole guide first) you will see the following home page.

You will need to add you email address into the “Sign Up Now” box you can see on the right and hit the “Go!” button.

The next page will need to you to create your account by typing in your details and agreeing to the terms and conditions.  You must be true in these fields as they use this information to send through you free gift.

If you have successfully filed out your details you will be taken to the page below, if you have missed something out then it will go back and ask you to correct any mistakes.  This tells you that an email has been sent to the one you registered with and to verify it’s a correct email you need to login and click the link inside the email they sent you.

After clicking the verification email you will see the image below and it will instruct you to close the window.

Now that you have done this you can go back to the previous window you had open and click the continue button.  You will now be presented with your account homepage.  Here you will have various options.  You will notice a icon just below the top navigation bar that tells you, you haven’t yet completed you offer.  If you do not complete an offer then they will not send your free gift.  So the first thing to do is select which offer you are going to sign up for.  The offers are listed on the current page you are viewing.  Personally I opted for Napster because I like my music and took advantage of what they were giving away, you might as well make use of it.  You will more than likely need to sign up using card details of some description because you are signing up for a free trial service.  This is absolutely fine but be aware that after you have completed your free offer period, go back and cancel your subscription because it’s likely they will deduct the subscription fee on a monthly bases.  Of course if you like the service then feel free to carry on.  I just advice to cancel because this is a guide for a Free Nintendo DSi.

So when your offer has been processed you are half way there.  Lets click the on the “My Gift Tab” on your account home page.  (i’m going to ease off the pictures now you have the details out the way, the rest is straight foward)

This brings you to a page that says “You have currently selected the £50 Topup Voucher as your free gift.  To choose from our selection of gifts, please click here.”

Unless you keen for the top up voucher click the link.

This is the best part, browsing the gifts for your chosen free prize.   If you wanted the free Nintendo DSi as titled in the guide then scroll down. At the time of writting it was about 3/4 the way down the page.  Click the gift you are interested in and it will display at the topof the page.  Now lets take the Nintendo DSi as an example.  You can see that to be rewarded this gift you need get 8 referrals (correct at the time of writting, may increase or decrease due to demand).  So on top of the offer you signed up for you need to get 8 referrals and they send you your Free Nintendo DSi.

How do I get referrals ?

Let me show you.  Click the “Refer Friends” tab to get you own unique referral code as seen below.

Use this code to advertise your link around the web.  There are easy, free ways of doing this.  I’m in the process of compiling a short guide now and you can get that for free when you sign up to my free newsletter and members area.  (Check out my home page for details.)

So there you have it.  You can now and grab your free Nintendo DSi.  And by the way, when you have enough referrals, dont stop there.  The more referrals you get the more gifts you get, and you only ever have to complete one offer.

Get started by clicking here

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Is this a scam?  Can I really get a free Nintendo DSi just like all the web banners say?

If you are wondering if this is really true then you are in the same boat as I was not so long ago.  I saw one of many ads on the web claiming that I could get a free Nintendo DSi.  Well as most people will tell you don’t get something for nothing, so I decided to try this out because I have seen so many of these.

I clicked the ad…..

The first step was taken and I am completing the cycle of another member by clicking their ad, as I later found out.   After clicking through I was taken to the website that holds the promotion.  I was sure to have a good read and find out exactly how this worked.

How it works…..

“All you need to do to receive a gift is sign up, complete one offer yourself, and refer friends to do the same. We are paid commission for each offer completed by you and your referrals and we use this money to pay for the gifts.”

That is what the website tells me and they are right, to explain it abit more what basically happens is this.  You have signed up to get a Free Nintendo DSi,probably through an affiliate link.  In order to get your free console you need to complete one of the offers that the promo-site lists,please encourage others to sign up for their free console.  There is plenty to choose from, I went for the free music from Napster.  Depending on the free gift you choose (you have plenty of options) will determine how many other people need to sign up.  The greater the value of the gift the more people you need.

When you sign up to the company offering the trial (Napster), the site offering you the free console gets paid from them for getting another member to sign up.  They use this money to buy a Nintendo DSi console, as well as having some cash left for profit.  When you have sent through other people to sign up to this scheme you then receive your free console after the company offering the trial confirms that you did indeed complete the offer to the end.

Everyone is happy…

The trial company (in my case Napster) has gained another potential customer, which they hope to keep. The website offering the Free Nintendo DSi gets the money left over, plus other people now registering for the scheme which make them more money, and you the receiver will receive your free Console.  Everyone happy.

You will find that when you get to the promo site you don’t have to opt for the Free NIntendo DSi, they do have other options.  There are iphones, PSP’s, Nintendo Wii’s, Nintendo Dsi’s, hoovers, televisions and alot more.  As I said before the higher the value of the product you want the more people you need to sign up before you get your gift.  So they obviously have worked out a money/new sign up ratio.

So if you want to take part then click this link. I did and i’m loving my new toy.

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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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Scribblenauts (DS) wins Best Original, Best Handheld Game of E3

Last week saw the announcement of nominees for the Game critics Awards 2009.  Several of these nominees where games set for Nintendo platforms.  The votes have now been totaled and the winners are in.

5th Cell’s unique puzzle platform game Scribblenauts for the Handheld DS won the best original game and best handheld game of E3 2009.  The game challenges the player to write down words on the touch screen which then magically appear as objects in the game to help you overcome its tricky challenges.  The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story also won the best Handheld Game award.

“Other winners appearing on Nintendo platforms are DJ Hero (Activision) bringing home Best Social/Casual/Puzzle Game, and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Capcom) bagging Best Fighting Game of E3 2009. Our congratulations to all the winners!” source: Nintendo.com

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OK, so you’ve taken the plunge and bought yourself the new console from the Handheld DS range and with any luck you opted for the Cheap Nintendo DSi store page, so you haven’t had to pay full whack.  Anyway, now you have the handheld console what next?

There’s a lot to do with your new toy, and you don’t even have to slot in the game card yet to find out.  To begin with you might want to start snapping a few photos to check out the inbuilt cameras which can then be stored on an SD Card which makes transporting and transferring the photos easy or on the inbuilt Nintendo DSi memory.  The cameras software allows you to take 11 different styles of photos which can then be manipulated and using the wireless connection you can send images for free between you and another Nintendo DSi.

Similarly to the photo editing functions the new DSi allows you to edit audio sound as well.  The in built microphone allows you to record sounds which you can then play around with by using any one of the filters available.  The SD Card will let you store your tracks and creations in AAC format so you can then transfer your sound files to other devices.

Once your setup with a wireless connection you will be able to access the DSiWare store from which you can download games and applications.  If you have bought your Nintendo DSi brand-new then don’t forget that the first time you connect to the shop via your wireless connection you will be awarded DSi points as part of a limited time promotion offered by Nintendo.  You can read more about that here. (Nintendo DSi Points Promotion).  Point can then be redeemed for games and apps.  There are also free games and apps available.

All this to do before you’ve even played your first game.  The new Nintendo DSi is packed full of features and software so don’t forget to explore it all.

To find out how you can get a Cheap Nintendo DSi visit our store page.

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Competition pro DSi protection pack – released on 17th April

Includes

- Carry Case
- Wrist Strap
- Earphones
- Stylus Pen
- Thumb Stylus
- 2 x Screen Protectors
- Cleaning Cloth
- Dust guards port cover
- Game and SD Card case

This protection pack will be released on the 17th of April and is made for the new Nintendo Handheld, the DSi.  This is not an official piece of Nintendo equipment and is made by Competition Pro.  It is a solution for gamers who want that extra protection to keep their DSi handheld in mint condition.  Provided is a sturdy carry case to transport the console, screen films which protect the screens from scratches and marks along with a cleaning cloth.  An extra Stylus Pen is added in case you loose your original and a Stylus Pen alternative is unique to this package in the form of the Stylus Thumb.  A small piece of equipment made to slide on your thumb which is used instead of the pen.  Finally included is the earphone set and wrist strap.  This pack will be retailing on Amazon from the 17th of April for £9.99.

You can order this Nintendo DSi protection product direct from Amazon click here

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Nintendo president recently spoke with the Nintendo development team about two new titles to be released for the newest Nintendo Handheld the Nintendo DSi.  The first one will be WarioWare: snapped.  This allows users to put themselves in the picture using the Nintendo DSi’s inner hinge camera.  The second title is Rhythm Paradise which challenges the player to keep beat using over 50 mini games and rhythm toys to take advantage of.

The Nintendo president is Satoru Iwata and he now has his own dedicated place on the Official Nintendo website.  You can find the link here.

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In the UK alone, the Nintendo DSi managed to sell 92,000.  This was mainly from pre-order sales and it has been said that they out sold all other hardware in the region combined.  That’s pretty impressive.  The question is will the sales keep coming.

The Nintendo DSi is an upgrade from the DS Lite and there is some speculation as to what it exactly has to offer for the money and if it is worth it.  The sales figures have proven other wise though and it has become the most popular handheld console on the market.

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With the new Nintendo Dsi about to hit the Europe market on April 3rd it is more than likely that the Nintendo DSi will become the most popular handheld console on the market to date.

The Nintendo DSi has already been released in Japan where sales have topped over 2 million in only five months and sales are still going strong. Game Stop’s CEO Bob McKenzie has confirmed that the pre-order sales figure has already doubled that of the original Nintendo DS. All this adds up to a hit console for Nintendo.

The DSi is an interactive device for the whole family and means it appeals to a wide audience which is only going to help with sales. Equipped with over 1000 games available for download directly to your handheld you are not short of choice. The main competitor to the Nintendo DSi is Sony’s new PSP. The PSP has similar features to the new DSi.

To compare the DSi has 2 built in cameras, the PSP has 1 camera which adds on to the console to give a real camera look and feel. The DS and DSi both have touch screen which are lacking in the PSP although there are home brew options which allow the owner to install their own touch screen setup. Both handhelds can play and store music. Both consoles have capabilities to go online and both can play video. Overall they are very similar but it’s the technical specs which separate these 2 portable consoles as well as their individual game titles.

With the release of the DSi, naturally the DS and DS Lite figures are expected to slow down and maybe even decrease in price which is great for people who perhaps cannot afford the DSi price tag which is set at £150 in the UK. However because of this it may mean DS sales figures continue at a steady level which is currently relatively strong. (Over 100 million units sold.)

Nintendo have a huge sales strategy planned which will be implemented throughout 2009 to ensure the public have the DSi in the front of there minds which will help maintain and grow sales. This includes software and game releases which will bring out the full potential of the Nintendo DSi and the use of it’s functions like the in-built cameras and 2 touch screens. Combined, these features will give the user new and advanced gaming experiences.

With Nintendo DSi sales expecting to sore and possibly break records you can keep up to date with all Nintendo Handheld news and information by visiting our Nintendo blog at Nintendo Handhelds and if you are thinking of buying a Nintendo DSi then make sure you check out this website.

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An interesting article about an interview with the Nintendo Senior Product Manager, James Honeywell.  They talk about why the Nintendo DS has been so popular with the public compared to other handheld consoles on the market.  What the new Nintendo Dsi will bring to the table in advance of the old DS Lite and finally about the marketing of the Nintendo Handheld in the past and future.

To read the full article click here

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