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[Regulus Tera]

I think it deserves a new thread.

http://www.nintendodsi.com/

 

[Rewrite]

Put the price and release date! April 5th for $169.99.

 

[bartris]

I like that Blue one, hope its at launch in Australia.

 

[Netto-kun]

What? An ice blue DSi? WHAT? D8

Edit:

I like that Blue one, hope its at launch in Australia.

According to IGN, yes.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/954/954616p1.html

 

[Volcynika]

I still have my original DS, might get this one over the summer though.

 

[beelzebozo]

dsiware means i'm on board prontosaurus.

 

[Jme]

Blue is nice but still no sale for me.
Also what a stupid release date, what the hell is in April?

 

[botticus]

Blue is nice but still no sale for me.
Also what a stupid release date, what the hell is in April?

Rhythm Tengoku!

 

[VOOK]

Says DSi Ware from 200 points, no freebies?

 

[Femmeworth]

$170. :\ Well, it's better than $180.

 

[beelzebozo]

Blue is nice but still no sale for me.
Also what a stupid release date, what the hell is in April?

what, you want them to wait and release it on christmas like ten thousand other products vying for your dollar? i'd rather people launch more things when there's less to spend your gaming dollar on. april sounds good to me--i can free up the cash for it then easily.

 

[VAIL]

$19.99 too much IMHO, but it'll still be mine.

 

[so_awes]

any R4 like device for the DSi yet?

 

[Tempy]

I would like to know to euro release date - or alternatively, hope the US DSi charger also does 220v, or that you can use the DSL charger.

 

[rollingstart]

getting black

 

[VOOK]

any R4 like device for the DSi yet?

Ahoy! Yar be Flash Cards for ye DSi thar be.

I would like to know to euro release date - or alternatively, hope the US DSi charger also does 220v, or that you can use the DSL charger.

Ye can't

 

[Gamecocks625]

Argh! Why no white model?

Black it is then. Definitely pumped about the earlier release date, though.

 

[bryehn]

any R4 like device for the DSi yet?

A few. Problem is that no DSi titles have been released, so the carts may be "useless" in a year.

Getting the DSi day 1, primarily for DSWare, can't wait!!!

 

[Regulus Tera]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

Also on April 5, a new Nintendo DS game, Rhythm Heaven, will join this roster of games available for both Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS owners in the United States. Having sold more than 1.6 million copies since its July 2008 launch in Japan and still increasing sales today, this infectious game challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer TSUNKU♂. Simple gestures with the stylus combined with fun music and quirky visuals make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages.

THIS IS THE BEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER NOW

 

[Rewrite]

Getting the black one.

 

[Mockingbird]

Holy shit! That's faster than anticipated. And Rhythm Heaven launches on April 5th too? Hopefully it doesn't end there and Nintendo follows through with mohr games -- or else go to hell Reggie.

Edit: Probably won't pick it up since I already have this version:

 

[DarkMehm]

Nintendo could release like 25 updates of the DS and people would still double-dip over it. I'm happy with my lite.

 

[Tempy]

Ahoy! Yar be Flash Cards for ye DSi thar be.



Ye can't

Damn you Ninty.

I bet Europe gets different colors.

 

[Delio]

As i said in the other thread. Black for me totally would have bit on Blue if it was darker but meh it's all good.

 

[WickedLaharl]

that's about $30 too much

 

[psy18]

Are those matte?
Time to sell my lite.

 

[GCX]

Pretty surprising there's no white model avaible. I'm not complaining though since I like those colors better anyway.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

So this has VC support too? May have to start saving for one.

 

[VOOK]

Press Release mentions DSi only cards as well... oh dear.

 

[Tempy]

Matte like the GBASP > Fingerprint Gloss DSL

 

[Blueblur1]

There really are Gaffers looking forward to this? Man, I'm happy with my DS Lite and I feel Nintendo is really milking the DS brand. I'm going to save my money for some games instead.

 

[zigg]

Nintendo could release like 25 updates of the DS and people would still double-dip over it. I'm happy with my lite.

I posted this in the other thread, but signs point to it being an under-the-hood hardware upgrade. Of course it's not confirmed, etc. but I'm confident.

Then again, right now, it doesn't mean much, unless you're into DSiWare. Which I think I will be.

 

[oneHeero]

So this has VC support too? May have to start saving for one.

How does this work?

Can I download from VC if I dont have a Wii?

 

[Rewrite]

There really are Gaffers looking forward to this? Man, I'm happy with my DS Lite and I feel Nintendo is really milking the DS brand. I'm going to save my money for some games instead.

I'm still a Phat owner.

 

[VOOK]

How does this work?

Can I download from VC if I dont have a Wii?

It's DSi Ware it is an entirely different service.

I swear we went over all this when the Japanese one launched >_>

 

[Regulus Tera]

There really are Gaffers looking forward to this?

My DS Phat, while functional, is in a very bad condition.

Man, I'm happy with my DS Lite and I feel Nintendo is really milking the DS brand. I'm going to save my money for some games instead.

I said the same thing with the Game Boy Color. I ended up buying it regardless.

 

[cws]

Good price.

 

[goomba]

I still have my Phat as well. Did buy a lite but it was stolen. Will get black DSi if i have any money.

Now that the DS and Wii both have photo capabilities hows about a Nintendo wifi printer??

 

[Tempy]

I hope there's tons of DSiWare support. Any word on what developers (Japanese and western) are planning?

And am I being way too hopeful for an XNA-like service?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

It's DSi Ware it is an entirely different service.

I swear we went over all this when the Japanese one launched >_>

And we're gonna go over it again since I was not keen on importing of flying to Japan to get me one

Looks good but will have to research more to justify the price.

 

[Valtor]

Blue is nice but still no sale for me.
Also what a stupid release date, what the hell is in April?

It's a month? The hell's the problem with april? You would've preferred november?

 

[Lateraleye]

Yuck, time to buy a DS Lite before they stop being manufactured. A good time too, since my DS Fat's screen is on the fritz and the R button sticks.

 

[Stairs]

Damn it, I will, begrudgingly of course, pick up a blue one.

I wonder when Gamestop will be taking preorders?

 

[cws]

DSi Retailgames Confirmed !!!!

In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS™ games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system.

 

[A Twisty Fluken]

My DS Phat, while functional, is in a very bad condition.



I said the same thing with the Game Boy Color. I ended up buying it regardless.

And you were rewarded with a pile of awesome software.

Edit: What the do they mean most DS games?

Guitar Hero.

 

[jjasper]

A little more than I wanted to spend, but I might jump on it anyway.

Edit: What the do they mean most DS games?

 

[Mardak]

Any idea when Amazon.com will have the DSi listed? Same for Rhythm Heaven? I suppose there's still plenty of time before April for both items.

They do list japanese DSi though..

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

nice a release date

 

[BoilersFan23]

My DS Phat, while functional, is in a very bad condition.

I feel the same way too, but I'm just sick of my DS Phat, don't really care about the GBA BC, and just want downloadable games (since I like them a lot on all platforms) and other stuff.

 

[Mardak]

"most games" probably because it lacks the GBA port.

Games like guitar hero