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Nintendo DS Silver Console
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Carrying on from the DS Lite, the new DSi is packed with improvements and new features. Its two 3.25-inch screens (versus 3-inches for the DS Lite) make playing games even more enjoyable, and its microphone ensures better voice recognition.The Nintendo DSi also has a 0.3-Megapixel digital camera and incorporates image processing software that lets you edit your photos with the stylus.Its SD card reader even lets you take your favourite tracks and photos everywhere with you.Spring for the DSi, the revolutionary new portable console from Nintendo!...
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Reviews for Nintendo DS Silver Console
posted by kittenskysong , September 25, 2010
- PROS
- Good Camera, Great games, easy to use
- CONS
- No Video feature
- The Bottom Line
- I would compare this to PSP go and decide which is better for your needs. If you don't want video buy this one, if not buy the other
- Review
- The Nintendo DSI seems like a good buy; unlike the regular DS this product features several new idea...
posted by kegster86 , April 04, 2010
- PROS
- Bright screen, tons of feautres, web browser
- CONS
- Nothing i have come across yet
- The Bottom Line
- If your looking for a system full of feautres then this is the one for you.
- Review
- I traded in my Nintendo Ds for the Dsi and I do no regret it at all. It is a great system for a...
posted by saraab , March 10, 2010
- PROS
- Good screens, large selection of games, good battery life
- CONS
- Not a worthy upgrade if you already own a DS, expensive, outdated technology
- The Bottom Line
- I would recommend purchasing the DS Lite over the DSi because it is cheaper and the new things in the DSi are not worth the premium price.
- Review
- Nintendo's 3rd iteration of the Nintendo DS is definitely a good product, however it is expensive an...
posted by racewriter , February 05, 2010
- PROS
- Ability to take pictures and play with them!
- CONS
- All the data you need to type in in order to get in
- The Bottom Line
- My favorite color console is lime green!
- Review
- Hi I am a young girl writing reviews to earn money to buy a purple lap top. Here is my review...
posted by silvestris , January 09, 2010
- PROS
- Amazing technology, cool photo software!
- CONS
- Does not play the older DS games and is wider than the DS lites.
- The Bottom Line
- I would definitely recommend buying one because it has much more capabilities than the older gaming systems.
- Review
- I bought my daughter the DSi for Christmas. My son had the regular DS and it was a normal gami...
posted by imacowgirl , January 09, 2010
- PROS
- downloads parental controls sharp audio portable holds charge car chargers wifi camera editing great graphics
- CONS
- WHITE model gets grubby....buy a guard
- The Bottom Line
- Opens up a score of new aspects of gaming. Encourages creativity. Fabulous graphics and audio. Easy to use. AWESOME
- Review
- The big request on Santa's list this year was new DSI's for each of my 3 children. My 9 year o...
posted by disinclined , October 26, 2009
- PROS
- New camera/MP3/photo-editing tools; small but handy design tweaks.
- CONS
- Matte finish is somewhat icky and dirt-prone; not worth an upgrade for Lite owners.
- The Bottom Line
- The Bottom Line looks like it's playing Scribblenauts, but it's really taking pictures of you with its DSi.
- Review
- As much as I’d like to be a hip, edgy early adopter, I’ve come to accept that that&rsquo...
posted by c0d3h4x0r , October 12, 2009
- PROS
- Plays DS games, backlitscreens, reasonably priced.
- CONS
- No GBA slot. What the hell was Nintendo thinking?!?
- Review
- Nintendo decided to remove a very important piece of functionality -- the GBA game slot -- to make r...
posted by cr01 , August 02, 2009
- PROS
- Nice bit of kit, good sound and a larger screen.
- CONS
- The photo and sound functionality little more than a gimmick.
- The Bottom Line
- The Nintendo DSi nice bit of kit if you need a lightweight, portable diversion. Bigger and better than the ordinary DS but only buy if you have spare cash.
- Review
- It's not too often I get suckered by good marketing, but the recent spate of Brain Train adverts on...
posted by rgathright , May 21, 2009
- PROS
- Two digital cameras, wireless web browser, SDHC card port.
- CONS
- You have to find $169, just sell your old handhelds!
- The Bottom Line
- The Nintendo DSi is an evolution in portable gaming systems that anyone age 3 and up should enjoy.
- Review
- The Nintendo DSi has all the features we could ever expect from a portable gaming console at the tim...
posted by cruz3 , April 10, 2009
- PROS
- Screen size, internet browser, button improvements, and menu.
- CONS
- No GB/GBA game slot, AAC for music, camera resolution is OK.
- The Bottom Line
- Excellent handheld. Camera/music, quality, screen are all great. DSi Ware is so-so and I miss the Game Boy slot a little.
- Review
- Update 06/24/09I logged 5 cross-country trips with the DSi and it's really growing on me. The...
posted by bigtruckseries , February 19, 2009
- PROS
- Direct downloading of games and firmware from Internet. music player
- CONS
- no GBA slot !?! what were they thinking?
- The Bottom Line
- Besides larger screens and a music player, the DSi's improvements are lackluster. Only time will tell if an internet browser and VGA cameras are enough to attract gamers.
- Review
- The Nintendo DSi is a hardware revision Nintendo has made to the current line of Nintendo DS handhel...
posted by hollowsins , January 29, 2009
- PROS
- Play DS and Gameboy Advance games all on one player!!!
- CONS
- Small screen can be hard to see. Touch option is not always the best option.
- The Bottom Line
- Overall I love the Nintendo DS and so do my children both the boys and girls.
- Review
- The Nintendo DS brings you the thrill to play classic Nintendo games without the classic N...
posted by syamg , August 02, 2008
- PROS
- The touch pad is great, so is the ability to play GBA games
- CONS
- None!
- The Bottom Line
- The Nintendo DS is a great system from a great, reliable company.
- Review
- I got my Nintendo DS at launch - I've grown up with Nintendo consoles and hand held devices, I've ha...
posted by qtallyn , June 07, 2008
- PROS
- Games, Life, Durability, Ease of Use
- CONS
- Stylus issues....
- The Bottom Line
- I would definitely recommend this game system for anyone over 5 to adulthood.
- Review
- My son asked for this game system for Christmas this year. He had a Game Boy Advance, but was defini...
posted by minniedreamz , March 09, 2008
- PROS
- Wi-Fi Connection, tons of games for everyone, no batteries to be used ever!
- CONS
- Dust can collect in the corner of the screens making cleaning hard but not impossible.
- The Bottom Line
- You cannot go wrong with the Nintendo DS. I promise you will have a great time and have so much fun with it! You won't regret getting it!
- Review
- Nintendo DS is one of the best gaming experiences ever! I have the PSP and the Nintendo DS, I have t...
posted by alicia9n26 , February 08, 2008
- PROS
- game library, display, comfortable to hold, durability
- CONS
- none really
- The Bottom Line
- Its the best handheld system so far for Nintendo!
- Review
- When I first heard about the Nintendo DS I was excited. I was playing the Gameboy Advanced SP at the...
posted by Joseph_J , January 27, 2008
- PROS
- Innovative, Great Game Library, Wireless MultiPlayer
- CONS
- Battery Life Could Be Better, Pricey
- The Bottom Line
- It's Innovative, It's Well Supported With Software, It's Wireless, It Should Be In Your Possession.
- Review
- When the Nintendo DS was released in Nov 2004 I have to admit I was confused. What would I do with t...
posted by boringmonkey23 , January 20, 2008
- PROS
- sleek, nice design, good look, variety of games
- CONS
- new DS Lite out, can't use old Gameboy games on it
- The Bottom Line
- I think I would definitely buy it for anyone who likes video games or even testing their brain with some of the games.
- Review
- This nice handheld Nintendo system is a great way to pass your time and sink back and relax. It has...
posted by bp1feather , January 18, 2008
- PROS
- easy to work with controllers, very habit forming
- CONS
- like to find a box that would hold games in slots to carry them places
- The Bottom Line
- a great product for young and old. gets your eyes and hands coronation working together.
- Review
- When I bought this DS console it was a impulse buy.the longer I have it the more I play. it has help...
posted by astrotj , September 29, 2007
- PROS
- Dual Screens, Touch Screen, Slot for stylus
- CONS
- Sort of bulky, the outdated DS, low brightness
- Review
- The DS is probably one of the most advanced handhelds, next to the PSP. The Breakdown Here's what's...
posted by puresheild , August 20, 2007
- PROS
- Many Anime Games based on TV Series.Wireless MultiPlayer. function. Slightly better graphics than GBA.
- CONS
- Screen is not as big as GBA. Eye Strain and Fatigue.
- Review
- Anime is Popular among teens and adults. This is my reason for buying my DS. The DS may have an extr...
posted by candidq , May 23, 2007
- PROS
- Good graphics, Great games
- CONS
- Not durable
- Review
- I purchased the DS shortly before the Lite version came out, and my son loves it. Unfortunately, we...
posted by Bopher , March 30, 2007
- PROS
- Graphics, Dual Screen, WiFi, long battery life
- CONS
- Not enough compatible routers, No internet browser systems.
- Review
- As soon as I heard about the DS coming out I searched for everything I could on the internet. Games...
posted by johnthewriter , March 30, 2007
- PROS
- Great graphics, extensive game library.
- CONS
- Would like longer battery life.
- Review
- I finally yielded to purchasing a DS, after years of resisting upgrading yet again. I had the origin...
posted by braddog , March 24, 2007
- PROS
- portable, touch screen, stylish.
- CONS
- Not a one.
- The Bottom Line
- This is an awsome system that is loaded with games. It is totally worth the money.
- Review
- I recently purchased a wonderful nintendo ds, grey for those of you who care. The moment I saw my fr...
posted by buzzinfrogg , March 23, 2007
- PROS
- 2 screens, online play, backwards compatibility, great games.
- CONS
- no fighting games 4 some reason
- Review
- This is a great hand held system with many games and features. Its backwards compatible with the gam...
posted by xmodsguy , March 20, 2007
- PROS
- Dual Screens, Plays DS & GBA Games, PictoChat, Great WiFi Capabilities
- CONS
- A Little Lacking in Graphics
- The Bottom Line
- The DS is an excellent portable game system for any gamer who wants quality and excitement for an affordable price.
- Review
- Nintendo has been well known for video games in the past decade, and the Nintendo DS only increased...
posted by roycetrade , March 19, 2007
- PROS
- -dual screens -rechargeable battery -backlight
- CONS
- -small buttons
- The Bottom Line
- Fun system
- Review
- Nintendo DS original. I got this as a gift when it was brand new. I was very impressed with the grap...
posted by kjscrafts , March 17, 2007
- PROS
- Great game play experience when used with games that utilize the touch screen
- CONS
- Bigger than most previous Game Boys and the newer DS Lite
- The Bottom Line
- Great system overall, especially when it came out, but it is worth the extra money to get the newer DS Lite version to enjoy this system.
- Review
- This is a great improvement from the Game Boy Advance series of systems, although it seems kind of b...
posted by lambodrifter , March 12, 2007
- PROS
- lots of features, lots of games, internet multiplayer, cheap, incredible battery life
- CONS
- Most games are childish/boring, lackluster graphics,hard to develop for, bulky, kind of ugly
- The Bottom Line
- If you have kids in the house, then its great for them. Its also great for casual gamers who just want to do some light playing every week or so.
- Review
- The DS is a groundbreakng poratable. Nobody could have predicted the dual screen layout. At first, i...
posted by sandbox76 , March 06, 2007
- PROS
- Dual screens, touch screen, Game Boy Advance games compatible. Game selection.
- CONS
- The older version is bulky and can cause thumb cramping if you play too long.
- Review
- The Nintendo DS is a must have for on the go. The best feature on this, besides the touch screen and...
posted by ms_pookie , January 24, 2007
- PROS
- Fun, dual screens, portable
- CONS
- Newer "Lite" version available
- The Bottom Line
- The Nintendo DS is a fun, portable gaming console that will entertain and offer hours of fun.
- Review
- I grew up with my brother and the two of us would play regular "board" games. Remember those? I crie...
posted by foxmccloudds , December 13, 2006
- PROS
- great games, fun and easy to play, age friendly
- CONS
- small buttons, but this wont affect game play too much
- The Bottom Line
- I would pick one up for yourself, your son/daughter and everyone ealse you know. This is really fun, even for someone who dosen't play games.
- Review
- Well Nintendo released the highly anticipated Nintendo DS back in November of 2004. Well I got my h...
posted by sachbvn , November 12, 2006
- PROS
- Everything!! Graphics, sound, quality, looks, nice size screens, inovative idea!
- CONS
- A little expensive.
- The Bottom Line
- Without a doubt, great system. A little expensive but I feel that if you actually have a use for a portable system, it's worth the money.
- Review
- After one too many night shifts with little or nothing to do, I decided it would be well worth my mo...
posted by bmw562 , October 27, 2006
- PROS
- good graphics,touchscreen,compact game packs
- CONS
- it would be nicer if the ds itself was a little bit more compact
- Review
- i've had my ds for 3 years and i think it's a pretty good little system. little bit of problems, but...
posted by chelsea-eff , September 22, 2006
- PROS
- good graphics
- CONS
- biggish!
- Review
- i got this as a Christmas present and I'm glad of it! i like the touch screen and the games are nice...
posted by al_d , September 18, 2006
- PROS
- wifi, easy of use, good battery last.
- CONS
- kinda blurry if you dont face it right at you
- Review
- i bought this product not long ago its pretty easy to use specially for kids and if you have wireles...
posted by kjell1979 , January 30, 2005
- PROS
- touch screen, dual screens, dual processors, backwards compatibility for GBA
- CONS
- no backwards compatibility w/older Gameboy titles, lack of certainty, volume slider
- The Bottom Line
- Given that there is not much on the horizon, I would take a wait and see attitude towards it.
- Review
- This is the year for the next generation of handheld gaming systems. Nintendo's Gameboy line has had...
