In addition to a slimmer design and moderately larger screens, the Nintendo DSi boasts three new features that are unique to the system and ready to enjoy upon purchase:
Nintendo DSi Shop and DSiWare
The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded from the Nintendo DSi Shop using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo's Wii console. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values.
Nintendo DSi Camera
One new feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system is its two cameras - one camera is on the external body, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. It offers the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system with 10 different interactive "lenses" that can manipulate your photos.
Nintendo DSi Sound
The new Nintendo DSi Sound serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player that allows users to play with their music while they listen to it. Users can access different audio filters or control the pitch and speed of recorded voice or music files to alter voices or change the tempo of a song.
Parental Controls
The Nintendo DSi offers Parental Controls which provide a means to manage the access users have to a wide range of content. Some of the content that can be restricted includes which Nintendo DSi software can be played (based on ESRB rating), the use of the Internet Browser, the sharing of photos, and the PictoChat feature.
Also, the stylus which comes with the Nintendo DSi is slightly longer than the Nintendo DS / DS Lite stylus. Either stylus can be used with either system, but the Nintendo DSi stylus will slightly extend out from a Nintendo DS or DS Lite system when placed in the stylus holder.
What games can be played on the Nintendo DSi?
The Nintendo DSi offers a variety of different types of games to play. This includes downloadable games as well as games sold at retail.
Games You Can Play on Nintendo DSi
DSiWare (downloadable software through Nintendo DSi Shop)
Nintendo DSi Exclusive Games (sold at retail)
Nintendo DS Games (games made for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite)
DS Download Play (game demos and game sharing with other Nintendo DS owners)
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Can I play Game Boy Advance games on my Nintendo DSi?
Will Game Boy games be available in the Nintendo DSi Shop?
Nintendo DSi Exclusive Games
New games are being developed that can be played only on the Nintendo DSi. These Nintendo DSi exclusive games offer a new type of interactive gaming experience thanks to the unique features of the Nintendo DSi (such as the Nintendo DSi Camera and Nintendo DSi Sound). Keep checking www.nintendo.com for more news about these games.
Nintendo DS Games (games made for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite)
The Nintendo DSi can also play most Nintendo DS games, which means hundreds of titles are available at the launch of the Nintendo DSi. Nintendo DS games that use the Game Boy Advance game card slot either won't play on the Nintendo DSi, or won't have some features available during game play.
DS Download Play
With DS Download Play, you can download and play certain multiplayer games with other Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DS users even if you have only one copy of a game. You can also send and receive demos of certain software titles. You can be the 'host' if you are the one with a game cartridge, or, you can be the 'receiver' when someone else has a game cartridge. Follow the instructions in the instruction booklet of DS Download Play-compatible games. For more information on DS Download Play, click here.
Can I play Game Boy Advance games on my Nintendo DSi?
There is no game slot for Game Boy Advance (GBA) games on the Nintendo DSi, which means you cannot play GBA games on your Nintendo DSi system.
Will Game Boy games be available in the Nintendo DSi Shop?
We are not planning on offering this service at this point.
How do I play my music files on the Nintendo DSi?
In order to listen to songs on your Nintendo DSi, you will first need to copy the songs you want to listen to onto a compatible SD or SDHC card. Keep in mind, not all songs are compatible with the Nintendo DSi. Some songs may be copy protected and will not work. The Nintendo DSi is compatible with AAC audio files with a filename extension of .m4a, .mp4, or .3gp.
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