Nintendo DSi Offers Better Interactive Experiences

By: Bill Waters
Staff Writer
Published: Mar 6, 2009

Nintendo DSi embraces two built-in cameras, sound, and over 850 handheld titles. The portable system will be available on April 5, 2009.

Nintendo of America Inc announced it will launch its new DSi on April 5, 2009. The handheld gaming system will come complete with two new built-in cameras and an SD card for saving music files. The gadget will be available in either Blue or Black colors and priced at $169.

"Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo's commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences," Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, said in a statement.

Nintendo DSi is compatible with all 850 titles available for the DS and is supercharged with characteristics not found in the original handheld gaming system. The device comes with two cameras and 10 different interactive lenses that can be used for snapshots. Furthermore, gamers can fully engage with other players by using the new digital camera which offers a greater interactive experience.

Nintendo DSi has social networking compatibilities.

DSi is also ideal for social networking Web sites including Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Users can merely save photos and share them across the Internet. Nintendo designed the new handheld to provide a better gaming experience.

While the Nintendo DSi Camera is one of the most distinct features, it also comes with a complete sound application, microphone, stereo headset, and offers full voice recording solutions. Users can actually modify their voices and change the rhythm and beat of a song when utilizing the application. Music files can be saved on an SD card for better portability.

Another impressive feature is the new Nintendo DSiWare application which lets users download new software for the device. This is similar to Nintendo's WiiWare where developers can create new applications and make them ready for use online.

Overall, Nintendo DSi is positively a better DS handheld system, and it was worth the wait.