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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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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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.

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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.

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