Nintendo puts in smart nips and tucks to its already-svelte handheld while adding a raft of useful multimedia features.
Nintendo DSi
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If it weren't for the deal Gamestop offered on trading up from a DS Lite, I probably would have left the DSi alone. Sometimes, it's best to go with your gut. While not a huge divergence from the Lite, the DSi's main upgrades are of questionable value compared to the loss of the GBA... Read the full review →
3 people find this review helpful
The Nintendo DSi is a good concept, but that's where it stops gaining my attention. The game library is not that good, as most of the games are designed for an age range of 7-12 years of age. Graphics are mid-range. Battery lasts at least 4 hours. Fits great in a pocket. The outer shell is prone to... Read the full review →
1 person found this review helpful
Lets dispel the common myth, the DSi is not a competitor to the iPhone, but rather a response to the age we live in. People are moving towards having less objects in their pockets, while being able to do more things, and the DSi accomplishes that, though the execution is less than perfect.... Read the full review →
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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 nicer... Read the full review →
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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 through... Read the full review →
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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 a... Read the full review →
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