Nintendo DSi is the third generation of Nintendo DS Consoles family. Launched in April 2009, Nintendo DSi brings more gaming experiences. Sight, sound, and downloadable software all come together in the newest version of the world’s best-selling portable game consoles.

According to Denise Kaigler, Nintendo of America VP of Corporate Affairs, citing NPD data, in just three months since DSi release, it has sold 1.7 million units in United States alone. It was higher than original Nintendo DS (1.38 million units), DS Lite (1.07 million), and even Nintendo Wii (1.52 million), in the same periods. “So Nintendo DSi is beating them all,” Kaigler told IGN. Nintendo said that the DSi has been sold 6.68 million units total worldwide to date (August 2009).

Nintendo DSi is slightly thinner but with a quarter-inc larger, brighter screen than its older sibling. Compared to the new Sony PSP 3000, the Nintendo DSi still wins out in the mobile-fun-longevity stakes. The DSi – the third model of Nintendo DS Consoles – is handheld video game system with sleek, folding design. Enjoy hundreds of already existing Nintendo DS Consoles titles, as well as downloadable DSiWare games and applications. Share the fun with friends, and personalize your experience like never before.

Nintendo DSi is the most innovative model of Nintendo DS Consoles family. Now, Nintendo DSi adds two cameras, slightly larger screen, and an SD card slot. The Game Boy Advance slot has been removed.

Nintendo DSi offer plenty of innovative media features to challenge game developers and your own creativity. You can take a photo and edit it with photo-editing application. You can also edit your sound or song files with sound-editing application. Even there have been a new game called Gostwire that will let you use the Nintendo DSi’s cameras and microphone to hunt ghosts in your real world. More games will appear that integrate real-world experience with the combination of camera, microphone, and touch screen.

The Main Features

With the rich features, Nintendo DSi is not only the most innovative model of Nintendo DS Consoles, but it left behind its competitors. Here are the main features of the Nintendo DSi.

- Larger screen than DS Lite.

- Better audio quality and thinner design.

- A couple of 0.3 megapixel cameras – inside and out. You can choose from 11 different lenses to customize your shots.

- Connect wirelessly to browse the Internet, share photos, and play with others.

- Download games, clocks, and calendars, via the Nintendo DSi Shop.

- Access your music in the AAC format. Record your sound, edit it, and store it on any SD Card standard.

- Play the emergence games that take advantage of cameras, microphone, and touch screen. It will give you great experiences.

- Exclusive access to the DSi Shop for downloadable games and applications.

Color Option

Choose your favorite color that matches your personality: Black Matte or Blue Matte.

The Strengths

In this Nintendo DSi Reviews you’ll find the great features of the Nintendo DS Consoles and also the comparison with its predecessors. Nintendo DSi is only 4 millimeters thinner than DS Lite and just 5 millimeters wider. Its sturdiness will take your attention if you see DSi for the first time and you are using DS Lite. Three LED lights on the left hinge replace the two LED lights found on the right hinge of the DS Lite. The LED lights are labeled with symbols for power, charging, and WiFi activity. DSi’s buttons are smoother, they require less of a pressing motion. The power button has been moved to the bottom left of the lower touch screen. Press the power buttons for a few seconds to turn the device on and off, while a short-press (when the DSi is on) will give you soft reset.

There are a few noticeable changes on the outside of the DSi. There is no more Game Boy Advance slot. This makes DSi slimmer than DS Lite. The slot has been replaced by SD card slot but located on the right edge. The SD card can be used for external storage of pictures, downloaded software and AAC audio. The headphone jack remains in the same location. The volume slider has been converted to push-button format on the left side.

Two Digital Cameras

Nintendo DSi features two 0.3 megapixel cameras. One camera is situated on the external body pointing away from the user (located on outside front cover), and the second one points at the user when the console is flipped open (located on the inner hinge). A pink LED light glows when the outer camera is active.

The truly interactive digital cameras make DSi become the first game console equipped with cameras. The DSi cameras feature 11 different interactive “lences” that can manipulate your photos. The photos then can be edited and shared with family and friends. Store your photos on the DSi’s internal 256MB of storage or onto an SD card (sold separately). The DSi also support SDHC cards, which are those that exceed 2GB of storage.

The cameras will present you with unprecedented ways to interact with your games. Game developer will make use the camera to create creative games that present you new experiences.

Download Games Directly from Internet

Game Boy Advance (GBA) card slot has been dropped from DSi, so it no longer supports GBA games. But you can download games and other content directly from Internet and saved them on the 256 MB onboard memory or an SD card.

Nintendo DSi Shop is one of your places to download unique games and applications known as DSiWare. Download them directly to your Nintendo DSi console, and personalize your experience through endless online fun.

Interactive Sound

Nintendo DSi has better sound quality and features new sound application. The DSi’s two stereo speakers are located on either side of the top screen.DSi Sound application serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player. The application allows users to play with their music while they listen to it.

Record your own sounds, then add a filters or increase and lower pitch and speed. The DSi Sound application also allows you to play your favorite music, and even distort it. You can only play AAC file format.

Send Drawing and Text

With PictoChat, you can create drawings and text messages with your stylus and send them to your friends’ DS or DSi via local wireless connection. Choose your pen, black or new rainbow color pen. A DSi sistem can still play with any version of the handheld.

Connect to WiFi

Nintendo DSi has the ability to connect to any 802.11b or g WiFi router or hotspot. It will allow for an easy Internet connection to the DSi. You also have the option of using a Nintendo WiFi USB connector (sold separately).

Backwards Compatibility

Not only play games made specifically for the systems, Nintendo DSi is also able to play most Nintendo DS games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally mage for the system.