Nintendo DSi - Matte Black [video game]

The Nintendo DSi brings a cool level of interactivity to your DS. You can now record sounds and take photos - both front and back - with your DS! On the downside, it only plays DS games - it cannot play old style games. Nintendo DSi Review Rather than giving you a lot of cold statistics that you can find on the many marketing sites out there, let me instead give you my actual, personal observations after playing and using this DS. We have owned pretty much every version of a Nintendo handheld that has come out over the years and avidly enjoy them. This Nintendo DSi is definitely a worthy successor to this line. For players of older games, it's important to note the DSi only plays DS style games, not any older games. That is quite fine by me. There are a TON of DS games out at this point and many older games are compiled onto DS format. If you really want to play an older style game, get one of those older style units. The units are very cheap at this point. The focus of the DSi on only DS games means it is light, thin, and very easy to use. The DSi has TWO cameras - one facing forwards, one facing backwards. This means you can easily take photos of yourself and friends! We had a ton of fun taking photos of each other, of our pets, and using all of their morphing and kaleidoscope features to make great images out of them. You can save the images to a SD card for use on your computer and printing out. I love the microphone tools. You can record 10 second blurbs and add harmonies, raise or lower the pitch, and do other operations on them. This is a lot of fun as well. The unit comes to you pre-charged which is awesome. It means you can start playing games the moment you get it. Instant gratification is a good thing! The image size is great, larger than previous DS units. The audio quality is great as well! This really is an awesome handheld gaming unit for all of the latest generation games. I'm really enjoying their easy to use interface, and looking forward to all of the games I'll be able to download wirelessly. It's important to note that the DSi uses a different type of charger than the original DS, so the two aren't interchangeable. The DSi of course comes with its own charger so you don't have to worry about buying one. It also comes with an extra stylus. I am really enjoying the DSi. You might say "it's only a little brighter, only a little larger, only a little lighter." However, when you're talking about a tiny unit that fits on your hand, it is often those tiny improvements that make a huge difference. The small lightness boost makes it easier to hold and carry in a full purse. The brightness and better sound give that much more fun to the gaming experience. While some might scoff at the microphone and camera, both are great fun. The higher quality sound means I can actually now use this as a MP3 player! It uses AAC format. This is a standard format and there are free converters out there if you tend to use MP3 or other formats. To summarize, I love this unit. If you don't have any DS unit I would definitely get this one rather than one of the previous DS units. If you already have a DS or DS Lite I'd recommend giving those to a younger sibling or friend, and getting a new DSi for yourself. The added playability and abilities definitely makes it a must-have for me. Please let me know if you have any questions about the DSi!

The product came with it's respective accessories and charger. The console came in good condition and fully charged, although the L and R buttons weren't as responsive as someone would expect and the case has a few scratches, but that's normal for a used console (even more considering it was 11 years old when I recieved it. Unfortunately, the console died last year, but it will always remain as one of my favorite consoles of all time.

After years of not taking the plunge into a DS system I decided to buy my Fiance and I both a DSi. In the past I've owned a Gameboy Pocket, multiple Gameboy Colors, multiple Gameboy Advances, a Gameboy Advance SP, Sega Gamegear, and regularly played a PSP, so I have some experience with handheld gaming. The DSi is a very good handheld. Battery life is excellent (dependent on brightness settings), screen resolution is great, graphics are good, backlit screen is very good, device is very light and slim. The DSi Shop is a cool feature and there are some neat games although most of your time will be spent one the more established games sold in stores (Pokemon, Sonic, Zelda, Mario, etc...). Nintendo's customer service and warranty have always been great. There are TONS of aftermarket accessories and games available. The camera is a bit gimmicky as well as some of the other preloaded software and features. The internet browser is decent however, works with facebook and email so it is convenient. My only concern lies with the flip up screen for younger children. Gameboys from my childhood were built very tough, I'm not sure this system will survive repeated drops while open (a very real possibility based on my personal experience). If the child is 10 or older you should be safe, but younger than that I may hold off.

I pre-ordered the black DSi and Amazon didn't disappoint. It arrived on the 6th, just 1 day after the Sunday release date. I already own a DS Lite and I have really, really enjoyed it. I bought this unit for the larger screens, the ability to purchase and download games directly to the unit via the new DSiware (like WiiWare). I installed a 16 gb Ultra II SD card for storage. If you want to connect to your wireless network remember this: If you use a WEP key you can use connection setup spots 1-6. If you use WPA or WPA2, you have to use connection setup spots 4-6. It works really well. I registered with the online shop and they gave 1000 points free towards downloading games in exchange for the points. Currently there are games ranging from 200 to 800 points so you can get more than 1 game for the 1000 free points. I didn't think I would like the camera or the recordable sound features but I ended up having a good time with them. The top screen displays my pictures and you can start a slide show function that rotates through your photos using nice transitions and background music. The larger screens are easier on my eyes. The sound is improved to my ears. The matte black finish means no finger prints. The menu system is an excellent feature. This design idea seems to lend itself to a longer life. If you are a Nintendo fan, you will enjoy the changes but you cannot play GBA games on this. They gave up the GBA slot for the SD slot. If you don't have a DS, you are really missing out on a entertaining 'hobby' that isn't for the young only. It provides many hours of entertainment and a great way to get your mind to 'let go' of the day's stresses. 3 generations of our family each have one.

Present. - AMAZON Hi, I am writing to submit the following complaint, the seller will buy TWO XTREME WISHLIST Nitendo DSI USED, but according to the seller in good condition, remove the package today LIBERTY EXPRESS and switched on but it turns off! The games are well used and working, but nowhere before purchase lei that do not go right in the order the seller wrote: great condition-very few screen scratches. ships with a / c charger. Please note: this unit will not power down. you can close the lid and your game will pause while you recharge the unit. has 14 hour battery life What do I do with a game that I can not turn off? I can not change the game because you can not recall off the game and if caught the game hangs, frozen and I have to open the game to turn it off, this is really disappointing to wait so long to send you a game that does not work well, Please contact the seller and have solved this error, I feel cheated! I pray to the Lords of AMAZON rectify my problem and thus not be tarnished his good name and prestige. Hoping for an early reply, I hope your answer. Vicen Escalona

I had been using a DS Lite before purchasing a DSi, let me tell you i think this upgraded version stomps the Lite version into the dirt. I mainly wanted the DSi for the larger screen size, but i was surprised by all the extra features. The internet connection was easy to setup, much simpler than the Lite anyway. I was really impressed by the new menu system they have in place. The DSi has support for the new DSiware that can be purchased from the DS, nice. I was given a $10.00 credit when i signed in and downloaded the free internet browser. I had thought the cameras were kind of gimmicky but i still had fun with the photo editing software that came preloaded. Manipulating pictures was simple and just plain fun. There was also some sound and music editing software loaded. The power and volume have been changed to buttons. If you are playing a game, you can press the power button once to return to the DSi menu, pretty nifty. Im very impressed with this version and i definately think its worth the upgrade. If you don't yet have a DS, this is the one you want, trust me you won't regret it.

INTRODUCTION: I was getting this system, as an adult gamer, with the intention of playing games, and to use this as a browser for when I am away from home. I do not play Game Boy Advance games, although my daughter does. I have to warn parents looking into this system that there is no slot for Game Boy Advance (GBA, for short) or the Guitar Hero interface. This system is by no means a major upgrade with the exception of being able to download games or take photographs. WHAT IS IN THE BOX: Console Two styli Instructions Plug Taking this item out, I proceeded to protect the screen with a screen protector. I purchased a DSi Starter Kit to give me cases for cartridges, extra styli and a carrying case. CONSTRUCTION: The Nintendo DSi comes in a matte finish with a smooth texture. The touch screen measures 2.5 inches. An internal microphone is placed in the center just under the top screen. A rubber cover secures the port for the SD card. A slot for the DS games is in the same spot, as previous generations. Volume control is by a +/- switch, unlike the sliding volume switch of the DS phat. An LED indicator notifies you that the WiFi radio is on. The keypad buttons feel firm not mushy. The power button also serves as a reset button. This is convenient when switching from one cartridge to the next or when switching from the internet to the main menu. The directional buttons, X, Y, A, B, and L, R are in the similar neighborhood as prior generations. The matte finish is fingerprint-proof but I have a feeling it is not scratch proof. The screens are very glossy and may create a perceptible glare in bright lights or outdoor settings. The case opens up to nearly flat. I was disappointed that the plug was not a matching black color. It was more of a grayish white. SETUP: I set up the DSi with the pre-existing charge from the factory to enter my name, a phrase, the parental controls with a PIN, accessed my Club Nintendo account, and downloaded the Opera Browser. The DSi recognizes handwriting (not really "Doctor's Handwriting", like mine) or uses the keyboard. The handwriting boxes give a choice of what you are trying to write but it is slow. Typing is faster but cumbersome. Setting up the browser is hidden in the Tools Menu. You can toggle the WiFi radio on or off. When you set up the internet, it is a matter of choosing what type of encryption your router uses. I use WEP so I entered the "Hexadecimal" key which was quite long - no paraphrasing is allowed. Once my information was entered, it connected rather quickly. When I logged into Club Nintendo, I had to read the `license agreement', agree and then the firmware was upgraded. That took about 2-3 minutes and then the system had to be restarted. As soon as the technicalities were completed, I was ready to download the Free Opera Browser. When you link your DSi account with the online Club Nintendo account, you get 160 coins that can be applied to acquiring products. BATTERY LIFE When compared to the DS, the battery life is less. When you factor in the wireless capability, it is even shorter in life. So, if you are not in a `hotspot' or have access to a wireless network, then shut it off to conserve battery life. THE CAMERA The 0.3 megapixel cameras are toggled by the touchpad's `switch' button. When you take a photograph, you can edit it with the various programs and save it to your album. I find it fun to edit photos and allow morphing (from the adult perspective) and I will likely use my photo for an avatar for various websites. For casual photography, this will not be too useful given the low resolution. Its purpose is solely for entertainment and DSi-type photo-editing. Photos can be shared only 2 ways, wirelessly to other DSi units within 65 feet or by the SD/SDHC Card. It cannot be emailed through your browser. No video can be recorded. SOUND QUALITY AAC is Advanced Audio Coding unlike the iPods which are MP-3 players (Motion Pictures Expert Group, Layer 3). AAC is a lossy compression format, that some experts say may have better sound quality than an MP3. To me, they sound virtually identical. How do you convert to AAC? If you use iTunes: Highlight the songs to convert (Control and Left Mouse Click) Click Advanced Select "Create AAC Version". I would recommend highlighting the song and renaming it "Song A AAC" so you can search for AAC version on iTunes, utilizing the finder bar. I select/highlight the songs in iTunes, and then "pasted" them into my SDHC card. The DSi automatically finds the `music' files but I was able to listen to the audio portion of my videos that I recorded from my HD Camcorder. Sound quality from native speakers is quite good and it has `stereo sound'. Will I find myself using this as a music player? Unlikely. You can alter the music to play fast/slow or high/low pitch. Another fun thing is to choose `visualizations' while listening to music - which can be toggled with the `ring on a string icon'. Lastly, there are `percussion effects' that are activated by your Left and Right keys: Clapping, tambourines, drums, Dog/cat sounds, etc. You can also record 10 second 'sound clips' which can be stored on a memory card. It cannot be assigned to a photograph. SCREEN QUALITY / BRIGHTNESS Default is on a setting of 4, which is brighter than the DS Phat (which is what my daughter uses). The size of the screen is larger and the subjective quality of the graphics looks better to me. I don't personally think it does anything for gameplay, aside from aesthetics. However, I do like the larger screen. WEB BROWSING / PARENTAL CONTROLS Download time of the browser was 2 minutes. With regards to a Wii Points card, if it is unused, it can be used in the DSi shop. However, it cannot be transferred back to the Wii, so be careful. There is not a lot in terms of choices of DSiWare to download, at this time. You can have a maximum of 20,000 points on your account. Points can be added by a pre-paid card or using a credit card ($10 for 1000 points, $20 for 2000 points and $50 for 5000 points). The choices are below (I chose none of them): 500 points Warioware Aqua 200 points Bird and Beans Master of Illusion Express: Funny Face 800 points Brain Age Express: Math Limitations of the browser: No Flash, Animations, Sound, Video, PDFs or anything requiring a plug-in Video playback Use of the browser: Like conventional browsers, you can set up your home page, add favorites or enter your URL. There are shortcut keys like "WWW" or ".COM" to make it less painful. There is an overview setting or `column view' setting, as well as navigation or zoom view. I was actually able to load my Amazon profile, although it took nearly 45 seconds. I found that conventional websites can be viewed, albeit slowly, when compared to a PC. It is about average for a handheld (like my old Palm Tungsten C PDA). Realistically, you can check movie times, email, news and weather. Beyond any of those functions, loading times of websites would make the tasks cumbersome. A bit of advice for you, do a Google search for "Mobile Friendly" websites that have limited graphics which are suited to browsing with items such as the DSi, Pocket PCs, Palms, or "Smartphones" (for example, eboogie, phonefavs or gahtan are a few sites that have that capability). With sites like these, you can check a lot more information quickly and efficiently. Loading time is a fraction of the full featured sites. Parental controls: Parental controls can be set by a 4 digit PIN. If you forget your PIN, you can get a `secret question' to unlock this unit. This can control many parameters including the following: Access to Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible Software (ESRB Ratings), PictoChat, DS Download Play, Nintendo DSi Browser, Nintendo DSi Shop, Photo Exchange, and User-Generated Content. You don't want your child to download games, use the internet or chat, you can toggle what features to enable or disable. Very nice! SD AND SDHC CARDS The DSi can recognize up to 2 GB on an SD card and 32 GB on an SDHC card. No SD or SDHC card is included with this system. Games cannot be played from the SDHC cards but they can be stored. Aside from that, photos and audio can be stored onto the cards. PROS Faster processor and more RAM than the DS Lite (for improved future applications) Bigger Screen than the DS Lite Digital Camera Records audio clips SDHC Card capability up to 32 GB Faster internet browsing than prior generations of DS (per report) Downloadable gaming capability 1000 DS Points, included until October 2009 Supports Firmware updates Better sound than its predecessors CONS Shorter battery life than its predecessor, the DS Lite (less if the WiFi radio is on) No Gameboy Advance Slot Higher cost than the DS Lite As of April 2009, there are only 6 applications to download (but more are coming) No DSi specific titles with the release of the DSi platform WHO IS THIS FOR? Teenagers Adults Older children, 8 and above, given the size of DS cartridges and fragility of the touch screen VERDICT If you already have a DS Lite, don't bother upgrading, for now. This is not worth the $60 depreciation for trade in and you lose your ability to play Guitar Hero and other Game Boy Advance Games. If you don't have a gaming console, this is a solid platform to play games, listen to music (casual basis), make Avatars for your discussion groups/forums and use a somewhat functional web-browsing experience (especially, away from home, as in a free public "Hotspot"). If you do casual surfing on the net for news, weather, or email, this can do this function fairly well (especially if you use PDA/Mobile Friendly websites). This function, alone, is worth the $169 to me since it is like a little "Netbook" with regards to internet functions (no word processing or other PC functions). The larger screen and improved sound (compared to the 1st generation DS Phat), is up by leaps and bounds. The future ability to download applications, will further secure its place in the pantheon of modern gaming. UPDATE 4/14/2009 You cannot log onto Webkinz World (my daughter wanted to know). UPDATE 5/9/2009 I tried using the WIFI on the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL and the network connection did not work (using internet set up). UPDATE: 5/12/2009 Well, I finally found a game that I was interested in getting with my 'free points'. I bought Real Soccer 2009 which is quite detailed. The download took about 4 to 5 minutes. I am glad I didn't settle for the other games, since they weren't inspiring.

I decided to buy this on a whim after seeing a review that the DSi is considerably better than the original DS. I haven't really owned a portable Nintendo system,or Wii, or Xbox, etc. since I was a kid but I loved my Gameboy when I was in grade school. I am a woman who is 26 but still loves to play computer and video games and probably always will. Since I had planned on purchasing games like My Word Coach, Brain Age 2, and My French Coach, I figured that it would be good for me and that I would be learning and that shouldn't be considered a waste of time. I saw commercials for games like Brain Age and Mario Kart and they looked like a lot of fun so after finding a discounted DSi with free shipping I figured what the heck and just ordered it. It is a blast to play and my younger siblings and niece fight over who gets to play it when they see me. It fits right in your purse or bag and it's great when you are waiting in line or bored at work and has lots of features like internet, a camera that lets you draw and distort pictures, and a voice recorder manipulator that they love to play with and find hilarious, although I just use it for the games. Only thing is that it can be very addictive and eat up hours of your day if you get too sucked in and sometimes my eyes get tired after playing for so long. Overall I'm happy with it and it can bring the younger family members together in a fun way but usually when I walk through the door they are more excited to yank it out of my purse than to see me. I plan on buying another one for my younger sister's upcoming 15th birthday, who at first wasn't too impressed when I told her I had purchased a DSi but when I went to visit her and my mother she couldn't keep her hands off of it.

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Nintendo DSi perfettamente tenuta ma con segni di usura dopo tanti anni,e mi hanno dato un caricatore Nintendo originale funzionante,con una case per solo 80 euro,Ve lo consiglio

Producto totalmente nuevo sin alteraciones, sin daños todo funciona a la perfección

I’m really good shape for used product

Originally bought this product so I could trade Pokémon between games, and I didn't expect much out of it. However, this little Ds turned out to be really fun to play, and after a few minutes you barely notice the difference in size between it and the XL counterparts. Not to mention, the only aspects of it that could be considered "poor quality" that I've noticed after having it for around 2 weeks are limited to very minor paint scratches near the hinges, with absolutely nothing else being wrong with it. For the cheapest price I could find on tia specific Ds, and the speed at which it arrived, I would definitely recommend this item for anyone looking to buy.