Ah, I had gotten the DS lite 2 years ago, and look what’s new: the DSi. It’s similar in shape to the DS lite, but so much more. I already have the classic DS and the DS lite, so I won’t be expecting to get this. But, it still looks pretty interesting. For more information, look at this link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10056529-1.html
So it isn’t entirely the same in shape compared to the DS lite. Here is an image from cnet, which got it from Nintendo (sorry I can’t upload images right now, my computer is almost full)
The power button is located near the bottom left corner. Personally, I think the placement is sort of uncomfortable. Although, it will prevent them from turning on by accident. Another new thing is the 3rd light, for Wi-Fi, which will be clarified later. There are also 2 cameras, one is 3.0 megapixel, while the second one is a lower resolution. The screens are slightly larger than before with a slightly slimmer design. There is no more GBA slot instead being replaced by an SD card slot. Instead, you can download the GBA games into your DS. The microphone is still there, just moved a little to the right for the camera.
There is Wi-Fi, so you can shop at the DS shop for games and downloads. There is also an internet browser, although it isn’t specified what the browser supports. There is a new multimedia center, hence the SD card slot. You can play music, and look at images. I think it would have been better if they added a video player to take advantage of the 2 screens though. Unless, they do have one and I’m not informed about it. According to this:
there should be a scroll type of menu, I’m inferring. I’m assuming pictochat is still availible as well. Let’s see, the menu shows the DS game, settings, camera, music, shopping, pictochat, Wi-Fi, and I’m not sure what the blank box is. (I can’t read Japanese! XD)
Japan will get the new DSi in November 1, Hello Kitty’s birthday! (Lucky Japanese people get everything first! ) Apparently, the DSi will come around the world in 2009.
When I get more information, on the DSi, I’ll post it up here. 
2 Responses to “The New Nintendo DSi”
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October 7th, 2008 at 5:28 am
I have a DS already, so I don’t think I’m going to get this. My digicam and mobile phone can take pictures for me.XD I don’t really get why they moved the power button to that area, it’s much more practical to have just left it alone on the side, especially if it’s a possibility to turn your DS off accidentally because of its placement.
October 8th, 2008 at 12:14 am
iheartbadtz: Same here, and I’m getting an internet tablet with a webcam, so there isn’t a point in getting another camera. I agree that the power button is impractical. Also, the design of the power button seems like the light button on the GameBoy SP, so turning it off and on won’t be as great, if I remember correctly.