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Nintendo DSi Black Console

795 reviews

From $199.99 | 3 stores

3 reviews

From $99.96 | 3 stores

Product Description

Wii is creating worldwide excitement with its control system first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The controller allows users to pinpoint targets in... More

Wii is creating worldwide excitement with its control system first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The controller allows users to pinpoint targets in games or move through the Wii Channel Menu with precision and ease. This intuitive control system will be understood immediately by everyone, regardless of their previous experience with video games. With this one small controller, Wii makes games both easier and more intense. Less

The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek folding design loaded with features like touch screen control for a unique gaming experience. Snap photos with the... More

The Nintendo DSi is a high-powered handheld video game system in a sleek folding design loaded with features like touch screen control for a unique gaming experience. Snap photos with the built-in camera edit and send them to friends play back your music with Nintendo DSi Sound or browse the Internet with the Nintendo DSi Browser. From playing games to just playing around the Nintendo DSi does it all. Less

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Key Features

Processor

IBM "Broadway"

Platform

Nintendo Wii

Console Type

Home Console

Gaming Type

LAN Gaming • Multiplayer Gaming

Processor

Processor type

IBM 'Broadway'

Memory

RAM technology

Flash

Installed RAM

512 MB

Graphics

Graphic Card Memory

3 MB

Graphic Processor

ATI Hollywood

Polygons Per Second

500 Million

Graphic Processor Speed

243 MHz

Storage Type

Optical Drive Type

12 cm discs

Audio

Audio Out

Proprietary Audio Out

Technical Features

Input / Output Ports

4 x Game Controller Port • 2 x USB 2.0

Expansion Slots

SD Card

Communication Type

IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi

DVD Movie Playback

Optional DVD Movie Playback

Controller Pad Ports

Other Features

Brand

Nintendo

Dimensions

Depth

21.6 cm

Width

5.1 cm

Height

15.2 cm

Miscellaneous

UPC

45496880088

45496718749

Release Date

November 19, 2006

Product ID

32454848

105915521

Product MPN

MPN

MG2WIISPORT

045496718749

Consumer Reviews

Nintendo Wii White Console

From $199.99

Nintendo DSi Black Console

From $99.96

Product Review Summary

4.6

Based on 795 user reviews

96% recommend this product

5 stars

545

4 stars

197

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Fun (219)
Simple Setup (172)
Excellent Gameplay (170)
Good Value (151)
Great Design (146)
Excellent Game Selection (105)
Fun for the whole family (51)
Great for the family (51)
Kid Appropriate (51)
Multiplayer (45)

Cons

nothing (111)
Poor Graphics (49)
limited game selection (49)
Requires additional purchases (29)
Need better game selection (14)
Lacks Features (13)
Freezes Up (7)
Overpriced (5)
Kids (4)
Expensive (4)

Good For

All Ages (218)
Family (136)
Multiple Players (127)
Teenagers (83)
Adults (82)
Gifts (73)
Kids (13)
Casual Gamers (13)
Everyday Use (12)
Home (12)

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Consumer Reviews

514

The Nintendo Wii: - Does the Revolution Live Up to the Hype?

byjeremy1456 Aug 19, 2007

112 Helpfuls 113 Helpfuls

Pros Decent Library of Games, Fantastic List of Upcoming Titles, Unique Features, Innovative...

Cons Weaker Graphical Capabilities Than the Other Consoles, Many Bad Games

Recommended it? Yes

The word 'revolution' in itself is a very powerful term - something so massive in scale that it has the power to change the way we see something. This is why I was expecting big things from Nintendo when they codenamed their next console the 'Revolution' in it's early conception. You see, they... Read full review »

649

Nintendo Wii: Gaming brought to a whole new level.

byyakkowarner Jan 7, 2007

199 Helpfuls 200 Helpfuls

Pros Innovative gameplay, Plays GameCube games, emulates older games, small.

Cons Maximum display is 480p, the controls still need a little tweaking.

Recommended it? Yes

Nintendo has always tried to be an innovator with gaming in the console world. A lot of their stuff have been flops from the very beginning. Remember the robot that originally came with the system? Virtual boy was a cool idea but the market just wasn't ready for it yet. The glove (which could be... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3

Based on 3 user reviews

100% recommend this product

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Pros

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Cons

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Consumer Reviews

Fun!!!

byhorseshoe16 Jan 20, 2011

18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls

Pros • play games • internet • edit...

Cons • setting up internet is hard • only chat with...

Recommended it? Yes

Experience a world of fun with the Nintendo DSi portable gaming system! My brother has a black DSi and I have a blue one. They are so fun and awesome!!! They are definitely worth the regular price. Mine was around $120.00. I love it!!! You can play games, download games, make flip note... Read full review »

Great Gaming

bytrisman777 Feb 9, 2012

16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls

Pros Battery life, fun, portable, cheap, well-put.

Cons no original nintendo gameboy game slot like original DS Lite.

Recommended it? Yes

The Nintendo DSi is a great gaming device to have when it comes to portable gaming. Unlike the PSP, the Nintendo DSi offers a lower touch screen and has a rear and front-facing camera. The Nintendo DSi has a huge selection of games so you can find anything you want for a game. The features on the... Read full review »

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