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New DS Model Announced
Techtree News Staff, Oct 02, 2008 1103 hrs ISTIt's official: the DSi will feature a camera, bigger screens, an SD slot and offer downloadable content
CORRECTIONS: The DSi will not support MP3 playback; AAC only. Additionally, it will not have two touchscreens but only one.
Well, the rumours had it right. Nintendo, in a press conference today, confirmed a new iteration for its hugely successful DS handheld console. Well, the rumours and leaks were partially correct: the hardware refresh does not feature a cellphone-like capability.
Dubbed the DSi, here are the major changes made to the handheld:
-- Smaller, lighter than DS Lite with bigger screens
-- No GBA slot
-- External 3MP camera (UNCONFIRMED as of this writing)
-- Internal 0.3 megapixel camera (640x480 resolution)
-- SD card slot for digital downloads and MP3 playback
--MP3 AAC player
--Both its screens are touch sensitive
-- Downloadable software: Nintendo Points will buy you software which will range from free to 200, 500, and 800 points.
-- Built in web browser, mostly likely to be Opera
-- Will release in Japan November 1 for 18900 yen (about $180), two colors: White and flat grey
-- As of right now, the system is Japan exclusive
Apart from the DSi, Nintendo also announced a few titles for the Nintendo Wii including sequels to the excellent Sin and Punishment from the N64 days, and to Punch Out! Games announced for the Wii:
-- Punch Out Wii
-- Sin and Punishment 2
-- Sengoku Musou 3
-- Another Code 2
-- Jungle Beat Wii
The Nintendo DSi
Comparison pics between DSi (left) and the DS Lite (right)
The DSi MP3 player. Note the similarity to the GBA Play-Yan kit
Opera browser for the DSi
A while back, Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata laid down the company's plan for expanding the DS' reach by accomodating for everyday tasks such as checking train schedules, accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, and so on, using the Nintendo DS. It was meant to continue Nintendo's gameplan to expand upon its audience by not only including erstwhile non-gamers through software such as Brain Age, but to then offer them solutions which would lend a utility value to the DS. The changes made to the DS Lite, which have now given birth to the DSi are clearly steps in that direction. Nintendo, for example, will allows for software downloads through Wi-Fi kiosks scattered throughout Japan, and through McDonald's restaurants. Through such initiatives Nintendo will take the first few steps to a more pervasive plan for the DS platform.
Well, the rumours had it right. Nintendo, in a press conference today, confirmed a new iteration for its hugely successful DS handheld console. Well, the rumours and leaks were partially correct: the hardware refresh does not feature a cellphone-like capability.
Dubbed the DSi, here are the major changes made to the handheld:
-- Smaller, lighter than DS Lite with bigger screens
-- No GBA slot
-- External 3MP camera (UNCONFIRMED as of this writing)
-- Internal 0.3 megapixel camera (640x480 resolution)
-- SD card slot for digital downloads and MP3 playback
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-- Downloadable software: Nintendo Points will buy you software which will range from free to 200, 500, and 800 points.
-- Built in web browser, mostly likely to be Opera
-- Will release in Japan November 1 for 18900 yen (about $180), two colors: White and flat grey
-- As of right now, the system is Japan exclusive
Apart from the DSi, Nintendo also announced a few titles for the Nintendo Wii including sequels to the excellent Sin and Punishment from the N64 days, and to Punch Out! Games announced for the Wii:
-- Punch Out Wii
-- Sin and Punishment 2
-- Sengoku Musou 3
-- Another Code 2
-- Jungle Beat Wii
The Nintendo DSi
Comparison pics between DSi (left) and the DS Lite (right)
The DSi MP3 player. Note the similarity to the GBA Play-Yan kit
Opera browser for the DSi
A while back, Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata laid down the company's plan for expanding the DS' reach by accomodating for everyday tasks such as checking train schedules, accessing Wi-Fi hotspots, and so on, using the Nintendo DS. It was meant to continue Nintendo's gameplan to expand upon its audience by not only including erstwhile non-gamers through software such as Brain Age, but to then offer them solutions which would lend a utility value to the DS. The changes made to the DS Lite, which have now given birth to the DSi are clearly steps in that direction. Nintendo, for example, will allows for software downloads through Wi-Fi kiosks scattered throughout Japan, and through McDonald's restaurants. Through such initiatives Nintendo will take the first few steps to a more pervasive plan for the DS platform.
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