Several tech and gaming blogs are announcing that the Nintendo DSi, the third version of the popular handheld gaming device, will be released April 4 in North America. The unit will supposedly cost $180.
While this announcement is in its rumour phase, the blogosphere is tittering with news from the portable gaming world: Nintendo will supposedly release its upcoming DSi unit on April 4, retailing for $179. Sources close to Nintendo have leaked information to gaming blog IGN about the launch. When contacted for comment, Nintendo told IGN it refused to answer questions about rumours and speculation.
DigitalJournal.com’s request for a comment from Nintendo of Canada also went unanswered.
Nintendo DSi is an improvement over Nintendo Lite. It offers a built-in camera, an SD Card slot, internal memory, and access to DSiWare, a place to get games especially for the device. Nintendo DSi will also have a larger 3.25-inch display.
The DSi launched in November in Japan. Sales of the portable gaming handheld have been impressive — Nintendo sold over a million units through the end of December 2008.
Previously, Nintendo launched the DS and the DS Lite. Currently, the DS Lite sells for $130.
