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The '''Nintendo DSi''' is the second redesign of the [[Nintendo DS]], after the [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]]. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April 2, 2009, in Europe on April 3, 2009, and in the United States on April 5, 2009. Initially, the white was replaced with blue in the Americas, however currently the white as well as pink are available. An upgraded version, the [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], was announced on October 29, 2009.
 
The '''Nintendo DSi''' is the second redesign of the [[Nintendo DS]], after the [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]]. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April 2, 2009, in Europe on April 3, 2009, and in the United States on April 5, 2009. Initially, the white was replaced with blue in the Americas, however currently the white as well as pink are available. An upgraded version, the [[Nintendo DSi XL]], was announced on October 29, 2009.


==Changes from Nintendo DS Lite==
==Changes from Nintendo DS Lite==
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==Game Boy Advance incompatibility==
==Game Boy Advance incompatibility==
The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the [[Generation III]] games as well as other [[Game Boy Advance]] games. Due to the [[Generation IV]] games' use of [[dual-slot mode]] to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and [[Pal Park]] for migration of Pokémon from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], and {{v2|Emerald}}, this also affects them.
The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the [[Generation III]] games as well as other [[Game Boy Advance]] games. Due to the [[Generation IV]] games' use of [[dual-slot mode]] to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and [[Pal Park]] for migration of Pokémon from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], and {{v2|Emerald}}, this also affects them.
==Pokémon games==
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
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|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Dash]]
| Racing game
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Puzzle game
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Action RPG
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2007
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2007
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| Action RPG
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Platinum}}
| Main series RPG
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
| Action RPG
| 2010
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Black and White|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2010
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[File:BW DSi.jpg|thumb|right|Both of the DSi bundles]]
[[File:BW DSi.jpg|thumb|right|Both of the DSi bundles]]
A special DSi bundle featuring {{game|Black and White|s}} was announced by [[The Pokémon Company]]. The bundle includes a copy of either Pokémon Black or Pokémon White as well as a special DSi with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} on it. The DSi will be colored black or white, depending on which Pokémon game is chosen. It is due to be released in Japan on November 20, 2010.
A special DSi bundle featuring {{game|Black and White|s}} was announced by [[The Pokémon Company]]. The bundle includes a copy of either Pokémon Black or Pokémon White as well as a special DSi with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} on it. The DSi will be colored black or white, depending on which Pokémon game is chosen. It is due to be released in Japan on November 20, 2010.
 
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==See also==
==See also==
{{bulbanews|Nintendo announces worldwide DSi release dates}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/series/dsi/index.html DSi on Nintendo's official site] (Japanese)
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/series/dsi/index.html DSi on Nintendo's official site] (Japanese)
{{bulbanews|Nintendo announces worldwide DSi release dates}}


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Revision as of 15:35, 22 October 2010

Nintendo DSi
ニンテンドーDSi Nintendo DSi
File:DSi.JPG
Nintendo DSi
Release dates
Japan: November 1, 2008
North America: April 5, 2009
Europe: April 3, 2009
Australia: April 2, 2009
South Korea: N/A
China: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Technical specs
  • Dimensions: 74.9 mm long × 137 mm wide × 18.9-mm tall
  • Top Screen: A backlit, 3.25-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD, capable of displaying a total of 260,000 colors.
  • Touch Screen: Same specifications as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
  • Backlight brightness can be changed, but it cannot be turned off. It has five settings, from dimmest to brightest.
  • Battery: 3 to 14 hours of play on a three-hour charge; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter. Battery life depends on the brightness setting.
  • RAM: 16 MB
  • Cameras: Two 0.3 megapixel digital cameras
Related information
Console generation: Seventh generation
Pokémon generations: IV, V
Console type: Handheld
Colors:
Black
White
Lime Green
Pink
Metallic Blue
Blue
Red
External links

The Nintendo DSi is the second redesign of the Nintendo DS, after the DS Lite. The system was released in Japan on November 1, 2008 in the colors matte black and white. It was released in Australia on April 2, 2009, in Europe on April 3, 2009, and in the United States on April 5, 2009. Initially, the white was replaced with blue in the Americas, however currently the white as well as pink are available. An upgraded version, the Nintendo DSi XL, was announced on October 29, 2009.

Changes from Nintendo DS Lite

  • 12% thinner than DS Lite
  • Screens are 3.25 inches, an increase of .25 from DS Lite
  • Two 0.3-megapixel camera inside and on the back of the system with a maximum resolution of 640x480
  • Doubled main CPU clock rate (133 MHz in comparison to 67 MHz of the previous systems)
  • Four times as much RAM (16 MB in comparison to 4 MB of the previous systems)
  • Game Boy Advance slot has been removed
  • SD card slot added to transfer photos and music between DSi, Wii, and PC
  • Music playback for AAC music files
  • Record sounds with the microphone
  • Enhanced speakers and audio
  • Nintendo DSi Shop from which DSi applications can be bought using Nintendo Points
  • Free-to-download Opera Internet browser available at launch
  • Power button relocated to below D-Pad
  • Stylus relocated to below SD card slot
  • New user interface similar to that of Wii
  • Integrated Photo Channel and music playback
  • Applications from the Nintendo DSi Shop are region-locked (as with previous models, this does not apply to games stored on a DS Game Card)

Game Boy Advance incompatibility

The biggest change, perhaps, between the previous models and the DSi is the removal of the GBA port. This causes the system to be unable to play the Generation III games as well as other Game Boy Advance games. Due to the Generation IV games' use of dual-slot mode to capture Pokémon of previous generations, and Pal Park for migration of Pokémon from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, this also affects them.

Pokémon games

All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Dash Racing game 2004
Pokémon Trozei! Puzzle game 2005
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team Dungeon crawler 2005
Pokémon Ranger Action RPG 2006
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Main series RPG 2006
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time Dungeon crawler 2007
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness Dungeon crawler 2007
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Action RPG 2008
Pokémon Platinum Main series RPG 2008
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Dungeon crawler 2009
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Main series RPG 2009
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Action RPG 2010
Pokémon Black and White Main series RPG 2010


Gallery

  • DSi-White-closed.jpg

    Top view of DSi closed

  • DSi-Black-open.jpg

    Black DSi opened

  • DSi SD slot.jpg

    SD slot on the DSi

  • DSi-fold.png

    DSi partially folded

  • DSi-Blue-box.jpg

    Blue DSi box

  • DSi-open.jpg

    DSi running the Sound Channel

Pokémon specials

File:BW DSi.jpg
Both of the DSi bundles

A special DSi bundle featuring Pokémon Black and White was announced by The Pokémon Company. The bundle includes a copy of either Pokémon Black or Pokémon White as well as a special DSi with Reshiram and Zekrom on it. The DSi will be colored black or white, depending on which Pokémon game is chosen. It is due to be released in Japan on November 20, 2010.

See also

Bulbanews
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Nintendo home consoles
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