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Nintendo are poised to release yet another member to the ever expanding DS lineup ; the Nintendo DSi XL. The general agreement has been that this addition is surplus to needs, but Nintendo were quick to assure users that this device is not intended to replace the current DSi, merely to serve as an alternative selection.

As the title suggests, the Nintendo DSi XL is a bigger helping of the DSi. The shell has been substituted for a thick mould and the screens have been lengthened by almost a full inch to 4.2 inches. These larger screens are a great inclusion and push the Nintendo DSi XL closer to the screen mastery of the PSP. Titles look bigger and clearer than before and, slight pixelation aside, look miles better for it.

Along with the screen, the Nintendo DSi XL has built upon the speakers packed into the bigger shell. Amongst the minor complaints with the DSi is the audio was lacking in some titles, so new speakers should sort out this problem. The Nintendo DSi XL also makes a return to the snappy gloss finish of the original.

The Nintendo DSi XL is an alternative choice for those that like their gaming a little larger. Various game-players requested the DSi to be made smaller, sharper and lighter to make the portability easier. In this case, the DSi remains the smarter option. The DSi XL is maybe a better option for those who use the DSi at home or when stationary rather than on the move.

So it really is a question of preference. The Nintendo DSi XL provides a larger, chunkier gaming experience but reduces the ease of travel associated with earlier models. If this sounds like your kind of thing, then try it out. If not - don't worry! The existing DSi will be around for a long time yet!

The Electronic Entertainment Expo ( E3 ) has just concluded, and Nintendo made a great showing during its time on the stage. Not only did the company release new information on what's in store for the Nintendo Wii, it also released a powerful list of Nintendo DSi 2009 games.

Here is an inventory of these Nintendo DSi 2009 games to die for:

1. WarioWare DIY. Superb , isn't it? WarioWare DIY contains all the classic, quirky humor the series has been known for - only this time, you'll be able to make your own humorous levels and your own hilarious game if you need to. Truly, this is one of the biggest Nintendo DSi games to look out for.

2. Mario Vs. Mule Kong : Minis March Again. The first one was met with a so-so reply from the public. This follow up adds something more to the addictive, pseudo-puzzle game play the first one provided.

3. Mario & Luigi : Bowser's Inside Story. This RPG, descendant of the Square-Enix produced Super Mario RPG for the SNES, Mario & Luigi : Bowser's Inside Story is the next installment in the storied and highly acclaimed franchise. This time, the siblings enter Bowser's body for a grand journey. For many folks, a Mario game is a cause for celebration, and this is one of the most eagerly anticipated Nintendo DSi 2009 games asserted at E3.

4. Golden Sun DS. The first one that appeared on the Gameboy Advance is a classic; the first real, original JRPG that embellished that favored system, and thousands of folk instantly fell in love with the likable cast of characters and the superb story the game presented. And now, the sequel is poised to become one of the best Nintendo DSi 2009 games, as it is an installment that fans have demanded for nearly seven years.

5. Cop: The Recruit. Think of the original Grand Theft Auto and its sequel, Grand Theft Auto II, only this time, cops are the main characters. Cop: The Recruit wants to capture the feel that made the GTA series a smash franchise by making the good fellows the heroes - for a change, quite surprisingly.

Nintendo DS Lite games like Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass, New Super Mario Bros, the Phoenix Wright series, and the likes are highly pleasurable experiences, but they are intended for veteran gamers who are acquainted with the earlier incarnations of the related games from times of yore.

But what about entry-level gamers? Are there Nintendo DS Lite games for casual folks who just desire an easy-to-pick-up title for a little while, if not one or two hours, of fun and excitement?

Indeed, there are! Here are five such Nintendo DS Lite games:

1. Rhythm Heaven. Rhythm Heaven is one of the biggest Nintendo DS Lite games for 2009, and this is saying much for a game built for casual play. Rhythm Heaven is actually a collection of mini-games that employ a rhythm and beat mechanic which is simple to pick up and play. It is highly addictive and is a "must have" game for your collection - without regard for whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore player.

2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village. Even casual gamers will find Nintendo DS Lite games that present simple puzzles uninteresting. The title presents a sequence of story-driven puzzles, which are always inside the field of the story and are needed to be solved to advance the game. The result is a very engaging game that is extremely exciting - something which you can rarely say for a puzzler.

3. Times Crosswords. If you simply can't dig saving princesses or shooting at invading aliens, and if you simply wish to have a game that presents simple layouts of challenges that you can solve, then the Times Crosswords is the ideal title for you. The Times is known for 2 things : nicely crafted content and highly challenging crossword puzzles.

4. Brain Age 1 and 2. Two games that actually make you smarter. 'Nuff said!

5. Diner Dash. Poverty stricken Flo serves as a waitress for her eaterie, and the player is meant to balance her various duties so that restaurant patrons will not get impatient. Sounds easy, but the game play is a stroke of pure genius. Without a doubt, Diner Dash is one of the most addictive Nintendo DS Lite games available today.

A major feature of next generation consoles has been the presence of online marketplaces in which players can purchase and download a whole host of content. For the  Nintendo Wii, options are available to download a host of classic and well loved games from the earlier incarnations of the system, such as the NES, SNES and N64. There are even some classic games from former rivals of Nintendo, such as Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog. The presence of online marketplace adds a whole new dimension to gaming, and brings back some of the classics of yesteryear.
Online features for the handheld market have been a little different though. Sony's PSP never had an online marketplace directly, but can be connected to a PS3 to gain access to the Playstation Store through there and thus download games that way. A major criticism of the Nintendo DS is that this function was absent. It did house internet connectivity through WiFi, but no online marketplace. Thankfully, the new Nintendo DSi has solved this problem!
With improved online functions, the Nintendo DSi can now make full use of the better bandwidth of today’s WiFi infrastructures.  The Nintendo DSi isn’t limited to online chatting, selective multiplayer gaming and exchanging doodles (PictoChat anyone?) anymore.  You can now download the classic games from the older iterations of Nintendo’s handhelds, including all incarnations of the Gameboys!
Want to relive the excitement of collecting all the Pokemons in the debut game of the series?  No problem!  The Nintendo DSi will allow you to download the same from Nintendo DSi’s very own online mall, the DSi Shop (patterned after the Wii Shop channel) This is a perfect way of vringing back classics and cult hits from the early days of Gameboy.
This will cause something of a mini revolution within the Nintendo World. Wii points, the current equivolent of money throughout the Wii's online marketplace, will now be referred to as 'Nintendo Points', in a way to better unify the systems now that Nintendo offer more than one marketplace.
This addition to the DSi plethora is helping the system to be recognised as the multimedia machine Nintendo are advertising it to be. Online marketplace fucntions are definitely the way to the future, with the function now becoming global and making a lot more money in the process. It seems the demand for the well loved classics is very high indeed, and the DSi is bringing them back for good!

The Nintendo DSi is currently ruling the handheld roost with the much anticipated release taking the world by storm. The DSi is more than just a flashy upgrade to the DS, and to those who are perhaps contemplating the handheld console, we have seven interesting facts to throw in there, just for good measure!

1.     The term 'DS' initially had two meanings, depending on the viewpoint. For Nintendo, the DS referred simply to 'developer's system' and was an abbreviation used throughout the industry. When questioned upon how the 'DS' related to consumers, Nintendo stated that it may stand for 'Dual Screen'.

2.    So then, when question upon the meaning of the additional 'i' for the DSi, Nintendo are not so forthcoming. They speculate that it may be a representation of 'eye', referring to the dual cameras which are now found on the system. Further theories suggest that it is a representation of the singular, promoting the individuality of the handheld system.

3.    Early designs reveal that the DSi was originally planned to hold 2 game card slots, leading to a design actually bigger than the DS Lite. This was eventually amended.

4.    Here’s a financial fact about Nintendo DSi – in its first 30 days in the market, it sold almost as many units as the Nintendo DS Lite on its first month of release.  This was particularly relieving for Masato Kuwahara, head of the engineering department, who previously feared that the market won’t be receptive to a product that is a mere supplement to an existing one.

5.    When development began for the DSi, the aim was to create a handheld that could form a link to, and compliment the Nintendo Wii. This was a reaction to the posetive feedback Sony were receiving in relation to the interactivity between the Playstation 3 and PSP.

6.    The DS was originally hailed for breaking conceived barriers associated with gaming, for example bringing gaming to a wider female audience and older gamers. The DSi was designed to expand upon this, adding more features that could be accessed by a wider audience and creating a handheld that could be used for many fucntions, not just gaming.

7.    The matte finish given to the DSi is pretty, but it also serves a function beyond mere aesthetics. The substance is designed to reduce the amount of fingerprints transfered to the surface, giving the handheld a more impressive finish.

The latest release from Nintendo, the Nintendo DSi is actually not a truly new handheld console, but rather an upgrade of the previous DS. In light of this, many gamers have questioned the merit of splashing out on a new handheld if all it really has to offer are a few more tricks up its sleeve. Is the DSi worth the purchase? We're here to find out.
With over 2 million units sold alread yin Japan alone, Nintendo are confident that the western release of the handheld will mirror the success of the east, despite the criticisms already voiced, which are not unfounded.  The Nintendo DSi is, in essence, the same machine as the DS and the DS Lite, albeit with the following improvements:

-    A sleeker, more portable design;
-    A smoother and more resistant exterior, making transport even safer;
-    Dual cameras integrated in the system (a feature that we're promised will become more prominant with future releases;
-    An SD slot added as an external memory option;
-    Improved audio functions, making the DSi comparable to the best MP3 players in the market today;
-    Improved brightness to match the visual quality of the PSP;
-    Faster processing power at 16 MB RAM , a massive improvement compared to the 4 MB RAM of previous models;
-    The DSi shop, with Nintendo following suite of other develoers by allowing online games and functions to be bought and downloaded.
-    Improved WiFI connectivity.
The original DS was released way back in 2004, and Nintendo argue that the handheld (and the later released and improved Nintendo DS Lite) we're being left behind in these modern times. The DSi is being voiced as a neccessary step toward the future, striving for excellence rather than content to drift along with technology that is now years old.
As for whether the purchase is really worth it, the gamer must make that decision themselves. There are definitely a lot of pros to the new DSi, and the functions of the system reflect the technological context of our day. hat said, anyone who already owns a DS and is happy with the way it functions probably won't see any need to upgrade to the DSi, as a lot of the improvements are peripheral at best. Nintendo do however plan to tailor any new releases to the possibilities of the DSi. The DS will still be able to play some of these games, but eventually the DSi is set to speed ahead of its parent system. And, as Nintendo say, you don't want to get left behind...

2009 looks to be the stage for a hotly contested handheld console battle, with Nintendo and Sony both vying for dominion other the portable market. Nintendo are tipped to be the favourite, with their newly unveiled Nintendo DSi currently drawing in the crowds and promising to build upon the already noteworthy reputation of the DS. Sony's directors have admitted that 2008 was a poor year for their PSP, and have promised to make up for it this year with a range of great games. There is also talk of the PSP2 coming to the market in the near future.

First time buyers may be having difficulty choosing which of these major handheld consoles would be best for them. Both systems have their pros and cons, and general opinion amongst gamers is still quite divided. Here we list the attributes of both handhelds, in order to better help you make that important decision.

Nintendo DSi
Whilst perhaps lacking in processing speed and graphics capabilites as seen in the PSP, The Nintendo DSi still have many advantages to consider;

- Sheer volume of games. The DS and DSi have been a favoured platform for many third party developers, and the innovative system is preferred due to the differing possibilites it offers. As such the DSi games library greatly outnumbers that of the PSP.
- Nintendo have always held a great number of first party, company exclusive games and characters. Recognisable and hugely popular titles such as Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and Zelda remain exclusive to Nintendo systems.
- The dual screen. Even years after the initial release of the DS, the dual screen system remains a revolutionary tool that continues to set Nintendos systems apart from the competition, as it offers a completely unique method of gaming.
- As with the dual screen, the touch screen systems of the DS and DSi offer a gaming mechanic which is unique and fun, allowing for much more than the basic level of gaming. many new and innovative gaming ideas are realised through this medium.
- The dual cam has been added to the DSi to further boast its technical prowess. Though the capabilities of this function are still rather limited, there is much room for expansion.

Sony PSP
In the face of many impressive features, the PSP could be considered the lesser of the two systems. That said, it does offer an impressive resource of programming and processing power that pushes it ahead of the DSi in certain areas.
- The wider screen of the PSP allows for games to pack in a higher resolution leading to crisper and more impressive graphics presentation.
- The processing power and speed of the PSP allows for much smoother flowing gameplay, meaning there are less glitches and loading times related to the PSP.
- The PSP comes with an interactive menu allowing a wide variety of functions, ranging from multimedia to full online access.
- A number of classic and well loved PSone games are available to play through the PSP due to its backward compatability.
- The PSP goes hand in hand with the PS3, sharing various functions and quirks. The PSP can be connected to the PS3 and played through a big screen, games and features can be downloaded through the PS3 to the handheld console etc.

So the choice is yours. At the current time, the DSi pips the post due to a vast range of quality games and the innovative and unique system it presents for fans. However, the PSP is getting its act together this year with a number of highly anticipated releases, so Nintendo better not slack!

With the launch of the new Nintendo DSi, the developers have secured a wealth of famous games based on popular gaming characters to help promote the launch of their new system. After the initial burst has died down though, there are a number of games that the Nintendo gaming community are quite vocal about seeing once again. Here we bring you a list of games that are receiving the highest call for sequels amongst the forums;
- Although there is a forthcoming Mario Bros game involving RPG elements for the DSi, what people really want is a classic Mario game in the platforming vein. Mario is possibly the most recognisable poster boy for Nintendo, and a new game harking back to his classic adventures would be a welcome installment to the new system. Utilising the new and improved screens system would bring a fresh view to the platforming genre, and Mario is the perfect guy to bring this to life!
- Metroid is a game that gets mentioned a lot on the grapevine these days. Fans would like to see a revisit to the classic view of Metroid, rather than the updated visuals of Metroid Prime. Bringing back the side scrolling adventrue element is what is being called for, and with the increased processing power of the DSi this could really be brought to life. Side scrolling may seem like a thing of the past, but bringing the genre back to more powerful systems definitely works, as showcased by Square Enix's Odin Sphere on the PS2, amongst others.
- Kid Icarus is a game from the distant, hazy days of the NES. Basically, you played a devil slaying baby in nappies floating around bringing holy justice to the world- and if that doesn't sound awesome we don't know what does! Kid Icarus garnered a massive cult fanbase following its release, all of whom continue to call for a remake decades later. Give the people what they want!
- Inazuma Eleven, developed by famous games producers Level 5, is a unique game indeed. Merging Sports with the RPG genre, we get a fresh and ingenius game that fuses the popular elements of both styles. The only problem is that the game has not yet received a western release, and there's no word on whether it will at all. Outrageously popular in Japan, there are many gamers over here eager to try out this unique game, and we can only hope that the chance is given to us.
- Nintendogs was a massive hit on the original DS, spawning a range of imitators and almost single handedly creating a whole new genre. The game took advantage of the unique features found on the DS, allowing gamings to pet and groom their dogs using the stylus, and even shout commands to their pet using the mic. A sequel is long overdue, and could take advantage of the new features found on the DSi, such as integrating the camera functions to somehow personalise and customize your environment. A whole plethora of possibilities have opened up with this new device, and we'd like to see games take advantage of them!

As Nintendo unveil their DSi- the next stage in hand held gaming which builds upon and augments all the features found in the previous DS, they are looking to draw in new players to the medium whilst also offering current fans and users a range of games that are bankable hits. With this in mind, Nintendo are calling upon their most famous games and characters to help boost the initial release of the DSi.

Nintendo as a developer has always found its greatest strength, and highest consumer popularity, through its wealth of in-house and first party developed games. Of all games and console developers, Nintendo have always ruled the roost when it comes to holding a host of culturally recognisable and crowd pleasing games and characters, ranging from the Mario Brothers, Zelda and Link, Donkey Kong and Pokemon. All these names are well known and loved not just in the gaming industry, but as a part of popular culture itself.
Nintendo are due to release the following games in the wake of the DSi launch;

- Mario and Luigi RPG 3 - The third installment in the much loved franchise that began way back on the SNES. Intitally developed by Square, as the name suggests this is an RPG which takes the famous duo on adventures throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. The second in the series was released on the Nintendo DS, and this third installment hopes to emulate the success of the earlier game.

- Pokemon Platinum - The Pokemon franchse continues to dominate the world, having stretched far beyond the computer game medium and maintaining a high popularity over the years. Pokemon Platinum was released to a staggering launch profit in Japan, with over 2 million copies sold by the end of 2008, a testament to just how popular this franchise is. Pokemon Platinum looks set to bring Nintendo DSi into the forefront of handheld gaming almost single handedly.

-Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks- Following on from previous DS game The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks is due to see the return of Link around the end of 2009/early 2010. Phantom Hourglass implemented an extensive use of Ships in order to navigate, and as the name suggests Spirit Tracks is due to feature extensive useage of trains throughout the quest.

-Trace Memory 2 - Trace Memory was a mystery game which developed quite a cult following on its release, and since then the upcoming DSi sequal has been garnering no small amount of interest. Not yet confirmed for a western release, fans across the world are holding out hope for a general distribution.

As you can see, Nintendo are really bringing out the big guns in a bid to launch the DSi to massive critical acclaim, and with the help of these hgihly popular titles, is looks to be a very promising start.

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