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product_id: 57375178
title: "Nintendo DSi Handheld Console (Black)"
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price: "R59"
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# Nintendo DSi Handheld Console (Black)

**Brand:** nintendo
**Price:** R59
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** Nintendo DSi Handheld Console (Black) by nintendo
- **How much does it cost?** R59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nintendo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nintendo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Description

Product description               Dsi Nintendo Black : DSI                  .co.uk Review               Nintendo pioneered handheld entertainment in the '80s and famously made it fully mobile and accessible to millions around the world with the Game Boy and DS video game systems. Now, Nintendo is taking things to the next level by transforming the way people access, experience, create and share content with the new Nintendo DSi system, the third iteration of the world's best-selling portable video game system. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } .h1 { font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #E47911; font-size: medium; } .h3color { font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #E47911; font-size: small; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 150px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }  View larger.  The DSi external camera in action.View larger.  View larger. The System The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek, folding design-loaded with features designed to create a unique gaming experience. Like the DS and DS Lite before it, the DSi features Nintendo's trademark stylus-driven touchscreen technology, but determined to make portable gaming simultaneously larger and smaller in all the right places, Nintendo has also created the DSi with significantly larger screens and an even slimmer body design than its earlier cousins. Other features include the ability to snap photos with built-in cameras, edit and send them to friends, play back your music with Nintendo DSi Sound, or browse the Internet with the Nintendo DSi Browser. From playing games to just playing around, the Nintendo DSi does it all.Features:The DSi's Two Digital Cameras The most noticeable feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system are its two cameras - one camera is situated on the external body pointing away from the user, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. As the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system, the DSi Cameras feature 10 different interactive "lenses" that can manipulate your photos, offering an easy way to take and share your photos with family and friends. The cameras also present people with unprecedented ways to interact with their games, and in the process provide developers with a new tool to devise creative games and experiences. If the touch screen gave Nintendo DS a sense of feel and the microphone allowed it to hear, the two cameras give Nintendo DSi the sense of sight.DSi Sound Another enhanced feature is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which 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. The mic is located between the two screens when the device is flipped open, and there is also a stereo headphone output that lets users listen to music saved on an SD card, even with the screen shut.The DSiWare In the world of software, Nintendo DSi will be the platform for the most relevant and fun on-the-go games and applications. The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo's Wii console. Developers big and small are invited to create software that makes use of the properties and functions of the hardware. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values, starting at 200 points.Games and Backwards Compatibility In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system. As an example of the quality of games that DSi players can expect to see both from both Nintendo and third-party game developers, at the launch of the DSi Nintendo is also releasing Rhythm Heaven. A wildly popular rhythm game in Japan, where it has sold nearly 2 million copies since its release in mid 2008, Rhythm Heaven features catchy tunes, charming characters, and a wide variety of rhythm games as it makes maximum use of the DSi's functionality.What's in the Box Each DSi comes complete with: one Nintendo DSi System, one Nintendo DSi stylus, one Nintendo DSi AC power adapter, an easy start guide, manuals (basic and controls) and a support booklet.Nintendo DSi and DS Technical Specs Compared:DSi: DS: Display: 3.25 inches 3 inches Overall size: Width 137mm, Length 74.9mm, Thickness 18.9mm Width 133mm, Length 73.9mm, Thickness 21.5mm Power Supply: AC adapter for Nintendo DSi AC adapter for DS Lite Weight: Approx. 214g (with touch pen) Approx. 218g (with touch pen, Game Boy Advance cover) Charging time: Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes Approx. 3 hours Battery life: The lowest brightness (9-14 hrs), low brightness (8-12 hours), medium brightness (6-9 hours), high brightness (4-6 hours), highest brightness(3-4 hours) The lowest brightness (15-19 hrs), low brightness (10-15 hours), high brightness (7-11 hours), highest brightness(5-8 hours) Software: Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Nintendo DSi. Software for Nintendo DS, Software for Game Boy Advance Input-output: DS card slot, SD memory card slot, AC adapter connection, stereo headphone/mic jack DS card slot, Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, AC adapter connection, stereo headphone/mic jack

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001T8W2LW |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,513 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #23 in Nintendo DS Consoles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,778) |
| Date First Available | January 14, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 045496718749 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Product Dimensions | 6.1 x 4.69 x 1.54 inches; 8.16 ounces |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Release date | April 5, 2009 |
| Type of item | Video Game |

## Images

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![Nintendo DSi Handheld Console (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xLVwUS0LL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Edition** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: would this be suitable for a 3 year old boy??**
A: I am shore he could play it. but I would not give one to a 3 year old

**Q: can you play all games on the dsi**
A: The games for ds and dsi are compatible

**Q: Does it come with a charger?**
A: Does this come with a charger has it's a Christmas present

**Q: hi what firmware is blue dsi thanks**
A: Sorry! I have no idea. The DSI we bought was from another supplier, and we returned it as it was not suitable for use in the UK

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nintendo DSi Console System in BLACK DS
- SP LLC. DS Game, 482 in 1 Game Cartridge Multicart, Game Pack Card Super Combo for DS DSL DSi 3DS 2DS XL/LL

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