After the ipod came out it seemed like there was an "i" either before or after every phrase. Well it has now joined together with the DS for a whole new direction of the Game Boy, starting with the fact that there will be no game cartridges.
See here on the right at resembles the DS lite, with it's dual screen, flip-top, and same button placement. The first things someone may notice is the black marks on the cover of the DSi and also in the middle between the two screens. The one on the out side is actually a digital camera and the one inside is a webcam.
Getting excited? Don't pop a nut yet, there is still all the features that you can't see! The screens are now 3.5 inches larger and the bulk is lost with cartriges, losing the DSi 12% of it's DS lite's fat. There is internal memory for saving games and data, and for when it isn't enough, slide your SD card into the slot for more memory.
The DSi will come with a Nintendo web browser where you can spend points (1000 points/$10USD) to download games straight to your DSi. Perhaps one of the features that will be overlooked the most is the DSi's ability to adjust pitch and playback speed, making it ideal for the study of new languages.
Of course it will be compatible with the Wii as well as add new hardware to your collection of gadgets. It is being released in Japan on November 1st for 18,900 yen ($180USD), and only in black and white, although there is tlk about it being released in different colors.
Keep your eyes out for this in America, it's going to be hot. The only thing this handheld device is missing, is a cell phone.
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