If this was just an ordinary rumor, I would categorize it as such; however, this news comes from a rather reputable source — the Nikkei news service.  According to Nikkei, the new hardware revision could go on sale as early as this year in Japan.
Instead of the current 3.25-inch screens, this new model will have [...]

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A goof on Nintendo’s customer service site may have revealed a bit more than intended; however, it has since been removed.  Specifically, the revelation was found in a troubleshooting section regarding the redemption of Nintendo Points Cards.  The following was on that page:
To redeem a Nintendo DSi Download Ticket number, such as for the Nintendo [...]

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Thinking of upgrading your DSi to a new color?  You may want to think again, especially if you purchased content from the DSi Shop.  Even if the games are on SD cards, it is not possible to play them on any other system because the games are tethered to the original handheld.
According to Nintendo of [...]

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In addition to the black and blue DSis in North America, two more colors have been announced.  Available on September 13, gamers can pick up a pink or white DSi.  The MSRP will not change from $169.99.  Bummer.

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At about 8:00 P.M. EST on Monday, Nintendo released an update for the DSi implementing Facebook integration for the U.S.  The service was already available in Japan and Europe.
The service allows users to upload photos to their Facebook account using either of the DSi’s two built-in cameras.  And… that’s about it!  With this app, you [...]

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This summer, the Nintendo DSi Mobile Tour will travel from coast to coast in order to promote, yep you guessed it, the Nintendo DSi.  If the tour comes to a location nearby, you’re invited to climb aboard a “customized, interactive” tour bus packed with Nintendo DSi systems and games.  Nintendo ambassadors will guide you through [...]

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On April 5th, 2009, the Nintendo DSi will become available in the United States.  There will be two colors available at launch, black and blue (lol).  The MSRP will be $169.99.
The Nintendo DSi features two cameras (one on the outside and one on the inside).  You can take pictures with this camera (no lie) and [...]

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We couldn’t possibly cover the entire manual in one segment, right?  So, here’s part two.  There are still more pictures to cover, but to be honest, not even we could decipher some of them.  Here’s hoping that this final segment will help new owners of the DSi get the most out of their handheld.

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To those early adopters of the Nintendo DSi, you must be feeling a little overwhelmed by the manual packaged in every box.  It is an all-encompassing manual alright.  We can’t even begin to describe it to you, but we’ll try our best at deciphering the manual for those who can’t understand.

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