The Nintendo DSi is the most recent member of the DS family and boasts some nice additions to the previous DS Lite.  Take a look below to see what all the fuss is about.

Two screens, 3.25 inches in size. They are larger than the previous DS Lite and have a resolution of 256 x 192. The screens are smaller than the Sony PSP which has a 4.3 inch display and the Apple I-touch at 3.5 inch but bear in mind that the DSi has two screens creating a bigger viewing area.

Cameras. Two cameras provide the DSi with unique gaming abilities and one of them is VGA. The first camera is located on the internal hinge to capture the players face and the second is located externally on the corner of the lid allowing the user to take pictures like a proper camera and using the gaming screens to view the shot. The PSP has an optional camera, which is 1.3mega pixels. The iPod Touch has a built in camera of 2 mega pixels.

Memory wise the Nintendo DSi provides an SD Card slot along with internal flash memory storage of 256mb. The PSP can hold a memory card of up to 16gb and the iPod Touch has 8 to 32gb depending on which size the owner opts for.

All handhelds mentioned have Wi-Fi capabilities. This is an excellent feature which allows users to surf the web, connect with other consoles of the same type, and download new games, applications and software updates. They all have their own customised stores. Nintendo DSi has the DSi – ware shop, PSP has the PS Store and the iPod Touch uses the App Store.

The DSi has single touch screen technology, the PSP does not have this capability although there is a home brew piece of equipment that owners can buy to set up their own touch screen function. The iPod Touch does have touch screen which is multi-touch technology.

The Nintendo DSi is 12% thinner than the DS Lite but the length is a little longer. The power switch on the DS Lite has been replaced to a button on the DSi which is going back to the original DS. A matted finish has been applied compared to the gloss finish of the DS Lite, which is meant to prevent showing finger prints.

The CPU in the Nintendo DSi is an ARM clocked at 133 MHz and has 16 MB of RAM. and the speakers have been improved from the previous model.

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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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With only 1 week until the new Nintendo DSi handheld hits Europe make sure you get your pre-order in to avoid dissapointment.

The Nintendo DSi has already been released in Japan in late 2008 and is due for Europe on April 3rd.

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Available in both Matt Black and White

Nintendo DSi bundles also available.

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For anyone wondering what the R4 card is, it is a small card which plugs in to the back of your DS or DS lite and is the same size a regular cartridge.  You then purchase an SD Card to store your games on.  This plugs into the R4 card which enables you to play the games stored on your SD Card.

The R4 card, will not work in the new Dsi (released April 3rd in Europe).  That’s right unfortunately the R4 card which has made friends with many will no longer be able to function with the latest handheld model, the new Dsi.  This has been officially confirmed by Nintendo.  There has been announced that there is a few cards already available but they only function in DS mode.  This means no access to any of the DSi-specific functions.  These are cards like the Acekard 2i.

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The Nintedno DSi is not the only thing Nintendo are going to launch in April.  The nintendo points card will be released at the same time.  This is going to be a re-vamp of the old Wii points system.  There will be a 2000 card which has already been released (6th March) and the 1000 and 3000 points cards released on April 3rd.   The points can be used to buy exclusive products from both the Wii Shop and DSi Shop.  The products can then be downloaded direct to the console.

There are a couple of new titles to look forward to following the release of the Handheld Nintendo DSi.

• Pokémon Platinum Version – May 22nd in Europe – Available on Nintendo DS
• Rhythm Paradise – date TBC – Music game to test the users rhythmic ability

With just over 2 weeks to go the new Nintendo DSi Handheld is just around the corner, remeber you can still pre-order by click the banner on the right.  After release you will be able to find Cheap Nintendo DSi Consoles available in store.

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The new Nintendo DSi is to be released on the 3rd April 2009.  Available in matte black or white (at first), this Nintendo DS upgrade has 2 built in cameras, carries an SD memory card slot, can play music and has the option of being able to download software updates.  The physical difference from the DS is the new DSi is 12% thinner and has a larger screen.

The built in cameras can be located in the middle of the hing when the console is opened and the other on the right corner of the lid on the outside.  Having both cameras means the user can take pictures of themselves using the internal camera and pictures of others using the external one.  The cameras software comes with face recognition and lets you interact with photos by using the pen.  This includes features such as

• Distortion
• Graffiti
• Colour changing
• Mirror
• Picture Framing
• Emoter
• Merge
• Resemblance

With all these features the Nintendo DSi becomes your own person picture diary.  View your pictures in various styles and have the ability to send them via wireless connection to other DSi’s.

Record and play with sound, changing the speed, pitch, sound filtering and effects.  As well as using it as an portable music device which supports aac format.

You can even get online with the Nintendo DSi, Shop in the DSi store and download games.  Also earn points when you buy “DSi Ware” items.

Probably most importantly this new console is fully compatible with the older DS version which means you’ll be able play all your old games.

To find the best possible price on this new console check out our web store pages, Cheap Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi Bundles.

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