Nintendo DSi Console [Black]

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ITEM DESCRIPTION The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2 009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival was Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). The fourth iteration, entitled Nintendo DSi XL, is a larger model that launched in Japan on November 21, 2009, and worldwide beginning in March 2010. Development of the DSi began in late 2006, and the handheld was unveiled during an October 2008 Nintendo conference in Tokyo. Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability. While the DSi's design is similar to that of the DS Lite, it features two digital cameras, supports internal and external content storage, and connects to an online store called the Nintendo DSi Shop. Nintendo stated that families often share DS and DS Lite consoles. Its new functionality was intended to facilitate personalization, so as to encourage each member of a household to purchase a DSi. The handheld supports exclusive physical media in addition to DS games with DSi-specific features and standard DS titles. The only exception to its backward compatibility are earlier DS games that required the GBA slot. Relive classics like Pokemon: The DS Generations, Mario Kart DS, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, New Super Mario Bros., Professor Layton and the Last Specter, The World Ends With You, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Elite Beat Agents, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and much more from its 2916 game lineup + GBA lineup of 1538 games. (Games not included) Includes: Nintendo DSi Console [Matte Black] AC Adapter Comes with a 30-day limited warranty. See Warranty Policy for complete details. ITEM DETAILS REGION: NTSC-U (US & Canada) MODEL: TWL-001 MEMORY: N/A PLAYERS: 1 Player, 1-4 Players (Game Link) Show more