The Nintendo DSi Thread

[HyperSonicEXE]

Well it is a camera; focus is what it does best.

[Hypershell]

Funny how people seem to forget that tidbit and focus more on the camera.

From the screenshots I've seen, at least one of those announced games will be doing exactly that as well.

Like I said, I didn't expect the first batch to be anything special.  But it's a start.

Eh, the only reason why I got my DSi is because my DS Lite's screen broke and I managed to get it in to Game Stop before it completely stopped being useful.

In my case it was my original brick DS (didn't find the Lite worthwhile).  Top screen cracked majorly, greying out about half of it, no way in hell I could sneak a trade-in.

Posted on: September 03, 2009, 06:47:52 PMI suppose we all hoped that notions of the DSi being region-locked would be specific to downloadables.  Not the case, however, as IGN confirms:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/102/1027349p1.html

Rather hilarious is that this renders the "enhanced" cartridges as being more widely available on the previous hardware than on the current.  Way to go, Nintendo!

You know, if you don't want people to hack your console, you shouldn't be a [sonic slicer] to your rule-abiding consumers.  Their excuse is internet connections and parental controls, which is bullshit; there's no reason either one couldn't be worked around.

[Solar]

Didn't we know this like, when the DSi was announced or something?

[VixyNyan]

Yea, but the difference was that downloadable software were locked to specific regions.

This time, we're talking about actual DSi cartridges. o.o;

[Solar]

I know, I always understood it as both cartridges and downloadable.

[Protoman Blues]

You know, if you don't want people to hack your console, you shouldn't be a [sonic slicer] to your rule-abiding consumers.  Their excuse is internet connections and parental controls, which is bullshit; there's no reason either one couldn't be worked around.

LoL, no offense, but people are going to hack no matter what Nintendo does, even if you and I don't agree with region lock-outs. 

[Hypershell]

No kidding (do you think I'd give up Magic Fish Mix?).  But this only encourages them further.  I'm not saying one shouldn't hack, but Nintendo obviously hates it whether piracy is involved or not, and moves like this are counter-productive to that point.

[Protoman Blues]

Perhaps they think that obsessive gamers will buy a Japanese DSi as well.

[VixyNyan]

New DSi announced. Launching before the years end.

The only new thing right now is 4-inch screens, with a price at 18900 yen (same as the first DSi).

Maybe these screens will be either blurry or sharper, depends on what kind of screens and tweaks they use. o.o

[Klavier Gavin]

New DSi announced. Launching before the years end.

What is this? I don't even-

[Gaia]

I still remember when the Atari 2600 was big enough to fit beer in it (still is!), this will be the Atari of the handhelds if Nintendo keeps this up. Only it will hold your deck boxes instead of beer.

[HyperSonicEXE]

And then there's that whole "Nvidia new chip" story talking about ANOTHER DS.

Better be the DS2, because if it's another DS/Lite/i, I'm going to scream.

[Black Mage J]

Gah  why improve every two years when you could just completly revamp it in 4 years?

[Hypershell]

Well, the fact that screen size is the only difference is actually comforting.  When the speculation-happy press reports "possible new applications" for such larger screens, ie book reading and video, it makes you think they're actually upping the resolution.  Which means a functionally different model.  Which it is ENTIRELY too soon for.

But, if this is just an "old granny can see now" DSi, fine.

[Sakura Leic]

This is really confusing, I mean I'm going to get a DSi for christmas but I definetly don't think this new DSi is going to be out in the US by then.

[Fxeni]

Bigger screens with same resolution huh? Doubt it's worth it.

[Jericho]

So yeah, I just saw this and all I have to say is "huh?" If this has anything to do with the nVidia Tegra speculation going around a few weeks back and this becomes a stealth DS2, I wouldn't know what to say. If it's a new spec DSi, then I have to wonder why Nintendo is seemingly outing another different but not different product.

[HyperSonicEXE]

Eh, I don't know if the Tegra is related to this or not.

...might be, if the resolution is supposed to improve. And it'd give Nintendo a good test-run of what Nvidia does compared to ATI.

[Protoman Blues]

Nintendo Announces Big Screen DSi

I kinda like the color as well!  

Also, an appropriate sound effect!  



Three new colors: (at least for Japan) Please get Forest Green, US

[Klavier Gavin]

Looks like I have another handheld to add to my collection.

[Protoman Blues]

Kotaku's Comparison, Copypasta'd

Screen Size
• DSi LL: 4.2 inches
• DSi: 3.2 inches
• DS Lite: 3 inches

Hardware Size
• DSi LL (across): 161mm
• DSi (across): 137mm
• DS Lite (across): 133mm

• DSi LL (front to back): 94.4mm
• DSi (front to back): 74.9mm
• DS Lite (front to back): 73.9mm

• DSi LL (thickness): 21.2mm
• DSi (thickness): 18.9mm
• DS Lite: 21.5mm

Touch Pen Size
• DSi LL (short pen): 96mm
DSi LL (long pen): 129.3mm
• DSi: 92mm
• DS Lite: 87.5mm

Weight
• DSi LL (including Battery Pack, short Touch Pen): 314g
• DSi (including Battery Pack, Touch Pen): 214g
• DS Lite (including Battery Pack, Touch Pen, GBA Cover): 218g

Charging Time
• DSi LL: 3 hours
• DSi: 2 hours 30 mins.
• DS Lite: 3 hours

Battery Life
• DSi LL (Lowest Brightness): 13~17 hours
• DSi (Lowest Brightness): 9~14 hours
• DS Lite (Lowest Brightness): 15~19 hours

• DSi LL (Second Lowest Brightness): 11~14 hours
• DSi (Second Lowest Brightness): 8~12 hours
• DS Lite (Second Lowest Brightness): 10~15 hours

• DSi LL (Middle Brightness): 9~11 hours
• DSi (Middle Brightness): 6~9 hours
• DS Lite (Middle Brightness): Not setting such exists on DS Lite

• DSi LL (Second Highest Brightness): 6~8 hours
• DSi (Second Highest Brightness): 4~6 hours
• DS Lite (Second Highest Brightness): 7~11 hours

• DSi LL (Highest Brightness): 4~5 hours
• DSi (Highest Brightness): 3~5 hours
• DS Lite (Highest Brightness): 5~8 hours

Supported Software
• DSi LL: Nintendo DS, DSi, DSiWare
• DSi: Nintendo DS, DSi, DSiWare
• DS Lite: Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

Input Outport Slots
• DSi LL: DS Card Slot, SD Memory Card Slot, AC Adaptor, Headphones, Mic
• DSi: DS Card Slot, SD Memory Card Slot, AC Adaptor, Headphones, Mic
• DS Lite: DS Card Slot, Game Boy Advance Slot, AC Adaptor, Headphones, Mic

[Klavier Gavin]

[Satoryu]

It's a good thing I waited on getting a DSi. This is right up my alley.

[Acid]

Wine Red looks sexy.

[STM]

Should have saved resources for a new handheld, not a lame upgrade.

Oh wait...

Nintendo's Revenue and Profits Plummet - Destructioid.com

Nevermind, it all makes sense now.