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Nintendo DSI

 

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  • User Score (2294)
    9.1 9.1 from 2294 reviewers
  • Expert Score (32)
    7.6 7.6 from 32 reviewers
  • Design (134)
    9.0 9.0 from 134 reviewers
  • Value for money (159)
    8.4 8.4 from 159 reviewers
  • Features (34)
    7.7 7.7 from 34 reviewers
  • Ease of use (39)
    9.4 9.4 from 39 reviewers
  • Performance (30)
    8.3 8.3 from 30 reviewers
  • Graphics (84)
    8.2 8.2 from 84 reviewers
  • Sound (48)
    8.6 8.6 from 48 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Durability (121)
    9.1 9.1 from 121 reviewers
  • Overall quality (14)
    8.5 8.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Playability (11)
    10 10 from 11 reviewers
  • Battery performance (19)
    8.2 8.2 from 19 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Speed performance (47)
    8.8 8.8 from 47 reviewers
  • Funfactor (103)
    9.5 9.5 from 103 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    8 April 2009

    Nintendo's next-gen handheld offers a welcome upgrade for fans, though it's no mandatory purchase. Nintendo isn’t known for upgrading systems without reason, and the new DSi adds considerable power to the company’s handheld line. Fresh features like brighter/bigger screens, Secure Digital (SD) Memory card support and twin digital cameras prove cool introductions, just to start. Read more

    • Intuitive to use; fun multimedia options; slick WiFi gaming; online shop
    • Weak camera; no editing of non-DSi photos; lacks GameBoy Advance support; limited music compatibility

  2. consumersearch.com

    16 July 2011

    Prior to the release of the Nintendo 3DS (*Est. $250) , the Nintendo DSi held the title of the best handheld game system available. Though it might have been knocked down a peg, the DSi still remains a top choice, especially for younger game players and those who are looking for a handheld video game console that's less pricey than the 3DS but almost as much fun. Features include dual 3.25-inch screens, two cameras, an SD card slot and access to online game downloads. Read more

    • Dual 3.25-inch displays, Online game downloads, Two cameras, Facebook integration
    • Internal storage of only 256 MB, Not compatible with GameBoy Advance titles, Graphics are average, Shorter battery life than predecessors

  3. Wired

    Wired
    7 July 2009

    How many Nintendo DSes are cluttering up your house? Need another? Yes, you do: If you’re a fan of the company’s products, get ready to part with another two Benjamins and upgrade to the Nintendo DSi. While it might look roughly like the current DS Lite model — a little trimmer, slightly longer — it’s a whole different story under the matte hued exterior. Here, let’s take a look inside. Read more

    • Downloading games is going to be awesome. Bigger screens and slightly longer stylus pen make for better gaming sessions. SD card slot.
    • Can’t run games off the SD card slot. No more Game Boy Advance port. Web browser about as fast as a cement truck with four flat tires.

  4. fwd.channel5.com

    8.0/10
    20 March 2009

    If you don't already own a Nintendo DS or DS Lite, buying a Nintendo DSi will guarantee you more hours of wasteful bliss than a lorry made of maltesers. But some shonky cameras and a few millimetres shaved off aren't reason enough for an upgrade. The online shop could change that, but not yet. Read more

    • The online shop has more potential than Charlotte Church before she discovered beer, letting you download apps just like an iPhone. The biggest improvement isn't anyth...
    • Yeah, that second touchscreen Nintendo promised? S'not there, so don't expect any innovation in games, or the gimmicky camera to make up for it. The thin shell (19mm t...

  5. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    3 April 2009

    While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system. Read more

    • Adds two larger screens; two 0.3-megapixel cameras; a bit thinner than the DS Lite; exclusive access to the DSi Shop for downloadable games and applications.
    • No longer supports Game Boy Advance games; lower battery life than its predecessor; Internet security settings are buried and confusing.

  • User Reviews

  1. Nintendo DS gets better and better

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: Zach32, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    The Nintendo DSi is another great addition to the Nintendo DS family. I'm really looking forward to whats going to come out of DSi Ware and what games will be available to purchase, I hope they bring back some of the older Game boy games. DSi only allows you to play DS games, but that's OK with me, I have no older games anymore. Web function is cool, not the fastest but I was not expecting anything great. Overall, it is worth the $170. Read more

    • Lightweight, slim, like the matte,, screen is a little bigger then DS lite too.
    • NONE

  2. Still playing it after all this time.

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Steven J. Sprigler, Amazon
    5 days ago

    I just realized I never reviewed my DSi. Hardly surprising but the DSi was the be all and end all of the DS line of handhelds. I loved my DS, loved the DS lite more, and then the DSi came along to improve upon things even more. I still haven't picked up a 3DS but I do have a PS Vita on preorder. I still play my DSi and I imagine I still will even after my shiny new PS Vita comes. Read more

  3. 6 year old girl

    Newegg
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: DSi for young girl, Newegg
    19 May 2011

    I would recommend XL version due to bigger screen, but I really don't like the color of XL version. They could have make more color selection. Read more

    • Games selection are best for young children. Alot of features for young children.
    • Screen is too small. I afraid it is bad for her eyes. I regret that I didn't buy XL version instead. My final desion to pick DSi over DS XL was based on the color sele...

  4. A super system

    10/10
    Reviewer: syamg, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    I got my Nintendo DS at launch - I've grown up with Nintendo consoles and hand held devices, I've ha Read more

    • The touch pad is great, so is the ability to play GBA games
    • None!

  5. Great Babysitter!!!!!!

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Jesse the Workaholic, J&R
    26 December 2009

    I loved the game. I own too many game consoles but this one is the one my 5 year old daughter has enjoyed the most. Very good price and not a bad investment when you want peace and quiet around the house...Thanks JR.com Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Excellent Gameplay, Fun For All Ages, Great Graphics, Not a bad glare outdoors
    • Pen kept getting lost

  • WikiFreak Description

Nintendo DSi

The Nintendo DSi is a game console that features two 0.3 megapixel built-in camera and sports an ARM processor that clocks in at 133 MHz. It is also supported by 16 MB of RAM, 256 MB of internal Flash memory and an SD card expansion slot. The console also features an 802.11 internal wireless connectivity. The DSi also comes with a matte surface to prevent fingerprints from showing up, and will be released in both matte black and matte white. Pink, lime green and metallic blue colors wi…

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Nintendo DSi

The Nintendo DSi is a game console that features two 0.3 megapixel built-in camera and sports an ARM processor that clocks in at 133 MHz. It is also supported by 16 MB of RAM, 256 MB of internal Flash memory and an SD card expansion slot. The console also features an 802.11 internal wireless connectivity. The DSi also comes with a matte surface to prevent fingerprints from showing up, and will be released in both matte black and matte white. Pink, lime green and metallic blue colors will be available in Japan on March 20, 2009. The DSi also has five brightness settings and is powered by a 840mAh battery.

Features

The Nintendo DSi features an SD card slot that hides behind the cover on the right-side of the handheld which allows users to expand storage capacity of the unit, allowing users to view external storage of pictures, downloaded software and to play AAC audio. The unit also features a built-in audio player called Nintendo DSi Sound which serves as a voice recorder and music player of AAC audio. It does not however support MP3s. This player lets users adjust pitch, playback and add filters when the aforementioned audio is playing. Audio can also be listened to while the device is closed. Users can save and modify up to eighteen ten-second sound clips from voice recordings done via DSi’s internal microphone then apply them to songs. Photos taken using the DSi can be synced to the Wii’s Photo Channel. The handheld has two VGA (0.3 megapixel) digital cameras; one on the internal hinge pointed towards the user and the second one in the outer shell. The handheld now features a power button, located next to the bottom left side of the touchscreen. The power button allows users to move around, return to the menu, or play a different game, without shutting down the power every time. The DSi will use region locking for DSi-specific software, since the handheld provides Internet services tailored individually for each region and it uses rating-based parental controls, which differ by country. However, Internet browsing, photo sharing and Nintendo DS software is region-free.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek, folding design-loaded with features designed to create a unique gaming experience. Like the DS and DS Lite before it, the DSi features Nintendo’s trademark stylus-driven touchscreen technology, but determined to make portable gaming simultaneously larger and smaller in all the right places, Nintendo has also created the DSi with significantly larger screens and an even slimmer body design than i…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    DSi console

Release Date

  • First seen
    28 November 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • what comes in the DSI box when you buy it?

    Answered by sassyanna 2010-02-02:

    An Ac adapter meaning the charger two stylus and the

  • can the dsi take videos

    can the dsi take videos

    Answered by njccutie 2010-03-01:

    no

  • nintendo DSI

    Sorry that the last couple of questions was so sloppy. I am using a PC to hopefully write to my SD chip. We are using either FROSTWIRE or LIMEWIRE to download the music in MP3 format. However the DSI uses only AAC. Thank you for your time.

    Answered by nilufer 2009-05-10:

    Converting music into compatible AAC audio files: Music files that you want to play on your Nintendo DSi may or may not be copy protected. Music files that are copy protected can not be converted to compatible AAC files for play on the Nintendo DSi. Music files that are not copy protected can be converted to different formats using commercially available music file converters. Nintendo does not provide a process to convert music files. We don’t have any specific recommendations for which program to use; however, many are available to download from the Internet. Some websites will charge you for the download, while others may be free. When researching which converter you might want to use, you will want to make sure the converter works with the file format you are currently using as well as the AAC format. For example, if your songs more

    Answered by libaos 2009-05-16:

    hehe its been banded forever if u have no music yull have no music on ur dsi cause the health svices found out it damages ur dsi while ur putting them on so

    Answered by issikiki 2009-07-03:

    It is much easier to download the AAC files into your PC then store it in your SD card. Insert the SD card into the PC or Mac. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) or Finder (for Mac) and select the drive being used by the SD Card to open it. Open another instance of Windows Explorer or Finder and navigate to where the music (AAC files) is stored. Highlight the desired file(s) and/or folders, copy them, and then paste them into the first instance of Windows Explorer or Finder to create copies on the SD

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