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SuperSonic · 10-26-2009, 04:18 PM

There's a new Nintendo DSi coming. And it's coming this year to Japan, boasting a larger 4" screen and... well, a larger 4" screen, according to a report from the reliable Nikkei news service.

According to that report, which appeared in the Nikkei newspaper and has since made its way online, the price for the new, larger DSi will remain the same, 18900 yen. The large screen DSi, three-quarters of an inch larger than the current model, is said to be aimed at an older market, the type who likes big buttons on their telephones and large print books.

While the jumbo Nintendo DSi is planned to hit Japan this year, says the Nikkei, a release elsewhere is said to be under discussion. Nintendo announced the original DSi in a similar fashion, officially unveiling the device last October then releasing it domestically before the end of the year.

We're checking in with Nintendo of America for comment and will update if they have anything interesting or confirming to say.
Sauce

Wow, and most people were talking about the idea of a new handheld being unveiled next year being a dumb one.
Alright, this is just a slight model tweak, the likes of which Sony have done with the PSP around 9001 times now, but still...

Seems to be pretty legit news too.

Think I'm holding off upgrading to DSi for a while now.

Xander · 10-26-2009, 04:24 PM

I think I'll stick with my DSi, although maybe, just maybe, people on the fence about the DSi would be convinced.

Link~2.0 · 10-26-2009, 04:35 PM

will it have new features or just a slimer like version?

SuperSonic · 10-26-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Link~2.0

will it have new features or just a slimer like version?

Apparently, it will be exactly the same, just with bigger screens.

Fyree the Spirit God · 10-27-2009, 12:22 AM

I think this'll lead to the whole DSi Virtual Console thing as well...

But yeah, its not like a FULL new Handheld--
they "tweaked" Gameboy enough times...

3DD · 10-27-2009, 07:12 AM

This is a good idea , as i might get a dsi when the new ds handheld is releasd.

Link~2.0 · 10-27-2009, 03:34 PM

I don't think this is a good idea they just made the first one. (even though there is no differnce)

Zwei · 10-27-2009, 03:45 PM

This is another stupid venture and a waste of money by NINTENDO themselves. Srsly a larger screen, and bigger buttons wont help much in what is already a dip/fall in the NINTENDO sales and essentially the NINTEDNO fanbase(hint: lack of good wifi/games).

Like Xander said, Ill stick with my blue DSi. Im sure pretty much everyone has or will have a dsi by the end of the year. Pointless to make a new model, in my opinion.

vVv Rapture · 10-27-2009, 03:59 PM

I haven't even moved on to the DSi from my DS Lite. This seems a tad unnecessary for someone who really doesn't need the insignificant screen increase.

Splodey · 10-28-2009, 08:49 AM

I'm still using the original DS. I don't see a need to upgrade when Pokemon is the only game I play.

HeavenDivine · 10-28-2009, 08:59 AM

I was waiting for blue to come out now i can go get it......Yeah me!!!

Xander · 10-28-2009, 11:42 AM

I heard that as usual Nintendo neither admits or denies that a new DSi is coming out. They said that they think it's reporting was a speculative article.

New Model DS to Hit The Shelves Soon (Again...)
10-26-2009, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperSonic I HAVE CHORTLES!!!!!!!!! Hull, England Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hull, England Posts: 3,078 Total Awards: 15 Friend Codes	There's a new Nintendo DSi coming. And it's coming this year to Japan, boasting a larger 4" screen and... well, a larger 4" screen, according to a report from the reliable Nikkei news service. According to that report, which appeared in the Nikkei newspaper and has since made its way online, the price for the new, larger DSi will remain the same, 18900 yen. The large screen DSi, three-quarters of an inch larger than the current model, is said to be aimed at an older market, the type who likes big buttons on their telephones and large print books. While the jumbo Nintendo DSi is planned to hit Japan this year, says the Nikkei, a release elsewhere is said to be under discussion. Nintendo announced the original DSi in a similar fashion, officially unveiling the device last October then releasing it domestically before the end of the year. We're checking in with Nintendo of America for comment and will update if they have anything interesting or confirming to say. Sauce Wow, and most people were talking about the idea of a new handheld being unveiled next year being a dumb one. Alright, this is just a slight model tweak, the likes of which Sony have done with the PSP around 9001 times now, but still... Seems to be pretty legit news too. Think I'm holding off upgrading to DSi for a while now. __________________ [Twitter] [LostWinds 2 Review] [Pokémon League] ^^ Shazy <3


10-26-2009, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xander Defender of Justice Castle Smash Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Castle Smash Posts: 7,202 Total Awards: 11 Friend Codes	I think I'll stick with my DSi, although maybe, just maybe, people on the fence about the DSi would be convinced. __________________ Visit EndoftheWeekpodcast.com!


10-26-2009, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Link~2.0 Yoshi Herder IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 284 Total Awards: 1 Friend Codes	will it have new features or just a slimer like version? __________________ trade thread Battle thread


10-27-2009, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fyree the Spirit God Proud to be a n00b! 8-Bit Graphic Land Join Date: May 2007 Location: 8-Bit Graphic Land Posts: 7,479 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	I think this'll lead to the whole DSi Virtual Console thing as well... But yeah, its not like a FULL new Handheld-- they "tweaked" Gameboy enough times... __________________ WII-PALS-#204:"Bob's little secret..."-COMICS ↑COMIC INDEX↑--TRIVIA/FyreeTSG--Twitter!


10-27-2009, 03:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Link~2.0 Yoshi Herder IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 284 Total Awards: 1 Friend Codes	I don't think this is a good idea they just made the first one. (even though there is no differnce) __________________ trade thread Battle thread


10-27-2009, 07:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
3DD Minion Pinata island. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pinata island. Posts: 13 Friend Codes	This is a good idea , as i might get a dsi when the new ds handheld is releasd.


10-27-2009, 03:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zwei « i N S A N E ° A fairy tale Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: A fairy tale Posts: 3,173 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	This is another stupid venture and a waste of money by NINTENDO themselves. Srsly a larger screen, and bigger buttons wont help much in what is already a dip/fall in the NINTENDO sales and essentially the NINTEDNO fanbase(hint: lack of good wifi/games). Like Xander said, Ill stick with my blue DSi. Im sure pretty much everyone has or will have a dsi by the end of the year. Pointless to make a new model, in my opinion. __________________ .:Post count doesnt reflect IQ. Sorry!! [Moka+Zwei][TWLOHA][A Fairy Tale...][Are you awesome?] [Sig Randomizer][Official Avi/Sig Forum Rules][<3][<3] Last edited by Zwei; 10-27-2009 at 04:08 PM.


10-27-2009, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
vVv Rapture Djinni Connecticut Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 86 Friend Codes	I haven't even moved on to the DSi from my DS Lite. This seems a tad unnecessary for someone who really doesn't need the insignificant screen increase. __________________ Created by Duchess (Sig and Avie)...Mad props!


10-28-2009, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Splodey New Xbox :D Inver Grove, Minnesota Join Date: May 2008 Location: Inver Grove, Minnesota Posts: 1,226 Total Awards: 13 Friend Codes	I'm still using the original DS. I don't see a need to upgrade when Pokemon is the only game I play. __________________ [Current Halo 3 Service Record] November Pokemon League: 9-1


10-28-2009, 08:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
HeavenDivine Banned In Dragon heaven Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In Dragon heaven Posts: 112 Friend Codes	I was waiting for blue to come out now i can go get it......Yeah me!!!


10-28-2009, 11:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Xander Defender of Justice Castle Smash Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Castle Smash Posts: 7,202 Total Awards: 11 Friend Codes	I heard that as usual Nintendo neither admits or denies that a new DSi is coming out. They said that they think it's reporting was a speculative article. __________________ Visit EndoftheWeekpodcast.com!