Nikkei: DSi model change will have larger screens

If people think that the DSi will be the last DS model, we may be wrong if what Japanese newspaper Nikkei say turns out to be true.

According to NeoGAF, Nikkei had an article which states that the DSi model change will have larger screens (4"), but its price and functions will remain the same. It states that there is no word that this model will be released outside of Japan, but said that it is currently under discussion.

This new DSi model will be released in Japan latter this year according to Nikkei.

Source: NeoGAF

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Yeah I'm pretty pissed that Nintendo is doing this... quit making new things when they have not even been out for a year!CyleM

Nintendo have ZERO shame!!

The DSi has barely been out 6 months across the world, granted slightly longer in Japan, but ANOTHER DS update? Come on Nintendo!?

IMO, a bigger screen will just make the DS graphics go ugly due to their resolution.

1. wow.... this is somethign id expect from the sonys psps

The people who work at Nintendo are even bigger retards than I thought! "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"Luigirulez

"Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"Luigirulez

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

Its been a yr in Japan, but with the NVIDIA thing then this. But if u don't own the the supier DSi it might be a good idea

[QUOTE="Luigirulez"] "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"SiK99

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

I do in my back pocket most of the time...

[QUOTE="SiK99"]

[QUOTE="Luigirulez"] "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"ACL0V3R

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

I do in my back pocket most of the time...

[QUOTE="Luigirulez"] "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"SiK99

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

im not going to carry something the size of a portable dvd player toplay games on. its a hand held game system and iwant if itto fit in my pocket

im not going to carry something the size of a portable dvd player toplay games on. its a hand held game system and iwant if itto fit in my pocket

izdan

Yeah keyword handheld it should be able to fit in your pocket XD. I rather carry mine in a jacket pocket or case but sometimes I don't wanna carry a case so having it the small size that it is, is nice :)

If that's true then fudge.

I'll drop a moon on Nintendo.

[QUOTE="Luigirulez"]The people who work at Nintendo are even bigger retards than I thought! "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"TriniPlayer

Nintendo have ZERO shame!!

The DSi has barely been out 6 months across the world, granted slightly longer in Japan, but ANOTHER DS update? Come on Nintendo!?

IMO, a bigger screen will just make the DS graphics go ugly due to their resolution.

[QUOTE="SiK99"] I read that this is in response to some people wanting bigger screens because the current sizes are hard on the eyes for some adult gamers. Maybe it has nothing to do with the majority of people who already own a DSi.

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

I do in my back pocket most of the time...

just cause you cary it around doesnt mean you ave to be one of thse little kids

[QUOTE="Luigirulez"] "Duh, we are releasing a new DSi, so if you already bought one, spend another $170 for bigger screens!"SiK99

I for one applaud something like this. I'm tired of having portability meaning that something has to fit into a matchbox. Portable dvd players are larger(and have bigger screens) and nobody complains about them not fitting in their pocket. I mean really, who carries a DS around in their front/back pocket anyways?

i wont be buying it because it wont have any of you dsi ware games n it becausethere notranserferable

The DSI has slightly larger screens than the old DS but last time I checked DS games on the Dsi dont even fill up the screen completely!

Yeah I just checked again and DS games dont fill up the dsi's larger screen, what a jip!

Theres a black border around the screen where the games should expand to fit!

jip?

Say it ain't so Nintendo! It hasn't been that long since the launch of the original DSi, and I know they're not in it for the consumers, but to release a new DSi so close to the original DSi launch is just bad marketting and will leave a bad taste in many DSi consumers.

i wouldnt call it new just updated

jip?

izdan

Gip

i thought the one from the go was suposed to be pretty small...

It's like I said before, the DSi was not a new handheld but simply a test unit that Nintendo sold to experiment

This too looks like an experiment to see if it's the size of the screen holding back Nintendo growth lately

i thought the one from the go was suposed to be pretty small...

izdan

In comparison to older PSP models its smaller but in comparison to a screen on the DSi its still larger.

The point is the DS has 2 screens! Individually they are smaller than the PSP but you can't really compare them because theres 2 on the DS!

If Ninty wants to experiment with larger screens for there next handheld (as jasonguy suggessted)and if they go with a large PSP like screen they might as well eliminate the dual screen as 2 giant screens like that is kinda to much!

I'm worried about the portability here! I like my handhelds small and compact!

It's like I said before, the DSi was not a new handheld but simply a test unit that Nintendo sold to experiment

This too looks like an experiment to see if it's the size of the screen holding back Nintendo growth lately

Jaysonguy

Jaysonguy, how is it not a new handheld when it has new games, new features, a new input method for users (camera), new hardware that is used for said new user inputs, and new exclusive games that can not be played on the predecessor platform?

***?

izdan

Can we avoid using terms that insults gypies? Not all gypies are thieves or scam artists.

Has no one thought that with no Nintendo summit this year, and 65 days left in this year, that this isn't going to happen?

I mean, seriously release an update to the handheld with no press release, no announcement, etc with 60 days left in the shopping season?

[QUOTE="izdan"]

***?

hashabnelah

Can we avoid using terms that insults gypies? Not all gypies are thieves or scam artists.

i didnt know what it was >.> soory?

exactly just kinda and update or fixing some things not a new systm

Maybe it's supposed to be a smaller thing rathar than a whole new model. Sort of like how the PSP fixed up its D-Pad and some issues with its screen but never really sold the newer ones as a new PSP.forgot_it

I was thinking its more of a Game Boy Light type of deal.

This new model isnt fixing problems as much as its just updating and improving on features.

In this case it sounds like the only thing its adding is the wide screen kinda like how the Game Boy Light only added a backlight.

That and the fact that the Game Boy Light never saw a release outside of Japan much as I expect this newer DS will never be released outside of Japan either!

i kinda think it might

I'm going to be a little disapponited if this gets released to the states. Nintendo just barely released the DSi, and now they might released a better version with bigger screens.

What's the current dsi's screen size.?

What's the current dsi's screen size.?

ms-fable

It is 3.25". The fact that the larger screen size will benefit older gamers shows how broad the demographics are for the DSi. Japan, like many developed countries have an aging populaton.

Yeah I'm pretty pissed that Nintendo is doing this... quit making new things when they have not even been out for a year!CyleM

[QUOTE="CyleM"]Yeah I'm pretty pissed that Nintendo is doing this... quit making new things when they have not even been out for a year!TriniPlayer

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

It's like I said before, the DSi was not a new handheld but simply a test unit that Nintendo sold to experiment

This too looks like an experiment to see if it's the size of the screen holding back Nintendo growth lately

darth-pyschosis

Jaysonguy, how is it not a new handheld when it has new games, new features, a new input method for users (camera), new hardware that is used for said new user inputs, and new exclusive games that can not be played on the predecessor platform?

[QUOTE="darth-pyschosis"]

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

It's like I said before, the DSi was not a new handheld but simply a test unit that Nintendo sold to experiment

This too looks like an experiment to see if it's the size of the screen holding back Nintendo growth lately

BrunoBRS

Jaysonguy, how is it not a new handheld when it has new games, new features, a new input method for users (camera), new hardware that is used for said new user inputs, and new exclusive games that can not be played on the predecessor platform?

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="darth-pyschosis"]

Jaysonguy, how is it not a new handheld when it has new games, new features, a new input method for users (camera), new hardware that is used for said new user inputs, and new exclusive games that can not be played on the predecessor platform?

forgot_it

[QUOTE="forgot_it"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] actually, it makes sense. i mean, it's not a new generation, it's an upgrade. nintendo's testing multimedia features on their handhelds to see if people approve. if we do, the "true" next handheld will have all that new crap from the DSi, but even better. if we dont, they just wont add it.BrunoBRS

well DSiware already has plenty of A/AA games so its starting. And it is going to have exclusive games. I honestly see no reason why Nintendo would roll out DSi-only games in 2009/2010 if they're going to replace it soon. I'd say theres going to be a lot more DSi only games in 2010, and in 2012 we'll get a new handheld (as Nintendo will focus 2011 on Wii HD/2)

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]

[QUOTE="forgot_it"]Depends on how things go. If nintendo treats the DSi like they did the Gameboy Color then it might as well be a new handheld. For now it could go either way.darth-pyschosis

well DSiware already has plenty of A/AA games so its starting. And it is going to have exclusive games. I honestly see no reason why Nintendo would roll out DSi-only games in 2009/2010 if they're going to replace it soon. I'd say theres going to be a lot more DSi only games in 2010, and in 2012 we'll get a new handheld (as Nintendo will focus 2011 on Wii HD/2)