Nintendo DSi Quick Pros & Cons List
February 20th, 2009 10:41 PM | by Jeff Bordeaux | 19 Comments
By the time April 5th rolls around, anyone looking to upgrade from an older DS/DS Lite or buy one for the first time, will be better prepared because they googled this list. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect from the new DSi:
Pros:
- 17% bigger screen
- 4 times the RAM
- Double the processor speed
- 2 separate .3 mega-pixel cameras, one with VGA resolution
- 12% thinner than DS Lite
- Online shop similar to WiiWare
- 256 internal memory and SD card slot
- PictoChat, music player, photo editor, voice recorder
Cons:
- $40 more that DS Lite
- No slot for Gameboy Advance games or peripherals like Guitar Hero keypad
- Battery life shorter than DS Lite
- Only plays AAC music files, no MP3!!!!
So, lots of good features but some potentially crippling bads for some people. The no MP3 compatibility is retarded, and that won’t go over well I’m sure. Anything I missed?
[Kotaku]
Tags: Nintendo DS1 Quick Pros and Cons List
I guess it’s really a big no-no for no mp3 compatibility. I wonder why second edition always suck? such as the kindle 2? :(
You can just convert your files to AAC so you can play them I am looking forward to April 5th I already preorder my DSi I got the black one and its going to be sweet
Looks GREART!!!!!!!!!!!!!
question, can it play ds lite game cards?
Hey umm…we are singers and we should know this but,,,HOW IN THE WORLD DO YOU CONVERT MP3 files to AAC files? if you download songs off youtube, like the links for sendspace and stuff, is that considered a AAC file? Thankss,
Love,
Destinee, Paris, Sarah, and Former Clique Girl, Ariel
its very simple to convert mp3 files into aac by using itunes or downloading songs from limewire in the aac format. hope this helps.
This new DS sounds interesting. I don’t know if i should buy it so can some1 plz make a reccommendation for me???
THX,
Elias Roos
The DSi can play DS lite cards you idiot! ZIX IS NOOB!!!
does the dsi have an internet browser?
it has an internet browser but its an app you get from the dsi shop
yes it does have an internet browser
To convert mp3 to AAC go to Itunes:Advanced:Create AAC version
dsi shop huh… i’ll check it out
Today I’m going to get mine, I think I want a blue one… I’m excited at any rate, and thanks for the information on the AAC files.
you r anoying poop zix
i dont think it is as good as they say it is. there are more cons then pros on the “dsi”.
its got has super slow internet connection
The MP3 shouldn’t be a problem ’cause AAC is the same as Ipod Music
do you have to buy the internet