In 2003, Nintendo announced that it would be creating a new console. On January 20, 2004, the console was announced under the codename "Nintendo DS". Nintendo released very few details at that time, only saying that the console would have two separate LCD screens, separate processors, and up to 1 gigabit of memory. In March, the codename was changed to "Nitro" and a document containing most of the console'
s technical stuff was leaked. In May, the codename was changed back to "Nintendo DS" and the console was shown at E3. All of the features of the console were released by Nintendo at E
3. Also, the codename "Nintendo DS" became the official name of the console. The Nintendo DS has a resemblance to Nintendo's first handheld console, the Game & Watch, specifically the multi-screen versions such as Donkey Kong.
Nintendo announced that the Nintendo DS would be released in North America on November 21, 2004 for $149.99. It was set to release on December 2, 2004 in Japan and 2005 in Europe and Australia. The console was released in North America with a midnight launch event at Universal CityWalk EB Games (that's where I got my Wii!) in Los Angeles, California. The console was launched quietly in Japan compared to the North America launch. In January 2005, the Australia release date of February 24, 2005 and the Europe release date of March 11, 2005 were announced.
Nintendo announced that the Nintendo DS would be released in North America on November 21, 2004 for $149.99. It was set to release on December 2, 2004 in Japan and 2005 in Europe and Australia. The console was released in North America with a midnight launch event at Universal CityWalk EB Games (that's where I got my Wii!) in Los Angeles, California. The console was launched quietly in Japan compared to the North America launch. In January 2005, the Australia release date of February 24, 2005 and the Europe release date of March 11, 2005 were announced.
Also new on the DS agenda, the Nintendo DSi! Read to find out more...
Nintendo has announced that it will be thinner than the DS Lite. The new handheld will contain two cameras, larger screens, and improved speakers. The power switch was replaced with a power button, as the original DS had, now located next to the bottom left side of the touch screen. A new SD card slot will be for storage of pictures and downloaded software. The front slot for Game Boy Advance cartridges will be remov
ed, thus removing the unit's backward compatibility and its compatibility with accessories that require the GBA slot. The DSi will have its own internal flash memory and will ship with a built-in web browser. Photos can be sent to the Wii's Photo Channel. It is possible to download games from an online store, called the DSWare Shop, and store them on the DSi. The applications will either be free, 200, 500, or 800 Nintendo Points. Due to the higher power consumption and slimmer profile the battery life is reduced compared to its predecessor, the DS Lite.It has been reported that the DSi will utilize region locking for DSi-specific software, since it will provide Internet services tailored individually for each region. In addition, the DSi uses rating-based parental controls, which differ by country.
Well, I hope you enjoyed that. Stay tuned for the Game Boy! Yay!
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