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In North America, the DSi XL includes both of the ''Brain Age'' titles, along with the ''Photo Clock''.
In North America, the DSi XL includes both of the ''Brain Age'' titles, along with the ''Photo Clock''.
===Nintendo 3DS===
The ''Nintendo 3DS'' will be the next DS platform to be released in Japan between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. It will be still part of the Nintendo DS line, and therefore, it will be compatible with DS and DSi games. The console will have 3D effects that will be enjoyed without the need for glasses. [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100323e.pdf Source]


==Stylus==
==Stylus==

Revision as of 17:13, March 29, 2010

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The Nintendo DS is a handheld game system released by Nintendo in 2004. It features two 3-inch screens, one of which is touch sensitive; "DS" actually stands for Dual-Screen. The system also introduces many new features to the Nintendo handheld lineup such as stereo sound, audio input (microphone) and 3D graphics. As with previous major Nintendo handhelds, the DS also provides backwards compatibility for GBA games (though this does not support multiplayer).

The DS is also the first Nintendo system to have a built-in wireless connection, allowing it to link up with other DS's without any wires or add-ons. This was also the first system Nintendo made to go online (Mario Kart DS being the first Nintendo-made online game), using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Before the official name's release, Iris was the first codename for the handheld that would be the successor of the Game Boy Advance. Lately it was called Nitro when the new device created had two screens on it. [1]

Nintendo DS Lite

A Polar White DS Lite.

A newer model named the Nintendo DS Lite was released in 2006 and contains all the features of the original Nintendo DS with some new features such as a significantly brighter screen (with four adjustment options), a lighter weight, and a smaller overall size (having the negative side effect of regular Game Boy Advance cartridge protruding out from the bottom, similar to playing a Game Boy or Game Boy Color cartridge in the Game Boy Advance).

Nintendo DSi Series

Nintendo DSi

Views of the Nintendo DSi handheld console, Opened and closed. To the very right is a black model.
The Nintendo DSi with their generic colors.

A third model, called the Nintendo DSi, was announced on October 2nd, 2008. It is thinner and lighter than the Nintendo DS Lite, having removed the Game Boy Advance slot. However, this means that the Nintendo DS Rumble Pack, which was used with titles such as Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, cannot be used. Two cameras, music playback functions, larger screens, and a Wii-like channel interface were added.

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The new red Nintendo DSi(Japan and Europe only).

The DSi is also able to download games from the Nintendo DSi Shop, stored on an SD Card or in internal memory. It was released in Japan on November 1st, 2008, in North America on April 5th 2009 and in Europe on April 3rd 2009. The DSi's front has a camera lens, and another, smaller lens is located where the mic was positioned on the Lite, allowing for photos to be taken with the DSi open.[2]

A special DSi was sold on Friday, November 27, 2009 ("Black Friday") in the US only. It came preinstalled with 5 Mario DSi games/apps, namely Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, WarioWare: Snapped!, Dr. Mario Express, Mario Calculator and Mario Clock. It is available in the new Metallic Blue colour.

Nintendo DSi XL

Nintendo DSi XL
The Nintendo DSi XL in white.

The Nintendo DSi XL (DSi LL in Japan) is a recent revision of the DSi. It includes larger screens with a diagonal of 4.2 inches (93% bigger then the DS Lite's screen). The size and weight increased accordingly, so that the new model weighs 50% more than the DSi. According to reports, Nintendo wants to aim the new version to older gamers who might have trouble seeing the screen of a regular DS model.

The handheld console was announced to release in Japan on November 21, 2009[3], in Europe for March 5, 2010 [4] and on March 28, 2010[5] in North America.

In Japan, The DSi XL comes preinstalled with Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters (also known as A Little Bit of... Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: Arts Edition), Brain Age Express: Math (also known as A Little Bit of... Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: Maths Edition) and Kiyou Akira Rakuhiku Language Easier.

In North America, the DSi XL includes both of the Brain Age titles, along with the Photo Clock.

Stylus

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A Nintendo DS Stylus.

The Stylus is a pencil-like accessory that comes with the Nintendo DS. The instrument is often used in conjunction with the Nintendo DS touch screen. Usually, the stylus is used to make menu selections, which the player can accomplish by bringing the stylus in contact with their selection on the touch screen. The stylus is often helpful or required in gameplay. For example, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64 DS, and Wario: Master of Disguise require the use of the stylus for mini-games such as Wanted! and Roach Smash, and the stylus is also necessary to make Mini Mario toys jump, in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis.

On the DS, the stylus slot is located on the back, and is inserted downwards, relatively to the DS itself. On the DS Lite and DSi, however, it was relocated to the right side of the system, and is inserted from right to left, relatively to the DS lite or DSi.

The stylus for the DS is noticeably thinner than the stylus for the DS Lite. A DS generally comes with two styluses, and extras can usually be purchased from stores or special ones from promotions.

See Also

Microphone

The microphone on the Nintendo DS Lite
The Microphone on the Nintendo DS Lite.

The Microphone is a feature on the Nintendo DS. On the original DS, it is at the lower left-hand corner, right below the screen. On the DS Lite, it is at the middle in between the two screens. On the DSi, this position is replaced by the Camera, and the Microphone was moved about 2 cm to the right. Blowing into it will allow events to happen in the game that the player is playing, such as Toad Jump. In other games, the player must say words into the Microphone. In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, the player must clap into the mic to gain inspiration from the crowd in Long Jump and Triple Jump.

In-Game References

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Additionally, Budgy, a character from the Nintendo DSi, has a phrase about Princess Peach infiltrating a castle in the DSi Sound mode.

Galleries

System Gallery

  • Nintendo DS prototype model shown at E3 2004

    Nintendo DS prototype model shown at E3 2004

  • Special Mario "Black Friday" DSi

    Special Mario "Black Friday" DSi

Game Gallery

References

  1. ^ http://tinycartridge.com/post/416226382/iris-was-the-codename-of-a-next-generation-device
  2. ^ http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/Q5D4ti_bPqJO_I0Oup0AMFudaUOLz6C7
  3. ^ Official Japanese DSi LL Website
  4. ^ http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=231512
  5. ^ http://nintendods.com/meet-dsi.jsp

External Links


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