Nintendo's New DSi Coming April 5 For $169.99

DSi Coming With (Slightly) Lower Price, Plenty of Awesome

February 18, 2009

The good news about the US launch of the Nintendo DSi is that it's going to cost you $10 less than previously thought, at $170. The bad news is, you're still going to have to wait till April 5 to get your hands on one! Although I'm in love with my DS, I'm saving up as we speak for Nintendo's newest handheld device.

I'm excited not only because of its two — count 'em, two — cameras (one on the outside, and one facing the user) that you can use to manipulate photos (kinda like Apple's Photobooth), but also because of its voice recorder and music player that allow you to record and play your own music from an SD card. Oh, and its wireless capabilities, giving you access to games on-the-go from the DSiWare store. It's obviously the best DS ever. Are you anxiously awaiting the DSi's arrival like me?

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3 years 50 weeks

Ok, so I thought, well, I just want to get the green ds bundle, it's sooo cute. Then I found out how great the DSi is and I'm like - screw the Ds Lite, it's pretty but the DSi roxx! So I got it a few days ago (traded in my Ds lite for 70$ off at game stop) But I can't use it until my birthday (more than a month and ten days away.) It's Brutal. Btw, I got the blue... It's really pretty...

allthedoll 4 years 7 weeks

Once you have it in your hands and you're playing with it, it's way cooler than you could imagine. If you don't upgrade, you're like the person with the "DS Phat" when the DS Lite came out--totally uncool.

VeggieLove726 4 years 7 weeks

nah, I'm good with my DS lite

VeggieLove726 4 years 7 weeks

nah, I'm good with my DS lite

RLP79 4 years 10 weeks

I agree, I love my ds, don't really need a camera or play music. I am hoping they come out with more games, other than the little kid ones. I have been playing the hidden object games, and kinda addicted to them, I have been waiting for over a year for the ultimate card game to come out for ds...

neko 4 years 12 weeks

I'm pretty meh about the DSi too. I guess it depends on the kind of games produced that utilize the new features.

Leila07 4 years 13 weeks

I was temped to get a DS before the holidays, but then I heard the rumors about the DSi so I delayed my purchase. I will definately be getting one of these.

ashmarie73 4 years 13 weeks

wheres the pink or white... come on now

Baby Girl 4 years 13 weeks

I'm with the "eh" group. I'm happy with my DS lite and won't be getting this.

jennjennnbubba 4 years 13 weeks

I have been putting off buying a DS lite (once they were sold out and then they didn't have a color in stock that I liked) so now I will just hold off for DSi.

otaku 4 years 13 weeks

i am dying to get one. i can't believe so many people aren't that bothered!! it has sooo many new features! eeek! XD

BabyBearCutie 4 years 13 weeks

The DSi comes out on my 26th bday. this would be a great bday gift for myself.

misogi 4 years 13 weeks

Wow, does no one want the DSi? If I had a DS Lite (it "got lost," hurm) I probably wouldn't want the DSi either...but I don't, so I do! I'm so excited to buy one fresh off the press! :D

glamourette142 4 years 13 weeks

I am torn, I have a pink ds lite but this new one has a camera and can hold music? but then again my palm centro does the same thing...maybe if i can sell my old ds I can put the money towards this new one ^_^ will they have pink?

glamourette142 4 years 13 weeks

kcwebgirl 4 years 13 weeks

i'll stick with my ds lite. don't need another music/picture device. besides, it's too much. i'm planning to buy the new psp when it comes out though. but only because i don't already have one.

hightechlipgloss 4 years 13 weeks

the new ds doesn't even have capability for the old gba games. forget that. i'll keep my ds lite, thanks.

humangirl 4 years 13 weeks

I stepped on my DS Lite and broke the top screen... I haven't been able to justify buying a new one, but if something DSi-specific catches my eye, I'll probably be buying one.

CoralAmber 4 years 13 weeks

I have a third hand original DS that I love. I think I'll wait until the DSi comes out in more colors before I switch it up, but I am excited about the new features.

HSailorMoon 4 years 13 weeks

I have my original ds phat in the pink. I was so thrilled to get that one and was upset in how they had the ds lite come out the year after I got it. However, this dsi looks prettyyyyy impressive. I don't know if I will shell out for one though, my ds phat still works great for what I want which is the games. The camera is nice... depending on the megapixel... the photo editing sounds cool... music player pretty nifty... but... My phone has music and takes 2 mp photos... I am just not sure. I will have to see how it goes at launch... and of course check out my boyfriends... because he is determined to get one lol.

HSailorMoon 4 years 13 weeks

I have my original ds phat in the pink. I was so thrilled to get that one and was upset in how they had the ds lite come out the year after I got it.However, this dsi looks prettyyyyy impressive. I don't know if I will shell out for one though, my ds phat still works great for what I want which is the games. The camera is nice... depending on the megapixel... the photo editing sounds cool... music player pretty nifty... but... My phone has music and takes 2 mp photos... I am just not sure. I will have to see how it goes at launch... and of course check out my boyfriends... because he is determined to get one lol.

floppyfish1986 4 years 13 weeks

That blue DSi is amazing! If something happens to my Ds Lite or I can get the DSi for a steal I'll switch...Otherwise I'll wait till my system bites the dust. The blue one is going to make it hard to stay

pinkmystic 4 years 13 weeks

I just brought my DS lite 2 months ago, no way am I trading now. I think I like it better cause it came with Brain Age and a super chic case.

TinaDenali 4 years 13 weeks

I'm happy with my DS lite and I don't see the need to upgrade. It's not that much of an upgrade, honestly... I have a digital camera. I have an iPod. Why do I need my DS to perform those functions for me?

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