Can now connect to high-security wireless networks
Still plays all DS games
Adds two larger screens
Two 0.3-megapixel cameras
A bit thinner than the DS Lite
Exclusive access to the DSi Shop for downloadable games and applications.
Office easily
And worked fairly flawlessly with Nintendo's USB dongle too
256 MB of onboard memory gives you a little bit of space to store these apps
But hardcore players will undoubtedly need more. An SD card slot on the side of the unit lets you inc
Digital photo manipulation
Rudimentary sound editing
Download store
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Battery life 4 hours shorter
Available only in Japan
For now
No GBA port
Internal storage of only 256 MB
Not compatible with GameBoy Advance titles
Graphics are average
Shorter battery life than predecessors
Too expensive- Networking still a dog- DSi Store needs apps! Image source
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DS games look a little fuzzy
Camera is pretty low quality and no GBA slot.Overall
An upgrade of one of the best handheld systems that includes both past-due and redundant features. Nintendo has ruled the handheld market for quit a while
Producing two o...
Removal of Gameboy Advance slot
Low-quality cameras
More expensive
Less battery life
No Game Boy Advance slot. Small library of downloadable games.
More expensive than the DS Lite
Wireless access is still a pain despite improvements
Cameras are a waste at the moment
No longer supports Game Boy Advance games
Lower battery life than its predecessor
Internet security settings are buried and confusing.
Can't run games off the SD card slot. No more Game Boy Advance port. Web browser about as fast as a cement truck with four flat tires
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Plays DS and DS Lite games; capable of AAC music playback; larger screens than the DS Lite
Doesn't play MP3 audio files; reduced battery life; camera function is gimmicky
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