Gift Tip 96: Nintendo DSi

Dec 9 2009, 8:33am CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Nintendo DSi is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS handheld gaming console, following the Nintendo DS Lite. It was launched in September.

Enjoy the larger screen size, better audio quality and thinnest design of any system in the Nintendo DS family. Download exclusive games, clocks and calendars via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Take pictures using either an inward or outward facing camera and choose from 11 different software lenses to customize your shots. Connect wirelessly to browse the Internet, share photos and play with others. Access your music in the AAC format off any standard SD Card. The DSi cannot play GameBoy Advance titles.

Nintendo had a special DSi bundle with 5 pre-installed games for the same $169 price, launched in time for Black Friday. This great bundle can still be found on some retailers. See below.

Great Gift For
Those who are looking for a portable game console with the Nintendo appeal and new interactive possibilities enabled with the cameras.

Price and Where to Buy
Best Buy has the blue DSi Bundle in stock for $169.99.
The Nintendo DSi is selling for $169.99 on Amazon.com, but the bundles are sold out right now.

This gift tip is part of the I4U News Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide. Find many more tech gift recommendations across 10 categories and shopping tips here.

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