Andre Yoskowitz
2 Oct 2008 13:56
Nintendo has officially confirmed the launch of the DSi, an upgrade to the current DS handheld line.
The DSi, exclusively in Japan for now, has a slimmer body, wider screens, two cameras, photo and music players, and an SD slot in replacement of the current GBA slot.
The new handheld is 12 percent thinner than the DS Lite and the screens are 17 percent larger, at 3.25 inches.
Nintendo has added a 3MP camera to the exterior of the handheld and a 2MP camera to the interior hinge. Even more interestingly, the DSi will have a new Internet browser which will allow users to use Wi-Fi to browse the Internet and Nintendo's new DSi shop to download old GBA games and other applications.
Set to launch in Japan on November 1st for ¥18,900 ($179 USD), international releases are slated for 2009.