Oz To Get New Nintendo DSi In April

After grabbing 52 percent of the gaming market in January this year, there will be no let up from Nintendo as it releases the much-anticipated Nintendo DSi in April.

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An upgrade to the Nintendo DS hand held console, the DSi contains more functions such as a photo diary via the Nintendo DSi Camera; the ability to store and play music with Nintendo DSi Sound; or browse the web via the Nintendo DSi Shop.

It also has larger LCD screens, SD memory card slot, improved speakers and is slimmer than its predecessor. Real-time interactive imaging software allows users to manipulate and play with the images. With 11 different types of lenses to choose from users can edit, morph and distort their photos. Users can even use the merge lens to blend two faces together.

It is also possible to watch slideshows of photos, store photos on the unit and exchange photos with other Nintendo DSi users.

Store and play music with Nintendo DSi Sound. You can also play with any music that you have on an SD memory card. Learning a foreign language? Slow down the playback of someone speaking in that language so it’s easier for you to learn! You can also record sounds using the microphone, and edit them to create new sounds.

Get your Nintendo DSi online via the Nintendo DSi Browser which will be available as a free download at launch. You can then purchase Nintendo DSi software via the Nintendo DSi Shop. By purchasing a Nintendo Points Card – formerly a Wii Points Card – you can then use your points to download software – Nintendo DSiWare – in the Nintendo DSi Shop. Nintendo DSiWare will be available in four different price categories: free, 200 points, 500 points, and 800 or more points. Nintendo DSiWare will not only be games you can download, but also practical applications. Nintendo will launch a variety of applications, giving you the option to download the applications that work for you.

The new features also include the dual LCD screens being 17 per cent larger than those on the Nintendo DS and PictoChat is now available in colour as you can choose between a black or rainbow pen! Nintendo DS software is compatible with Nintendo DSi, except for software that requires the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, as this has been removed resulting in a slimmer Nintendo DSi.

The unit is available in matte black or matte white, inclusive of built in memory, Wi-Fi functionality, calendar with memo function and touch screen.

RRP
$299.95