
ĭevelopment of the Nintendo DSi started at the end of 2006. Kuwahara discussed DSi's creation at the 2009 Game Developers Conference. GamePro and Wired UK, on the other hand, praised the DSi XL's larger screens for improving the gameplay experience and revitalizing older DS games. Some critics believed the DSi XL was not an essential upgrade. CNET and PCWorld considered the DSi Shop to be the most important buying incentive for current DS owners. Numerous critics were disappointed with the limited resolution of DSi's cameras, though others such as Ars Technica and GameSpot agreed they were adequate for the handheld's display. Reviews of the Nintendo DSi were generally positive IGN and bit-tech decried the console's lack of exclusive software and removal of the GBA cartridge slot, though its added functionality caused many journalists to recommend it to those who had not purchased a previous DS model. Nintendo had sold over 41 million DSi and DSi XL units combined. The only exception to its backward compatibility are earlier DS games that required the GBA slot. The handheld supports exclusive physical media in addition to DS games with DSi-specific features and standard DS titles. Its new functionality was intended to facilitate personalization, so as to encourage each member of a household to purchase a DSi. Nintendo stated that families often share DS and DS Lite consoles. While the DSi's design is similar to that of the DS Lite, it features two digital cameras, supports internal and external content storage, and connects to an online store called the Nintendo DSi Shop. Consequently, Nintendo removed the Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridge slot to improve portability without sacrificing durability. Consumer demand convinced Nintendo to produce a slimmer handheld with larger screens than the DS Lite. Development of the DSi began in late 2006, and the handheld was unveiled during an October 2008 Nintendo conference in Tokyo. The fourth iteration, entitled Nintendo DSi XL, is a larger model that launched in Japan on November 21, 2009, and worldwide beginning in March 2010. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP). The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. Secure Digital High Capacity card (SDHC card) Nintendo DSi Shop ( digital distribution)
