Gadgets

Oh Boy, Nintendo DSi XL Is An Ereader Now, Too

Let’s not turn everything with a screen into an ebook reader, pleeeease? The DSi XL is launching in North America on March 28, and Nintendo’s putting that gorgeous 256×192 display to use with 100 Classic Books June 14. Dear Christ.


February 24, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo DSi XL Arriving April 15

Gizmodo AU

Nintendo’s next iteration in the DS range of products has just been announced for Australia, and it’s about as exciting as you could hope. The DSi XL adds some bulk, particularly in the screen department- expanding them to 4.2-inches.


February 7, 2010

Stow This DSi In Your Stomach, Not Your Pocket

Like the Virgin Mary before it, the impression of a Nintendo DSi appeared on this piece of toast. Now it just needs a salami screen protector and a vegetable stylus and this mouthwatering gadget will be complete.


January 29, 2010
Computing

Nintendo President States The Obvious

Nintendo’s often-outspoken President, Satoru Iwata, speaking about the iPad. [Yahoo News]


December 11, 2009

Pretend You’ve Got A DSi XL With This Datel Japan Sound Speaker

Simulate the experience of owning a DSi XL months before it goes on sale outside of Japan, with this Datel Japan DSi sound speaker.


November 14, 2009
Cameras

DSi Studio Kit Can Start Your Kid On A Path Of Photography

The DSi’s camera is probably the lowest-quality camera device you can buy today that can still counts as a camera. But it’s still a camera, and your kids might enjoy making their photos slightly more interesting than the default shots.


November 5, 2009
Gaming

Which Handheld Console Is Better At Smashing Walls?

The DSi shatters and fragments, which is more effective at maiming and disabling a target. On the other hand, the PSP Go! remains whole, for greater penetration through tough surfaces. Both, however, are fun to look at.


October 29, 2009
Cameras

Nyko’s Zoom Lens For The DSi Just Seems Like Overkill

Not to sound phallic, but things keep growing bigger on the DSi. Nintendo confirmed the new 4.2-inch screen DSi LL earlier today, and now Nyko’s 8x optical Zoom Case is finally getting pushed out the door.


October 27, 2009
Gaming

Jumbo Nintendo DSi Coming For Old Folks

A new DSi? Oh, of course — it’s only been a year since the original launched, and we’re talking about Nintendo. Nikkei says a fresh DSi is coming with a 4-inch screen, for the same price as the current one.


October 20, 2009
Gaming

Nintendo Just Keep Targeting Those People Who Don’t Really Care About Games

Gizmodo AU

God knows what Nintendo’s marketing strategy is. My guess is that it involves picking a group that couldn’t give a rat’s ass about gaming, and then try and get them to buy their stuff. I guess it works for them, but it really does seem weird. Their latest strategy is to let customer’s at Toni & Guy’s flagship hairdressing salon in Paddington in Sydney play the DSi while they get their hair done.