Rumor: new DS model to be anounced soon?

[Angrist]

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=2146

A new DS model is rumored to be announced tomorrow. It's supposed to have:

- A built in camera
- A music player
- A more powerful wireless communication

Other sources also add the following rumors:

- larger screens
- to be released this year in Japan
- under 20000 yen
- new types of games by using the camera
- get/exchange data from Wii and SD card (SD card slot included?)

So what do you think? Nintendo really doesn't need it to keep selling the DS, but it is a nice exercise for the next generation.

[Dyne]

I doubt it. The DS hasn't lost any steam in its sales.

Plus, it was a faulty report about the camera/music DS, and it looks like VGChartz made up the "increased wireless" claim.

[BreakABone]

The new DS is announced and it is nicknamed the DSi.. yeah think about that for a second.

The size of the unit has been reduced by 12% and 2.6 millimeters -- and the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot is gone

[TheGame]

Lol, I think that actually seems cool. Won't ever buy it, but its cool.

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by IGN.com:

October 1, 2008 - Nintendo has just announced a new model of the Nintendo DS. Called the Nintendo DS-i, the unit is a smaller handheld that features larger screens, an SD card slot for digital downloads and MP3 playback, and a .3 megapixel camera (640x480 resolution). It is roughly 12% thinner than the current DS Lite model.

Using the touch screen, users will be able to adjust pitch and playback speed of MP3s as well as edit photos taken with the camera.

Smaller, built-in camera, and no GBA slot.


The Nintendo DS-i handheld will have browser software built-in and have access to a DSWare store where gamers can spend Nintendo Points on software. Nintendo will give gamers 1000 points for free if they visit the store by March 2010 -- games will feature four price structures: Free, 200 Points, 500 Points and Premium (800 Points).

The system will be released November 1st in Japan for 18,900 yen (approximately $180 US) in white and Matte black colors. As of right now, the system is a Japan exclusive.

I'm not sure. I usually wait for television to tell me what to think about it.

[GameMaster]

0.3 megapixels?

No thanks.

[Dyne]

Originally Posted by GameMaster

0.3 megapixels?

No thanks.

.3 internal, 3 external.

That's more than iPhone. Nice!

However, the decreased battery life is a definite turnoff.

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by Dyne

.3 internal, 3 external.

What?

Originally Posted by Dyne

However, the decreased battery life is a definite turnoff.

What?

[Dyne]

Originally Posted by Angrist

What?
What?

The external camera is 3 frigging megapixels, while the internal one (the one pointing at you) is 0.3.

And yes, the battery life is less than the DS lite.

http://kotaku.com/5057883/lets-compa...te-and-the-dsi

• Battery Life
Nintendo DSi: The lowest brightness (9-14 hrs), low brightness (8-12 hours), medium brightness (6-9 hours), high brightness (4-6 hours), highest brightness(3-4 hours)
Nintendo DS Lite: The lowest brightness (15-19 hrs), low brightness (10-15 hours), high brightness (7-11 hours), highest brightness(5-8 hours)

[mickydaniels]

No GBA slot?
Apple envy?

Not interested.

[Angrist]

What's the source on the 3MP camera?

[J3]IMaster]

http://stuff.tv/News/Nintendo-DSi-ge...-airing/10950/

I'll probably upgrade, I always say I won't then go and spend money anyway... Can't help myself

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by J3]IMaster

http://stuff.tv/News/Nintendo-DSi-ge...-airing/10950/

That's some terrible journalism. They've got most of the facts wrong.

Correction:
It doesn't have 2 touch screens.
It's not 2.6mm thin (!!!)
Nothing is known about an MP3-player. AAC, yes, MP3, who knows.
As far as I know there is no 3MP camera. All they've said is a 0.3MP camera.

[Dyne]

What's up with the two-touch screen rumour? My boss thought it had that, too. It wouldn't even make sense.

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by mickydaniels

No GBA slot?
Apple envy?

@ Apple envy. So true.