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[[File:DSiLogo.png|right|thumb|The logo for the Nintendo DSi.]] | [[File:DSiLogo.png|right|thumb|The logo for the Nintendo DSi.]] | ||
The '''Nintendo DSi''' is the second redesign of the [[Nintendo DS]], after the [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]]. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April | The '''Nintendo DSi''' is the second redesign of the [[Nintendo DS]], after the [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]]. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April 2, 2009, in Europe on April 3, 2009, and in the United States on April 5, 2009 (per [http://ds.ign.com/articles/954/954922p1.html an announcement from IGN.com]). Initially, the white was replaced with blue in the Americas, however currently the white as well as pink are available. | ||
==Changes from Nintendo DS Lite== | ==Changes from Nintendo DS Lite== | ||
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* Integrated Photo Channel and music playback | * Integrated Photo Channel and music playback | ||
* Applications from the Nintendo DSi Shop are region-locked (as with previous models, this does not apply to games stored on a DS Game Card) | * Applications from the Nintendo DSi Shop are region-locked (as with previous models, this does not apply to games stored on a DS Game Card) | ||
==Nintendo DSi LL== | |||
[[File:Nintendo DSi LL logo.png|thumb|DSi LL logo]] | |||
Nintendo has announced that they will release a bigger DSi. The '''Nintendo DSi LL''' has 4.2-inch screens and 129.3 mm and 96mm styluses. The Dsi LL is 21.2 mm thick, 91.4mm tall and 161mm wide. It will be released on November 21, 2009 in Japan with the colors WineRed, DarkBrown and NaturalWhite. | |||
==Game Boy Advance incompatibility== | ==Game Boy Advance incompatibility== | ||
The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the [[Generation III]] games as well as other [[Game Boy Advance]] games. Due to the [[Generation IV]] games' use of [[dual-slot mode]] to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and [[Pal Park]] for migration of Pokémon from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], and {{v2|Emerald}}, this also affects them. | The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the [[Generation III]] games as well as other [[Game Boy Advance]] games. Due to the [[Generation IV]] games' use of [[dual-slot mode]] to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and [[Pal Park]] for migration of Pokémon from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], and {{v2|Emerald}}, this also affects them. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:DSi-White-closed.jpg|Top view of DSi closed | File:DSi-White-closed.jpg|Top view of DSi closed | ||
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File:DSi-Blue-box.jpg|Blue DSi box | File:DSi-Blue-box.jpg|Blue DSi box | ||
File:DSi-open.jpg|DSi running the Sound Channel | File:DSi-open.jpg|DSi running the Sound Channel | ||
File:Nintendo DSi LL WineRed.png| WineRed DSi LL | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiLL/ DSi LL on Nintendo's official site] (Japanese) | |||
{{bulbanews|Nintendo announces worldwide DSi release dates}} | {{bulbanews|Nintendo announces worldwide DSi release dates}} | ||
{{bulbanews|New 4-inch screen DSi to hit Japan soon}} | |||
{{Nintendo}} | {{Nintendo}} | ||
[[Category:Electronic devices]] | [[Category:Electronic devices]] | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 30 October 2009
File:DSiLogo.png
The logo for the Nintendo DSi.
The Nintendo DSi is the second redesign of the Nintendo DS, after the DS Lite. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April 2, 2009, in Europe on April 3, 2009, and in the United States on April 5, 2009 (per an announcement from IGN.com). Initially, the white was replaced with blue in the Americas, however currently the white as well as pink are available.
Changes from Nintendo DS Lite
File:DSi.JPG
The white Nintendo DSi
- 12% thinner than DS Lite
- Screens are 3.25 inches, an increase of .25 from DS Lite
- Two 0.3-megapixel camera inside and on the back of the system with a maximum resolution of 640x480
- Game Boy Advance slot has been removed
- SD card slot added to transfer photos and music between DSi, Wii, and PC
- Music playback for AAC music files
- Record sounds with the microphone
- Enhanced speakers and audio
- Nintendo DSi Shop from which DSi applications can be bought using Nintendo Points
- Free-to-download Opera Internet browser available at launch
- Power button relocated to below D-Pad
- Stylus relocated to below SD card slot
- New user interface similar to that of Wii
- Integrated Photo Channel and music playback
- Applications from the Nintendo DSi Shop are region-locked (as with previous models, this does not apply to games stored on a DS Game Card)
Nintendo DSi LL
Nintendo has announced that they will release a bigger DSi. The Nintendo DSi LL has 4.2-inch screens and 129.3 mm and 96mm styluses. The Dsi LL is 21.2 mm thick, 91.4mm tall and 161mm wide. It will be released on November 21, 2009 in Japan with the colors WineRed, DarkBrown and NaturalWhite.
Game Boy Advance incompatibility
The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the Generation III games as well as other Game Boy Advance games. Due to the Generation IV games' use of dual-slot mode to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and Pal Park for migration of Pokémon from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, this also affects them.
Gallery
- DSi-White-closed.jpg
Top view of DSi closed
- DSi-Black-open.jpg
Black DSi opened
- DSi-SDslot.PNG
SD slot on the DSi
- DSi-fold.png
DSi partially folded
- DSi-Blue-box.jpg
Blue DSi box
- DSi-open.jpg
DSi running the Sound Channel
WineRed DSi LL
See also
- DSi LL on Nintendo's official site (Japanese)
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