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Nintendo DSi launched in Japan

1 November 2008 16 Comments

Posted by Randy

The Nintendo DSi rumors were finally over when the latest version of Nintendo DS was launched in Japan on Saturday.

nintendo-dsi

The Nintendo DSi is the successor to the Nintendo DS Lite and is smaller, lighter and packaged with some exciting specs:

  • 2.6 millimeters slimmer than the Lite.
  • 3 Megapixel camera (for 640 x 480 pixel pictures) and a VGA camera located on the hinge.
  • You’ll be able to edit pictures using the touchscreen.
  • Full music playback functionality, including adjustable pitch and playback speed.
  • Both screens have been expanded to 3.25 inches.
  • SD memory card slot with on-board memory.
  • Built-in Nintendo DS web browser.
  • Cost: ¥18,900 or approximately $192.

A report says that the first shipment was sold out in Tokyo even before lunchtime. Woah! The Japanese are really fast shoppers.

If you’re not in Japan but want to grab one, chances are you have to wait until 2009 for the overseas release.

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  • Michael

    Nintedo better release this in America before April…

  • IndeviousEmo

    GTFO Why did they even release it in ONE COUNTRY ONLY? This sucks !@#$. Doesn't Nintendo care about other countries only there own? So much for supporting there fans in OTHER countries.

    They make me sick, Im glad i don't pay for any games as I download them on R4. !@#$ You Nintendo.

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  • moppy

    they probably use japan as a test market in order to determine supply needs for the western hemisphere… we dont want another hardware shortage like we had with the wii over christmas last year

  • Hey You.

    emo if you are angry with that wait till you find out they don't work with those hack cartridges. sneaky eh?

  • Hey You.

    emo if you are angry with that wait till you find out they don't work with those hack cartridges. sneaky eh?

  • bouliso

    Looks very very interesting!
    Thanks for letting us know about it.this why i love internet the power of sharing .I am in love with your blog
    My best regards,

    Nintendo making $6 profit on every Wii sold

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  • http://www.dsi-for-free.co.uk George

    Thanks for the information.

    Just about to tweet this story.

  • http://www.giocogiochi.com Giochi Gratis

    It will be a money printer like wii and DS
    Lucky Nintendo

  • http://www.giocogiochi.com Giochi Gratis

    It will be a money printer like wii and DS
    Lucky Nintendo

  • Anonymous

    Thanks for the sharing. I am the fan of Nintendo games and console. I have large collection of Nintendo classic games in my PC and I love to play them on PC and also in my console.

    r4

  • Anonymous

    Sounds catchy that Japanese are really fast shoppers and they have bought it first.. I am really impressed by its specs.. i like a lot.
    micro sd card
    http://r4isdhc-r4card.com/

  • Anonymous

    This is the reasons of Japanese are first shoppers of Nintendo because it launched first in Japan. As we know that Japan is a world of technology . Whatever i love to enjoy Nintendo 3ds whether i am least shoppers.
    http://r4ds-r4.com/r4-ds.html
    r4 ds

  • Anonymous

    I have already brought this consoles. I heard that Nintendo would be announced its new console in August. Maybe i am wrong..
    r4i