Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really like this handheld system. Disappointed about of the removal GBA slot. However, it is a small price to pay for a great system like this. Cameras are fun to play with and the music player has great sound quality.

I always wanted a ds... so Im glad I waited until the dsi came out. I bought one for me and one for my boyfriend. He got the black one is cute but.. its more delicate then the blue. I got the blue one. The first time we open the box we started playing with the photos... it was so much fun, and then the games were easy to play... I got Brain age 2, and he got mario.bros ( I love the fack that you can share the games and play togueter even if you dont have the same game. I recomended to anyone is fun, small and its worth it.!!

Well I broke down and bought the new DSi I love it! over all I was told that the DSi wouldn't fit in my DS case ...when it does My case has a strap and I like that but, the DSi case doesn't come with a strap To me I'm glad the nice DS case fits both the DS/DSi ..here is pictures to prove it. And if you have kids they will want the strap so they won't drop it as easy.

I think that the nintendo dsi is the best ever! and best buy rocks for selling it so cheap because other places its like 200 or more I love best buy and i love the nintendo dsi theres nothing bad about it if you think that theres something wrong with the nintendo dsi your crazy..really :D

I had a difficult time deciding between the DSi and the DS lite due to the price difference. My purpose was to use a DS (or DSi) as a supplemental language study tool and low cost alternative to the more expensive Electronic Dictionaries that range from $450-$600. In the end, I decided upon the DSi for its SD card slot and because of Wi Fi web connect. I also bought "My Japanese Coach" to supplement the college textbooks I'm currently using (as "MJC" has a decent J>E E>J dictionary). Buyers' remorse is a common thing with any purchase and this quickly faded as I continue to find Japanese sites with applications and games that turn this little toy into a very versatile tool. I purchased a 4GB SD card and use this to store music and audio language files in AAC format. The system will store and list 3000 audio files (or 1000 folders) in addition to 3000 photos. Sound quality is surprisingly good from such small speakers and standard earphones work great. With the Nintendo DSi w/ "My Japanese Coach" and a language card available only from Japan (name: "Rakubiki Jiten") and its web connect, I am transforming my DSi into a learning and travel tool. Scenario: Downtown Tokyo (or even your local Japanese restaurant) 1) Take a photo of a sign or word and 'Save' 2) if you know the pronunciation, enter into "MJC" reference OR if it's all in all KANJI characters, WRITE the character and 'enter'. Voila! a list of words with the option to enter an attending character with definitions! Thank God for touch screen technology! Scenario: Bored while at Wi Fi Coffee Shop 1) Open OPERA Browser (Free from Nintendo for DSi) and connect 2) Check E~mail, stocks, favorite web sites, etc. Game Play: As an adult, I thought I had outgrown the need for games beyond my PC collection. I was wrong. Game play is easy with DSi interface and a welcome break from the learning tools described. Miscellany: The Nintendo DSi is still new yet has great potential as a very versatile mobile gadget. As the unit evolves, system upgrades will be in the form of online softwareand firmware updates to expand its current functions. Nintendo is already developing exclusive applications and games for download from the Nintendo Store. Summary: It's small, well made with long battery life and a heck of a lot of fun. It fits easily in my pocket and fills the space between my cell phone and laptop. As an all around game system, Nintendo has added more processing power and system memory (133 MHz and 256 MB respectively). Game play and load times are fast, web surfing included. As a tool to be used in the manner I've described, I wish this had been available a year ago. I feel that you as a potential owner will find the DSi to fill your expectations and over time, you'll find more uses for it .

I purchased 3 at 12:00am Sunday morning, and we have not put it down since we got it. The sound is much louder, the camara is clear then I thought it would be, you can send the pictures to anyone within a certain radius. It records your voice and you have diffrent pitches that you can change you recording to be high low or somewhere in between. Also, you do lose the GB slot (which in the old ds my kids did not use because it defeated the purpose of having a touch screen game they never picked up the GB games ) but you have to think you are getting a camara, voice recorder, internet. In addition when you register your DSI using the Wi-fi by 10/5/2009 you will be given 1000 points to use to download games to your DSI. Over all its a great game, glad I stood in line and got mine

I begged my fiance for a DSi for months after it released. Nintendo really knows how to please the masses with their platforms. The DS lite was great, and the DSi is just that much better, and for only $40 more. The dual camera option is great, and I love playing with the different options of color and stamps to create fun little snapshots. One thing I haven't seen advertised ANYWHERE is the connectivity to Facebook. I can post photos straight to my Facebook account, as long as I have a Wi-Fi connection, and my friends really get a kick out of it. The internet browsing is slow and doesn't always work, but this little guy is aimed at kids, so I can understand why it doesn't need to be fantastic. If I had kids, I would really be sold on the parental control options. You can limit what is viewed on the internet, limit the sending of photos, and the best part, limit ESRB ratings. So if your kid goes to someone elses house and borrows a game which you don't think is appropriate, the DSi locks itself and can only be bypassed by a security code (which you can do in the initial set up). I love the option for an SD card, and so far I've noticed you don't HAVE to buy Nintendo's special white SD made for the DSi or the Wii, I use an old one from my camera, plus the same size card is available in the camera section for cheaper. When it came down to a handheld (being a huge gamer) there was no contest between PSP and the DSi. Yes the PSP has much better graphics and internet connectivity, but you buy it to play games, and a handful is all you're going to have to chose from in any store. The DS games in my local Best Buy takes up an entire aisle, whereas the PSP games have a short 4 ft. section. I've also noticed that most PSP games are adult oriented with very few children/family/something different choices (just like the PS3 games). So far I have a wonderful exercise program, a cooking program that hasn't failed me yet, and the classic Zelda. Three things that don't even exist for the PSP. So far, the only thing that has me perplexed and annoyed is that fact that it's almost impossible to find a data transfer cable. The DSi can play music like an MP3 player, but so far the only way I can see to get music on there is to put some MP3's on my SD card...something that's impossible because I don't have a memory card slot on my laptop, and no other way to move music onto it. I must admit, the music option was a big selling point for me, but I'm not in the least bit upset, nor do I even notice, I'm too busy playing.

The DSi is a great upgrade to the DS Lite. - First off, the cameras have amazing quality for such a low megapixel. When you first get it, perform a system update which will allow you to upload the picture straight to your facebook account. It is much easier than downloading pictures to you computer then onto facebook. - Next, the music player is great. Just make sure that you convert your music to aac format. The easiest way that I found was to use iTunes. - The speakers are greatly improved. The Volume is much higher and the quality is much better than the DS Lite. I have never heard Mario Kart Ds like I have on the DSi. -The .25 inch screen addition really does add to gameplay in a game like Mario Kart Ds. You really do notice the difference. -The DSi shop is great. Flipnote studio is really fun and free. Just make sure to get your DSi before October 5 to get 1000 free points. I downloaded Mario vs Donkey Kong and it is really fun. I am looking into getting Dr Mario and Wario Ware. The internet browser is amazing. Much better than the Wii browser. - All in all, the DSi is a great game console and even tops the DS Lite (I have the blue DS lite too). I love my blue DSi. I am so glad that I baught it as a Birthday gift to me. So go ahead, get it, you will not regret it!

i love this handheld its the best the look the cameras the screen sizes and the web browser but i dont like that they took away the GBA slot cause now i cant get the guitar hero for the ds and this is my first ds so this is kinda lame but everything eles is great about it get it if you can or save up you will love this handheld

The Nintendo DSi is an upgrade to the previous DS system, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide. In comparison to the DS system, the DSi is thinner, longer and the inner screens are slightly bigger. The camera is not high quality and you cannot (as of yet) swap pictures via wireless internet, but you can to other nearby DSi systems. This summer, however, users can upload pics directly to Facebook. Future games will incorporate the camera to allow gamers to put their own images and faces in games. The handheld lacks a GBA slot which will make games such as Guitar Hero unplayable. But the biggest draw is the ability to download games via DSiWare (similar to the Wii). As of this writing, there is not much available for it yet, but it will soon be populated with lots of content, application and more. At only $40 more than the current DS, the DSi is definately worth the upgrade.

The DSI has a lot of cool features such as internet access, picture taking and editing, as well as many other features. The charge lasts for hours of play time! We are very satisfied with our purchase of the DSI!

I have not bought this item yet, but it is comming out on April 5th. I love it so much. Me and my friend are buying it in blue and bringing it to school to brag about how awsome this product is. No, Im just kidding... ... ...or am I? But anyway, there are many features. You can take pictures with the inner and outer camera, edit them, and more. You can listen to music. You can record your vioce and change it's pitch. You can browse on a flash supported Opera web browser. You can play Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS LIte games on this. You can even download more app's and earn points. There are many, many more features, but you are gonna have to find that out for yourself. I love this item so much. My mother promised me she would give it to me for Easter because my Nintendo DS Lite broke

What I love most about this system is the ability to download games. The system comes with a 1000 free points ($10) to buy games. For as little as 2 dollars you can buy a game. Brain age is available in smaller form, and it makes use of the camera. The camera is great to play around with, but don't expect a Nikon. You screen is slightly bigger, however I really notice the difference on all games, especially the Mario games. Not enough downloads...they are coming, Dr. Mario was just released in original form with extra features. Enjoy! You won't regret buying a DSi.

The new things about this DS is sort battery,it's slimmer but more longer,bigger screen but looks the same. The no GBA port is not good news for people who like playing GBA games and people who like playing Guitar Hero. The web browser is not so good it's slow and kinda ugly. Music on the DSi is cool and so is the things that let u play with the music.Camera could be better. Also it kind looks like there trying to copy the PSP with the music and web browser and another things,just look at what they both can do.

It's a good upgrade. The camera blew my expectations away because it was only .3 MP (mega pixels). The DSi shop is like the Wii, which is pretty good. The major bad thing about it is the web browser. It is SOOOOO SLOW! The iPod Touch is much better than this. You might as well get the iPhone, which is double the speed of the iPod Touch for taking pictures. You can get bored very easily with the Photoshop and Music. You can only have AAC format for music, no MP3s nor videos. Overall, it's okay.

My child got for her birthday and loves it. It's easy to use and has great options. It moves information like a iphone. Colors are great and fun options like picture taking and distorting images. My kids get a kick out of that. Enjoy. Great investment

i think this device is the best ever because you can surf the internet, play music,play games (multiplayer or solo),chat with other nintenders,take pictures and much more.so its basically like a computer camera mp3 player and a gaming system.i reccomend this for everyone every age. its supeer fun!

I love the design its features i am getting one next saturday. the 3 bad thing about it are no game boy games, the battery, only two colors(even though they are cool colors).I love the cameras and sound!

We waited and debated about buying a DS for our 6 year old daughter. She had a leapster L-max that died after 4 years of almost daily use. I had an older Gameboy and games, and so we had to decide between waiting for the dsi or getting a lite. For $40, you get so much more, it seemed silly to buy an older version. The camera and sound recorders make her laugh, since you can alter the image/sound. We bought it April 14th, and it has been used daily (by us too, of course-it's a blast!). It's brightness settings are a nice feature, so you can choose to extend a battery charge by dropping it down one or two. I am hoping some more younger child games come out, hopefully with some sort of educational value, but we know it's and entertainment system, and it sure delivers!

I really like it so much. One thing about it that i have to say, when ever you look at it. it looks brand new because it doesnt smudge which is good. The cameras work better in better lighting conditions. Also it has a ton of fun effects. you can play with your music. you get free points to buy games from the store but you need to go to the store befor october to get it! This is far better than the psp. People say it has only like fun games. But there is alot of awesome titles like Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Echoes of time. Its so much fun when you play online with other people. for an example though. Animals crossing is a must have. To sum it up... its a portable wii.