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- Iwata takes the stage, and announces the DSi, the new version of the DS.
- the DS has sold very well, but is hitting its saturation point…but there is still room for growth.
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- 12%, 2.6 millimeters lighter, no more GBA slot
- bigger screens, better speakers
- Camera: two cameras - one inside and one out - 640×480 resolution
- screens are 3.25 inches
- camera and audio functions
- only one touch screen according to Nintendo UK spokesperson (more on that below)
- pictures taken should be able to be manipulated via touch screens
- pitch and sound playback speed can be adjusted
- SD card slot
- store then view pics on Wii Photo Channel
- internal memory for apps
- built-in web browser
- download DSi Ware with Nintendo Points (Wii points renamed
- apps will cost free/200/500/800 points.
- download via the Nintendo DSi Shop.
- owners that connect by March, 2010 will receive 1000 Points as a gift. (Japan)
- Hits Japan on Nov 1st for 18900 yen…2009 release for rest of the world
- DS Station will go into its second phase, becoming the Nintendo Zone service.
- service once again available at McDonalds
- Nintendo Zone Viewer included, no setup needed
- colors: white and frosted black
- Mii on DS in Lifestyle Rhythm Calculator software.
- Pedometer shown.
Games due out around launch: Valk Profile DS, Kirby (most likely SSU), Kyotaro, Rockman (most likely MMSF3), World Food, Phantasy Star Zero, Momotaro Dentetsu, Mario and Luigi 3
- DSi presentation over
- DS and Wii connectivity title FFCC is being introduced.
- AAC playback for DSi
- DS browser will be Opera
- new Dragon Quest IX media being shown
- Wii storage solution: WiiWare/software download to SD card
- more DS games and dates
3D Picross
Gyakuten Kenji next spring
Infinite Line next spring
- a demo movie will come pre-installed on new Wiis called “What You Can Do With the Wiiâ€
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"Then again, Detective....how often have you dreamed of hearing your father's voice once more? Of feeling your mother's touch?" - Ra's Al Ghul
"According to the Bible, IHVH created the Universe in six days....he obviously didn't know what he was doing." - Darek Steele bani Order of Hermes.
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"Then again, Detective....how often have you dreamed of hearing your father's voice once more? Of feeling your mother's touch?" - Ra's Al Ghul
"According to the Bible, IHVH created the Universe in six days....he obviously didn't know what he was doing." - Darek Steele bani Order of Hermes.
DS's Golden Rule: I am not a bigot, I hate everyone equally. | corollary: Some are more equal than others.
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The DSi fails to convince me to replace my classic DS, though it sounds neat.
I am, however, intrigued by Phantasy Star Zero. I can't find anything about it beyond some screenshots. If it's a return to the Algo system, that'd be mega awesome.
I am, however, intrigued by Phantasy Star Zero. I can't find anything about it beyond some screenshots. If it's a return to the Algo system, that'd be mega awesome.