The DSi handheld has been a huge success and is big in Japan with nearly half a million sold in two months. Nintendo has announced the UK release date of this new version of the Nintendo DSi console and gaming enthusiasts will be itching to get their hands on it.

UK Release date of the DSi is the 3rd April 2009

The New Nintendo DSi is coming soon to the UK and is already available to pre-order. The Nintendo DSi will be available in black or white and is the thinnest and lightest member of the Nintendo DS family.

The UK launch date is April 3rd 2009 two days before the DSi is released in America and will be priced at around £149. For those who are keen to get in first pre-ordering is the best option.

Many online stores are offering a pre order service for the DSi handheld.

Check out the best offers at the following stores and see what extras are included in the price. The price of the re-vamped Nintendo DSi console is going to be more or less the same but stores will be offering incentives for you to purchase the DSi from them.

Pre-Launch Special Promotions and Game Bundle Deals

Argos has a special promotion which is available up to the launch date. If you pre-order the DSi console you get a free accessory pack worth £19.99.

The new version of the popular Nintendo DSi is also available for pre-order on the Tesco Entertainment website.

Amazon has a pre-order price guarantee. This means if the price decreases between the time you place your order and the release date, you’ll be charged the lowest. There is also free delivery when you pre-order the DSi handheld from Amazon.

Pre-Ordering is the best option to secure the new DSi Console

Demand for the new Nintendo DSi handheld is expected to be high when it is released on 3rd April 2009 so to secure your next generation console pre-order now.

If sales are as brisk as they were in Japan supplies of the latest DSi handheld may run out fast. The original shipments of DSi consoles may cover pre-orders only and not even reach the shelves. It is now available to pre-order from the following stores.

Argos, Amazon, Comet, Currys, Dixons, GameStation, Game, HMV, Tesco,
Also look out also for retailers offering their own best DSi game bundle deals ahead of the 2009 launch.

Features of the new Nintendo DSi

• Two screens, size increased from 3 inches to 3.25 inches for each
• DSi is 12 percent thinner than DS Lite (removal of GBA port helps in part)
• Built-in cameras (one outside, one inside) with 640×480 resolution (300,000 pixels)
• Web browser built-in
• DSi offers new DS Shop for downloading games (users can digitally download games at prices ranging from free to 800 Nintendo Points)
• DSi purchasers will get 1000 Nintendo Points free until mid-2010
• DSi features SD card slot to enable media storage for music, photos, games, etc.
• The new DSi handheld will be available in white and black

The new version of the Nintendo DS has MP3 functionality, game downloads, larger screen and so much more. Nintendo Co Ltd will launch the DSi in Japan in November 2008 while the rest of us will have a little longer to wait but it’s sure to be worth it!

Packed with a whole lot of enhanced features the new DSi takes pictures, plays music plus has bigger displays for optimum gaming. The device will be aiming to capture a new audience for the DS by offering easy to play games for newbies of the gaming world as well as creating new types of games to enjoy too.

When the Kyoto based company launches their new machine we will be seeing a much slimmer DS model, claiming to be 12 percent thinner than the current DS with a 17 percent bigger LCD panel.
Apart from the increase in size of the LCD screen Nintendo claims to have improved the sound quality in their DSi model.

It also has the edge over older models by now incorporating a built-in internet browser and a 0.3Mp camera. Another new addition where expandable memory is integral is the “DSi Shop,” similar to the Wii Shop Channel, where users will be able to purchase downloadable content on a points system.

The DSi also features a built-in SD card slot, letting you save photos to an SD card, which can then be transferred to Nintendo’s Wii Photo Channel via a Nintendo Wii.
Although much slimmer than its predecessors the DSi has the same compact appearance as the DS Lite.

The DSi Handheld will not be available on British shelves until after Christmas so those looking to buy a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite instead should find some good deals on Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite.

Demand may weaken for the existing DS now that the DSi has been announced which can only mean good news for the bargain shopper keen to own a popular touch screen handheld game system.

Sales really took off when the DS Lite was released in March 2006 and buy Christmas 2007 its popularity lead to Nintendo running out of supplies in mid-December; hopefully when the new DSi Handheld is released there will plenty to go around this time.

The Nintendo DS Lite is revolutionising handheld gaming with its wireless communication technology, allowing gamers to join their friends in multi-player games across the room or on the other side of the world. This sleek model has two screens; each 3-inch screen can reproduce a true 3D view.

The DS Lite offers touch screen technology on one using the stylus to control games while the other screen can be used to show the main action, or used as a map, inventory, or secondary viewpoint.

Players control the software by using a stylus or their finger and can enjoy the advance touch screen technology with its dual screens, voice recognition and Wi-Fi capabilities all rolled into this light and small package. Its weighs much less and is two thirds the size of the original DS console. This sleek and stylish update is truly a “portable” handheld console.

The Nintendo DS Lite features adjustable screen brightness with four settings, a repositioned microphone for ease of use and a larger and more comfortable stylus making it ideal for any age group no matter what level their gaming skills are at.
Features of the DS Lite:

• Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power.
• The microphone sits in the centre of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed.
• The stylus is 1 centimetre longer and 1 millimetre thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot.
• The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access.
• A removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it’s not in use.
• The system includes a clock, calendar and alarm functions,
• You can select other details like the colour of the background screen,

21st century gaming is definitely upon us and the DS Lite Connects wirelessly to Nintendo Wi-Fi’s and puts your skills to the test against players across the room or across the world how cool is that? There are impressive 3D graphics and ultra bright displays for cutting edge console games to be enjoyed anywhere.

Now, with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat and play with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS Lite and a Wi-Fi ready game. There are no subscription fees — the service is free!

The DS Lite comes in a sensational array of colours. There is the traditional black and white models plus five others cool shades: Pink, vibrant red, silver, green and turquoise.

The DS Lite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo and is the successor to the original DS Handheld. Let’s look at the main points of interest and differences the DS Lite has over the original DS.

• The DS Lite is 20 % lighter than the DS
• Weight: 218g (approx) 60g less than the original DS
• Extended battery life- Up to nine hours more with quicker recharging time
• Sharper and brighter LCD Screens – 4 levels of brightness display
• Longer and thicker stylus – length approx 87.5mm diameter approx 4.9mm
• Remodelled stylus and relocated power switch.
• Processors the same but the DS Lite uses less power
• Less than two thirds the size of the original DS
• Size: Width 133.0 x length 73.9 x height 21.5mm
• Available in 7 colours – Black, white, Pink, red, silver, green and turquoise.

The DS has been redesigned making it more comfortable to use making it ideal for the older generation just starting out or anyone unfamiliar with the portable fun of Nintendo. The digital control pad has 8 action buttons that are even more responsive and comfortable to use than before and the stylus has been made thicker and longer for ease of use and comfort.

The DS Lite features fast dual processing power that lets you play games with a 3D effect and allows the player to experience an exciting new world of gaming. Touch screens, dual screen and games react to sound as well as touch and the Nintendo DS Lite boasts built-in stereo speakers for optimum sound quality.

The superb audio quality of the new DS Lite even has surround sound with certain games and a headphone socket for private play. Gamers can fully immerse themselves in the wonderful gaming world Nintendo.

Nintendo will be releasing the successor to the DS Lite in the Spring 2009. The DSi Handheld was released in Japan in November 2008 but the rest of the world will have to wait a little longer for the DSi handheld and its latest offerings!

According to Nintendo as at September 2008 there have been over 65 million DS Lite units sold worldwide. The success and overwhelming demand for the DS Lite looks set to continue for some time yet.