Nintendo DSi (Black)

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• 10 stars

  i think that the DSi is worth the upgrade... read on

  by spudboy13 on March 30, 2009

  Pros: well, as im sure you know, it has an internet browse (probably the best feature) and an MP3 player, a camera, voice recorder and an online shop. its not too badly priced...where i live if you turn in your ds lite, they give you 70 dollas off...

  Cons: well obviously the most noticed is the fact that there is no GBA slot...no more guitar hero sadly...also it has 1-5 hours less battery time.. i was hoping for more battery time :[

  Summary: the thing is...the pros outweigh the cons for people like me...i like some privacy and i like talking on the computer to friends and watching youtube vids without ...

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  Summary: the thing is...the pros outweigh the cons for people like me...i like some privacy and i like talking on the computer to friends and watching youtube vids without someone standing behind me at the computer desk...so with the internet browser (which is very fast) i can just go lay down on my bed, relax, talk watch vids surf the web...no intrueders...also my computer is getting to be rather old so its like buying a new computer...there is also internal and external storage for music, pictures, games, sound recordings, ect. plus as we all notice...the cameras!!! the best part...finally a competitor to the iphone and ipod touch...i always wanted a touch but not anymore, ive always wanted a psp too but now that the DSi is out...there is no competition...i say DSi is the winner hands down!....its cheaper....does all the same stuff...the only bad part is less storage than an ipod touch :[ but can also do more on the internet and is faster :]...if your a DS person i say in with the new and out with the old...upgrade....trade in you old DS lite or regular DS..heck where i live they even give u a discount to trade in your GBA SP...SWEETTT...so im getting mine April 5th for the low price of $70!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im trading in my DS lite and my GBA SP lite and now thats all i have to pay!!!!!!thats the price of a GBA SP!!! whoa!!! i think the DSi is a great product with so much to do...u can actually play a wider veriety of GBA games because you can also buy older GBA color games along with Advance....(gotta buy then :[ sad...) its not too bad if u dont already have the games then they are worth buying online on the DS....if u want a DS go for the DSi...if u have a DS....UPGRADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....totally worth it....im going to get mine reserved tomorrow and i dont think i can sleep :]]]] cant wait.....BUY THE DSi !!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!......
  
  BTW: Thnx for reading my take on the DSi compared to the DS lite...which i was a proud owner of...but since the DSi....the DS looks like a childs toy....thnx for reading :]

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  Not what it's cracked up to be.

  by flamethrower55 on April 25, 2009

  Pros: Camera, music storage, picture quality

  Cons: Price, weak touch screen, games too expensive

  Summary: Well I can't really say much but to be honest, I am not a fan of the DSi. I can't see the point in all the hype about ...

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  Summary: Well I can't really say much but to be honest, I am not a fan of the DSi. I can't see the point in all the hype about it, with people saying ' The best handheld ever', but when it came out, it was worse than egg flavoured ice cream. It was terrible. For starters, it was way too pricey. In the UK, it would set you back at least £160, which with that, you get no games, no starter pack, no awesome case, no bonus pens. You just get the console, and over in the UK, you don't get the memory stick with it. You have to buy them in camera shops, and they overcharge you, big time. Also, the DSi's touch screen, it's just too weak. I tapped it medium strength because the game said, ' Tap hard here', so I did, and what happens? The screen breaks, and then you have to send it to Nintendo, which is all the way in Japan, and then they mend the screen for you, and charge you at least £95 for it. Typical. However, the stupid piece of Japanese malfunction has two good things. The first is the intergrated cameras. Now these are quite cool, as you can enhance the pictures to either make you laugh, or make you smile. The last thing is the voice recording system. You can make your voice sound anyway you want. It can sound like you're in a tunnel, or it can sound like you're speaking through a trumpet. But all in all, probably one of the worst handheld consoles I have ever had a go on. I would totally recommend the DS Lite because it's cheap and they are good all-rounders. That is all.

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  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Nice up grade to DS lite but DS owners shouldnt upgrade

  by weirdo62 on December 20, 2009

  Pros: 0.3 mp camera, dsi sound, dsi shop

  Cons: no gba slot, no new breakthrough type features that the ds had

  Summary: the dsi is a nice upgrade to the ds, but ds owners shouldn't pay 170 bucks for that slim of an upgrade. overall a great product, i have found ...

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  Summary: the dsi is a nice upgrade to the ds, but ds owners shouldn't pay 170 bucks for that slim of an upgrade. overall a great product, i have found the dsi sound, camera and shop all useful tools. as i said, there is no reason to upgrade because there is nothing breakthrough in the system like the ds breakthrough.

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• 9 stars

  Great value for $170

  by Evan115 on October 25, 2009

  Pros: Camera (Pretty good quality), nice music player, game downloads, sexy, thin, durable, great screens, SD slot, great battery life, great speakers, user-friendly, amazing game player, good size, great game library, touchscreen, charges quickly, price

  Cons: Buttons can get stuck, no GBA slot, crappy web browser (no flash, really slow), music player can't run in the background, no video capability it just plays the audio from videos you try to sync to it, no video capture, no app store

  Summary: Overall, this is a great gaming device. It is a great value. I would definitely upgrade even if you already have a DS or DS lite because there are lots ...

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  Summary: Overall, this is a great gaming device. It is a great value. I would definitely upgrade even if you already have a DS or DS lite because there are lots of fun, cool, and useful add-ons. There are a few quirks, but you get over them once you start using the DSi in your everyday life.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Best Nintendo handheld ever

  by andjam19 on April 11, 2009

  Pros: This device is slim high-tec, goes on the internet, has a special shop where you can buy new games. The two cameras have lots of different features. The DSi doesnt get fingerprinted like the DS Light.

  Cons: You cannot download adobe flashplayer for the internet so you cannot watch movies or listen to songs. The internet also holds so much data and some websites do not load correctly.

  Summary: Overall I love this thing I would 100% recomend this to a friend.

  Summary: Overall I love this thing I would 100% recomend this to a friend.

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• 7 stars

  nice device in early stage

  by ruyjau on February 3, 2009

  Pros: the new cameras are cool, the image editing software is fun.
  the voice and audio tweaking program is fun.
  looks higher quality than ds lite
  free web navigator

  Cons: So far, only japanese interface.
  The battery life is OK, not exceptional. The power adapter runs only on 100V (but you can get an usb charger for a few bucks)

  Summary: This is my first nintendo ds, so I lack a comparison point for the lite version.
  I got this gadget in Japan, and so far it is a japan-only product, ...

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  Summary: This is my first nintendo ds, so I lack a comparison point for the lite version.
  I got this gadget in Japan, and so far it is a japan-only product, so, the interface is in Japanese, and there might be software incompatibility issues (which I still have to meet). I have not found the way to change the language so far.
  The new cameras are a lot of fun, you can run editing software on the fly and make funny pictures, my 2 year old kid loves this feature.
  There is also a program to record voice snippets and edit them, transform them into parrot-like, robot-like and so on. Again, lots of fun for my kid.
  The wifi connection works OK, it supports wep2, and is easily set up. I had to register in their "club" to get access to the shop, where the web browser is to be found (free of charge).
  I have not used many games yet, only nintendogs (which seems to be the same standard as in the lite version, I guess, can you call the dog by voice on the lite?), lodge runner (just OK) and a japanese dictionary which also works well.
  I have not yet tested the connection to other nintendo ds or multiplayer games.
  Finally, a good game gadget, quite successful in entertaining my kid, easy to use, fun.

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  3 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Nintendo's DS just keeps getting better.

  by Jeremy Chappell on April 7, 2009

  Pros: The DSi Store is inspired. The case feels much less "toy-like" and more durable. The increased screen size is helpful, especially when using the touch screen. The sound is far better both in terms of volume and dynamic range.

  Cons: No GameBoy Advance slot is a shame, and even some DS games require it (Guitar Hero, and of course the rumble pack). Yet another new charger!

  Summary: This is the best DS yet. The loss of the GBA slot is a pain, but you're probably not still playing GBA games.
  
  The store is a great idea. ...

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  Summary: This is the best DS yet. The loss of the GBA slot is a pain, but you're probably not still playing GBA games.
  
  The store is a great idea. The hardware is even better than the DS Lite (which lets face it was nice). Playing games that need the touch screen is easier (it's only a little bigger, but it does make a difference).
  
  The sound is much improved, I don't know what they've done, but everything sounds much improved. I also liked the new menu system (you can move the items around too, it's quite customisable) and the addition of the soft-reset is a brilliant touch.
  
  The power key needs a little pressure to push and that seems to stop it being pushed by accident (unlike the original DS). I actually quite like the change to the volume control, as I found the slider on the DS Lite often got changed without me meaning to, and it was hard to get the volume you wanted (fully on or fully off were easy - in between was more difficult). This unit is much louder.
  
  Here in the UK we have black and white cases, the black one is a big improvement on the older DS Lite as it isn't a finger print magnet, I have no idea what the white one is like.
  
  The Camera application is a fun distraction. The cameras aren't of amazing quality, but drawing on the pictures, and bending them is surprisingly addictive and time passes quickly. It's odd as you don't initially think it'll hold your interest. The sound application is similar but less so. It is odd just how often you'll find yourself wasting time with these applications to comic effect.
  
  The browser is Opera, it seems quite feeble. It is slow, and lacks many of the modern toys, you'll not been enjoying a "web 2.0" experience on the DSi. However it can log you into Internet gateways and serves for light surfing. But this isn't the main event here and it isn't worth buying the DSi for the browser.
  
  This isn't a "must have" upgrade for the casual DS Lite player (though that might change over time). But if you have an original DS this is a far nicer system. For potential DS buyers, this is the system to have. The DS has a huge library of games, and they cover a wide range for child friendly titles through hardcore (GTA etc) to casual and games for seniors, the DS has something for everyone. Highlights include: "Mario 64 DS", "Zelda Phantom Hourglass", "Mario Kart DS", "Professor Layton and the Curious Village", "Animal Crossing: Wild World", "Metroid Prime Hunters", and "Korg DS-10". If you're a serious player of the DS you'll probably find it worth the upgrade even from a DS Lite.

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  1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Just Terrible

  by 2008Chipo on August 11, 2011

  Pros: NONE! Zilch Zipo 0 nada

  Cons: My screen cracked when i shut the dsi ever so lightly and then I turned it on one day and everything had been deleted EVEN my pics! not good! :(

• 7 stars

  Great if you mod it if not you will get bored.

  by auc6 on July 20, 2011

  Pros: size
  new speakers
  apps
  new interface
  features

  Cons: hard to modd
  horible resalution camera with low frame rate

  Summary: great for modding
  good features

  Summary: great for modding
  good features

• 7 stars

  Better than the ds!

  by CameraKid04 on June 29, 2011

  Pros: 2 cameras
  Online shop
  Internet
  Ability to upload photos to Facebook

  Cons: Bad quality camera
  Only 10 seconds of audio recording

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