Nintendo DSi facts for kids
The Nintendo DSi (called Nintendō Dīesuai in Japan) is a handheld game system. It is the third version of the popular Nintendo DS console. It first came out in Japan in December 2008. Other parts of the world got it in April 2009.
Contents
What's New with the Nintendo DSi?
The Nintendo DSi is thinner than the Nintendo DS Lite. It is about 2.6 millimeters thinner. The screen is also bigger, about 17% larger. This means games and pictures look a bit bigger.
The DSi has two cameras. They are 0.3-megapixel digital cameras. One camera points at you, and the other points away from you. You can take pictures with both.
The power button is now a push button. It is like the first Nintendo DS. It was moved to the bottom. This makes it harder to turn off by accident.
One big change is that the DSi does not have a slot for Game Boy Advance games. This means you cannot play old Game Boy Advance games on it. Also, some Nintendo DS games needed this slot. For example, Guitar Hero: On Tour cannot be played on the DSi. This is because it needs the slot for its special guitar grip.
How the DSi is Different from the DS Lite
The Nintendo DSi has several changes compared to the Nintendo DS Lite. Here are the main differences:
- Bigger Screen: The DSi screen is a quarter of an inch bigger. This gives you more space to see your games.
- Lighter Weight: The DSi is 4 grams lighter. This makes it a bit easier to hold for a long time.
- Battery Life: The battery in the DSi lasts less time. It can last 1 to 5 hours less than the DS Lite.
- Extra Memory: The Nintendo DSi has a slot for an SD card. You can save photos and music on this card.
- No Game Boy Slot: The DSi cannot play Game Boy or Game Boy Advance games. Many players were sad about this change.
- Cameras: The DSi has two cameras. One is on the inside and one is on the outside. You can save the photos to an SD card. Then you can print them later.
- Music Player: The DSi has a music player. It can play AAC music files. This is like an iPod.
- Internet Browser: The DSi has an internet browser. You can use it to look at websites. However, it cannot play videos.
Images for kids
-
Kuwahara talked about how the DSi was made at the 2009 Game Developers Conference.
-
The Nintendo World Store in New York City had a special event when the DSi came out.
-
This shows the main and sub-printed circuit boards inside the DSi.
-
Some DS accessories, like the Guitar Hero: On Tour guitar grip, do not work with the DSi. This is because they need the old GBA slot.
See also
In Spanish: Nintendo DSi para niños
