This time around, Nintendo is definitely on the right track, but it feels like a series of half-steps. ... The way I see it, the DSi is one big system update shy of greatness.
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The new Nintendo DSi is a lot of fun, but, like the Nintendo Wii, it's not for the hardcore gamer.
Read the full review →While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system.
Read the full review →There's little doubt that DSiWare will become a serious platform all its own. The question is, how long will that development take, and what is that platform worth to you? At the moment, it's got a handful of games and apps. So our answer would be, not much.
Read the full review →If you currently own a DS Lite, then I suggest you wait around for a bit to see what happens with the DSi Shop. If you have an older model or you don’t own one at all, then, by all means, go out and purchase one immediately.
Read the full review →The DSi proves once again that Nintendo are still at the top of their game when it comes to the handheld market.
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PhazonUK
The DSi is still a good console, but a real shame Nintendo dropped GBA support in this version of the DS system. The addition of 2 camera is nice, but they don't have any major use, and they are low quality. The matte white casing is much better looking than the glossy DS Lite and has a MUCH...
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aidancheddar
The DSi, next to my former Gameboy, has been the best portable game console I've owned. It has a large, vast, library (that I do wonder if it surpasses the Wii's). A lot of the games are very great too.
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nickha0
I was a regular DS owner (not DS Lite) and I finally decided to buy the next generation of the DS... the DSi. First off, let me say that if you don't already own a DS, buy this one. It has far more features than both of the previous iterations and it looks pretty good too. I'll go...
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perfectblu3
While Nintendo dominates the mobile games market with their excellent DS platform, the DSi is hard to wholeheartedly recommend at its price point of $170, especially to existing DS Lite owners. If you really like the latest and greatest, have no GBA games, and have some cash to spare, the DSi is...
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